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23 LA And OC Shops With Stylish Swimwear For All Body Types

By Danielle Directo-Meston
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Unique Vintage
By Danielle Directo-Meston

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Summer is coming (June 21st!), but don't let the threat of empty pool parties bum out your soak seshes—our state is literally lined with sandy spots for parking your tanned or toned bod. Considering that Memorial Day weekend is the pre-cursor to the official skin-baring season, it's not a bad idea to start refreshing your swimwear wardrobe right now.

From Malia Mills's curve-embracing separates, Planet Blue's teeny weeny bohemian bikinis, Unique Vintage's one-pieces for modern-day Marilyns, and more, we've rounded up 23 shops in LA and OC that'll suit up fashionable figures of all sizes and styles. See them all in A to Z mapped format below and give us a shout out in the comments if your faves are MIA.

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Agent Provocateur

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In addition to offering vampy lingerie, this seductive French label also hosts a collection of sassy swimwear for Bond girl hopefuls. A few major streets west at Melrose and La Cienega, Agent Provocateur's Penelope and Monica Cruz-designed diffusion line L'Agent offers a small selection of sexy and budget-friendly pieces. [Photo]
7961 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7118
(323) 653-0229
(323) 653-0229

Beach Bunny Swimwear

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LA-based Beach Bunny's got teeny-tiny, lingerie-inspired separates favored by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl Kate Upton. [Photo]
136 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 858-8588
(310) 858-8588

Beverly Hills Bikini Shop

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Stocked with fashionable suit brands like Tori Praver, L*Space, Mary Grace Swim, and Lulifama—this stylish swimwear boutique's prices live up to its ZIP code, of course. [Photo]
245 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 550-6331
(310) 550-6331

Canyon Beachwear

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Knowledgable salespeople and a variety of fit styles ensures that even the most bathing suit averse will find something at this star-frequented shop, which has locations in Malibu and Santa Monica. Brands carried include Melissa Odabash, A Che, Letarte, Vix, and Koral, and the store offers options for full-figured and busty ladies, too. [Photo]
13035 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 380-0180
(818) 380-0180

Eres

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Favored for its clean-lined, timelessly sexy styles, the French brand's Beverly Hills shop also offers its Art Deco-inspired capsule collection designed by Laure-Heriard Dubreuil of famed Miami concept boutique Webster. [Photo]
9566 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 246-1008
(310) 246-1008

Everything But Water

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In addition to stocking luxe and contemporary labels like Proenza Schouler, M Missoni, L*Space, and more, the collab-happy designer swimwear stalwart's Brentwood shop offers its 30th anniversary range (Ale by Alessandra Ambrosio, Vitamin A, L*Space, and Lotta Stensson are a few Cali-based collaborators) alongside exclusives like Commando rash guards, special-edition scalloped separates by Marysia, and seashell-bedecked ankle cuffs by Eco Gypsy.
220 26th Street #102, Brentwood, CA
(424) 280-7896
(424) 280-7896

Forever 21

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If you're looking for a budget-friendly suit, Forever 21 is your go-to. A variety of colors, prints, and styles make for endless mix and matching possibilities. [Photo]
189 The Grove Dr, #F20, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-0018
(323) 934-0018

Gap Body

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The cuts here are a bit more conservative and family-vacation friendly, but still perfectly stylish (and really affordable). This location has swimwear for men, women and children.
189 The Grove Dr, Ste H80, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-7234
(323) 857-7234

Intermix

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Like the clothing, the women's suits offered here are trendy, teensy and colorful.
110 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 860-0113
(310) 860-0113

Ondademar

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Make a trip to Columbian swim and resortwear brand Ondademar's beachy boutique to find a variety of gorgeous water-ready pieces for the whole family. Your tropical getaway awaits. [Photo]
130 South Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Palmela G. Swimwear

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This by-appointment-only (and animal-friendly!) shop specializes in custom-made bikinis, from "conservative to ultra-sexy [and] retro to modern." Boasting hundreds of fine quality fabrics to choose from, your dream swimsuit awaits. Photo]
312 North Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 951 0033
(323) 951 0033

Planet Blue

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In addition to boho-chic suits and cover-ups from Tori Praver, Acacia, Beach Riot, and other brands, you'll also find Planet Blue's own swimwear collection under their in-house line, Blue Life. [Photo]
409 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0557
(310) 385-0557

Ron Herman Melrose

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The cool department store's swimwear department boasts cult-favorite names made for Cali beach bumming, like Marysia, Zimmermann, Xirena, L*Space, and more. [Photo]
8100 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-4129
(323) 651-4129

San Lorenzo Bikinis

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Get your dose of exotic swimwear (cheek-baring stunners, micro two-pieces) at San Lorenzo Bikinis's West Coast shop. Headquartered in Peru and Brazil, the brand knows the definition of sexy. Find lots of cheeky stunners for every beach bumming adventure. [Photo]
271 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 759-1504
(949) 759-1504

Seafolly

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Find the swimsuit of your dreams at Aussie swimwear brand Seafolly's only SoCal boutique at Fashion Island. Plus, nab chic kaftans, sarongs and playsuits to go with it. [Photo]
1135 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 706 7690
(949) 706 7690

Victoria's Secret

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Victoria Secret's is more than just sexy skivvies. Every year, they roll out a stellar selection of swimwear perfect for channeling your inner angel. [Photo]
8500 Beverly Boulevard, Beverly Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 657-2958
(310) 657-2958

Zimmermann

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This Aussie label is a favorite for its sexy, pretty bikinis. Stop by the Robertson Boulevard outpost—which may or may not be replaced by a new Melrose Place boutique—for designing sister duo Nicky and Simone Zimmermann's complete line, which includes gorgeous, flowy cover ups and their full ready-to-wear collections.
110 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 285-9680
(310) 285-9680

Body & Sol Swimwear

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You'll feel like you're already at the beach at this tropical vacay-inspired Valley boutique, which stocks everything from Michael Kors to Mikoh and more contemporary and cult-fave labels. Locals swear by this Valley boutique's mother-daughter swimsuit whisperer team, who've been known to help shoppers get the most out of their bikini budget by suggesting mix-and-match sets. [Photo]
18616 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 705-2853
(818) 705-2853

Diane's Beachwear

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At this SoCal swimwear retailer's many locations (including in Palm Springs, Calabasas, and three in Manhattan Beach), find an impressive inventory of brands (Seafolly, Vitamin A, Vix, Trina Turk, Mikoh, and more) with varying coverage, from super-supportive pieces that will "hide problem areas" to intricate cutout one-pieces to minimal sets that'll give you interesting tan lines. [Photo]
1125 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Malia Mills

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It's all about "loving thy differences" at the Hawaiian-bred, NY-based designer's Beverly Grove boutique, where you'll find swim separates for every bra and booty size. [Photo]
7609 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Unique Vintage

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This retro boutique caters to vintage vixens who want to get Bettie Page's look without sifting through actual decades-old swimsuits. In addition to retro apparel, find halter tops, high-waited bottoms, swim dresses, and more silhouettes in solid hues, polka dots, gingham, and even sailor-inspired styles for all figures. [Photo]
2013 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

Vilebrequin

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Known for its brightly patterned men's swim trunks, the French luxury brand recently added women's and girls swimwear to the mix. Its recently rolled out a cabana-inspired setting—including at its new Malibu Lumber Yard and Fairmont Miramar boutiques—where you can shop adorbs father-and-son options in an array of inseams, vacay-ready resortwear, and more. [Photo]
Malibu Lumber Yard, 3939 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265

American Apparel

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Stock up on the sweatshop-free brand's affordable, vintage-inspired swim separates in every color and silhouette, from American flag-print maillots, tiny nylon tricot bikinis, unisex swim trunks and more. [Photo]
2121 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 484-6464
(213) 484-6464
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Agent Provocateur

7961 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7118
In addition to offering vampy lingerie, this seductive French label also hosts a collection of sassy swimwear for Bond girl hopefuls. A few major streets west at Melrose and La Cienega, Agent Provocateur's Penelope and Monica Cruz-designed diffusion line L'Agent offers a small selection of sexy and budget-friendly pieces. [Photo]
7961 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7118
(323) 653-0229
(323) 653-0229

Beach Bunny Swimwear

136 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
LA-based Beach Bunny's got teeny-tiny, lingerie-inspired separates favored by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl Kate Upton. [Photo]
136 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 858-8588
(310) 858-8588

Beverly Hills Bikini Shop

245 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Stocked with fashionable suit brands like Tori Praver, L*Space, Mary Grace Swim, and Lulifama—this stylish swimwear boutique's prices live up to its ZIP code, of course. [Photo]
245 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 550-6331
(310) 550-6331

Canyon Beachwear

13035 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604
Knowledgable salespeople and a variety of fit styles ensures that even the most bathing suit averse will find something at this star-frequented shop, which has locations in Malibu and Santa Monica. Brands carried include Melissa Odabash, A Che, Letarte, Vix, and Koral, and the store offers options for full-figured and busty ladies, too. [Photo]
13035 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 380-0180
(818) 380-0180

Eres

9566 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Favored for its clean-lined, timelessly sexy styles, the French brand's Beverly Hills shop also offers its Art Deco-inspired capsule collection designed by Laure-Heriard Dubreuil of famed Miami concept boutique Webster. [Photo]
9566 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 246-1008
(310) 246-1008

Everything But Water

220 26th Street #102, Brentwood, CA
In addition to stocking luxe and contemporary labels like Proenza Schouler, M Missoni, L*Space, and more, the collab-happy designer swimwear stalwart's Brentwood shop offers its 30th anniversary range (Ale by Alessandra Ambrosio, Vitamin A, L*Space, and Lotta Stensson are a few Cali-based collaborators) alongside exclusives like Commando rash guards, special-edition scalloped separates by Marysia, and seashell-bedecked ankle cuffs by Eco Gypsy.
220 26th Street #102, Brentwood, CA
(424) 280-7896
(424) 280-7896

Forever 21

189 The Grove Dr, #F20, Los Angeles, CA 90036
If you're looking for a budget-friendly suit, Forever 21 is your go-to. A variety of colors, prints, and styles make for endless mix and matching possibilities. [Photo]
189 The Grove Dr, #F20, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-0018
(323) 934-0018

Gap Body

189 The Grove Dr, Ste H80, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The cuts here are a bit more conservative and family-vacation friendly, but still perfectly stylish (and really affordable). This location has swimwear for men, women and children.
189 The Grove Dr, Ste H80, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-7234
(323) 857-7234

Intermix

110 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Like the clothing, the women's suits offered here are trendy, teensy and colorful.
110 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 860-0113
(310) 860-0113

Ondademar

130 South Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Make a trip to Columbian swim and resortwear brand Ondademar's beachy boutique to find a variety of gorgeous water-ready pieces for the whole family. Your tropical getaway awaits. [Photo]
130 South Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Palmela G. Swimwear

312 North Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA 90048
This by-appointment-only (and animal-friendly!) shop specializes in custom-made bikinis, from "conservative to ultra-sexy [and] retro to modern." Boasting hundreds of fine quality fabrics to choose from, your dream swimsuit awaits. Photo]
312 North Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 951 0033
(323) 951 0033

Planet Blue

409 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In addition to boho-chic suits and cover-ups from Tori Praver, Acacia, Beach Riot, and other brands, you'll also find Planet Blue's own swimwear collection under their in-house line, Blue Life. [Photo]
409 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0557
(310) 385-0557

Ron Herman Melrose

8100 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
The cool department store's swimwear department boasts cult-favorite names made for Cali beach bumming, like Marysia, Zimmermann, Xirena, L*Space, and more. [Photo]
8100 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-4129
(323) 651-4129

San Lorenzo Bikinis

271 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Get your dose of exotic swimwear (cheek-baring stunners, micro two-pieces) at San Lorenzo Bikinis's West Coast shop. Headquartered in Peru and Brazil, the brand knows the definition of sexy. Find lots of cheeky stunners for every beach bumming adventure. [Photo]
271 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 759-1504
(949) 759-1504

Seafolly

1135 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Find the swimsuit of your dreams at Aussie swimwear brand Seafolly's only SoCal boutique at Fashion Island. Plus, nab chic kaftans, sarongs and playsuits to go with it. [Photo]
1135 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 706 7690
(949) 706 7690

Victoria's Secret

8500 Beverly Boulevard, Beverly Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Victoria Secret's is more than just sexy skivvies. Every year, they roll out a stellar selection of swimwear perfect for channeling your inner angel. [Photo]
8500 Beverly Boulevard, Beverly Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 657-2958
(310) 657-2958

Zimmermann

110 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
This Aussie label is a favorite for its sexy, pretty bikinis. Stop by the Robertson Boulevard outpost—which may or may not be replaced by a new Melrose Place boutique—for designing sister duo Nicky and Simone Zimmermann's complete line, which includes gorgeous, flowy cover ups and their full ready-to-wear collections.
110 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 285-9680
(310) 285-9680

Body & Sol Swimwear

18616 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
You'll feel like you're already at the beach at this tropical vacay-inspired Valley boutique, which stocks everything from Michael Kors to Mikoh and more contemporary and cult-fave labels. Locals swear by this Valley boutique's mother-daughter swimsuit whisperer team, who've been known to help shoppers get the most out of their bikini budget by suggesting mix-and-match sets. [Photo]
18616 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 705-2853
(818) 705-2853

Diane's Beachwear

1125 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
At this SoCal swimwear retailer's many locations (including in Palm Springs, Calabasas, and three in Manhattan Beach), find an impressive inventory of brands (Seafolly, Vitamin A, Vix, Trina Turk, Mikoh, and more) with varying coverage, from super-supportive pieces that will "hide problem areas" to intricate cutout one-pieces to minimal sets that'll give you interesting tan lines. [Photo]
1125 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Malia Mills

7609 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
It's all about "loving thy differences" at the Hawaiian-bred, NY-based designer's Beverly Grove boutique, where you'll find swim separates for every bra and booty size. [Photo]
7609 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Unique Vintage

2013 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
This retro boutique caters to vintage vixens who want to get Bettie Page's look without sifting through actual decades-old swimsuits. In addition to retro apparel, find halter tops, high-waited bottoms, swim dresses, and more silhouettes in solid hues, polka dots, gingham, and even sailor-inspired styles for all figures. [Photo]
2013 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

Vilebrequin

Malibu Lumber Yard, 3939 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Known for its brightly patterned men's swim trunks, the French luxury brand recently added women's and girls swimwear to the mix. Its recently rolled out a cabana-inspired setting—including at its new