Six of the best new swimsuits

Purple mock wrap swimsuit

FROM: Bhs

PRICE: 25

COMMENT: A deeply flattering swimsuit, in a lovely and rather unusual swimwear colour, great for the beach or poolside with white shirt and

straw hat.

SUITS: Large busts and curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Silver jewel toe post sandal, 25,www.marisota.co.uk

One shoulder black swimsuit

FROM: Primark

PRICE: 10, due in store end of March

COMMENT: Sexy and very on-trend, with the one-shoulder detail, the plaited strap and the studding, and great to wear with short ballerina sarong for poolside glam.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black and gold sandals, 45, Faith Footwear.

Red one shoulder swimsuit

FROM: River Island

PRICE: 24.99

COMMENT: A lovely, pretty swimsuit, crying out to double up as a sexy top with it's petal one-shoulder strap detail and rich red colour.

SUITS: Slim and toned.

KEY ACCESSORY: Jewelled summer sandal, 45, Marks & Spencer

Red plunge swimsuit

FROM: Marisota.co.uk

PRICE: from 117

COMMENT: There's a fabulous retro feel to this swimsuit, with its delicate gathered stitching detail down the front and under the bust. Very Philadelphia Story.

SUITS: Slim and athletic types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Embellished cuff sandals, 25, Jane Norman.

Zebra print Instant Body Beach swimsuit

FROM: Bhs

PRICE: 35 (in store this month)

COMMENT: With clever suck-you-in panels, this eye-catching swimsuit is the perfect exotic holiday buy and would look great with gold accessories.

SUITS: Curvy girls.

KEY ACCESSORY: Gold gladiators, 40, www.Freemans.co.uk.

One shoulder purple swimsuit

FROM: Et Vous at Matalan

PRICE: 12

COMMENT: Sweet and sexy (and again in purple), this one-shoulder number is a great price and a lovely on-trend buy for this summer.

SUITS: Slim and toned.

KEY ACCESSORY: Studded gladiator sandal, coming to Tu at Sainsbury.