7 Cynthia Rowley Swimsuits That Will Have You Standing Out in a Sea of Beachgoers

The designer’s patterns and cuts are perfect for surfing and lounging.

Alisandra Puliti | Jul 19, 2022

Cynthia Rowley has always loved being in the water—the designer is obsessed with surfing—so she decided to launch a line of swimsuit-wetsuit hybrids in 2012 to look chic while also being able to move and not worry about a wardrobe malfunction. Since then, she continues to release beautiful prints that stand out in a sea of beachgoers. Four years ago, the brand extended the sizing to be more inclusive. The bathing suit prints are all so gorgeous and have become a staple on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway at Miami Swim Week.

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Christen Harper, Olivia Ponton and Mady Dewey all wore styles from the designer’s swim collection at last Saturday’s runway show. Scroll below for our favorite looks that will absolutely turn the beach into your own catwalk.

Christen Harper walks the runway for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show During Paraiso Miami Beach on July 16, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida in Cynthia Rowley.
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Clover Surfsuit, $215

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This floral print surfsuit will have others on the beach green with envy. The high-cut look with the zipper front is sporty yet practical.

Flirt Cotton Bikini, $210

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The ruffled strapless bikini top and bottom come as separates but together they make one perfect look. Available in black or green, this suit still has the same support while letting you show a bit more skin.

Matrix Cutout Surfsuit, originally $24, now on sale for $125

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Cutout outfits have been all the rage this summer, so it’s only natural the trend has also been incorporated into swimwear. This black long-sleeved suit has studded details and SPF 30+.

Floral Print Neoprene Bikini Set, $242

With this matching top and high-waisted bikini bottoms, you will literally look like you are wearing a painting. Bonus: The all-over orange floral design has a great amount of stretch.

Sunset Butterfly Long-Sleeve Wetsuit, $362

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SPF 50+ is already built into this long-sleeved wetsuit. The butterfly print is feminine but is made from a sturdy material for watersports. Unlike many wetsuits, this one is easy to get on and stays in place all day.

Chrome Swimsuit, $185

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The adjustable-tie shoulder straps let you style this solid suit several ways, which makes it seem like you are buying more than one suit. The built-in underwire bralette lends support and lift.

Coral String Bikini Set, $190

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Nothing beats a traditional triangle top with a string bikini bottom. The coral print set is lined and unpadded.

Published Jul 19, 2022

ALISANDRA PULITI

Alisandra Puliti is a NYC-based entertainment journalist with over 15 years of experience. Before joining the SI Swimsuit team as a contributing editor, the Penn State alum held several positions at HELLO! and HOLA! Media, Us Weekly and OK! Magazine. Throughout her tenure, she has been a fixture at events such as the Golden Globes to the Cannes Film Festival and has interviewed the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Eva Longoria, Jay-Z and more of Hollywood’s elite. A self-professed ‘social homebody,’ when she isn’t home binge-watching the newest streaming series or perfecting pasta dishes, her constant wanderlust has her packing her bags and heading out for a new adventure –most likely back to Italy!