Gayle King’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Featured the Detail Shoppers Call “Incredibly Flattering”

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue just dropped, and once again it made me want a beach vacation and a slew of new swimsuits for it. I was immediately looking for Kate Upton’s exact ruffled red bikini and was obsessed with Chrissy Teigen’s plunging neckline, but there was one swimsuit my coworkers and I couldn’t stop talking about: Gayle King’s bright green style.

The 69-year-old cover star looked stunning in an emerald one-piece. The style had halter straps, a sweetheart neckline, and a whole bunch of ruching, a detail that makes pretty any piece of clothing instantly more flattering. And to help you get her look, I found eight similar styles from Amazon, Nordstrom, and J.Crew, with prices starting at just $27.

8 Ruched One-Piece Swimsuits

Sovoyontee Ruched One-Piece Swimsuit

This style is pretty much identical to King’s one-piece, from the ruching down to that vibrant green color. And thanks to an onsite coupon, it’s also just $28. This swimsuit has more than 2,900 fans at Amazon, where shoppers say that it “smooths” and “gives a sexy feel.” “I felt covered without feeling too matronly,” said another customer who described the one-piece as having “pin-up girl” vibes thanks to the halter neck and boy-cut bottoms. 

Cupshe One-Piece Swimsuit

For something a little more modern, consider grabbing this $34 style from Cupshe that includes a V-neck, cheeky bottom, and the ruching that made King’s swimsuit a must-have. One fan raved that it’s the “most flattering and comfortable” one-piece they’ve ever owned, explaining that the neckline is “sexy,” the adjustable straps help get the perfect fit, the material is buttery, and they feel confident in the style, which is kind of all I want to hear when it comes to swimwear. 

La Blanca Island Goddess One-Piece Swimsuit

If a splurge is in the budget, La Blanca’s Island Goddess swimsuit is a great option. It combines retro elements of King’s one-piece with sexy details like the front keyhole and strappy, low-cut back. According to a shopper with a DD chest, this style “holds everything in place,” smooths, and is “incredibly flattering,” a sentiment shared by many customers with larger chests. And not only does it “cover and hold” well, but according to that same person, the look is “sporty, fun and not matronly.” Plus, it’s high quality, with many people reporting that it looked like-new even after many dips into chlorine and salt water.

King’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover convinced me that I need a vacation and ruched one-piece. Shop more lookalike styles, below.

Aleumdr V-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit

Charmo Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit

Ekouaer Ruched One-Piece Swimsuit

J.Crew Ruched Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit

Hanky Panky Scoop One-Piece Swimsuit