For such a small amount of material, bathing suits can really rack up quite the price tag. But the best affordable swimwear is proof that sometimes, you don’t have to pay more for quality or chic designs. In our travels, we’ve found plenty of one-pieces, bikinis, and other aquatic essentials that hold up through multiple summers spent swimming and sunbathing, all at price points well under $150 for a full suit—and frequently under $50. Taking a last-minute trip, trying out a new trend, or simply building out a swim collection that falls well beyond the number of beach days in a year? This list of our absolute favorite affordable swimwear brands is for you.
The best affordable swimwear, at a glance
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Best Overall: Cupshe
Cupshe offers a wide array of options for just about every kind of shopper, from triangle bikinis to tummy-control swimsuits. If you’re looking to catch eyes or show a little more skin, the brand has upped the ante when it comes to creative cutouts, color combinations, and asymmetric silhouettes. While you’ll want to make sure you apply sunscreen to avoid any awkward tan lines, these suits are primed for sunbathing or hanging by the pool bar. Plus, if you’re a procrastinator, many of Cupshe’s suits are available on Amazon Prime for free two-day delivery.
Price range: $25–$60 | Sizing: XS–XL | Return policy: 30 days to return
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Best Value: H&M
Leave it to H&M to design a collection of suits with a wide selection of patterns and prints, all for less than $50 per set. Much like the rest of the H&M collection, each silhouette might only be offered in one or two colorways, but we bet you’ll be able to find whatever it is you seek, from scrunchy bikinis to cutout one-pieces. As such, this is a great jumping-off point to try new trends.
Price range: $10–$50 | Sizing: XS–XL | Return policy: 30 days to return
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Most Trendy: Abercrombie & Fitch
Built-in hardware, retro-chic bikinis, unapologetic prints—pretty much everything you want to wear right now is up for grabs at Abercrombie. The brand’s selection is relatively small, but that’s not a bad thing. There’s no filler, meaning you really can’t go wrong with the mix-and-match bikinis and adjustable one-pieces on offer. All of the colors go together, too, meaning it’ll all play nice on the beach or under a cover-up at dinner.
Price range: $40–$85 | Sizing: XXS–XL | Return policy: 30 days to return
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Best on Amazon: Anrabess
While Anrabess doesn’t focus exclusively on swimwear—it’s also the brand behind some of our favorite dresses on Amazon—it offers a huge variety of classic and trendy styles to satisfy virtually any poolside need. While reviewers note that quality varies from piece to piece, the consensus is that these finds far outperform their under-$40 price tags, especially when you factor in ease of shipping and returns. Consider this the best place to try an exciting new color or pick up one more suit for your last-minute getaway.
Price range: $20–$40 | Sizing: XS–XL | Return policy: 30 days to return
Best for Big Busts: Victoria’s Secret
If you remember Victoria’s Secret’s swimsuit catalog, you know that the brand has long offered highly covetable swimwear that also happens to be supportive for larger chests. Each bikini set is sold separately, which is important: Few women’s chest and hip sizes line up when it comes to standard sizes. Being able to size up or down in one half without sacrificing the fit of the other is a joy. What’s more, its underwire styles offer band and cup fitting much like a bra, from 32A to 44F. Easy!
Price range: $35–$130 | Sizing: XS–XXL | Return policy: 30 days to return
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Best Plus-Size: Good American
Good American’s swimwear line has one of the most extensive size ranges we found, ranging from XS to as much as 5X. And it isn’t a select few styles, nor are the styles awkwardly scaled; these are proper plus-size swimwear options that don’t feel like afterthoughts. With each drop, Good American offers a mix of pared-back styles and more trend-forward options, including everything from neon and lamé to sporty color-blocking and nostalgic gingham.
Price range: $60–$150 | Sizing: XS–5X | Return policy: 21 days to return
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Best Size Range: J.Crew
“J.Crew has been my first stop for affordable swimsuits since I was a teenager,” says Glamour style contributor Avery Matera. “Although seahorse prints have long since given way to seersucker bikinis and scoop-neck one-pieces, the brand still nails sporty, preppy basics.” From underwire-clad suits to skimpy string bikinis, there’s a little something for everyone. Also worth noting: The brand has made a concerted effort to expand its size range, offering most selections in sizes from XXS to 3X.
Price range: $60–$160 | Sizing: XXS–3X | Return policy: 30 days to return
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Best for Petites: Lands’ End
Few brands design specifically for the shorter frames among us, but Lands’ End has long offered specific petite sizing. Although bikinis pose less of a problem, those with short torsos understand the plight of searching for a proper one-piece—but here, there’s no extra material that bunches up at your waist. Many suits also feature adjustable straps, removable cups, and even UPF 50 sun protection.
Price range: $75–$190 | Sizing: 2–18 | Return Policy: 90 days to return
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Best for Long Torsos: Andie
Much like petites, taller women also tend to have a particularly difficult time finding one-piece swimsuits, which tend to pull up too high at the hips or pull down too much from the chest. Meanwhile, if you size up for length, many picks simply won’t fit your body the way they should. Andie has your back (quite literally) with a large selection of suits that feature an extended torso length. While they fall over $100, it’s worth spending a little more on a suit you’ll want to wear for ages.
Price range: $50–$150 | Sizing: XS–3X | Return Policy: 21 days to return
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Best Mix-and-Match: Quince
Quince’s swimwear formula is simple: soft materials, timeless shapes, and a classic color palette, all for $25 a piece. While you can certainly opt for a single head-to-toe color, the ability to mix and match is almost irresistible. Opt for high-rise bikini bottoms and supportive underwire tops for high coverage—or try barely-there string sets. Better yet, each swimsuit has UPF 50 sun protection, offering even more bang for your buck than even some of more expensive brands.
Price range: $25–$50 | Sizing: 2–16 | Return Policy: 365 days to return
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Most Classic: Solid & Striped
When Solid & Striped launched in 2012, its classic-meets-sport silhouettes were quickly adopted by celebs like Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez. Although some of the more intricately detailed suits can retail above our cutoff, many of its simple one-pieces and bikini sets retail below $150. The brand has since branched out from its namesake—i.e., solids and stripes—but the same effortless vibe remains.
Price range: $50–$280 | Sizing: XXS–3X | Return policy: 30 days to return
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Best Sporty: Toast
Toast’s minimal-meets-sporty collection of bikinis and one-pieces is simple, soft, and approachable. You’ll still want to turn to a true sport-centric brand to find wetsuits or racing suits, but few affordable swimwear brands marry the active look with the beachside vibe like Toast. Zip-front one-pieces and high-cut tanks can help you get active—or ace those days when you just want to lie around on the beach.
Price range: $60–$130 | Sizing: XXS–3X | Return policy: 14 days to return
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