Swimsuit shopping can be a challenging endeavor for just about everyone (raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by a dressing room in mid-May ????♀️). But—whatever your size—when you’re not particularly well-endowed in the bust area, it can be all kinds of frustrating trying to figure out what swimsuit styles fit your figure the best.
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 little natural boost. Ruffles and other frills help create the illusion of volume, while bold prints can sometimes trick the eye, too. And don’t forget the upside of small boobs: You can rock daring and skimpy styles without worrying about anything popping out, thanks to the fact that your tatas need little to no support (they’re Miss and Miss Independent, amirite?). So, if you’ve got your eye on an itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini, don’t be afraid to go for it.
Whether you’re looking for a classic one-piece swimsuit or sexy string bikini (with an optional push-up), these are the 18 best swimsuits for small busts. The only hard part will be convincing yourself to take one of these babies off after a day at the beach:
Meet your new beachside BFF: A classic bikini silhouette, with a little extra oomph built in.Bold stripes mixed with neutral colors will never feel like “too much” on a smaller chest.Go wild (with confidence!) in this itsy bitsy striped bikini.A criss-cross halter and wrap-front design is always a good idea for smaller busts. This swimsuit is visually appealing in multiple ways, which means you’ll look good from every angle. (Triangle top, who?)The scoop neck style will keep your girls lifted and supported, without looking overly “pushed up.”Snag two cute bikinis for the price of one with this reversible suit. Made with ECONYL® yarn (which comes from old fishing nets and ocean waste), the 100-percent regenerated nylon swimsuit isn’t just sustainable, but flattering for small busts, thanks to the deep-V style and adjustable straps.Wider set underwire cup swimsuits are a nightmare for larger busts, but can actually enhance smaller shapes.A tube bandeau + bold print? Match made in A-cup heaven.If you want to draw attention away from a small bust (not that you have to, but just if you’d like to!), puffed sleeves are a high-fashion way to do it.This tie-dye scoop neck bikini top perfectly conforms to your cup size, whatever that may be.The fully adjustable neck and back ties on this halter deliver just-for-you lift and support.Add a little extra volume to your top half with this textured scoop neck one-piece swimsuit. The bold color adds some va va voom, too.Get full coverage while still enhancing your curves thanks to this adjustable zip-front one piece.A super low scoop neck gives the illusion of bigger boobs, if that’s something you’re into.The plunging neckline takes advantage of the fact that you don’t need much support, but this one-piece suit still serves up compression and underwire exactly where you want it.Flattering cutouts create a sweet-yet-sexy fit that draws the eye exactly where you want it.Ruffles are a small chested gal’s best friend. Plus, the chevron pattern adds depth.With a smaller chest, you can rock a one-shoulder swimsuit without worrying about anything slipping or sliding. Plus, this sleek black option stretches to fit all your curves.
