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Belted one-pieces could be the most flattering swimwear trend ever… here’s where to buy the best from £9.99

Thanks to its super flattering waist and retro design, the belted designer swimsuit trend is already gathering momentum among celebs and influencers. Here are our top high-street picks - so you can wow on the beach too...

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THIS swimwear trend screams summer 2018 - and we can totally see why.

Thanks to its belted design, these costumes are super flattering with a clinched-in waist and cute retro style.

  • Nine one-piece swimsuit, £155, Solid and Striped -

Brands such as Solid & Striped, Hunza G and Mara Hoffman are leading the way with the designs, but alas - they come with a hefty price tag.

One stritch-net style from Solid & Striped prices at £155 while a design from Mara Hoffman would set you back £310.

But fear not, because we've put together a handy high-street guide - so you can enjoy the latest cult trend without breaking the bank.

If you ask us, it's only a matter of time before these styles swamp the high street - and we'll be ready!

 The high street is filled with cute designs
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The high street is filled with cute designs
  • Trim ruffled swimsuit, £42, Unique Vintage -
 Waist belts are super flattering
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Waist belts are super flattering
  • Amber Turner black striped belted swimsuit, £30, MissPap -
 We love this floral print design
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We love this floral print design
  • Yellow floral plunge swimsuit, £32, River Island -
 This New Look number is available in four different colours
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This New Look number is available in four different colours
  • Belted hardware swimsuit, £19.99, New Look -
 We're obsessed with this retro-inspired design
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We're obsessed with this retro-inspired design
  • Belt decorated swimsuit, £9.99, SheIn -
 This trend screams summer 2018
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This trend screams summer 2018
  • Two tone strappy waist swimsuit, £20, Prettylittlething -
 The designs come in all sorts of prints and patterns
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The designs come in all sorts of prints and patterns
  • Jade Clark X Tara Khorzad swimsuit, £62, ASOS -
 This River Island design is one of our summer favourites
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This River Island design is one of our summer favourites
  • Green scallop cut out swimsuit, £42, River Island -
 This one also features a high-leg design
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This one also features a high-leg design
  • White contrast tie waist swimsuit, £32, River Island -
 We want them ALL please
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We want them ALL please
  • Jade Clark X Tara Khorzad swimsuit, £62, ASOS -
 Designer brand Solid & Striped are leading the way, but we love these high-street alternatives
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Designer brand Solid & Striped are leading the way, but we love these high-street alternatives
  • Curve contrast swimsuit, £22, ASOS -
 This Missguided swimsuit is a bargain at £15
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This Missguided swimsuit is a bargain at £15
  • Black plunge belted swimsuit, £15, Missguided -

While the designs have gathered momentum this summer, the belted styles and clinched-in waists are certainly reminiscent of some of our favourite 50s and 60s fashion icons.

 Fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor was a fan of the clinched-in waist and retro-inspired style
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Fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor was a fan of the clinched-in waist and retro-inspired styleCredit: Corbis - Getty
 Ursula Andress proves belted swimwear has been in style for some time
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Ursula Andress proves belted swimwear has been in style for some timeCredit: Getty - Contributor

 

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