( CNN ) -- `` Less is more '' has reigned at the beach and the neighborhood pool when it comes to swimwear ever since the popularization of the bikini in the 20th century . Two-piece bathing suits might dominate the landscape , but style editors and trend forecasters say the one-piece is the `` fashion-forward '' choice this season . `` Most people are going to be in two-pieces . If you show up in a one-piece it 's definitely a statement , and it 's one of the most comfortable statements you could possibly make at the beach , '' said Connie Wang , style director of lifestyle website Refinery29 . `` It 's a good thing for women that there are so many more options now that fulfill different desires of what you want to achieve at the beach . '' Variations on the one-piece and other swimwear trends will be on display at Miami Swim Week , where designers and buyers will gather this weekend for two major industry events : Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim and SwimShow . READ MORE : Caftans , your timeless summer wardrobe . Surf-inspired looks , such as rash vests and long-sleeved onesies for women , are expected to make strong showings , said Jane Boddy , head of womenswear at trend forecaster WGSN . On the flip side , ultra-feminine styles flaunting details rooted in the world of intimates -- ruffles , straps and peek-a-boo cutouts -- `` are also key and on the cusp of big success , '' she said . The one-piece is the perfect canvas for showcasing both styles , whether you prefer ruffles and lace or animal prints . `` The one-piece has become popular again because it reflects the best of both worlds . It looks back to the past with a retro slant , while also retaining a fresh , forward-looking style , '' Boddy said . `` The development in cutting-edge design is the driving force behind the one-piece movement , as is the emergence of active sports in the apparel market , '' Boddy said . `` We 're beginning to see these looks filtering into swim , too , and that 's exciting . '' While the bikini holds the undisputed title for the sexiest swimsuit option , let 's not forget iconic moments for the one-piece such as Farrah Fawcett 's ubiquitous red bathing suit poster and Bo Derek 's emergence from the ocean in `` 10 . '' More recently , when Kim Kardashian decided to show off her post-baby body on Instagram , she did it in a one-piece , proving that it is possible to flaunt a great body and get ( slightly ) more coverage at the same time . Jumpstarted by the `` Mad Men '' -inspired retro craze permeating all aspects of fashion , one-pieces are now easier than ever to find in a variety of styles , cuts and prints on the racks of department stores and high-end boutiques . READ MORE : What the late '60s really looked like . `` Retro-fit swimsuits are flattering to a multitude of body types , but they also offer a whimsical take on swim and beach outfits , '' Refinery29 's Connie Wang said . In recent years , the retro craze has given way to bathing suit styles inspired by the 1990s with an emphasis on high-cut legs , scoop necks and backs , think Pamela Anderson in `` Baywatch '' or `` American Apparel . '' J.Crew pledged to reissue a discontinued scoop-back swimsuit after a New York magazine contributor penned an impassioned plea asking them to resurrect it . `` People are valuing mobility and athleticism and actually being able to do stuff in the stuff you 're wearing , '' Wang said . The modern version of the one-piece dates back to the 1980s , when the fitness craze contributed to an emphasis on sportiness , mobility and functionality in swimwear , said fashion historian Valerie Steele . At the same time , the `` retro sexy '' look of the 1950s and 1960s started coming back into style , after a period when two-pieces and unstructured one-pieces ruled swimwear . Developments in textiles allowed designers to create more flattering and functional styles , allowing bathing beauties to choose between `` heightened eroticism or heightened athleticism , '' said Steele , director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York . Since then , the one-piece never really went out of style , but the pendulum has swung back in its favor , she said . `` We are in a one-piece moment . '' Caitlin Schmidt contributed to this report .
Style experts say the one-piece is the fashion-forward choice this season . Swimwear trends will be on display this weekend at Miami Swim Week . The one-piece is a perfect canvas for sporty and sexy styles . TL;DR A new trend in swimwear: