13 Black Swimsuits for Chic Beach and Poolside Style

As far as summer wardrobe staples go, when it comes to beachwear, a black swimsuit is an essential. Similar to a white t-shirt, flat sandal, or day dress, a one or two-piece suit in classic black is timeless in design, always a good investment, and a smart sartorial choice.

While eye-catching prints, trendy patterns, and bright colors are a fun statement, chances are you won’t want to wear those suits on repeat during your next getaway or weekend trip. A solid black swimsuit in a silhouette you love is something you can wear and re-wear season after season, and look effortlessly chic while doing so.

Plus, selecting a suit in the colorless hue is a good way to lean into the season’s swimwear trends without having to commit to too much of a statement. A strappy bralette top, a high-cut leg, and a cutout one-piece, for example, are far more approachable in black, than, say, a patchwork of prints or a dayglo bright. And despite the season’s silhouette trends, they’ll still feel timeless and chic for summers to come. They may be plain in color, but a black swimsuit is never boring, shop our favorites here.

The String Bikini

Sir Hendry string triangle top and hybrid brief

The Open Back One-Piece

The Ruched and Tied

Frankies Bikinis Foxy string bandeau bikini set

The Belted

Tory Burch Jessa one-piece swimsuit

The One-Shoulder

Girlfriend black Caspian bikini top and black Bay bikini bottom

The Balconette

Isa Boulder Nina ruched swimsuit

The Underwire Top

Araks Myriam black bikini top and Yoko bikini bottom

The Classic Maillot

Everlane the V-neck one-piece

The Cutout Halter

Cult Gaia Aster one-piece

The Bralette

Tropic of C the C bikini top and curve bikini bottoms

The High Cut

Norma Kamali Marissa swimsuit

The Eyelet Ruffle

& Other Stories eyelet embroidered bandeau bikini top and bikini briefs

The Square Neck