Yes, Tankinis Are Shockingly Back This Summer—Shop These 12 Styles From Tommy Bahama, Athleta, and More

Starting at just $29.

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Published on May 5, 2024 10:00AM EDT

Tankini bathing suits — Photo:
Real Simple / Reese Herrington

There’s a new bathing suit trend hitting the beaches this summer. Everyone’s talking about tankini styles right now, and we love that they perfectly combine the coverage of a one-piece and the convenience of a two-piece—the best of both worlds. We did some shopping to find some tankinis you’ll love from Lands’ End, Tommy Bahama, Athleta, and more.

Another great thing about the swimsuit style? The longer top can double as a shirt, so you can just throw on a tennis skirt or linen pants to head straight from the pool out to dinner. One-shoulder, strapless, floral print, and more options start at just $34, so stock up now before summer starts.

Tankini Bathing Suits

Athleta Scoop Crop Tankini Top, from $33 (was $59) and Bottoms, $19 (was $49); athleta.gap.com
Lands’ End Texture Square-Neck Tankini Swimsuit Top, $78 and Bottoms, $58; landsend.com
Cupshe Ruffle Two-Piece Bathing Suit, $35; amazon.com
Athleta Square-Neck Bra Cup Tankini Top, from $34 (was $79) and Bottoms, from $19 (was $49); athleta.gap.com
Spanx Pique Longline Flounce Swim Top, $98 and Bottoms, $98; spanx.com

Athleta Scoop Crop Tankini Top and Bottoms

Athleta SCOOP CROP TANKINI A-C — Athleta

Buy on Gap.com $59 $33 Buy on Gap.com $55 $19

This scoop neck tankini is the perfect sporty style for summer. Made with recycled nylon and lycra, the stretchy fabric is quick drying and contains UPF 40 for added sun protection. The top has adjustable straps and a built-in shelf bra, and the bottoms have a mid-rise waist with full coverage. You can choose from three colors (black, white, and bright green) in the top, and the bottoms are available in a variety of shades and patterns to mix and match or go monochromatic.

Lands’ End Texture Square-Neck Tankini Swimsuit Top and Bottoms

Lands' End Women's Texture Square Neck Tankini Swimsuit Top — Lands' End

Buy on Landsend.com $78 Buy on Landsend.com $58

The jacquard material of this tankini gives it a unique appearance. Not only is the textured fabric cute, but it also has UPF 50 and is chlorine, sunscreen, and sweat resistant to last for years. The waist-length top has adjustable straps and sewn-in cups for a bit of support and coverage, and it comes in regular, long, and plus sizes to suit a range of body types. Pair the top with high-waisted bikini bottoms or with a swim skirt to switch up your look.

Cupshe Ruffle Two-Piece Bathing Suit

CUPSHE Women's High Waist Bikini Swimsuit Ruffle Two Piece Bathing Suit — Amazon

Buy on Amazon $35

This two-piece bathing suit includes a color-coordinated ruffled top and high-waisted printed bottoms in floral, leaf, stripe, and more design variations. You can wear the smocked top with the adjustable straps, or remove them to convert it into a bandeau-style top. It also features padded cups that can be taken out to customize the fit. Amazon reviewers love the bathing suit, awarding it more than 7,400 five-star ratings. One shopper said, “The color and pattern are so pretty! [It’s] a great alternative to getting a one-piece but still feeling covered…and especially cute.”

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