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Happily, fashion has finally caught up to this fact, meaning that come summer, all you have to do to prepare is pluck some stylish swimwear from the rack and hit the sand.

This year, the one-piece is squaring up to the bikini as the best pick for your holiday suitcase. But how to pick the perfect one for you? As a rule of thumb, the perfect one-piece should be supportive in all the right places but comfy enough to relax in.

Whether you like some firm tummy control, a high leg to make the most of your gams, or a bit of lift around the bust, this summer’s suits are hard-working wardrobe heroes.

In fact, the best styles need little more than an oversized shirt to sling on when you leave your lounger and slope off to find a beach bar for lunch. Add a sarong for poolside cocktails and some tailored shorts for shopping in the local market and your swimsuit will work overtime as a holiday wardrobe staple, saving valuable space in your suitcase too.

It could even moonlight as a bodysuit.

Here are 12 wonderful one-piece suits to buy now on Opera Lane

1. River Island x Charli Howard Leopard Swimsuit Buy it: €50, River Island, Opera Lane 

2. Tummy Control Crinkle Swimsuit Buy it: €48, Next, Opera Lane 

3. Green Stripe Shaping swimsuit Buy it: €34.99 at H&M, Opera Lane

4. Bandeau swimsuit Buy it: €27.99 at H&M, Opera Lane

5. High leg ribbed swimsuit Buy it: €22.99 at H&M, Opera Lane 

6. Ruched Side Tummy Control Swimsuit Buy it: €48, Next, Opera Lane

7. Blue Leopard Print Halter Neck Swimsuit Buy it: €39.99, New Look, Opera Lane

8. Leopard Print Belted Swimsuit Buy it: €39.99, New Look, Opera Lane 

9. Black Gingham Plunge Belted Swimsuit Buy it: €32.99, New Look, Opera Lane 

10. Scoop Back Cheeky One-Piece Buy it: €74.90, Tommy Hilfiger, Opera Lane

11. Monogram Plunge One-Piece Buy it: €89.90, Tommy Hilfiger, Opera Lane 

12. White Floral Cut-Out Swimsuit Buy it: €51, River Island, Opera Lane 

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