Black Swimsuits

A black swimsuit is the one piece almost every beach wardrobe comes back to. It's the colour least likely to date, the easiest to accessorise around, and - practically speaking - the one that shows the least visible wear over a season of sun, sand and salt water. Our black swimsuit edit brings together designer styles from Seafolly, Vix Swimwear, PQ Swim and Sea Level, from minimal, streamlined cuts to fully supportive, structured one-pieces.

Because a swimsuit covers so much more of the body than a bikini, colour has an even bigger role in shaping how the whole silhouette reads - and black, more than any other colour, is chosen specifically for that reason. It's consistently the best-selling swimsuit colour across almost every brand we stock, for exactly this reason.

Black Swimsuit Shapes for Every Body

For added definition, our cut out swimsuits collection includes black styles with waist or side cut-outs that create shape without extra fabric. Our one shoulder swimsuits range offers a modern asymmetric line, and our high neck swimsuits collection is heavily stocked in black for anyone who wants sporty coverage without losing a flattering fit. For a fuller cup, our supportive swimwear range carries structured black pieces built for extra support.

Black Swimsuit Styles and Statement Pieces

A plain, well-fitted black swimsuit is arguably the single most useful piece in a beach wardrobe - it works for every day of a trip, pairs with anything you pack, and never looks out of place. If you want a bit more detail, several of our black styles include ribbed fabric, mesh panels or metallic hardware that add interest without moving away from the versatility that makes black so popular.

Beachwear to Pair With a Black Swimsuit

A black swimsuit under a bright kaftan or sarong lets your cover-up do the colour work, while a structured black one-piece pairs particularly well with our beach trousers collection for a resort-ready look that moves easily from pool to lunch.

Fabric and Fit Notes

Black is one of the most forgiving swimwear colours in terms of fabric quality - it's less prone to visible fading than brighter colours and holds up well to repeated chlorine and saltwater exposure. Cheaper black fabrics can develop a slight grey or brown tinge over a season with heavy use, so it's worth checking fabric composition; our designer ranges use higher-grade Lycra and nylon-elastane blends specifically to avoid this.

Ways to Style Your Black Swimsuit

Beach holiday: A black swimsuit under a bright kaftan or sarong lets your cover-up do the colour work.

Poolside at a resort: Black reads as effortlessly polished, especially paired with gold jewellery and a structured beach bag.

Active swimming: A structured, high-neck black swimsuit holds its shape through repeated wear better than most brighter colours.

Accessorising: Black is genuinely the easiest colour to accessorise - gold, silver, tortoiseshell and colourful accessories all work equally well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a black swimsuit more slimming than other colours? It's a common perception, and there's some truth to it - darker, unbroken colour tends to read as more streamlined than lighter or patterned fabric, though cut and fit matter more than colour alone.

Does black swimsuit fabric fade or discolour over time? Less than most colours, but cheaper fabrics can develop a slight tinge with heavy chlorine exposure. Our designer ranges use higher-grade fabric blends specifically to minimise this.

Browse the full black swimsuit collection below, or explore our wider swimsuits range.