Goodbye, Skimpy Bikinis! 38 Modest Swimsuits Worth Shopping Instead

A woman wearing a tan one-piece swimsuit on a boat.

(Image credit: @coco_floflo)

Truth be told, everyone has that one thing they dislike buying. For some, squeezing into jeans in search of the best pair can be stressful, while others loathe lingerie shopping. Personally, I've always had a challenging relationship with swimsuit shopping—specifically finding a modest bikini. As someone who's curvier and bustier, certain types of swimsuits are simply a hard pass (looking at you, string bikinis) for modesty reasons. Of course, it can be a bit tricky to put your finger on exactly how to define modesty, as it means something different to everyone. Whether your rationale for shopping modest suits stems from personal preferences, religious standards, or just the desire not to wear a thong bikini in front of your family, there's no denying the importance of having a few modest swimsuits in one's summer wardrobe. Finding them? Well, that's a different story.

It can be incredibly hard to find a chic swimsuit that provides full coverage—until now. Rather than relent to the pressure of wearing uncomfortable swimsuits, I've spent hours searching the internet for swimwear that will allow you to feel beautiful without having to bare it all. Ahead, you'll find a curation of the 38 best modest swimsuits at every price point, organized by total cost for entire sets. While most of these options won't leave you completely covered up, there are high-neck one-pieces, bikini bottoms with full coverage, and tankinis in the roundup, all of which are chic enough to wear, regardless of their coverage level. These may not transform your relationship with swimsuit shopping overnight, but they'll help you wade into the waters.

Modest Swimsuits Under $150

Modest Swimsuits Under $300

Modest Swimsuits to Splurge On

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.