The Best Swim Shops in America : Lucky Magazine

Of course, no swimsuit shopping guide is complete without mentioning Victoria's Secret. With hundreds of suits to choose from in a variety of price ranges and styles—not to mention an impressive selection of mix-and-match tops and bottoms—this bathing suit behemoth is a one-stop-shop. And there's certainly an outpost in your area.

Like everything J. Crew, the bathing suit collection is classic—with a twist. Which means you'll always be able to find a bikini or one-piece that looks of-the-moment and practical.

Miami hot-spot Nic del Mar offers locals so much more than just the regular string bikini fare. The boutique specializes in high fashion (and hard to find) swim labels, including Salinas, Mara Hoffman, Caffe, Diane von Furstenberg and Zimmermann.

Tomas Maier, the man behind cult luxury label Bottega Veneta, has a dedication to craftsmanship—as well as a super sleek minimalist sensibility—that is evident in his eponymous swimwear line.

Ever since Malia Mills founded her namesake swimwear line in 1991, she's been on a mission to improve the swimwear experience—from how you shop to the way it makes you feel.

With their on-trend, boho-inspired suits, this Sydney-based label is a staple amongst Aussies-in-the-know.

This Parisian label is the last word in luxury swimwear. The swimsuits will set you back a few hundred—but with styles as classic and well-made as these, the investment is worth it.

The ultimate Cali beach shop, Planet Blue stocks super trendy swimsuits from established and emerging designers alike—all of which get the hipster (or hippie) approval.

Shopping for swim online isn't always easy, but genius new site Swim Spot is trying to change all that with their Fit Specialist program, which offers one-on-one advice with a trained professional so that you always choose a bathing suit that works for you. They also have locations all around California, so if you're on the West Coast, you can visit in person!