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This sporty crop-top ($54) gives you the same level of support as a high-impact sports bra—and it’s made from Xtra-Life Lycra, a superstar fabric that boasts UPF 50 and a long lasting fit. The top has a matching mid-rise brief, but we’re fond of pairing it with the Kata Short ($44), which has rear pockets, a built-in brief and a split-leg design a la old-school track shorts. 

Calavera takes its swimwear seriously: All suits are tested by surfers, swimmers and triathletes to ensure they’ll stay put—and stay stylish—both in and out of the water. S.U.P. enthusiasts will love the Rashguard 2.0 ($64), which has elongated arms and thumb holes (in statement-making monchrome) that allow for a better paddle-grip. The Siren bottom ($49) has a sewn-in rubber lining to secure fit. The rouching in the back helps shape and contour your tush. 

Fashion designer and avid Montauk surfer Cynthia Rowley’s bright, color-blocked wetsuits are already a hit among fashionable wave runners. This eye-catching suit ($210) from her Spring 2015 collection is a modern re-imagining of the racing jacket and is made from 2mm-thick fiber-lite neoprene, a lightweight material that’s more flexible, absorbs less water and dries faster than your average wetsuit. 

The designers behind Flagpole Swim—two ladies with a love of dancing and the ocean—were inspired by the shape and support of leotards when creating their collection. The Lynn ($378) takes the once-matronly maillot to another level with cutout sides that flatter the waistline, and a bra-meets-halter back (with a hook closure) that accentuates the shoulders. Added bonus: The suit’s four-way stretch material is anti-pull, anti-bacterial, quick drying and offers UPF 50 protection.

Beach sport-lovin’ celebrities like Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz and Gwen Stefani have been spotted wearing L*Space’s chic and versatile swimsuits. The Savasana top ($75)—part of the brand’s active L*Play line—has an on-trend color-block design with a sports bra-like front (thick shoulder straps, removable padding) and a strappy crisscross back (allowing you a full range of motion during those jump serves). The reversible Estella bottom ($73) is made from an ubersoft nylon-blend fabric that won’t ride up or dig in. 

A high-waisted bottom is a beach yogis best friend as it slims the stomach and gives coverage during those twisted prayer poses. This ’50s-inspired hipster from Araks—the lingerie turned ready-to-wear brand that launched its first swim collection last year—is made from a super-thin fabric that allows for fluid movement between positions. The color-blocked bottom ($140) and the criss-cross strap on the top ($200) are both sporty and on-trend. 

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