Women's swimsuits, also called bathing suits, come in two main builds: one-piece suits that cover the torso in a single piece, and two-piece suits like bikinis and tankinis that separate at the waist. The right women's swimwear depends on how you swim, the coverage and support you want, and your size and torso length. SwimOutlet groups the full range by style so you can shop the cut that fits how you swim.
Swimsuit Styles for Women
- One-piece swimsuits: Full torso coverage with the most support, popular for lap swimming, training, and everyday wear. Shop women's one-piece swimsuits.
- Bikinis: A two-piece with separate top and bottom for the least coverage and easy mix-and-match sizing. Browse women's bikinis.
- Tankinis: A tank-style top with separate bottoms, giving one-piece coverage with two-piece convenience. See women's tankinis.
- Swim dresses: A skirted suit with built-in bottoms for extra hip and thigh coverage. Browse women's swim dresses.
- Competition and training: Chlorine-resistant racing and practice suits built to hold shape through heavy pool use. Shop competition and training swimwear.
Coverage, Support, and Fit
Match the suit to the support you need. Built-in shelf bras, underwire, and bra-sized tops handle fuller busts, while removable cups and adjustable straps fine-tune the fit. For more coverage, choose a higher neckline, a longer torso length, or a swim dress; for less, a bikini. SwimOutlet carries standard, plus size, long torso, maternity, and modest options, so size the top to your bust and the bottom to your hips for the cleanest fit.
Fabric, Care, and Styling
Most women's swimwear here uses chlorine-resistant fabric that holds shape and color through repeated pool use. Rinse your suit in cool fresh water after every swim, lay it flat to dry, and skip the wringing and the dryer to keep the elastic intact. Add a cover-up for the walk to and from the water, and rotate two suits if you swim often so each one fully dries between sessions.
