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Have a new bundle of joy in your life — or one on the way? Either way, congratulations! Childbirth is a miracle — but let’s get real here. It can be hard too. Postpartum life in particular can be a challenge, especially in that first year or so. Even enjoyable things like going to the beach or pool can feel daunting. Buying swimwear is already a struggle before children, but finding the best postpartum bathing suits to actually keep you feeling comfortable and confident? Now that’s a tough one.
Postpartum swimwear doesn’t always need to specifically be labeled as such, but it does need to provide support, control and comfort. If you have a C-section scar, especially, you’ll want something that doesn’t dig in — and you may want extra coverage too, though that’s up to you!
The Best Qualities to Look for in Postpartum Bathing Suits
The Realistic Mama offers some helpful tips on details and styles to look for when shopping for the best postpartum bathing suits. We took them highly into consideration on our own search!
We searched for:
High-rise bottoms with ruched tankini tops
Color-block pieces with dark bottoms and lighter tops
Deep V-neck one-pieces (which can also be great for breastfeeding)
Busy patterns
And more!
We also avoided strapless styles, knowing how much the extra support of straps can help, and made sure to include bikinis and monokinis in our search, as you should still be able to show some skin if you want to, even as a new mom!
16 of the Best Postpartum Bathing Suits
1. Tempt Me Two-Piece Tankini Swimsuit
Our Overall Favorite
Amazon
On any given day, our favorite could change, but this one just gets it right from all sides. It has the ruched tankini top, the darker bottoms and lighter top, a cool and flattering pattern and even adjustable straps. It also has great reviews and comes in so many other styles too so you can stock up!
Pros:
Built-in bra
Nice coverage without overdoing it
Cons:
Bottoms aren’t totally full coverage, which could be a con for some
A mega-plunging V-neckline on a sleek black swimsuit? Music to our ears. Add in the defined waistline, the comfy stretch fabric and the criss-cross back straps and you have a postpartum-friendly bathing suit shoppers are calling “unique and slimming”!
This one-piece nails the color-block look we were hoping for, keeping things darker on the bottom and lighter on top, also adding flattering ruching and a waist-defining criss-cross design. It’s adjustable thanks to the tie in the back too!
Triangle string bikinis basically provide anti-support, but this two-piece set is supportive as supportive can be. It has ultra-high-rise bottoms, and the surplice top has wide straps and a full-coverage back so you can feel cute and comfy from all angles!
Here’s another style of bathing suit that makes for fabulous postpartum swimwear. It’s a one-piece but with a one-shoulder design, the wide strap providing much more support than a skinny one-shoulder strap would. It also adds on a contrasting tie at the waist, which we love because it’s more comfortable than a narrow belt!
This beloved one-piece is one of the best postpartum bathing suits for a variety of reasons. It’s specifically designed to complement post-baby bodies with its tummy control, it has the dark bottom and the lighter top and it has a super high-waisted effect — even though it’s still a single piece!
Instead of a ruched and more fitted tankini top, you could also opt for a top with ruffled tiers like on this suit, adding on some fun layers to the adorable design. You still get ruching on the high-rise bottoms too for an all-around flattering fit!
Looking to show a little more skin — while still keeping your stomach supported and covering up any C-section scars? This bikini set is the way to go! You get some nice under-boob, but there are still high-rise bottoms to keep you feeling fabulous. We love the colors too, of course!
This bathing suit isn’t just great for postpartum — it looks incredible on everybody! The ruching on the tummy area makes it particularly great for moms that have just given birth because it disguises the stomach area, plus the low plunging neckline draws the eye to the bust as opposed to the belly.
Get the general look of a two-piece bikini with this mesh panel swimsuit! The way that the thin see-through stripes are places make your waist look smaller and show enough skin that you’ll feel comfortable with postpartum. If you’re not a fan of ruching but want tummy control, this is your suit!
Here at Shop With Us, we believe sometimes less is more — and that certainly applies to cup sizes. Fun-sized busts are ideal in so many situations! You don’t have to worry about chest pain during most physical activity; you can pull off the model look when wearing chic styles; and 99% of the time, […]
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