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So many bathing suits, so little time.
Why it's great: Plain and simple, Amazon is just really freaking convenient. While shopping for a bathing suit, you might realize you need a beach chair or sunscreen to go with your order, and you can do THAT. Not to mention, many Amazon products have so many incredible reviews, so you can get trusted advice from consumers just like you.
Styles we love: lace-up hollowed out monokini for $19.99+, tie-dye striped tankini set for $14+, retro floral monokini for $20.99+, and high-waist tassel fringe bikini set for $16.99+
Price: $9.49+
Sizing: S–5XL
Get the tankini set (left) for $25.99 or the floral print flutter sleeves one-piece (right) for $15.99+.
Why it's great: A visit to Nordstrom's plus-size swim section means feeling mesmerized for hours by bathing suits like you've never seen them before. The selection is super fashionable, high-quality, and Nordstrom's return policy is amaze, so it's a win/win all around.
Styles we love: Mykonos underwire one-piece swimsuit for $89, mesh side bikini top for $176, Goddess one-piece swimsuit for $95.40
Price: $30.53+
Sizing: 1XL–4XL
Get the BFF crop bikini top (left) for $80.98 or the madero one-piece (right) for $190.
Why it's great: Well, for starters, it's Target so that's what makes it so great. But, overall Target makes quality pieces that last, without using up the last of your paycheck. If you're someone who has a hard time accepting a swimsuit that'll magically fit can just show up outside your door, you can order your bathing suit to your nearest Target, try it on there, and immediately return it if you don't love it.
Styles we love: floral print embroidered mesh high neck bikini top for $24.99, Costa Del Sol two-in-one one piece for $39.99, crochet bralette bikini top for $22.99, and strappy pique bralette bikini top for $19.99
Price: $16.99+
Sizing: XL–3XL
Get the floral dot one-piece (left) for $34.99 or the floral off-the-shoulder bikini top (right) for $32.99.
Why it's great: While the swimsuits at Eloquii might be a bit on the pricier side, you can rely on the fact that whichever swimsuit you choose will stay in-style for years to come.
Styles we love: ruffle off-the-shoulder one-piece for $119.90, tie front one-piece for $119.90, sweetheart bikini top for $79.90, and gingham high-waisted bikini bottom for $64.90
Price: $59.90+
Sizing: 12–28
Get the striped one-piece (left) for $119.90 or the ruffle off-the-shoulder one-piece (right) for $119.90.
Why it's great: Other than the bathing suits being top-notch beauties, the return policy is the highest of all the notches. If you saw something online and loved it, but got it in the mail and realized you didn't like it so much, you have 28 days to send it back for free. Love you, Asos.
Styles we love: contrast mono stripe swimsuit for $35, tropical halter wrap bikini top for $32, supportive T-shirt swimsuit with V-neck for $42, and plunge bikini top with pom pom details for $45
Price: $9+
Sizing: 12–24
Get the festival tropical print swimsuit (left) for $56 and the red lace-up plunge swimsuit (right) for $30.50.
Why it's great: When you need basic swimwear options to stock up on, pieces to play mix-and-match with, and items that are made to withstand long walks on the beach, swimming laps in the pool, and getting knocked over by waves, look no further than Old Navy and their always comfortable and reliable options.
Styles we love: smooth & slim underwire swimsuit for $62.99, high-rise smooth & slim swim bottoms for $36.99, wrap-front swim top for $39.99, and smooth & slim halter swim dress for $54.97+
Price: $34.97+
Sizing: 1XL–4XL
Get the underwire swimsuit (left) for $62.99 or the twist-front long-line swim top for $34.97.
Why it's great: Torrid emphasizes that its swimwear is made with built-in shapewear. Swimsuit tops are created with built-in bras so your boobs stay in place no matter how rough the ocean waves may be. They have adjustable closures and many have convertible straps, so you seriously won't regret buying your next bathing suit from here.
Styles we love: red lightly lined peplum midkini for $55.23, black floral wireless one-piece for $69.23, pink high-waist skater swim skirt for $34.23, and blue tie-dye lattice bikini top for $41.23
Price: $20.23+
Sizing: 10–30
Get the multi-colored chevron push-up multi-way bikini top (left) for $48.23 or the high neck multi-strap one-piece (right) for $76.23.
Why it's great: Being one of the most reputable department stores in the shopping world, customers love Macy's for its high-quality products at an array of different price points, their frequent sales, and rewards members adore their no minimum free shipping.
Styles we love: lace-up one-piece for $95.99, twist-front tankini & swim skirt for $40.79+, Sienna tankini top & high-waist bottoms for $28.89+, and twist bandeau top & high-waist bikini bottoms for $34.84
Price: $95.99+
Sizing: 16–24
Get the twist-front swim dress (left) for $147.99 or the off-the-shoulder flounce bikini top & high-waisted bottoms (right) for $26.34+.
Why it's great: Everything at H&M looks expensive, but is actually super affordable. If you're in a time crunch, you can opt for next day shipping for an additional cost. Plus, you can get free shipping on orders over $40 with code 0040, and there's a free in-store return policy.
Styles we love: draped swimsuit for $29.99, floral bikini top for $29.99, mid-rise bikini bottoms for $17.99, and padded bikini top for $24.99
Price: $17.99+
Sizing: 14–24
Get the balconette bikini top (left) for $17.99 or the printed bikini top (right) for $29.99.
Why it's great: This trendy store is all about bringing customers the latest and greatest in the fashion world for less than other stores, which is reflected in the incredible swimsuit selection. Plus, it drops over 100 new products every day, so if nothing catches your eye today, check back again tomorrow.
Styles we love: Jinny Bardot ruffle bikini for $40, Nina asymmetric cut-out swimsuit for $23, Sara tropical print lace-up high-waisted bikini for $44, Tanya scallop edge halterneck swimsuit for $40
Price: $15+
Sizing: 12–20
Get the Suzie cut-out scoop sequin swimsuit (left) for $29 or the Emma Bardot aztec print swimsuit (right) for $44.
Why it's great: Addition Elle rightfully believes that there should be just as many great plus-sized clothing options as non-plus, so it's committed to taking the hottest styles and making them size-inclusive.
Styles we love: one-piece with cutout for $59.99, crisscross printed bikini top for $62, tankini with mesh yoke for $68, and bikini bottom with fishnet for $58
Price: $17.99+
Sizing: XL–4XL
Get the halter neck striped tankini top (left) for $72 or the fishnet bikini top (right) for $62.
Why it's great: Finding retro swimsuit pieces you'd actually want to put on your body can be a bit challenging. If you've always had a love of older styles, but didn't know where to start finding them, you just found your new fave store: the old look, but new.
Styles we love: twist come true one-piece in cobalt for $99.99, need I say shore? high-waisted bikini bottom in grey garden for $39, and beach the alternative one-piece in black for $99.99, beach blanket bingo one-piece in black for $80
Price: $34.99+
Sizing: XS–4XL
Getset the serene one-piece in emerald (left) for $99 or the you've got chemistry bikini top (right) for $49.
Why it's great: It's a trusty department store that's constantly running a sale and is easy to grab a coupon to before shopping — win/win if you can snag both. Plus, you can buy online and pick-up in store, so you can shop hassle-free.
Styles we love: Lauren Ralph Lauren aegean paisley one-piece for $115.20, Bleu by Rod Beattie fly away floating tankini for $67.90, Jessica Simpson lace halter one-piece for $136, and Longitude scoop-back high-neck one-piece for $83.30
Price: $12+
Sizing: 16–24
Get the Lauren Ralph Lauren tropical palm highneck tankini (left) for $84.80 or the Jessica Simpson scallop one-piece (right) for $142.
Why it's great: If urban-style is your thang, then City Chic is your place. Scrolling through the swimsuits alone is like watching a NYFW show, and the prices aren't bad, either.
Styles we love: corsica underwire bikini top for $69, Aruba tank top for $89, basic underwire one-piece for $89, and foliage print crop top for $69
Price: $29+
Sizing: XS–XL
Get the underwire one-piece swimsuit (left) for $99 or the neon underwire bikini top for $59.
Why it's great: Everything is moderately-priced. Forever 21 isn't necessarily made to last a lifetime, but hey, it's constantly churning out the most innovative styles, so that means you get to keep up without spending too much $$. And if you don't like what you got, you have 30 days to return it.
Styles we love: tasseled multicolor chevron bikini top for $16.03, mesh panel bikini bottoms for $11.13, Lynyrd Skynyrd swimsuit for $20.93, and butterfly halter bandeau bikini top for $12.53
Price: $6.93+
Sizing: XL–3XL
Get the striped zip-front bikini top (left) for $19.90 or the shadow-stripe one-piece (right) for $23.03.
Why it's great: Feeling super sexy is the name of the game at Yandy, and the plus-size lingerie and swimwear sections are chock full of great offerings to show off your hot bod.
Styles we love: Cozumel one-piece for $59.95, atomic geometric bikini for top for $34.95, high-waisted tropical tropical getaway bikini bottom for $24.95, ocean noir one-piece for $60.95
Price: $18.17+
Sizing: 1XL–3XL
Get the golden rose chevron bikini top (left) for $29.95 or the back to Ipanema (right) for $59.95.
Why it's great: Ashley Stewart actually started out as a small neighborhood brand, but quickly grew because it's so fab, but still brings that mindset into its huge online market. You can find all sorts of great bathing suits in various price points, whether you're looking to treat yourself or have a budget to work with, you'll find something tailored to your needs.
Styles we love: tropical floral ruffle swim top for $49.50, rosé over water one-piece for $89.50, floral twist overlay swim brief for $44.50, and mesh multi-printed one-piece for $89.50
Price: $36.50+
Sizing: 1XL–4XL
Get the lattice halter one-piece (left) for $89.50 or the champagne problems swimsuit (right) for $89.50.
Why it's great: There are always ways to save at Kohl's, and Kohl's carries everything from clothing, to furniture, to shoes, to toys, and more! So go ahead and go on that shopping spree, without feeling the ramifications of going on an actual shopping spree.
Styles we love: medallion tankini top for $16.99, shaping empire swim dress for $42.49, bust enhancer high-neck tankini top for $23.79, and flounce underwire tankini top for $28.04
Price: $19.99+
Sizing: 16–26
Get the bow-front swim dress (left) for $49.99) or the flyaway tankini top (right) for $19.99.
Why it's great: Sure, trendy swimsuits are gorgine, but pop culture-themed swimsuits are cool AF, and if your summer plans don't include dressing like Ariel and singing about being a mermaid who wants to live on land on your beach excursions, then let us help you re-create your summer bucket list.
Styles we love: Lilo & Stitch retro swim top for $39.90, Doctor Who peplum swim top for $44.90, Disney Beauty and the Beast Belle gingham flounce swim top for $34.90, and DC Comics Harley Quinn swim top for $44.90
Price: $18.99+
Sizing: L–5XL
Get The Little Mermaid swimsuit (left) for $59.50 or the Wonder Woman swimsuit (right) for $59.50.
Why it's great: Avenue carries up to size 32. They carry styles on the simpler side of things — some pretty neutral colors and designs, but you can rely on those staying in style for a long, long time and are well worth the investment.
Styles we love: Dalia floral triple-tier swim dress for $45, magnolia H-back swim dress for $45, V-neck mesh one-piece for $45, and Audrey floral foil handkerchief swim top for $35
Price: $40+
Sizing: 14–32
Get the blue tiered swim romper (left) for $45 or the coral ruffle swimsuit (right) for $45.
Why it's great: By now, I'm sure you've heard of Walmart, maybe you like shopping there, and maybe you have yet to discover how great it is, so let its plus-sized swimsuit offerings be the first to wow you. They come in a plethora of styles and colors, and oh yeah, Walmart has free two-day shipping on millions of items, with no membership fee required as well as in-store pickup.
Styles we love: cut-out mesh one-piece for $18, nautical swim dress with bow front for $21, high-neck printed halter bikini top for $15.50+, and high-neck black & white mesh halter bikini top for $15.50+
Price: $7+
Sizing: 1XL–4XL
Get the halter bikini with cut-out bottoms swimsuit set (left) for $17 or the shirred cami bow one-piece swim dress (right) for $22.
Why it's great: I'm sure the first thing you think of when you hear Charlotte Russe isn't its awesome plus-size department, but it should be one of them. The swimsuits in particular are supes cute and SO.DAMN.AFFORDABLE. I'll shop anywhere that sells trendy one-piece bathing suits for under $25.
Styles we love: off-the-shoulder bikini top for $19.59, caged high-waisted bikini bottoms for $13.99, tropical print plunging lace-up one-piece for $24.49, and high-waisted ruched bikini skirt bottoms for $20.29
Price: $12.59+
Sizing: 1XL–3XL
Get the floral bikini top (left) for $15.39 or the striped scoop-neck one-piece (right) for $24.49.
Why it's great: Evans is especially good for finding basic options to stock up on. If you need a simple bathing suit top or bottom to mix-and-match with other pieces, or a well-made one-piece that isn't overly flashy or revealing. Truly items you can rely on for their longevity.
Styles we love: black tropical floral print one-piece for $65, black bikini top and high-waisted bikini bottoms set for $100, black polka dot tankini top and bikini bottoms set for $76.50, and riptide blue bikini top and knickers set for $100
Price: $25+
Sizing: 12–26
Get the abstract swirl swimsuit (left) for $65 or the black tape swim dress (right) for $75.
Why it's great: Yours Clothing is a gem of a store carrying up to size 34 and offering all sorts of styles, including swimwear with tummy-control, if you want some added support in your bathing suit. Plus, many of the offerings are moderately-priced, so you won't be overspending on something you'll be wearing in a salty ocean.
Styles we love: multi-colored fern leaf print hanky hem swim dress fro $60, black & white monochrome polka dot wired & padded bikini top for $33, orange tropical floral print bikini briefs with ruched panel for $23, and black cut-out detail swim dress for $45
Price: $8+
Sizing: 14–30
Get the black & white monochrome polka dot swim dress (left) for $56 or the black cut out detail swim dress (right) for $45.