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This $34 Bikini Set Has Over 10,000 Reviews on Amazon
There are seemingly endless options when it comes to shopping for bikinis — halters, strapless, scoop, push-up, string styles and many more — but with so many styles available to choose from, it can still feel impossible to pick the perfect one. You want a bikini that looks and feels great on but that is also able to withstand regular wear and last more than one swim season against the sun's UV rays and the chlorine at the pool.
At the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, we put all kinds of swimwear to the test — from slimming bathing suits to swimsuits for women with large busts to styles for women over 50 to suits you can wear during your period — to help you choose the best high quality, stylish options. We evaluate bikinis in the Lab, reviewing properties like stretch recovery, colorfastness and washability. More importantly, we share them with real consumer testers who are able to try them out for themselves and share their thoughts on how the bikinis fit, as well as their feelings about comfort and appearance. The following swimsuits are from brands that have performed well in our evaluations, are styles loved by GH analysts and editors or are from popular brands with rave online reviews.
Our top picks:
Keep reading to learn about how we test bikinis and other swimwear and for helpful shopping tips, but first, here are the best bikinis of 2023.
Courtesy of the brand - 2/19
1) Crinkle Voop Binding Bikini Top
Aerie
ae.com
$20.00
Aerie's latest collection of swimsuits come in bright color options that are perfect for summer, and the crinkle texture fabric is totally on-trend. Plus, our testers say the material is super stretchy and comfortable to wear. Just know that online reviewers and one tester agree that the shallow cups and lower front aren't ideal for someone with a larger chest — you might risk a slip. You can pull out the removable padding if you prefer less coverage or keep it in for more modesty and support. This bikini top is available in sizes XS through XXL, and the thin straps can be adjusted for a better fit. If you prefer thicker straps, floral prints or fun cutouts, there are plenty of other "Voop" style bikini tops to choose from, too.
Aerie - 3/19
2) Tie Side Twist Front Two Piece Bathing Suit
Cupshe
amazon.com
$33.99
One of the most popular online swim brands, Cupshe has become a go-to for affordable, trendy swimsuits. Over 6,500 Amazon reviewers have given this particular bikini set five stars, sharing that they feel comfortable and confident in the style. Common highlights includes the bikini's supportive cross-over top, true-to-size fit and vibrant coloring — you can choose between 19 colors and patterns. Although the straps aren't adjustable, you're able to tighten or loosen the cute lace-up details on the side and back for your perfect fit. In our evaluations, we've found Cupshe swimsuits to be lower quality than styles from other brands, but we still think they're worth the low price point.
Cupshe - 4/19
3) The Plunge Bikini Top
Summersalt
summersalt.com
$50.00
Analysts and editors at GH have long been fans of Summersalt's swimsuits, and we appreciate the brand's use of quality construction and materials, including elements like sophisticated gold metal hardware and thick stretch fabric. This plunge style bikini top has built-in cups and straps that are wider in the front for support with adjustable slides in the back for a better fit. Online reviewers and one analyst who has tried the suit warn that the cups are narrow and show side cleavage, so keep that in mind if you prefer a less revealing look. You can coordinate the plunge top with any of the brand's bikini bottoms in low-, mid- and high-rise styles or with one of its trendy coverups.
Summersalt - 5/19
4) The Scoop
Cuup
shopcuup.com
$98.00
Finding a bikini top that fits well and provides adequate support can be a challenge, but Cuup's line of swimwear is designed to solve this problem. The brand's bikini tops are made similarly to its popular collection of minimalistic bras (our favorite unlined bras), which feature a structured underwire and an unlined smoothing fabric that one tester described as "thick and sturdy," as well as wide straps that stay put. This swim top is a favorite of our testers who love that it's available in standard bra sizing, meaning they can choose their perfect combination of band and cup size for a great fit. This style is available in band sizes 30 to 44 and cup sizes A to H, but Cuup and our testers note that it runs small and recommend sizing up a cup size for a more comfortable feel.
Cuup - 6/19
5) Two-Piece Swimsuit
Adome
amazon.com
$30.79
For just $31, this bikini set from Adome comes with a matching flowy top and high-waisted bottoms, providing full coverage all over. Although it's not designed with a smoothing lining or powermesh material, online reviewers highlight the swimsuit's tummy slimming effect, which can be attributed to the ruched material and banded high waistline. Choose from 22 different colors and patterns and between sizes small to 3XL. You unfortunately can't pick a different size for the top and bottom, so online reviewers recommend sizing up if your sizes are inconsistent. The straps are adjustable, so you can always tighten them for a more secure fit.
Adome - 7/19
6) Sexy Tee Push-Up Bikini Top
Victoria's Secret
$49.95
Unlike an unlined or unpadded bikini top, a push-up top can provide extra lift while you're at the beach, and this one from Victoria's Secret is designed similarly to a bra for even more support. It's available in standard bra sizing, with band sizes from 32 to 40 and cup sizes A to F, and there's a structured underwire and adjustable straps for a better fit. The brand claims that the padding in the bikini top adds up to a cup size of fullness, and one analyst who has worn this style was impressed by the amount of volume it created. The analyst shared that she found the additional padding in the top required a longer time to dry than other bikini tops she's worn.
Victoria's Secret - 8/19
7) Conscious Crop Bikini Top
Athleta
athleta.gap.com
$64.00
Ideal for someone interested in swimming laps or water sports, this high-neck swim top from Athleta provides excellent coverage and stays in place, so you won't have to worry about sliding straps or risking a slip at the pool. It features removable padded cups and is designed with a powermesh lining for light compression and coverage, but some online reviewers say the lining feels tight and recommend sizing up for a less restrictive fit. As a bonus, the brand claims the smooth material is quick-drying, so you won't be dripping wet long after getting out of the pool. If you have a larger chest, the brand carries the same top designed for cup sizes D and DD, and there are plenty of bottom styles to mix and match.
Athleta - 9/19
8) Cheeky Tanga Bottoms
Skims
skims.com
$36.00
Known for its minimalistic and trendy loungewear and undergarments, Skims has introduced an on-brand line of swimwear that's available in an inclusive range of sizes, running from XXS to 4X or numerical sizes 00 to 28. We love the thoughtful design of the mid-rise bottoms, which feature a dip in the front, high-cut leg openings and side bands that sit high on your hips to emphasize your body's curves. As the name implies, these bottoms are intended to show off more skin, so the back lacks the coverage of a more traditional bottom. Skims suggests hand-washing its swimwear and hanging to dry to maintain its longevity.
Skims - 10/19
9) Curve Love High Apex Underwire Bikini Top
Abercrombie & Fitch
$46.75
Specifically for those with smaller band sizes and cup sizes D to F, this underwire swimsuit from Abercrombie & Fitch's Curve Love line is designed with more bust support than its standard swimwear. We appreciate the construction, complete with darted cups, a larger gusset in the center of the chest, wider bands on the sides and thicker adjustable straps in the back for a better, more secure fit. There is no lining or padding for modesty, but the on-trend crinkled material provides some additional coverage.
Abercrombie & Fitch - 11/19
10) Tia Triangle Bikini Top
Frankies Bikinies
frankiesbikinis.com
$85.00
Frankies Bikinis is a swim brand that has taken the internet by storm, and its most recent celebrity collaboration with Sydney Sweeney has been making headlines for its romantic and whimsical designs. The classic triangle bikini top has been elevated with a delicate scalloped edge and floral embroidered details. If you prefer a swimsuit with more structure, our analysts recommend choosing an underwire option, because this style isn't made with a lining or padding for support. To find your perfect fit, the brand's site features a helpful size tool that considers your bra band and cup size, and once you've received your top, you can modify the fit by adjusting the ties at the neck and back. Pair it with coordinating cheeky swim bottoms for a matching set.
Frankies Bikinis - 12/19
11) Retro Halter Ruched High Waist Bikini
Tempt Me
amazon.com
$33.99
An Amazon best seller with over 13,000 five-star reviews, this slimming swimsuit from Tempt Me includes an adjustable halter top with push-up lift and a pair of ruched high-waisted bottoms for tummy control. Even better — it's priced at under $35. Online reviewers say it's super comfy to wear, and over 500 reviews highlight just how "flattering" the suit is, with many raving about the cut of the leg opening and supportive feel of the top. While we haven't tried out this particular style, we're impressed by the wide assortment of sizes and colors available, and we're fans of other swimsuits from the brand. Know that it's recommended to hand wash this suit, so you can't throw it in the washing machine if you want it to stay in good shape.
Tempt Me - 13/19
12) Mentor Tie Front Bikini Top
Swimsuits for All
swimsuitsforall.com
$37.20
This bikini top from Swimsuits for All is offered in an inclusive range of size from 4 to 24, and you can choose between thirteen bold colors and prints. Our experts are impressed by the powermesh material inside of the top, which is slightly compressive and has great stretch for a better fit. Plus, the straps are adjustable, there's removable padding, and if you prefer to show more cleavage, the tie in the front can be tightened for a revealing look, or you can leave it as is for fuller cup coverage. Some online reviewers with larger chests have experienced issues with the back closure slipping out of place, and these reviewers and the brand recommend sizing up or choosing a style with built-in underwire if you have a large cup size.
Swimsuits for All - 14/19
13) Adjustable High-Rise Swim Brief
Spanx
spanx.com
$88.00
At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we're fans of Spanx's shapewear, and although we haven't tested these bottoms, we love that, similar to the brand's undergarments, the bikini bottoms are constructed with a double-layer fabric for a smoothing effect. On each side of the high-rise bottoms, you'll find a drawcord that can be pulled and adjusted for more or less coverage, and the high-waisted design keeps everything in place. According to the brand, they're hand-wash only, so you can't just throw them in the wash and should lay them flat to dry.
Spanx - 15/19
14) Vicna Bikini
Triangl
triangl.com
$99.89
This barely-there string bikini set from Triangl is customizable in more ways than one. You have the option to choose different sizing for the top and bottom pieces for your perfect fit, and the side-tie bottoms and halter and back ties on the top can be adjusted. Know that the brand's size chart runs small in comparison to other swim brands, with an XL equating a numerical size 10. We love that there are 38 on-trend prints and patterns to choose from in this style, including textured materials, fun florals, sparkle fabrics and ombre designs.
Triangl - 16/19
15) One-Shoulder Pucker Longline Bikini Swim Top
Old Navy
oldnavy.gap.com
$29.99
Old Navy's longline one-shoulder bikini top combines two popular swimwear trends this season: asymmetrical design and textured material. Reviewers say the thick bottom band is supportive but not restricting, and we appreciate the wide shoulder strap, which should keep the swimsuit secure without digging in. Some online reviewers warn that the lighter colored materials appear see-through when wet, exposing the removable padded cups inside of the lining. You can opt for one of the more saturated hues or a fun pattern for more coverage instead, and if you prefer a thinner strap, there's a convertible spaghetti strap style available. All of the brand's swimsuits, including this bikini top, are available in an inclusive range of sizes from XS to 4X.
Old Navy - 17/19
16) V-Wire Bikini Top
Pepper
wearpepper.com
$80.00
Perfect for someone with a small chest, this bikini top from Pepper is specially designed to fit AA, A and B cup sizes. Although we haven't tried the brand's swimsuits, Pepper's bras are our top pick for smaller chests, and this style features similar design elements like underwire-free structure, removable soft cups and adjustable straps. Some online reviewers share that the removable padding is difficult to place once it has been removed because it's designed to mold to the shape of the cup, but they appreciate the added lift they notice when the padding is in place. One reviewer raved, "I have never found a bathing suit top that fits until now!" and added that it stays secure, even in rough waves.
Pepper - 18/19
17) Leakproof High Rise Bikini Bottom
Knix
knix.com
$55.00
Getting your period can put a real damper on your plans to head to the pool or beach, but you don't have to worry about leaking through your swimsuit thanks to Knix's line of period swimwear. The brand's bikini bottoms are one of our top-tested period swim styles and can absorb up to three tampons worth of menstrual flow. The lightly compressive smoothing material and high-waisted design keep everything in place, and roomy leg openings feel comfy enough to wear all day long. A few of our testers have told us that they sometimes opt to wear this suit even when they're not on their periods, but some shared that they found the horizontal seam across the waist to be unflattering. The brand offers just as absorbent lower rise and full-coverage styles if you're not a fan of the high-waisted look.
Knix - 19/19
18) Molded Bandeau Bikini Top
Kona Sol
target.com
$20.00
This simple bandeau style bikini top from Kona Sol at Target is a total steal for just $20 and ideal if you're trying to avoid tan lines this summer. The strapless swim top features a cross-over design in the front that covers sewn-in molded cups, which are there to help shape and support your chest. Online reviewers say that despite the strapless design, this swim top provides lift and stays in place without feeling too constricting. If you have a larger chest, the brand offers a D/DD option with larger cups and an adjustable back. It comes with a removable halter strap, but some online reviewers have experienced difficulties attaching the straps to the top, sharing that the tabs to slide the straps through were tight.
Kona Sol
