Whatever Your Cup Size, This Bikini Trend Will Suit Absolutely Everyone

With a 32G cup size, I have always seen underwiring as a necessity—particularly when it comes to swimwear. While I've admired triangle bikinis from afar, I know from experience that they don't offer as much hold as I would like. And when I'm essentially wearing my bikini as a top on holiday, the last thing I want to feel is unsupported and unconfident in my cossie. This is why I always opt for underwire bikini styles. Not only do they feel great, but they also make me feel sexier than just about every other swimwear I've tried. But they're not exclusively being worn by women with fuller busts. Everyone I know seems to be in on the trend.

Retro-inspired underwire is appearing on more bikini tops than ever before. Once hidden away underneath fabric, the wire is now being used as a deliberate design detail. Whether you're an A-cup or on the busty side like I am, it'll make you feel great as soon as you put it on. So whether you're looking to do a few laps in the pool or prefer to stick to your lounger, underwire bikinis are sure to tick all of your swimwear boxes. 

Keep scrolling to see how influencers are wearing theirs, and then shop my edit of the best underwire bikinis.

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Peony is one of the brands spearheading the underwire bikini trend.

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Alyssa plays to the '50s aesthetic of her underwire bikini top by pairing it with matching high-waist briefs. 

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Keep an eye out for matching accessories to enhance the retro feel of underwire bikinis. 

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We love how Chrissy has given her white underwire bikini a playful spin with a printed shirt overtop. 

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Charlotte has long been wearing underwire bikini tops. 

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Lucy clashes her powder-blue underwire bikini top with yellow trousers to chic avail.

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.