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22 Best Swimsuits for Big Busts That Are Super Comfy and Supportive
Styles with underwire and removable padding at all price points.
We updated this guide in May 2022 to ensure all products tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab were in stock and reflected current prices.
Swimsuit shopping can be super stressful, and if you have a large bust, it's even more difficult to find a style that's cute, affordable and supportive. To find the best swimsuits for larger cup sizes, the pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab — fiber scientists who evaluate different swimwear brands — tested to find the best suits to flatter every body type.
When testing swimsuits in the Lab, we assess a range of factors including durability, shrinkage and colorfastness. When evaluating bras for large busts, testers with a range of cup sizes provide feedback on comfort, support, style and more. Whether you are looking for a one-piece, tankini or bikini, we found the best options.
The swim styles featured here are from brands that performed well during our swimsuit and bras for large bust evaluations, plus new styles with unique features like control shaping and hidden underwires that also have glowing reviews.
This sleek one piece swimsuit from Lands' End is offered in D, DD and DDD cups and available is sizing 8 to 18. According to the brand, the tummy-control swimsuit has UPF 50 sun protection and is chlorine resistant. The V-shaped neckline allows you show skin but still gives coverage.
Some reviewers find the ruffle detail unflattering
If you hate underwire bras, try this supportive but wire-free option from CUPSHE. Reviewers were pleasantly surprised how this smocked ruffled bikini top kept everything in place with one saying the fabric is a "thick material and feels very supportive." Over 5,400 reviewers agree that this affordable bikini set is ideal for women sizes 0 to 20.
This fun tropical print swimsuit features a plunge neckline, detachable and adjustable shoulder straps as well as a wide back closure for additional support. This brand is also a favorite of GH expert Birnur Aral, "I like Figleaves because you can order according to your bra and cup-size. I am 5'2" but busty, so finding swimsuits with large cup sizes and a smaller band size can be extremely hard. I also find the Figleaves prices are more affordable then some of the other high-end brands that carry my size," says Aral.
Freya bras are a favorite among Institute testers, not only because they're great for large busts, but also because of their unique designs. Freya's swimsuits are no different! This tankini top is made of a fun, beachy crochet knit with an underwire,and there are matching bottoms to complete the look. With nine colors from black to hot pink, it's easy to find a shade you'll love.
The underwire bikini tops from Seafolly are another GH staffer favorite. Our nutrition director, Stefani Sassos, says, "Not only do the Seafolly underwire swimsuit tops have incredible support, but I like that they have very adjustable straps for even more assist. They come in really beautiful patterns and vibrant colors, and the overall design feels very trendy compared to many other swimsuit tops for large busts I've tried, which look more matronly."
Best Halter Bikini for Big Busts
Swimsuits For All Diva Halter High Waist Bikini Set
Best Halter Bikini for Big Busts
Swimsuits For All Diva Halter High Waist Bikini Set
Can choose different sizes for the top and bottoms
High-waisted bottoms keep you covered
Cons
Additional shipping cost
The soft sewn-in cups provide excellent coverage and lift in this halter style from Swimsuits For All. Sold as a set, you can choose different sizes for the top and bottoms. Reviewers especially love that the bottoms are "VERY high-waisted" for a more modest look.
The Good Housekeeping Textiles Lab put this popular $30 Amazon swimsuit to the test. Our testers loved the flattering shape and trendy style and that — unlike most swimwear — this suit can be tossed right in the washing machine. After five washes, we did not see any signs of wear or bleeding. The top has removable cups and a back clasp that testers with a larger bust appreciated to keep everything secure.
Monday Swimwear features "iconic feminine designs" that are stylish and sexy. Fitting cup sizes B through E, this top offers a comfy, supportive fit for those with a larger bust. This best-selling style is available in plenty of shades and patterns, including soft neutrals and cheetah print. Reviewers recommend checking out the brand's size guide to determine your perfect fit.
Size-inclusive lingerie brand Cuup is loved by editors here at the Good Housekeeping Institute and after testing by experts in our Textiles Lab, its bras made our list for the best bra brands. Cuup introduced its first swim collection in 2021 and, as expected, we were equally impressed. There are three styles available for swim tops including the scoop, the plunge and the balconette, which provide different amounts of coverage. Just like their bras, you can get the perfect fit with band sizing ranging from 30 to 42 and cup sizes A to H.
This Lands’ End suit is designed to hold up against continuous use in and out of the pool. The brand claims it's chlorine-resistant, so the bold colors shouldn't fade even after you beat your lap record. And with wide straps and hourglass detailing, you can't beat the support and slimming effects.
This Miraclesuit has fun, modest cutouts on the sides covered by mesh detailing. One reviewer said it “is a little bit sexy, while still keeping you covered." Reviewers also recommend sizing up if you have a longer torso.
Best Tummy-Slimming Swimsuit for Big Busts
Miraclesuit Oceanus Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit
Best Tummy-Slimming Swimsuit for Big Busts
Miraclesuit Oceanus Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit
Miraclesuit swimwear is known for its excellent slimming abilities and even topped our best slimming swimsuits list. The hidden underwire cups and wide adjustable straps make it the ideal suit for a larger bust too. And with side ruching and a fitted back, this one-piece is just all-around flattering.
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Best Strapless Bikini for Big Busts
Panache Swim Anya Stripe Bandeau Bikini Top with Detachable Straps
Best Strapless Bikini for Big Busts
Panache Swim Anya Stripe Bandeau Bikini Top with Detachable Straps
This striped top from Panache has underwire cups under playful, decorative ruching to keep everything in place. Go strapless or attach optional straps if you need extra support during more active beach activities. The matching bottoms are sold separately, so you have the option to mix and match. This style is also available as a tankini.
With over 8,000 5-star Amazon reviews, this one-piece suit is super popular for its flattering ruching and amazing pattern selection. Available in more than 40 colors and patterns, including floral, cherries and stripes, there’s a suit for everyone’s style. The top features light padding and adjustable straps for a snug fit. There’s no closure, so it’s super easy to get this suit on and off. Reviewers rave about how flattering the ruching across the stomach is, highlighting their curves.
Designed specifically for plus-size women, this suit from Tutorutor is available in sizes L to 4XL.We love that this ruffle bikini is available in a variety of fun prints with a lightly padded wireless top. For a customizable fit, the straps are adjustable and the pads can be removed. These suits have more than 4,000 rave reviews, with many commenters noting that they love the high-waist bottoms that have just the right amount of booty coverage.
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Most Comfortable Bikini for Big Busts
Body Glove Smoothies Solo Solid Underwire Bikini Top
Most Comfortable Bikini for Big Busts
Body Glove Smoothies Solo Solid Underwire Bikini Top
This underwire bikini top from Body Glove is a personal favorite of Good Housekeeping editor Jessica Teich. "The unique crisscross closure on this Body Glove stylelooks cute, keeps everything secure and relieves pressure to finally make wearing a string bikini tolerable. It has an underwire and flexible cups with removable padding." It comes in cup sizes D, DD, E and F. For a bit more coverage (and patterns!), we also love the Hilary bikini top from sister brand Skye.
This cute animal print bikini top from Target is a favorite of Good Housekeeping Lab Director Nicole Papantoniou. "These types of straps are much more comfortable than anything that wraps around your neck," she says. "It comes in various sizes, up to 3x and a D/DD option for people with smaller frames but larger busts. It also offers more coverage than a string bikini but is not too concealing."
Different torso lengths, cup sizes and plus sizes available
UPF 50+ rated fabric
Halter top for support
Cons
Pricey
This swim dress by L.L. Bean has many options to find the best fit, including different torso lengths, cup sizes and plus sizes. The fabric is mostly nylon with Lycra for added stretch. It’s also UPF 50+ rated for sun protection. With a halter design, this dress provides extra support on top with stylish ruching and adjustable straps.
This asymmetrical two-piece bathing suit has over 6,600 rave reviews on Amazon and is available in sizes XS to XXL as well as plus sizes 18 to 24. "It's comfortable and provides good coverage while still looking stylish," says one reviewer. The set is available in over 25 colors and patterns, from hot pink to floral prints. Some reviewers did note that they opted for a size up when making their purchases, so keep that in mind while shopping.
Summersalt's widely popular Sidestroke swimsuit is now available as a bikini! Reviewers rave that this top has the same excellent support they expect from Summersalt. The compressive recycled polyamide/elastane fabric keeps everything in place no matter the beach activity. Note that the matching bottoms are sold separately.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is a senior product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.