It’s the swimwear brand you’ll have been familiar with since your childhood swimming lessons – and it’s just as reliable and high-performing now as it was back then. It was founded in 1928 in Australia, when the founder presented the world’s first non-wool suit. Today, its range features activewear swimwear that works hard and looks good, in a range of colours, cuts and patterns to suit you. Oh, and more Olympic Gold Medals have been won in Speedo than any other brand – so if it’s good enough for top athletes…
How I tested the best swimwear brands
Taking things like sustainability, fit, cost and style into consideration, I have compiled a list of what I believe to be the best swimwear brands for 2026. They’re the labels myself or another member of the Glamour team shop at the most (you’ll see ‘editor approved’ next to the ones we really love), with some silhouettes being ones that we’ve actually bought and worn over a period of time too.
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I got everyone to test them in and out of water – from chlorine pools to fresh water lakes as well as salt water – wash them, and sunbathe in them. Every brand in this list is one that past the test, and although you won’t see them modelled on our bodies, you will see videos and photos of our most favourited designs. Read more about how we test here.
Why you can trust me
It goes without saying that I’m just one woman (I’m just a girl!) and while I’ve absolutely tested most of these swimwear brands, I can’t pass fair judgement on all of them. That’s why I roped in my coworkers, because as a team of 20+, we all have varying tastes and requirements. What one of us absolutely loves, the other might hate – and honestly is of the upmost importance.
That’s why you’ll find a broad range of labels; from on-trend swimwear brands to practical ones and everything in between. It’s important that women have strong foundations in their wardrobes, and swimwear is arguably just as fundamental as lingerie. If you’re uncomfortable in your cozzies, chances are it’ll ruin your vacay mood – if you’re anything like us that is. The swimwear brands we’ve recommended above are all ones we love and rate, because we don’t gatekeep here; every body deserves to look and feel good with size-inclusive/comfortable/flattering styles.