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28 Best Swimsuits For Small Busts To Wear All Summer Long

Flaunt what you've got.

by and Jaclyn Palermo and Carly Theder
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Christine Giordano

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Swimsuit shopping can be challenging for just about anyone. And as temps start rising again and long weekends approach (here's looking at you, Memorial Day!), the process of refreshing your personal inventory of bikinis and one pieces means confronting a host of trendy prints that might not be cool for longer than a few months. Not to mention having to wade through a boatload of shapes and styles that look great online, but leave you wondering how it would actually look IRL.

Plus, whatever your body type, when you're not particularly endowed in the chest area, it can be all kinds of frustrating trying to figure out what swimsuit silhouette fits your figure the bestand will actually stay in place when you're catching waves or playing beach volleyball.

A few general rules to keep in mind? For starters, halter and wrap tops translate into adjustable support and shape, while underwire and light padding give your girls a natural boost. Ruffles and other textured options help create the illusion of volume, while bold prints can sometimes trick the eye, too. And don't forget the upside of smaller boobs: You can rock most daring styles without worrying about anything popping out, thanks to the fact that your tatas don't require as much support.

Whether you're looking for a stylish one-piece swimsuit or string bikini, ahead you'll find the 28 best swimsuits for small busts. The only hard part will be convincing yourself to take it off after a day of fun in the sun.

1
Best Knotted Bikini

MIKOH Kaloko Bikini

Kaloko Bikini
1
Best Knotted Bikini

MIKOH Kaloko Bikini

$118 at ShopBop
Credit: Mikoh

When Oleema Miller, co-founder and creative director of MIKOH, started designing her swimwear line, she knew she wanted to include designs that made people with smaller busts feel their best. "The Kaloko 2 Top is amazing at this," she tells Women's Health. "The knot detail adds just enough of interest and the cut of the top gives you cleavage you didn’t even know you had. It really is a miracle in a top."

Pair with these bottoms.

2
Best Bralette

Frankies Bikinis Francesca Bralette Triangle Bikini

Francesca Bralette Triangle Bikini
2
Best Bralette

Frankies Bikinis Francesca Bralette Triangle Bikini

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Credit: Frankie's Bikini

Meet your new beachside BFF: A classic bikini silhouette, with a little extra oomph built in, thanks to the light padding.  

3
Best Underwire Bikini

Beach Riot Camilla Palm Bikini

Camilla Palm Bikini
3
Best Underwire Bikini

Beach Riot Camilla Palm Bikini

If it's cleavage you're after, an underwire bikini will always get the job done. While offering support, it also provides a slight lift. 

Pair with these bottoms.

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4
Best Adjustable Top

Tie-Shoulder Scoopneck Bikini

Tie-Shoulder Scoopneck Bikini
4
Best Adjustable Top

Tie-Shoulder Scoopneck Bikini

At first glance, this bikini looks like a classic bandeau, but the adjustable straps give you the power to make it as snug as you need to feel comfortable.

Pair with these bottoms

5
Best V-Neck

Getaway V-Neck Bikini

Getaway V-Neck Bikini
5
Best V-Neck

Getaway V-Neck Bikini

Flighty swimwear trends will try and convince you that the newest prints are the hottest, but can you ever really top a timeless color-block situation?

Pair with these bottoms.

6
Best Sporty Option

LoveShackFancy x Hurley One-Piece Swimsuit

LoveShackFancy x Hurley One-Piece Swimsuit
6
Best Sporty Option

LoveShackFancy x Hurley One-Piece Swimsuit

Choose how much or how little cleavage you want to show off with this zip-up one piece. It's perfect for small-busted peeps to go swimming, surfing, and more in serious style.

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7
Best One-Shoulder Style

JADE SWIM Halo Bikini

Halo Bikini
7
Best One-Shoulder Style

JADE SWIM Halo Bikini

Credit: Revolve

Because you've got a smaller bust, you can rock a one-shoulder swimsuit without worrying about anything slipping, sliding, or popping out, and this lilac bikini is certainly no exception. 

Pair with these bottoms.

8
Best High Neck Silhouette

high neck High Neck Wrap One Piece Swimsuit

High Neck Wrap One Piece Swimsuit
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Best High Neck Silhouette

high neck High Neck Wrap One Piece Swimsuit

Credit: Swimsuits for All

Now, here's a trend you'll be seeing everywhere this season: high necklines. Swimsuits For All paired it with a polka dot pattern, another eye-catching trend.

9
Best Full Coverage Bikini

Athleta Maldives Printed Bikini Top

Maldives Printed Bikini Top
9
Best Full Coverage Bikini

Athleta Maldives Printed Bikini Top

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Sure, you could spend your day at the beach or the pool lounging with a book in hand, but some days by the water call for a little more action than that. And a supportive sports-bra-looking top is just the shape you need when you're about to win a game of chicken or ride the waves on your surfboard. 

Pair with these bottoms.

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10
Best Tankini

Catalina Square Neck Tankini

Square Neck Tankini
10
Best Tankini

Catalina Square Neck Tankini

Thanks to the stitching below the bust of this modern tankini, you can expect a fuller shape in your chest area.

Pair with these bottoms.

11
Best For A Vintage-Look

Fantasy Ruffled Bikini

Fantasy Ruffled Bikini
11
Best For A Vintage-Look

Fantasy Ruffled Bikini

This suit's busy pattern and ruffles offer extra pizzazz while adding a bit of volume.

Pair with these bottoms.

12
Best Barely-There Look

Cole Ribbed Scoop Bikini

Cole Ribbed Scoop Bikini
12
Best Barely-There Look

Cole Ribbed Scoop Bikini

A cut-out bikini? I mean, this little number is literally designed with small busts in mind. It's serving sexy slivers of under boob, and it doesn't hurt that it's got a small V-neckline, too.

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13
Best Multi-Colored Suit

La Blanca Ocean Tides Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit

La Blanca Ocean Tides Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit
13
Best Multi-Colored Suit

La Blanca Ocean Tides Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit

This one piece has splashes of color in all the right places...everywhere.

14
Best For Flaunting What You've Got

SEAFOLLY One-Shoulder Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit

One-Shoulder Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit
14
Best For Flaunting What You've Got

SEAFOLLY One-Shoulder Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit

The peek-a-boo slit down the center of this suit allows you to flaunt your cleavage, while the rest of the suit hugs all your other curves. 

15
Best Embellished Bikini

Forever Pearls Ribbed Jeweled Front Bikini

Forever Pearls Ribbed Jeweled Front Bikini
15
Best Embellished Bikini

Forever Pearls Ribbed Jeweled Front Bikini

The pearl detailing that lines the bust will give the illusion of fuller breasts. Plus, the extra peek of skin is undeniably sexy.

Pair with these bottoms.

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16
Best Striped Swimsuit

Rebel Stripe Bikini Top

Rebel Stripe Bikini Top
16
Best Striped Swimsuit

Rebel Stripe Bikini Top

Bold stripes mixed with more neutral colors will never feel like "too much" on a smaller chest.  

Pair with these bottoms.

17
Best convertible bandeau

Second Wave Reversible Spaghetti-Strap Bandeau Bikini

Second Wave Reversible Spaghetti-Strap Bandeau Bikini
17
Best convertible bandeau

Second Wave Reversible Spaghetti-Strap Bandeau Bikini

A bandeau and in a striking emerald color? Consider this suit a match made in A-cup heaven. And depending on how much support you're looking for, you can even remove the straps. (Psst... it's reversible, too!)

Pair with these bottoms.

18
MOST STRUCTURED BANDEAU

Lee Lee Bikini

Lee Lee Bikini
18
MOST STRUCTURED BANDEAU

Lee Lee Bikini

Prepare to feel all the confidence in this itsy bitsy bandeau bikini. The wired V-bend at the center will keep your top from ever rolling down.

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19
Best One-Shoulder One Piece

Nancy Swimsuit

Nancy Swimsuit
19
Best One-Shoulder One Piece

Nancy Swimsuit

Add a little extra volume to your top half with this textured asymmetrical one-piece swimsuit. The unique crinkle material allows Hunza G to create its signature one-size-fits-all styles. Plus, it keeps from stretching so you never have to worry about your suit slipping off you during a beach volleyball game.

20
Best Plunge Swimsuit

Ashley Graham A-List Plunge One Piece Swimsuit

Ashley Graham A-List Plunge One Piece Swimsuit
20
Best Plunge Swimsuit

Ashley Graham A-List Plunge One Piece Swimsuit

Rather than having a built-in cup for your boobs to fill, the fabric stretches over your chest, giving you a snug fit that'll keep everything in place. And then there's the fact that a deep-V neckline gives the illusion of bigger breasts...if that's something you're into.

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Aryelle Siclait is the editor at Women's Health where she writes and edits articles about relationships, sexual health, pop culture, and fashion for verticals across WomensHealthMag.com and the print magazine. She's a Boston College graduate and lives in New York.
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