Choosing a swimsuit becomes way more complicated when you’re a mom. Do you go for fashion or function? One-piece or two? Heaven knows you probably need more bust support than you used to. How much visible skin is too much? There are so many factors to consider!
No matter your shape, style, or needs, there is a perfect bathing suit out there for every mom. And thanks to modern technology, you no longer have to undergo the embarrassing task of trying on the suits in the store! We’ve scoured the internet and compiled a list of cute, supportive, flattering and overall just the best swimsuits for moms on the market today!
Vintage Styles
1. Vintage Ruching
Ombre is so hot right now, which means this blue swimsuit will make you the hottest mama on the beach! The ruching is super flattering, and the twist along the bust line is a sweet design detail. The halter top straps are adjustable for maximum comfort and the cups are lined to prevent any, er… embarrassing moments.
2. Swim Dress
Ever go to a pool party and wish you could wear something other than a plain old swimsuit?
How about a swim dress? This retro-style bathing suit has the sweetest little skirt, perfect for both dancing with your party pals and hiding any tummy or thigh imperfections you might be self-conscious about. Plus, the suggestive keyhole in the bust area adds a nice little note of sexiness.
3. Pin-up Style One Piece
If you want to rock your swimsuit the same way you rocked your pin-up girl dress at the sock hop last week, this sailor-style one-piece is just the ticket. The straps of the halter top are adjustable so you can find the perfect support for your bust, plus the skirt of the “dress” will cover any tummy areas you might be sensitive about. Choose the blue sailor-striped pattern for extra retro effect – it’s the bee’s knees!
4. Retro Bikini
For those beach days when you’d rather channel your inner Betty Boop than Beyonce, try this uber-cool two-piece. The high waist is definitely reminiscent of yesteryear, plus the white outlining detail makes it seem almost Madonna-Esque, circa her cone bra years. Unline the cones, though, this suit has padding and push-up, plus the wide band of the bikini top helps give support.
Feminine Flounces
5. One Shoulder
Cupshe is known for their feminine, high-quality styles and their bathing suits are no different. This particular bathing suit comes in a crisscross-back style and a one-shoulder option, and both have ruffles everywhere! Their measurement system is extremely convenient, so you can get the size that perfectly fits all your curves. The removable padded bra is also helpful since some moms just don’t want that extra padding!
6. Polkadots with Boy Shorts
Feel confident with your femininity as you walk the shoreline in this tankini. Not only is it visually vibrant and super comfy, the adjustable straps and a wide range of sizes mean that it can fit and flatter a surprising number of different body types. And there are so many fun colors and prints to choose from! Forget diamonds – ruffles are a girl’s best friend, especially when accompanied by boy shorts!
7. High-Waist Ruffle Bikini
A high-waist bikini is the epitome of sexiness and style, and this retro suit is no different. And who says your top and bottom have to coordinate? Try the green or bright yellow top (with such a sweet ruffle along the bottom of the bust!) with the thinly-striped, ruched bottoms for a design splash that’s anything but monochromatic.
8. Off-the-Shoulder Ruffles
Off-the-shoulder and ruffled? It’s the best of the best! It doesn’t get much more feminine and fun than this high-waisted bikini set! With 28 different color and pattern combinations to choose from, this super fun, super stylish swimsuit will ensure you have a good time! Oh, and the straps are removable, too, so you can change up your look entirely.
9. Floral Peplum
Gorgeous floral print + ruffles + peplum + high-waist + available in plus sizes = the ultimate combo of sleek sexiness and girlish fun! The tummy control and detachable bra support mean that the designers of this suit really thought about the needs of plus-sized moms. Know what else a plus-sized mom needs? To feel confident, sensual, and self-assured as she struts her stuff by the pool. Heck yeah!
10. Ruffled Two-Piece
If you think that peplum can’t be done on a swimsuit, you’re very, very wrong. No matter whether you choose a solid colored top or one of the several sweet floral prints available – or the ruffled bikini! – you’ll feel like a million bucks! The high neckline, the crisscrossed back straps, and the high-waisted bottoms make this suit both stylish and unique.
So Much Ruche
11. Scrunched One-Shoulder
Ruching, ruching, ruching. It’s such a superb design element for maximizing comfort and style. At first glance, this suit might seem like a standard one-piece with flattering ruche detail – but it’s actually a tankini! And that neckline is anything but standard. The padded push-up bra gives some extra love and support for your perky ladies, plus the asymmetrical straps are easily pulled down for optimal sunbathing.
12. Cheeky Shorts
Feeling a little cheeky? Then this unique one-piece is the swimsuit of your dreams. Ruching, a sweetheart neckline, halter top straps, and “boyleg” style bottoms all combine to make this maybe the most understated, flattering, one-of-a-kind bathing suit you’ve ever put on your body. Look at how the cut of the back shows just a hint of bum cheek! So sexy!
13. Backless
With its high neckline, deep V, and the vertical, ruched panel just under the bust, this swimsuit has it all. It’s sexy, comfy, and practical all at the same time. Not only is it available in a crazy variety of eye-popping prints (tropical, floral, polka dots, solid, or checkered), it’s available in a wide range of sizes.
14. Criss-Cross Bikini
Plus-sized women can make a bikini look flattering and elegant. Just look at this beauty! The deep V-neck and multiple crisscrossed straps make this bikini top a visual stunner, while simultaneously being incredibly supportive for bigger busts. The high-waisted, ruched bottoms are both flattering and stylish. For support and security, the straps are adjustable and it’s all fastened with a hook-and-eye closure.
15. Plunging Mesh Neckline
This high-necked one-piece with its sexy mesh panel in the middle of the bust area comes in a range of sizes and a ton of gorgeous colors and prints. You can choose from solid colors, tropical flower print, a stripes-on-top-solid-on-bottom combo, English roses, or even a tropical fruit print. Oh, and it has a padded push-up bra to give your bust the extra “oomph” it might need.
Totally Unique and Totally You
16. Three-Piece
Never heard of a three-piece bathing suit? Well, you have now! For when you’d rather be more comfy-casual than be poolside eye candy, try this tankini set that looks exactly like a tank top and cute boy shorts. And if you decide your skin could use a bit more sun, whip off the tank top and enjoy the matching, supportive U-neck bikini top underneath. It’s a win-win-win situation.
17. Tummy Control with Skirt
At first glance, this suit looks like a tennis outfit fit for the most stylish of sports stars. Upon closer inspection, this two-piece actually has tummy control, adorable boy shorts, and is made of high-quality polyester and elastane. All these features make it the perfect, breathable swimsuit for the everyday mom, whether or not she wants to play tennis.
18. Fashionable Rash Guard
Your kids aren’t necessarily the only ones who need rash guard protection. And yes, you can get a stylish rash guard swimsuit without a Disney princess or juvenile popsicle print! The solid-striped-floral pattern of this front-zip surfing swimsuit is perfect for moms spending lots of time out in the sun. The material will cover lots of your sensitive skin while still enhancing your hourglass shape.
19. Pompom Bikini
What could possibly make a high-waisted bikini with a breathable mesh strip even more adorable? Tiny little pompoms, that’s what! The pompoms go along the band of the top piece, and all the way around the bottoms, right on the hips. Whether you choose the red striped bikini, the blue striped with red pompoms, the solid white, or the orange with multicolored tassels, you’ll be the talk of the beach!
Lots of Coverage
20. Printed High Neck
Did someone say they wanted a fun snakeskin print on a high-necked bathing suit? Heck yes! Not only is this super cool geometric snakeskin print chic and classy, but the mesh panel on the high neckline is also trendy. This suit is designed especially for plus-sized women, and its built-in bra cups plus the bra-style clasp on the back give superb support for any size bust. You should feel sexy and supported no matter how big the waves are!
21. Tankini with Capris Shorts
Never mind boy shorts, these capris-length bottoms give you tons of skin coverage! Its wide shoulder straps, racerback style in the rear, and lace-up detail on the bust make it perfect for bustier moms who want extra coverage and maximum cuteness. Really, this suit offers the fun of a tankini with the practicality of a rash guard suit. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Final Thoughts
With this list of quality, chic swimwear, you’re bound to find the perfect suit for your waterside outing. Whether you’re feeling like showing some skin or avoiding the sun, strutting your stuff or going low key, flaunting your curves or hiding your perceived flaws… do it with style!
We hope you enjoyed our article covering the best swimsuits for moms!
