It’s getting warmer every day, and soon enough, summer will be here. It’s never too early to start shopping for great summer fits. Whether you need bikinis or one-pieces, swimwear is a staple of summer fashion.

And when you are dressing for two, and the old bathing suits are a tad tight, overhauling your swimwear collection may seem more daunting than it actually is in practice. Showing off your baby bump at the pool is such a boss move; you absolutely need the right swimsuit to make a statement.

And if you are one of the millions of women who experiences overheating during pregnancy, then going to cool off at the pool or beach is a great exercise to get into. You can work on your tan at the same time. And who doesn’t want a great (and safe) tan to accompany their pregnancy glow?

The decision on how to dress for the pool comes down to two major categories, the age-old question: One-piece or two-piece?

While a one-piece may seem more traditionally modest and conservative, plenty of one-pieces out there have iconic sex appeal. Farah Fawcett didn’t invent the bathing suit to hear one-piece slander.

And two pieces also offer the opportunity to feel the breeze against your belly in a way you haven’t experienced before.

Here’s a full rundown of some great options for maternity bathing suits.

The Number One One Piece

A one-piece bathing suit is timeless; it’s a historied sex symbol. Marilyn, Farrah, and now you. It’s also more covered than a bikini or two-piece, and if you don’t feel like showing off more skin than necessary, the right call. There are plenty of great one-pieces available for you to choose from. You’ll find varied style options like a halter or ruffle pleat that take the classic silhouette up a notch (or two or three).

A black one-piece is always a safe bet to make (it’s immortal and iconic enough for Lana Del Rey to have written an entire song about), but if you feel like going for something more seasonal, a floral one-piece is an adorable option as well. Overall, the one-piece is never going out of style, and for a good reason.

The Two-Piece

The alternative to the one-piece is, you guessed it, the two-piece. A bikini is always comfortable and gives you maximum exposure for some vitamin D. It’s open enough to feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and the elements at work.

Maternity two pieces tend to have more coverage than a traditional bikini, so if you don’t feel like wearing an itsy-bitsy-teenie-weenie bikini, you can find maternity bikini styles with bottoms that mimic a brief or trunk.

The two-piece can also offer a design just as elegant as the one-piece. Scope out your options, and buy a couple. Summer trips to the pool or beach are essential for relaxation during this transformative time in your life, and you can never have enough swimsuits. Like all of the best things (shoes, wine, jewelry), once you start collecting them, you can’t get enough.

Dip Your Toes Into a New Pool of Fashion Choices

Pun alert: taking a dip while pregnant can help your pregnancy go swimmingly, according to science.

If you’re early on in your pregnancy, around the first or second trimester, then you may not be rushing to find a maternity bathing suit since you still may be able to fit into your old ones. But in a few months, when your belly is at its fullest and your prenatal baby is at its biggest, a maternity bathing suit will come in handy.

It’ll only get exponentially more useful, and you might even find yourself wearing it around the house to stay cool if your AC system is out of date and lacking. There’s no one style to go for — both one-piece and two-piece offer their own value and utility.

At Hatch, we offer both one-piece and two-piece selections that will make a big splash at the pool or beach this summer. You’ll find a multitude of colors and high-quality materials that dry quickly and don’t unnecessarily constrain. Go ahead, order some, and rack up the compliments at the pool this summer.

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