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From Sweet to Sassy: 20 LA Shops For All Swimwear Vibes

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Crowded gyms, bustling juice bars and packed waxing salons can only mean one thing: bikini season is looming. If you, too, are in serious crunch mode preparing for summer's necessary skin-bearing action, we've rounded up 20 reliable places to score a variety of swimwear styles.

From eye-catching zipsuits by We Are Handsome at A.sweeT. in Beverly Hills to modest one-pieces at Madewell to slinky, sparkly bikinis by Real Housewife Gretchen Rossi at SwimSpot in Santa Monica, there's really something for everyone. As always, let us know in the comments if we skipped your favorites.



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Zimmermann

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This Aussie label is a favorite for its sexy, pretty bikinis. Stop by the Robertson Boulevard outpost for their complete line, which includes gorgeous, flowy cover ups.

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 model Kate Upton, who's designed her own line for the label.

Diane's Beachwear

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Come here for a wide selection of everything you could want for the beach, from trendy two-pieces to more modest tankinis to cover ups by brands like L*Space, Vix and Vitamin A.

Beverly Hills Bikini Shop

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Stocked with harder-to-find, fashionable suit brands like Tori Praver, Mikoh and Mary Grace Swim—at Beverly Hills prices, of course.

Parke & Ronen

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The genius of this men's store is that they offer swim shorts by inseam length, from a modest 12 inches to a revealing 2 inches. If you want to bare even more, there are briefs and bikinis available.

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 here. Brands carried include Melissa Odabash, A Che, Letarte, Vix and Koral.

Undrest By The Sea

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Undrest by the Sea not only carries its own line of knitted bikinis and Brazilian nylon swimwear, but it's one of the few places in LA where you can find the Cynthia Rowley for Roxy collaboration and some seriously adorable Liberty of London swimwear.

Malia Mills

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If you're a different size on top than you are on bottom, get suited up at this Brentwood Country Mart boutique—mixing and matching is their specialty.

Vilebrequin

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Brightly patterned and colored men's swim trunks are the hallmark of this French luxury brand, which has been around since 1971.

Intermix

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Like the clothing, the women's suits offered here are trendy, teensy and colorful.

Planet Blue

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If you're after a bohemian-style knit or fringed suit, they'll have it here, along with other skin-baring styles and the breezy dresses to layer over them.

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.
A French brand favored for its clean-lined, timelessly sexy styles.

Agent Provocateur

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In addition to offering vampy lingerie, this French label also hosts a collection of sassy swimwear for Bond girl hopefuls.

A.sweeT. Boutique

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Besides being a candy shop, this BH boutique also offers fierce swimsuit options from We Are Handsome, Mara Hoffman and Tori Praver.

Everything But Water

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This one-stop-shop's name speaks for itself. Choose from Trina Turk bikinis and Badgley Mischka tunics to Eugenia Kim sun hats and Charlotte Ronson beach totes.

SwimSpot

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A wide selection of trendy swimwear at affordable prices. In addition to hosting brands like Splendid, Ella Moss and Hurley, the shop now exclusively carries tiny, sparkly bikinis by Real Housewife Gretchen Rossi.

Madewell

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Besides offerings Alexa Chung-approved garb, Madewell is also a reliable source for swimsuits that won't embarrass you in front of relatives.

Ashley Paige

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This Warholian-inspired corner shop features all of celeb-favored swimwear designer Ashley Paige's signature lurex bikinis with a variety of embellishments, from Swarovski crystals to gold tassels.

Palmela G. Swimwear

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This by-appointment-only shop specializes in custom-made bikinis. Boasting hundreds of fine quality fabrics to choose from, your dream swimsuit awaits.

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Zimmermann

This Aussie label is a favorite for its sexy, pretty bikinis. Stop by the Robertson Boulevard outpost for their complete line, which includes gorgeous, flowy cover ups.

Beach Bunny Swimwear

LA-based Beach Bunny's got teeny-tiny, lingerie-inspired separates favored by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Kate Upton, who's designed her own line for the label.

Diane's Beachwear

Come here for a wide selection of everything you could want for the beach, from trendy two-pieces to more modest tankinis to cover ups by brands like L*Space, Vix and Vitamin A.

Beverly Hills Bikini Shop

Stocked with harder-to-find, fashionable suit brands like Tori Praver, Mikoh and Mary Grace Swim—at Beverly Hills prices, of course.

Parke & Ronen

The genius of this men's store is that they offer swim shorts by inseam length, from a modest 12 inches to a revealing 2 inches. If you want to bare even more, there are briefs and bikinis available.

Canyon Beachwear

Knowledgable salespeople and a variety of fit styles ensures that even the most bathing suit averse will find something here. Brands carried include Melissa Odabash, A Che, Letarte, Vix and Koral.

Undrest By The Sea

Undrest by the Sea not only carries its own line of knitted bikinis and Brazilian nylon swimwear, but it's one of the few places in LA where you can find the Cynthia Rowley for Roxy collaboration and some seriously adorable Liberty of London swimwear.

Malia Mills

If you're a different size on top than you are on bottom, get suited up at this Brentwood Country Mart boutique—mixing and matching is their specialty.

Vilebrequin

Brightly patterned and colored men's swim trunks are the hallmark of this French luxury brand, which has been around since 1971.

Intermix

Like the clothing, the women's suits offered here are trendy, teensy and colorful.

Planet Blue

If you're after a bohemian-style knit or fringed suit, they'll have it here, along with other skin-baring styles and the breezy dresses to layer over them.

Gap Body

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.

Eres

A French brand favored for its clean-lined, timelessly sexy styles.

Agent Provocateur

In addition to offering vampy lingerie, this French label also hosts a collection of sassy swimwear for Bond girl hopefuls.

A.sweeT. Boutique

Besides being a candy shop, this BH boutique also offers fierce swimsuit options from We Are Handsome, Mara Hoffman and Tori Praver.

Everything But Water

This one-stop-shop's name speaks for itself. Choose from Trina Turk bikinis and Badgley Mischka tunics to Eugenia Kim sun hats and Charlotte Ronson beach totes.

SwimSpot

A wide selection of trendy swimwear at affordable prices. In addition to hosting brands like Splendid, Ella Moss and Hurley, the shop now exclusively carries tiny, sparkly bikinis by Real Housewife Gretchen Rossi.

Madewell

Besides offerings Alexa Chung-approved garb, Madewell is also a reliable source for swimsuits that won't embarrass you in front of relatives.

Ashley Paige

This Warholian-inspired corner shop features all of celeb-favored swimwear designer Ashley Paige's signature lurex bikinis with a variety of embellishments, from Swarovski crystals to gold tassels.

Palmela G. Swimwear

This by-appointment-only shop specializes in custom-made bikinis. Boasting hundreds of fine quality fabrics to choose from, your dream swimsuit awaits.