It’s never been easier to select bikini brands that have good fabrics, and stylish designs and also give you that body match(slim or large bust). Are you looking for affordable bikini brands with generous return policies so you can feel more confident about the choices you make? The bikini brands we chose for this roundup are approved by stylists from Australia and different parts of the world. So, whether you’re a pro surfer or you just like to hang out by the pool, now is the time to buy cute bikinis. We spent hours researching the best affordable bikini brands on the market for one’s fabric quality, design style, sizes, return policy, and total value. Read on to find out the best affordable bikini brands of all sizes(slim or large bust) you can shop for the rest of the season in the USA, Australia, and other parts of the world.
Best Bikini Brands
After talking to two designers and a fashion expert, we decided that the following were the best in the show.
#1. Mara Hoffmann
Mara Hoffman is the best of all brands because it is affordable and also has everything you could want in a bikini: cool cuts, surprising colors, a wide range of sizes(slim and large bust), and recycled materials. This makes her the best overall bikini brand. The CFDA designer started her swim line in 2008, eight years after she started her ready-to-wear line. Her swim pieces are bold, colorful, and chic, with a boho vibe. We love the new Pyratex collection, which is a line of sustainable swimwear that is safer and better for the earth than most bikinis.
Dina Cerchione, a stylist for TV, is also a big fan. “Mara Hoffman gets my vote for best bikini overall because not only are her cuts and prints beautiful and different, but all of her swimwear is made from recycled nylon or polyester,” she says. “She offers bigger sizes, which makes her brand truly sustainable and open to everyone.”
Price at the time this was written: $130–$350
Policy on returns: 14 days or less | Shipping is free on orders over $300, and sizes range from XXS to 3X.
#2. Seafolly
There are a lot of affordable bikini brands on Amazon, but you have to look around to find ones that are good quality and will last more than a few swims. That brand is Seafolly. It sells different kinds of bikinis in tropical colors and prints that can be mixed and matched. It also sells cover-ups that are easy to wear and swimsuits for kids. “Seafolly is one of the best swimsuit brands out there, and hello, Prime shipping, if you want quality, variety, and you need it fast,” says Cerchione.
$10–$130 at the time of publication.
Sizes range from 2 to 12 and can be returned within 30 days. Shipping is free if you are a Prime user.
#3. SKIMS
We love that Kim Kardashian’s swimwear line comes in sizes for everyone. If you have a big bust, look for swimwear that gives you support without making you feel like you’re being held down. If you want a sexy triangle top, a short swim T-shirt to wear with high-waisted bottoms or a metallic mock-neck swim tank, SKIMS has a lot to offer. Chantelle Hartman Malarkey, a stylist, says, “SKIMS has you covered if you have a big bust and want to feel confident and at ease.” “Sexy is also on the top of their list, and it shows.”
Cost at the time of publication: $36–$128
Within 30 days, you can send it back for a $6 return shipping fee. Shipping is free on orders over $75. Sizes range from XXS to 4X.
#4. L*Space
L*Space has a variety of tops, and many of them have tie-backs and customizable straps so you can get the perfect fit. This makes the brand great for people with small busts because you can get the perfect fit. This means there will be no more gaps, and we’re all for that. “The brand has a really unique and stylish range of tops and bottoms that are sold separately, so you can get the best fit for your body,” says Cerchione.
Cost at the time of publication: $84–$202
Sizes range from XS to XL, and you have 30 days to send them back. Shipping is free.
#5. Everlane
Everlane is the first place we look when we want to buy cheap, stylish basics. This is also true of its swimwear, which comes in a variety of classic cuts and colors you can wear for a long time.
“Everlane’s suits are very affordable, especially when they’re on sale,” says De Anne Combs, co-founder of the clothesline La Peony. A word to the wise: buy swimwear from Everlane during the off-season or keep an eye on your emails for one of their too-good-to-pass-up sales for extra cheap prices. Combs says, “They have a lot of classic pieces that will stay in style for years without breaking the bank.” There is a return shipping fee, which we don’t like, but it’s less than $10, so we still think this brand is very affordable.
$35–$70 at the time of publication.
Best Bikini Brands Affordable
#1. Abercrombie and Fitch
Your favorite store is finally cool again because it has a great collection of swimwear that makes me want to book a trip like, right now. All of Abercrombie & Fitch’s suits have pretty floral patterns or fun gingham checks. When you wear one of these suits, you’ll feel like you just stepped out of a Victorian-era romance book. Even though this ruffle bikini top doesn’t have a pattern, it is so cute!
The Abercrombie Ruffle Bralette Swim Top costs $40.
#2. Zara
All of Zara’s cute suits cost less than $100, so you can’t go wrong with any of the fun colors or styles. Just like the ready-to-wear lines of the stores, it always has all the colors and styles that are in style. At the moment, I can’t get enough of this bright one-piece. It looks like it would cost a lot, but it only costs $48.
Print Tulle Swimsuit by Zara $47.90
#3. H&M
H&M has always been my first stop when I’m looking for a cheap bikini that I want to keep for a long time. Why? Because its styles never go out of style and are so simple to wear. Take this Barbiecore pink bandeau bikini top as an example.
H&M Padded Bandeau Bikini Top $19.99
Target has a lot of great (and affordable) bikini brands, and Shade & Shore is just one of them. All of their bikinis come in sizes that are based on bra cup sizes, so you’re almost certain to find one that fits you perfectly this summer. This light blue bikini top has a little more coverage on top and comes in sizes 32B to 38DD. Shop for the bottoms that go with your tops in sizes XS to XL.
$32 for the Shade & Shore Longline Ribbed Bikini Top.
#4. Aerie
You probably already like Aerie’s workout clothes, but don’t overlook its swimsuits. Check out this one-piece with cutouts. It will look cute with any items you choose. We’re picturing either big pieces of gold jewelry or small pieces made of pearls and beads. Can we also talk about how pretty this lime green color is?
Aerie Crinkle Cut Out One-Piece $41.96
Best Bikini Brands Australia
#1. Palm Swimsuits
Palm Swimwear is well known as the best of all bikini brands in Australia because it goes all in on sustainability by making orders in-house and in small amounts out of Italian fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles and fishing nets and polymer that naturally breaks down into waste that can be used again. They have a retro style. Their tops are cut in a bustier style, and their prints include both solid colors and flowers. Picture Sophia Loren, but in Sydney.
#2. SIR
When the popular brand SIR. said they were making swimwear, the whole country (and more cosmopolitan coasts) cheered. Like their ready-to-wear, SIR.’s bikinis are simple, monochrome, and enjoy the effect of clean lines and sleek silhouettes. That doesn’t mean, though, that prints never show up. Along with their constant collection, dark floral prints and French blues are fun to look at.
#3. Peony
“The first peony flower to bloom, which marks the start of summer.” So goes the story behind the name of Peony. unlike most bikini brands, it is known in australia for its sweet styles. Their bikinis are made from eco-friendly materials like recycled polyester and Peony’s signature ethical lining. They are perfect for the modern classicist because they have wallpaper flowers and scalloped trim.
#4. Bondi Born
Bondi Born is owned mostly by women and is based in Sydney. It is run by Dale McCarthy and Karla Clarke. Style and sustainability are important to them, so each piece is made from fabric that is ethically found and each trim is hand-picked and made to order. Just like other top bikini brands in Australia, you can expect stylish and supportive bikinis, like boy shorts and square-neck bralettes from Bondi Born.
#5. True to the Brand
Faithfull, a brand based in Bali, knows how to make antique clothes. The label was started by the Australian Sarah-Jane Abrahams and the Norwegian Helle Them-Enger. At its core, the label is about the desire to travel. When they’re not making country dresses that Alexa Chung would be proud of, they’re making bikinis with all kinds of retro prints, like polka dots, liberty florals, and a lot of paisleys.
#6. Fella Swim
Rosie Iffla and Christine Tang of Fella Swim get ideas for their bikinis and maillots from all the things in Sydney. Scarves, triangle tie-ups, ruched bandeaus, and other types of tops, as well as bottoms, come in a wide range of colors, including soft butter yellow and soothing purple.
Liandra Swim Everything that Liandra Gaykamangu makes at Liandra Swim is inspired by nature and her home country. Each piece is made from eco-friendly materials like recycled elastane and regenerated plastics. Bralettes and high-waisted underwear with prints from West and East Arnhem will be supportive and fit all sizes.
Best Bikini Brands for Large Bust
#1. Bravissimo Cadiz Bikini Top
This underwire top isn’t heavy because it doesn’t have padding. It has a balcony shape that looks good on everyone and thick straps to take the pressure off your neck and shoulders.
“I’m a 32GG. This swimsuit makes me feel beautiful and is the most safe and supportive one I’ve found. I have both the top and the bottoms from Brazil. It’s fun to mix and match because the red goes well with any basic black bottoms.” —Kate Stone, marketing manager
There are sizes from 30H to 38H. We recommend Bravissimo brands to every lady out there looking for a nice bikini for a Large bust.
$72 AT BRAVISSIMO
#2. Aerie Ribbed Longline Scoop Bikini Top
Longline bikinis are our favorite because they are a good compromise between regular tops and tankini tops. This one fits like a scoop-neck tank top, with light compression (size down for more) and enough coverage that you won’t have to worry about spilling out. Amongst other top bikini brands, they are top-notch in producing the most comfortable and sizy(large bust) bikinis.
“38F chest here. This longline bikini from Aerie is my favorite because it gives me the coverage I need and lets me get a little more sun. It’s the most useful top I own because it’s comfortable enough to wear to the beach and strong enough to swim in the pool or do water sports in. —Ana Acosta, a reporter, and writer
Sizes range from XXS to XXL. $40 $20 AT AERIE
#3. Abercrombie and Fitch Terry 90s Halter Bralette Swim Top
You heard it from us: Abercrombie & Fitch is back, and even though you may have had a bad experience with the brand in the past, many DD+ customers loved the brand’s new supporting suits. This halter bikini is made of soft terry fabric and has thicker straps and a stylish square neck.
“I love this swim top because I don’t feel like I’m spilling out, but I also have enough support. Also, I don’t have to tie it so tight that my breasts come up to my chin.” — Publicist Alyssa Handschuh
Sizes range from XXS to XL. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH: $45
What Bikini Makes Your Bust Look Smaller?
Top bikini brands in Australia normally produce a one-piece swimsuit with a high neckline and this is a great choice for women with a large bust. It conceals any flaws and helps you look more balanced by diverting attention away from your bust.
What Color Bikini Is Most Slimming?
Choose Dark Color
Black and navy blue are particularly effective in disguising extra pounds because of their dark tones.
How Tight Should a Bikini Top Be?
The top of your bikini should fit snugly but not too tightly, and it should not ride up or slide around as you move. The bust area should offer support without being overly constrictive, and the adjustable bands should feel comfortable and secure.
What Color Bikini Is Most Attractive?
You will look your best in black or other dark colors like ruby red, navy blue, dark purple, or emerald green. If you want to avoid drawing attention to your skin tone, stay away from colors like yellow and white.