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Brave the Beach in These 6 Strappy White Cut-Out Swimsuits This Summer Inspired By Olivia Ponton’s SI Swimsuit Look

Shop the look Olivia Ponton wore in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue, along with similar styles.

Cara O’Bleness

Olivia Ponton

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica.

After an incredible rookie year with SI Swimsuit in Montenegro last year, Olivia Ponton returned to the fold for the 2023 magazine. The 21-year-old model and influencer posed for this year’s issue in Dominica, where she worked with photographer Amanda Pratt.

“The most meaningful DM or comment someone could [send] me is that I inspire them, or that I motivate them to work out or pursue their dreams,” Ponton, who identifies as pansexual, told SI Swimsuit while on location. “When young girls see me in the magazine, I hope that they see a human being to look up to that is part of the LGBTQ community.”

The styling on location for Ponton’s photo shoot in Dominica was inspired by glitz and glamour, and the SI Swimsuit team chose to contrast the island country’s natural beauty with bold and futuristic looks. While we adore so many of the swimsuits Ponton wore this year, the cut-out white one-piece by Monica Hansen Beachwear really stole the show. Shop it—and similar styles—below.

Monica Hansen Beachwear Starlight Cut-Out Plain Fabric One-Piece, $268 (monicahansenbeachwear.com)

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear.

This one-piece with numerous cut-outs on the front, back and sides also comes in nude, black and olive green.

Michael Costello Shae One-Piece, $158 (revolve.com)

Revolve

While this option doesn’t feature quite as many cut-outs, the gold hardware detail creates some additional interest.

South Beach Ribbed Wrap Around Swimsuit, $57 (asos.com)

Asos

Keep in mind that this high-cut leg number with cut-outs tends to run small, so you may want to size up.

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

FWRD

If this suit looks familiar, it’s because LSU basketball star Angel Reese rocked the hunter green version in this year's magazine.

High Tide Monokini White, $245 (ahuraswim.com)

Ahura Swim

Not for the faint of heart, this swimsuit features mesh paneling on the sides for some extra support.

House of CB Strappy Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit, $105 (nordstrom.com)

Nordstrom

The bold stomach cut-out on the front of this swimsuit pairs well with the minimal coverage in back.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

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.