{"id":6028,"date":"2014-06-16T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2014-06-16T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wordpress\/?p=6028"},"modified":"2025-10-18T10:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:11:33","slug":"budget-swimsuit-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/budget-swimsuit-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"The best swimsuit brands on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What\u2019s more terrifying than trying on swimsuits surrounded by mirrors in fluorescent lights? Paying a small fortune for a piece of body-baring Spandex. But don\u2019t worry, we got your back (seriously, we do) and have put together this list of the cheap bathing suit brands that help you look good and save a few bucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Rules of swimsuit shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. First, it\u2019s usually a good idea to go up a size. At least start there and then go back down if it’s too big. For most of us, that’s better than feeling discouraged when our regular size doesn’t fit \u2014 which happens most of the time.<\/li>
  2. When trying on suits, give “the girls” a manual boost in the suit to make sure they’re securely in the right place.<\/li>
  3. If you can\u2019t find the perfect fit, suits can be easily tailored. Straps can be shortened and inserts can be sewn into the lining of the cups.<\/li>
  4. Once you found a suit you love, make sure you take care of it by hand-washing it after every use, and never put it in the dryer (the heat melts the Spandex).<\/li>
  5. Read our post on finding the best swimsuit for your body type<\/a> for more swimsuit shopping strategies.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Now, on to the nitty gritty of swimsuit brands \u2014 here are our picks for the best swimsuit brands on the market today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best swimsuit brands to wear now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Best trendy swimwear: Asos <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Neon
    ASOS DESIGN Elastic Bandage Swimsuit in neon green, $51, ASOS<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Looking for a swimsuit with a bit of edge? Just click over to ASOS\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> for suits that are as cutting-edge as the latest runway looks. You\u2019ll find 3-D floral embellishments, ruffles, gold hardware and cutouts in every style for $50-60 for a one-piece. You can also take a peek at ASOS Outlet<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> for items up to 70 percent off the regular price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best swimsuits for quality: Land\u2019s end <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Tankini
    Women’s V-neck Halter Tankini Top Swimsuit, $64.95, Land’s End<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    If you don\u2019t want to get a new suit every season, then Land\u2019s End<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> is your brand. The suits feature enhancements like sun protection and bust support. We like that the plus-size options feature cross-back straps for extra support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For the most part, tops and bottoms are sold separately, so you can find the best fit for every part of your body. But this can add to the expense of the suit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best casual swimsuits: Target <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Smocked
    Striped Off the Shoulder Bikini Top and Matching Bottom, $37.98, Target<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    One of the reasons Target\u2019s clothing is so popular is that it actually fits really well, and that includes swimsuits. Most of Target’s swimsuits<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> are priced $20-40, and the retailer has a nice selection of plus-size options \u2014 so you will find a suit that works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A piece of advice: the selection online is significantly better than the in-store options, so order online. You can return the item in-store if it doesn’t fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best swimsuits for teens: Delia*s <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Two
    Seersucker Scoop Bikini Top, $34.95, Aerie<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Aerie is a great place to find swimsuits if you\u2019re a teen or petite. The swimsuit collection<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> features tops and bottoms in the $30-35 range for each, in fashion-forward patterns like polka dots and bright stripes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The quality is OK \u2014 the swimsuit isn\u2019t going to last more than two or three seasons. But for the price, that’s not a bad trade-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best splurge swimwear: Talbots <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"HIgh
    High Neck Nautical One-Piece, $159, Talbots<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Talbots pays the same careful attention to detail in its swim line as its tailored suits. These suits are made for classy ladies \u2014 they’re not too revealing or bold in style, but they do fit and flatter most body types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Go-to features for Talbots suits include ruching, halter tops and use of pattern to draw the eye. They\u2019re also fully lined, so you won\u2019t have any see-through surprises after you emerge from the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best plus-size swimsuits: FOREVER21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Colorblock
    Plus Size Colorblock Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit, $34.90, Forever 21<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Plus-size swimwear<\/a> has undergone a major revolution \u2014 with ugly floral prints and suits that cover every part of your body taking a back seat to plus-size bikinis and shape-enhancing suits with strategically placed cut outs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Forever21 is leading this revolution on the budget front, with figure-flattering, plus-size swimsuits in a variety of awesome colors and styles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    What\u2019s more terrifying than trying on swimsuits surrounded by mirrors in fluorescent lights? Paying a small fortune for a piece of body-baring Spandex. But don\u2019t worry, we got your back (seriously, we do) and have put together this list of the cheap bathing suit brands that help you look good and save a few bucks.… Read More »The best swimsuit brands on a budget<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":126659,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[586],"class_list":["post-6028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shopping-guide","tag-swimwear"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":126659,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/best-swimsuit-brands-fi-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6028"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6028\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/126659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}