Marks & Spencer's new £39.50 swimsuit is the style of the summer

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M&S' new black swimsuit is the style of the summerEdward Berthelot - Getty Images

Marks & Spencer has been acing the swimwear game for a while now – so much so that our swimsuit of last summer hailed from the high street hero. That £35 sell-out scalloped style returned this season, not only in black but also in pink, orange, blue and green, with a matching bikini available too. But for those of us who'd already snapped it up when it first dropped in 2023, there's a shiny new M&S gem to add to basket for your next holiday...

Enter the freshly-launched Neoprene Padded Frill Plunge Swimsuit, which costs £39.50 but looks far more expensive. This chic plunging number features a statement frill across one shoulder, giving it timelessly glamorous appeal while also feeling right on trend for now. Ruffles have been big news ever since Chloe's autumn/winter 2024 show announced a boho revival, with poster girl Sienna Miller's latest M&S collection going big on that romantic, free-spirited aesthetic.

Currently still available in sizes 8 to 24, the new M&S one-piece is made from smooth, stretchy neoprene with high-cut legs and removable padding in the cups. Sun Smart UPF50+ technology helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays, while chlorine-resistant fabric keeps it in good condition for longer (though do still rinse it in cold water after swimming).

We're calling it: this frilly M&S swimsuit is the style of the summer. But if you're in the market for a ruffled swimsuit and would like a bit more choice, find a few more of our favourites in the shops right now below. Plus, don't miss our sunny holiday capsule wardrobe edit, with the only 10 pieces you need to look your most stylish self wherever you're jetting off to this year.


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