Here we are in swimsuit season again already. Whether you’re headed somewhere warm for Spring Break, just need an updated suit to take you to the sauna or spa…or, maybe you’re getting a jump on summer activities while suits are well-stocked, we’ve got you covered. Here we rounded up some of the best swimsuits for women, according to us. We’ve included our favorite bikinis and one-piece swimsuits, both from new brands and from go-to swimwear brands we’ve loved for years.
Best Swimsuits for Women (2026) | Team-Tested Bikinis & One-Pieces We Love
Finding a new swimsuit can be a daunting task. Per usual, we’re here to help and we have lots of thoughts on the swimsuit brands that have carried us through many years, trips, and seasons of life. Some of the best swimsuit brands for women are Becca, Boden, J.Crew, and Aerie with a few newer loves like montce and Toast joining the ranks. I haven’t dived into my self tanner yet this year (neither had my photos from a couple of years ago when I first got my favorite suit…doh. Pasty!) but our reviews are solid whether our tans are or not. Scotti has it down and I need to follow suit (pun intended.) IF you need to try suits on, I do highly recommend this tanning lotion as a real mood booster (I obviously need to restock mine.)
QUICK CONTRIBUTOR JUMP LINKS
Kat | Abby | Jess | Laura | Linzi | Scotti | Em
Kat’s Favorite Swimsuit: montce
top (2 curve) | bottoms (3 curve)
I personally am the kind of girl who loves a cheeky two piece, and right now I’ve been loving all of my two pieces from montce swim. They have the coolest designs and I absolutely love how their pieces fit my body. This bikini top surprisingly supports my tatas in all the best ways, and while the bottoms are a bit cheeky, if you aren’t caked up like me, they will be a little less revealing. I’m wearing the curve2 in the top and curve3 in the bottoms. I will say, if I was a one-piece swimsuit kind of girl, this would hands down be in my closet! Oh and ps. J.Crew swim is one of my all-time favorite places for plus size swim too.
Abby’s Favorite Swimsuit: Toast
Swimsuit (L, TTS)
The material of Toast swimsuits is so buttery smooth that it’s bizarre. I’ve loved their bikinis, but the high cut legs, low scoop back and skinny straps (that I knotted at the top after going down a cup size) of their one-piece is my favorite. It’s SUCH a forgiving style. I’m eyeing the Fig/Surf Wax color combo next…
Jess’ Favorite Swimsuit: Time + Tru & Becca
My ADHD really shines through when it comes to swimwear. It’s all just a bunch of mix-and-max pieces tangled together in a drawer that desperately needs reorganizing. So, I usually end up just grabbing pieces that can be worn together. I’ve also found success recently at Walmart of all places. I loved the underwire bikini top I picked up there so much that I’m also tempted to buy it in red and mint green for under $15. I’m all about affordability when I can be, but my bottoms are my tried-and-true Becca Drawstring Bikini Bottoms. They are adjustable and come in several great colors. #
Laura’s Favorite Swimsuit: Aerie
Swimsuit (S for the try-on, but I bought a M)
This Aerie tie-back one piece has been my favorite suit for years now. I don’t have a more recent photo but it has even taken me through some size changes in my body beautifully. It’s supportive in the chest due to the fact that you can tighten the ties, it’s a flattering v shape in front and it covers in back without being dowdy. I wore it just last week to the sauna with my girlfriends. It’s the suit I feel most comfortable in these days. Ooh and this aerie one piece in the blue stripe is what I’m eyeing up for Spring Break!
Linzi’s Favorite Swimsuits: Boden + Robin Piccone
I’ve been a Boden swim gal for literal decades – bikinis and one-pieces. Their suits hit that sweet spot for me: slightly more conservative coverage (even for bikinis), tons of halter options (my forever favorite), and the prettiest prints and colors for when I decide not to default to black.For bikinis, I also really like Robin Piccone. Her tops are often longer-line, with chic details that feel sophisticated, and they look especially at home with my go-to linen pants cover-up situation… which I wear basically every day at the beach.
Scotti’s Favorite Swimsuit: J.Crew
suit (6)
I’ve been on the hunt for a replacement for my Favorite Suit of All Time that J.Crew sadly stopped making. (This is the closest version, though I’m not totally sold on the added ruching.) The one that’s actually taken its place? This. The fabric is soft, it has a subtle sculpting effect, and the U-neck is sexy without feeling like too much. Classic black, always.
Em’s Favorite Swimsuits: Amazon
suit (small)
So, truth be told, the swimsuit I wear most is this one, though it’s so old and tattered from near daily hot tub use that it’s not worth a fresh picture. (For the price, it’s amazing – I wore it as a maternity suit and it’s perfectly cute and flattering while still being supportive enough to rough housing and modest enough for in-laws.) But the one I wear the most away from my own backyard is this retro striped two-piece swimsuit. I always feel good in it no matter the time of month, and the vintage vibes feel well suited (ha) to almost any destination – the beach, the lake, wine country, the waterpark, mountain resorts, the neighbor’s slip n’ slide, you get it. I’ve been wanting to add the navy or the dark green for a while now, but all the colors are so good. Wearing a small.
The Swimwear Brands We Trust Most
If you’re starting fresh, these are the swim brands we consistently recommend:
- J.Crew: great plus size and classic silhouettes
- Boden: coverage + prints
- Aerie: comfortable and supportive
- Becca: adjustable, flattering bottoms
- Montce (also at Nordstrom): curve-friendly and fashion-forward
- Toast: buttery-soft statement pieces
Final Thoughts: The Best Swimsuit Is the One You Feel Good In
Trends are fun. Cuts change. Bodies change. But the best swimsuits in our opinion? They’re the ones that make you feel comfortable, supported, and confident…whether you’re poolside, beach-bound, or sauna lounging.
If you need us, we’ll be debating cheeky vs. classic coverage and pretending we self-tan regularly.
xo,
Laura + Team TME
