Zuri Uimahame - Cognac Gingham

The slit down the side is perfect—I could do actual laps without feeling restricted, and the single-layer fabric dries way faster than my old suit. The gingham pattern is even prettier in person, and it pairs nicely with a simple black top for a whole beach look. Fit runs true to size for me, which

I was worried a swim skirt would ride up, but the single-layer design sits flat and the leg slit means I can actually wade in without it ballooning. Paired it with a plain black one-piece and got tons of compliments at the beach.

The slit at the leg is genius—I could actually walk the beach boardwalk without that awkward waddle. The single-layer fabric dries super fast and the gingham pattern feels way more polished than my usual black bikini bottoms.