One-Piece Swimsuits, Handmade & Custom

The make-or-break number for a one-piece is torso length, not your dress size: a suit can fit your bust and hips and still dig at the shoulders or sag at the seat. Check the maker's chart for torso or "princess" length (often listed as petite, regular, and long/tall), and copy the size of a suit she already wears when you can. Styles vary by body goal. Ruched and shirred-front maillots and tummy-control panels smooth the midsection; plunge, scoop, and square-neck fronts shape the bust; high-leg and cutout cuts lengthen the leg; swim dresses and skirted suits add hip coverage. For real swimming, look for recycled nylon or polyester with 18-20 percent spandex (Econyl or Repreve), a lined front, and adjustable or convertible straps. Expect roughly $40-$95 for most handmade one-pieces, $90-$160 for hand-crochet or made-to-measure designer cuts. Many stocked suits ship in 3-7 business days; embroidered or custom-cut pieces run 1-3 weeks.

Use the left filters for torso length, size, neckline, color, and fabric, then check the related searches to compare with bikinis, rash guards, or cover-ups.