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Updated on March 5, 2024
Many of us enjoy diving head-first into a swimming pool or lounging around in the ocean. That excitement can lose its appeal if you’re having trouble finding the right swimwear. So often, teeny weeny bikinis are the only forms of swimwear that we can snag in-store and online. That pressure is amplified when you want to snag a comfortable option that hides things like cellulite or provides a little bit of tummy control and shaping.
Luckily, our favorite brands have taken notice of our plight and released more full-coverage options. Yay! More than just flattering tankinis, brands have even expanded into swim dresses, shorts, and skirts that offer some thigh coverage. Wondering if those styles could possibly be cute — even cuter than regular swimwear? We’ll show you 23 examples below you’ll want in your shopping cart ASAP!
One-Pieces
1. Our Absolute Favorite: With thousands of ratings and nearly 30 solid and pattern colorways, it’s easy to see why more and more shoppers are buying this Aontus One-Piece Swim Dress every day!
2. We Also Love: If you love a little bit of a retro vibe, you’ll be completely obsessed with this ruched Tempt Me “boyleg” one-piece. So flattering!
3. We Can’t Forget: Khloe Kardashian‘s Good American fashion brand is known for its iconic denim, but the inclusive fashion brand also has options like this preppy and sport Varsity Swim Dress!
4. Sleeves, Please: If you want leg coverage and also arm coverage for water sports (or to avoid sunburn), check out this MakeMeChic swimsuit!
5. Worth the Splurge: If you never feel fully confident in your swimwear, it’s time to finally grab something like this Miraclesuit swim dress from Nordstrom. The Miratex® slimming fabric is everything!
6. Snatched Stripes: This SweatyRocks short set delivers all the benefits of shapewear in one. It’s made from a stretchy and contouring fabric that looks so flattering on!
7. Zip It: This pretty, tropical floral Floerns swimsuit has a great shorts design but also a functional zipper so you can decide how deep (or high) the neckline should be!
8. Shimmer & Shine: Leave a little sparkle everywhere you go, courtesy of this shimmering Victoria’s Secret Swim Dress.
9. That’s a Wrap: Wrap dresses are universally flattering, so you know the same goes for wrap-style swim dresses like this Cupshe one-piece!
10. Criss Cross: Black shorts and a leopard print top with crossover straps? This Floerns bathing suit is fierce, for sure!
11. Last but Not Least: This Holipick swimsuit has that cool “boyleg” design and a simple, unitard-like style you’re bound to love!
Two-Pieces
12. Our Absolute Favorite: We fell instantly in love with this MiYang tankini. Along with having shorts, the top has long, cascading fabric that falls asymmetrically to about the knee. Ballerina-chic!
13. We Also Love: Bright and colorful, this Niuer two-piece set from Walmart has a coordinating bikini top and high-waisted swim skirt that will make you stand out in the best way!
14. We Can’t Forget: This Omichic tankini set has fitted shorts and a top that’s just flowy enough without being baggy or oversized. Available in over 40 colorways!
15. Stringing You Along: Love a string bikini top but don’t want to wear a string bikini bottom? This textured Soly Hux swim set is going to capture your heart!
16. So Groovy: The wavy smiley face print on this MakeMeChic bikini top and shorts set is giving Us ’60s vibes!
17. The Full Set: Not only do you get a cute top and matching shorts with this Romwe swimwear set — you also get a matching long-sleeve cover-up!
18. Totally Tennis: This Pink Queen skirt set actually reminds Us of an outfit you’d wear on the tennis court — but it’s obviously water-friendly!
19. Ditsy and Darling: With its ditsy floral print, ruffled skirt hem and adorable side tie, this Floerns set will make sure you’re the cutest thing on the beach!
20. Super Sporty: If you’re all about the athletic vibes, you’re obviously going to want to grab this Nike tankini set, featuring shorts as bottoms!
21. Fairytale Princess: Obsessed with The Little Mermaid? Check out this Zando tankini. The bottoms aren’t shorts, but the top is long enough that it doesn’t matter!
22. Short & Cheeky: This two-piece short set is unique. It provides moderate coverage so it’s not full coverage, but it’s not too cheeky either!
23. Flirty Florals: If covering your stomach and your thighs tops your priority list, snag this Tempt Me Two-Piece Set. It comes with a full-length tank top and vibrantly printed swim shorts!
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