Angel Reese’s Bold SI Swimsuit One-Piece Featured Asymmetrical Cutouts; Get the Look For Less

The NCAA athlete wore several bright and beautiful looks for her SI Swimsuit Issue feature, including one standout piece.
Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles.


After leading the LSU Tigers to the program’s first-ever NCAA women’s basketball championship in April, forward Angel Reese followed up her accomplishment by posing for the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue. She was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles

While the Baltimore native usually reps her team in a basketball jersey, Reese feels at home off the court in swimwear.

“I probably feel the sexiest in a bathing suit, actually,” she previously told SI Swimsuit. “I just feel like, I’m 6’3”, my body is nice, I work out a lot, so I mean, why not show it?”

View Angel Reese’s entire 2023 gallery here.

One of two college athletes to pose for this year’s SI Swimsuit Issue (the other being LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne), Reese’s photo shoot was styled to reflect a playful, energetic, strong and confident aesthetic. The swimsuits she wore on location were brightly colored and included lots of fun textures and accents.

While Reese donned several incredible pieces at her 2023 photo shoot, one in particular stood out. The gorgeous, dark green cut-out swimsuit by Louisa Ballou was offset by golden ring detailing on the hip and bust and begs to be accessorized by jewelry in the same tone. Shop it—along with similar looks—below.

Louisa Ballou Sex Wax One-Piece Swimsuit, $380 (fwrd.com)

Angel Reese

While the exact pair of circular golden earrings ($340) Reese wore by Louis Abel are currently sold out, any statement accessory in the same metal will make an impact.

Guria Beachwear Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit, $98 (express.com)

Not only is this option a great muted shade of olive green, it’s priced a bit more affordably. The one-piece is also available in three vibrant colors—orange, purple and aquamarine—as well as basic black.

Camila Coelho Kitana Top, $98 and Kitana Bottom, $98 (revolve.com)

While technically a bikini rather than a one-piece, this strappy number provides a similar silhouette to Reese’s in a vibrant shade of green that’s perfect for summer.

H&M High-Leg Cut-Out Swimsuit, $34.99 (hm.com)

A slightly more modest choice, this affordable one-piece from H&M has similar keyring detailing in a mossy green hue.

Cupshe Women’s Long Sleeve Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit, $38.99 (target.com)

A sporty version of the style, this long-sleeved suit will provide a bit of extra sun protection on the arms and has tummy control built in.

Below are a few additional shoppable options from Reese’s photo shoot.

Goldie Swimwear Claudia Top, $56 and Linda Bottom, $46 (goldieswimwear.com)

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Goldie Swimwear.

A bold statement piece, this bikini top and matching bottom both feature adorable beaded detail for an extra fun touch.

Leslie Amon Aloha Embellished Triangle Bikini, $133 (net-a-porter.com)

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Leslie Amon.

This pretty in pink number, featuring a sweet hibiscus flower detail on the bust, provides a great pop of color whether you’re sitting poolside or lounging on the beach.

Medina Tide Long Sleeve, $359.04 (medinaswimwear.com)

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Medina.

Who says swimwear can’t be sporty? This long-sleeved option will stay put whether you’re snorkeling or playing beach volleyball.

Asta Resort Kiki Top, $70 and Kiki Bottoms, $70 (astaresort.com)

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Asta Resort. Belly chain by Alizia.

Here’s another bikini with beaded accents. Both the top and bottom are adjustable so you can customize your coverage level.

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Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.