The Best Tankini Swimsuits For Women

Buying Guide

The tankini offers a perfect marriage of coverage and style. While tankinis and bikinis both have two pieces, bikinis stop right below the chest, more like a bra. Tankinis have longer tops that can extend to above or below the belly button and even down the legs.

Some come with bikini-sized bottoms, while others are high-waisted, and some are as long as a pair of shorts. There are also skirted-bottoms and even capris or pants for more coverage.

Just like other bathing suits, tankinis can have built-in bras. These could be simple shelf bras, padded or underwire bras. They can be form-fitting, looser or blouson-style, so you can choose whatever you feel most comfortable with. Some also have higher necks, one-shoulder designs, halters or extra straps for added support.

Tankinis are offered in a dizzying array of styles and colors. If you are more active in the water or on the beach, look for more form-fitting styles, but avoid built-in wires, as those can be more restricting. Some suits in this style offer removable pads. If you plan to be playing sports poolside or swimming laps, look for hook-and-eye closures rather than less-secure halter styles.

• Tankinis come in a variety of colors and patterns. You can buy one or two solids, a few patterns, and mix and match for an entire swimsuit wardrobe.
• Women love tankinis because it is much easier to use the restroom with these compared to a one-piece, especially after swimming, when bathing suits are harder to take off.