The Most Flattering Swimsuit Style for Girls With Big Busts
With swimsuit season come beachy waves, sunscreen-slathered limbs, and rosé-fuelled afternoons but also the dilemma of finding the perfect bikini to wear. And girls with big busts have a special set of challenges—some styles just aren’t designed with large-chested women in mind.
In spite of this challenge, we wanted to find out the best bathing suits for big busts, so we asked Maria Dobrzanska Reeves, the swimsuit designer behind Marysia, to share her expert tips. She filled us in on the style that is most flattering on curvier girls: “Halters and sports bra–like styles are the best. They provide the lift and support you need.” And since these styles are offered each season in cool colours and fabrics, we rounded up our favourite pieces to snap up now.
Keep scrolling to shop best bathing suits for big busts from designers Marysia, Made by Dawn, Saint Sea and more…
This kind of halter silhouette really lends itself to sporty swimwear.
Don't forget to snap up the Seersucker Stripe High Waist Bikini Bottom (£13) to match.
This style is reversible—and you'll need to buy the Lola Bikini Briefs (£115) separately.
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The white stripes are strategically placed for a waist-defining effect.
Nautical is a failsafe summer trend, but this brings something different to the table.
A pretty, feminine design trimmed with ruffles. The Petal 2 Briefs (£100) are also available.
Both the String Bikini Bottom (£48) and halter are adjustable.What's your favorite swimsuit style?
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.