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Small boobs or big boobs, shop the most flattering swimwear for your body shape
PSA: every body is beach body ready but if you're feeling less than confident, check out our shopping tips 👙
We firmly believe that every body is a bikini body. But sometimes, certain bodies suit specific cuts, shapes and styles that others might not look quite as good in. Maybe longer-legged gals prefer a higher cut bottom, and ofc, those with bigger busts need guaranteed support. Rather than comparing yourself to what others can pull off, we're all about celebrating everyone's unique differences. Besides, how boring would it be if we were all wearing the exact same beach attire?
Finding the best swimwear for your body shape is one tiny thing you can do to have a *big* impact on your confidence. After all, holidays are just better when you feel secure, supported, and like your best self in what you're wearing. To be clear, this isn't about sculpting, minimising, or concealing your body. But we totally get relationships with our bodies can be complicated, and sometimes shopping for your holiday poolside 'fit can feel a little daunting.
We're here to help and if you're looking for a starting point for inspiration, we've rounded up some of the cutest styles that happen to look particularly brilliant on different body shapes – including bikinis, swimsuits, and modest swimwear. Remember, these are just suggestions. So even if you don't have small boobs, you can totally still buy that teeny tiny micro bikini if you love it. Everyone should wear what makes them feel the most happy and truly themselves.
Keep scrolling for advice on the best swimwear for bigger bums, hourglass figures, full-coverage styles, bikini bottoms, and more – as well as our top swimwear picks to shop now including a selection of styles and cuts to suit every figure and have you feeling confident this summer and beyond.
& Other Stories Tie-Detailed Triangle Bikini Top
If you've got smaller breasts, the swimwear world is your oyster. So why not go for a classic tie-side triangle bikini? We're obsessed with this seersucker pink stripe one from & Other Stories that screams summer holiday. (P.S. This effortless bikini style actually looks great on all body shapes and cup sizes!) While you're at it, make sure to check out our full roundup of bikinis for small boobs.
Form and Fold The Crop D+ Cup Wunderwire Bikini Top
Recently, I was at dinner with some other fashion editors, and somebody asked who makes the best bikinis for big boobs. Without hesitation, we all simultaneously chimed in, "Form and Fold." A resounding recommendation. With a fast growing fan base of influencers and editors, the label is famed for making premium quality swimwear exclusively for women with D+ cup sizes in recycled fabrics to boot. Despite being founded in Australia, UK stockists include Net-A-Porter, Farfetch, Harrods and Browns. Pieces are all technically designed for support, without compromising on timeless style.
We Are We Wear Sibelle Bikini Bottom in Ombre Grain
Okay, hear us out: sometimes, the most flattering thing for big bums is actually less fabric. Adjustable side ties and skimpy, high-cut bottoms can really elongate your legs and make your curves look (even more) incredible. But if you prefer more coverage for your booty, a high-waisted style is your BFF. These ruched-side bikini bottoms from We Are We Wear offer adjustable full coverage without compromising on style, plus, they're available in up to sizes UK 28-30.
Reformation Campo Bikini Bottom
If you are pear-shaped (honestly, what's with the fruit descriptors), that means your hips and bum are wider than your upper body. Hype your curves with Reformation's new swimwear range. Adopting the brand's Cali-cool aesthetic and major sustainable credentials – crafted using biobased renewable fabrics made from castor plants – the Campo bottoms sit mid-rise and boast a flattering high-leg cut. For a supportive fit and subtle lift up top, pair with the matching full-cup Maldives bikini top.
Tona Luna High Waist Bikini Bottoms
For those of us boasting an hourglass figure, we want styles that make the most of a curvy silhouette. Enter sustainable swimwear brand Tona, the brainchild of fashion stylist Tona Stell, who just knows how to nail chic holiday beachwear. The Ava bikini top is double-lined and designed specifically for bigger busts with underwiring and thick, adjustable straps for maximum support. The low cut across the bust accentuates the waist paired with the high-waisted Luna bottoms. Ideal for those looking for a cheekier style without committing to a full thong-kini these offer a high-cut leg and medium coverage acorss the bum.
Hunza G Jamie Twist-Front Metallic Seersucker Bikini
Calling all athletic body shape babes: nab Hunza G's Nadine high-waist bikini. The original crinkle fabric swimwear brand is known for its unique stretch fabric formulation that sits close, and the high waist and flattering high leg cut creates the illusion of curves. With the twist detail on the top, your girls get a little boost. Yep, you're guaranteed to look boujie AF, and holiday packing is made simple with this burnt red-hued 'kini that goes with everything.
For comfy, performance-level modest swimwear, look to Adidas. The 3-stripes top is fitted with an inner bra for support and can be paired with the matching hijab and leggings. Plus, there are button connectors on the inside to fasten the top and bottoms together. The whole set is made of lightweight, chlorine-resistant fabric, to keep it looking newer for longer. Not to mention the super soft and stretchy fabric offers maximum range of motion.
Magisculpt Black Lose Up To An Inch Shaping Swimsuit
To be *crystal* clear: no one should ever feel pressured to minimise the space that their body takes up, whether that's through shaping garments or dieting, etc. All bodies are perfectly valid in their natural, beautiful shapes. But if having a little extra tummy support happens to help you feel your most confident, check out this shaping suit from Simply Be. At under £50, it's a bargain and comes in sizes 10-32.
If you are apple-shaped (again with the fruits!), that usually means your frame is wider in the bust and shoulders, with a round tummy and slim legs. Highlight your great pins with an ultra high-leg swimsuit, like this gorge green number from Youswim. It's also available in hot pink, lilac and a whole host of summer shades. With many fans hyping the brand's comfy designs, the thicker straps will keep everything in place, while the ribbed fabric is universally flattering and a scooped back adds interest.
Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs.
Alexandria Dale is Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan & Women's Health UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
Sophie Leen is the Bookings Editor for Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK. She specialises in creating fashion and shopping content across both digital and print platforms, as well as producing all of our fashion editorial photoshoots, which have included our digital cover with Olly Alexander and our curve influencer’s letter to the high street story. Sophie also looks after our Try Before You Train franchise where our team have tested and reviewed over 100 gymwear items.
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