Women's tankinis pair a tank-style top with separate swim bottoms for full midsection coverage with the flexibility of a two-piece. Mix-and-match sizing across tops and bottoms, plus options across long-loose-fit, high-neck, halter, and built-in-bra styles. Top brands include La Blanca, Jantzen, Free Country, Carve Designs, and Sporti, sized from juniors through plus size for the beach, pool, swim training, and water aerobics.
A tankini covers the torso like a one-piece while letting the top and bottom function as separates: pull just the bottoms down for a bathroom break, swap a long-line top with a swim short for full leg coverage, or mix a bra-cup top with a high-waisted bottom for support without losing the two-piece feel. The right tankini comes down to top length, bottom pairing, and size range, since most tankinis split into top and bottom for independent sizing.
Tankini Top Styles
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Long Loose-Fit Tops: Hip-length cut with relaxed drape through the midsection, the standard pick for full tummy coverage and the most-searched tankini cut.
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High-Neck and Scoop-Neck Tops: Higher front coverage that pairs with halter or wide-strap construction, designed for active swim and added bust support.
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Halter and V-Neck Tops: Adjustable neck tie with shoulder lift, the standard pick for taller torsos and DD-plus cup sizes from La Blanca and Jantzen.
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Built-In Bra and Underwire Tops: Cup support sewn into the top, the option for D-cup and above where a shelf-bra alone shifts during movement.
Bottom Pairings
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Tankini with Shorts: The most-purchased tankini pairing, with quick-dry boyshort or board-short style bottoms in 2-inch to 5-inch inseams. See women's board shorts.
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High-Waisted Briefs: Mid-rise to high-rise coverage that pairs with shorter tankini tops for full-coverage two-piece sets.
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Swim Skirts: A-line skirt over brief, the option for added hip coverage with a tankini top.
Size and Fit Range
Tankinis split for independent top and bottom sizing, which solves the issue when bust and hips are different proportions. Juniors sizing, regular sizing, and plus-size cuts run through the catalog, with DD-plus underwire and long-torso fits available. For plus-size options, see women's plus size tankinis. For the full two-piece category, see bikinis or read what is a tankini.
