It’s (almost) the start of bathing-suit season — and if you’re a regular sale shopper, you know the longer you wait, the more you’ll spend. And take it from me, the Strategist’s fashion writer: The best time to get a deal on swimsuits is around Memorial Day, as evidenced by the tons I turned up at J.Crew and across the internet. Here, you’ll find my sweep of deeply discounted one-pieces and bikinis, from a 40 percent-off ribbed number from Madewell to a Zimmerman bathing suit that’s 80 percent off.
You’ll get two one-pieces for the price of one with this reversible suit, which has stripes on one side and charming strawberries on the other.
This fiery suit’s underwire top looks Cuup-esque, and the bottoms give full backside coverage.
Extra-strappy straps, a keyhole, and a thigh-high cut make for one very sexy one-piece.
This strapless ruched suit guarantees no tan lines on top …
… But if you want the reassurance of straps, here’s the scoop-neck version.
The set comes in colors called cornflower, willow, and orchid — but sunflower just may be the most charming.
I love a lively Liberty print — especially when it’s half-off.
Nothing about this swimsuit is understated, from the Lurex threads to the can’t-miss electric-lime color.
Those with subtler tastes might go for this metallic-ring-adorned maillot in black.
Figure-hugging ribbed fabric and shoulder-framing criss-cross straps make for a super-flattering one-piece.
If you haven’t heard: Mara Hoffman is closing up shop (for now). So I say get her designs while the getting’s good.
I let out an audible awww at the sight of the scalloped eyelet trim on this one.
The lines on this one-shoulder one-piece remind me of a faraway sunset.
Hand-beaded with seashells and coral, this is more a to-be-seen-in set than a to-be-swum-in set.
I’ve never seen something from Zimmerman for $79. Consider this a don’t-dillydally alert.
Also at the Outnet sale: the retailer’s in-house line, Iris & Ink, for cheap. I think their basics are excellent — and I bet this bikini will last you more than a few seasons.
There’s something vintage-pinup-esque about the polka dots on this one, don’t you think?
Channel your inner Esther Williams in this sweet gingham swimdress.
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