Here’s how to make shopping for a new bathing suit a fun adventure rather than a humbling bummer: Skip the shops and order online, with a little help from our flattering swimsuits edit. We’ve sorted through the current trends (mesh inserts? Swim dresses?) and found the best of the best, starting at just $25. From swimsuits that work well with a big chest to the best bikini for most everybody, these are the 25 most flattering swimsuits from brands like J.Crew, Cupshe, Andie, Aerie and more to shop at this very moment. But start now—you’ll want your flattering one-piece or tankini before it sells out.
The 25 Most Flattering Swimsuits to Shop Now, Before They Sell Out
Published Apr 18, 2022
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The 25 Most Flattering Swimsuits At A Glance
- Best High Cut Swimsuit: L’Space Camacho Bikini Bottom
- Best for a Big Chest: J. Crew Cross-Back Underwire Bikini Top
- Best for Plus Sizes: Adore Me Ellena Contour Plus
- Best for Creating an Hourglass: Old Navy Wrap-Front Swimsuit Dress
- Best for Apple Shapes: Shade & Shore Plunge One-Piece
- Best Sporty Swimsuit: Lululemon Waterside High-Neck
- Best Two-Piece Swimsuit: SEA LEVEL Cross Front Bikini Top
- Best One-Piece Swimsuit: Norma Kamali Halter One Piece
- Best Monokini Swimsuit: Riot Swim Blaise One Piece
- Best for Slimming: Summersalt The Sidestroke
- Best Tankini: Cupshe Ruffle Halter Tankini Set
- Best Off-the-Shoulder Swimsuit: Tempt Me High-Waisted Bikini Set
- Best Bikini: Oye Swimwear Lucette Bikini Set
- Best Swimdress: Johnny Was Mari Skirted One-Piece
- Best Tummy Control Swimsuit: Figleaves Plunge Tummy Control
- Best Swimsuit for Pear Shapes: American Trends Tummy Control Bathing Suit
- Best Swimsuit for a Small Chest: La Blanca Off the Shoulder Swimsuit
- Best Skirted Swimsuit: Title Nine Wahine Swim Skirt
- Best Swimsuit to Add Curves: Hilor Front Crossover Swimsuit
- Best for Full-Coverage: Madewell Rash Guard Swimsuit
- Most Flattering for Big Thighs: Sanctuary Tie-Front Plunge Swimsuit
- Best White Swimsuit: Anne Cole Twist Front Shirred Swimsuit
- Most Flattering Compression Swimsuit: Leonisa Swimsuit with Compression
- Best One-Shoulder Swimsuit: Andie The Nantucket
- Most Flattering Swimsuit for Long Torsos: Aerie Asymmetrical Wrap Swimsuit
Revolve
1. Norma Kamali Halter Low Back One Piece
Most Flattering One-Piece Suit
• Why We Love It: Gathered bust coverage, medium leg height
This classic one-piece looks great on everyone—the V-neck gathered bust is comfortable and sets off both modest and ample bosoms. And the simple lines of the suit’s body show off your midsection, but discreetly.
Nordstrom
Most Flattering Two-Piece Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Crossover top, adjustable straps
The molded cups flatter most everyone’s girls, and you can control the amount of support by making the straps a little tighter or looser. Pair this top with the matching mid bikini bottoms for a classic, appropriate for all occasions swim style.
Lululemon
3. Lululemon Waterside High-neck Medium Bum Coverage
Most Flattering Sporty Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Ultra-lightweight fabric, high neck coverage
Made for sporty pursuits with its high neck, wide back straps and scoop styling, this suit is a bullseye for both figure enhancement (that bit of cheeky rear end reveal) and athletic utility.
Revolve
4. Riot Swim Blaise One Piece
Most Flattering Monokini Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Distinctive cutouts, one-piece design
This creative one-piece is nearly as bare as a bikini, but the cutout side and the split shoulder strap accentuate the bust and your waistline. And because it’s all connected, there’s no risk of your bottoms falling off in the surf.
Summersalt
5. Summersalt The Sidestroke
Most Flattering Swimsuit for Slimming
• Why We Love It: Compression fabric, one shoulder styling
Summersalt is famous for its compression fabric which minimizes jiggle, and this bestselling suit has full seat coverage and a diagonally seamed design that is elegant and flattering.
Cupshe
6. Cupshe Pool Party Ruffle Halter Tankini And Hipster Set
Most Flattering Tankini Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Adjustable halter, crisscross ruffle
Love a tankini but hate a tankini that’s too tight (who wants to wait to exhale all day?) or too tent-like (all that draping fabric is not chic)? This suit’s not-too-snug fit and bust-accenting ruffle is our sweet spot.
Amazon
7. Tempt Me Two Piece High Waisted Bikini Set
Most Flattering Off-the-Shoulder Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: High-waisted brief, adjustable straps
In your choice of more than 35 mix-and-match colorways, this two-piece set deserves a place in your swim wardrobe for its flattering coverage up top and tummy controlling high-waisted briefs down below.
Revolve
8. Oye Swimwear Lucette Bikini Set
Most Flattering Bikini Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Pink sheen fabric, fashion-y strapped design
This bikini set is a whole look, not just a swimsuit: The top is a crisscross set of wide, off-the-shoulder straps, and the bottoms echo that design. And pink is the color of summer 2022.
Neiman Marcus
9. Johnny Was Mari Skirted One-piece Swimsuit
Most Flattering Swim Dress Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Bright pattern, pleated skirt
It has padded cups and wide straps, sure, but this isn’t your grandma’s skirted swimsuit. The sleek polyamide fabric and unique birds-and-animals patchwork is pure contemporary style.
ASOS
10. Figleaves Toulouse Plunge Tummy Control Swimsuit
Most Flattering Tummy Control Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Removable, adjustable straps, high cut legs
In a fun tropical blue-on-white print, this plunge-neck one-piece has tummy control, chic waistline detailing and a glamorous design made to fit cup sizes B to G.
Amazon
11. American Trends Vintage Push Up Tummy Control One Piece Bathing Suit
Most Flattering Swimsuit for Pear Shapes
• Why We Love It: Retro prints, mini-shorts leg opening
This suit puts an end to that uncomfortable constant pulling-down-your-swim-bottoms feeling, since it’s a one-piece with boy-cut shorts styling. And the shelf bra and halter top says, “Eyes up here, everybody.”
Target
12. Shade & Shore Plunge Sash Tie One-piece
Most Flattering Swimsuit for Apple Shapes
• Why We Love It: Shapely midsection cutout, removable cups
A plunging neckline and tie bow over a keyhole cutout add shape to a midsection. And we love the ultra-comfy ribbed nylon-spandex.
Old Navy
13. Old Navy V-neck Wrap-front One Piece Swimsuit Dress
Best Swimsuit for Creating an Hourglass
• Why We Love It: Adjustable side tie, adjustable shoulder straps
The interior mesh on this charming checked swim dress holds the wearer in, while the wrap neckline can be fitted to be as modest or all-out-there as you choose. And built-in briefs ensure modesty no matter what active poolside hijinks are going on.
Adore Me
14. Adore Me Ellena Contour Plus
Most Flattering Swimsuit for Plus Sizes
• Why We Love It: Sexy cutouts, crisscross front
This eco-friendly suit is sustainably made and doesn’t skimp on the style, with great coverage in a fashionable animal print that’s got a keyhole bust and side cutouts.
J. Crew
15. J. Crew Ribbed Cross-back Underwire Bikini Top
Most Flattering Swimsuit for a Big Chest
• Why We Love It: Classic and DD cup sizes, ribbed fabric
This underwire top is sized like a bra for your exact fit, but looks way more stylish than a typical undergarment, thanks to the pieced design of the cups, the color options and the soft, crisscross straps. And bonus, you can choose your favorite shape of bottoms to pair with it: cheeky bikinis or mini shorts.
L'Space
16. L’space Camacho Bikini Bottom
Most Flattering High-Cut Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Adjustable to high- or low-rise
Want maximum sun exposure? Hoist these babies up to your hipbones and you’ll soon be sizzling. For more modest coverage, say walking to the beach cabana, you can push the side straps a little lower to create a more traditional bikini leg.
Nordstrom
17. La Blanca Off The Shoulder One-piece Swimsuit
Most Flattering Swimsuit for a Small Chest
• Why We Love It: Ruffled statement neckline, shirred body
We love what a well-placed ruffle can do to zhush up a bustline, and this fully lined one-piece suit has removable cups, too. What’s more, the laced string detail on the back makes this fancy enough to wear as an top with a skirt for patio drinks.
Title Nine
18. Title Nine Wahine Swim Skirt
Most Flattering Skirted Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Mid-rise waistband, built-in brief
This is the new swimwear piece you need for when a bikini bottom feels like too little but a swim short feels too bulky. You can mix with whatever your favorite top is currently, or spring for a matching top from the brand.
Madewell
20. Madewell Second Wave Rash Guard One-piece Swimsuit
Most Flattering Full-Coverage Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: UPF 50 protection, light support
Want to preserve your skin while still getting sporty in the sun? Wear this long-sleeved one-piece that is like a swimsuit with a built-in rash guard. The recycled nylon fabric is lightly lined, so you know you’re covered.
21. Sanctuary Tie-front Plunge One-piece Swimsuit
Most Flattering Swimsuit for Big Thighs
• Why We Love It: Plunge neckline, medium leg opening
The secret to feeling most confident in a swim look if you have shapely thighs is balance, and the crisscross design of this top—as well as the single-strap patterned design—does just that.
Target
22. Anne Cole Women’s Solid Twist Front Shirred One Piece Swimsuit
Most Flattering White Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Removable straps, medium leg opening
A classic shirred white swimsuit is the ultimate in classic swim style, and this iteration promises all that plus opaque coverage and strap-free sunning.
Leonisa
23. Leonisa One-piece Swimsuit With Slimming Compression And Tulle Details
Most Flattering Compression Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Stomach compression, sheer front details
Securely sewn-in cups and a pretty floral print that reminds us of fancy wallpaper? That’s the formula for this sophisticated one-piece, and we’re here for it.
24. Andie The Nantucket
Most Flattering One-Shoulder Swimsuit
• Why We Love It: Compression fabric, low-cut leg
This one-shoulder suit has a bit of Grecian goddess vibes as well as a touch of futuristic minimalism. We like the removable cups and underbust seam, which keep wearers in place without being restrictive.
Aerie
25. Aerie Asymmetrical Wrap One Piece Swimsuit
Most Flattering Swimsuit for Long Torsos
• Why We Love It: Cut out side detail, wrap waist
The popular side cutout style is updated with an adjustable wrap belt. The belt waist is great to accent your natural waist, wherever it falls on your long torso.
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