Bathing Suit reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 161 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Bathing Suit brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bitcheswithtaste, r/malefashionadvice, r/PlusSizeFashion, r/beyondthebump, r/VisitingIceland. Top-rated brands include Lands' End (4.0/5), Orlebar Brown (5.0/5), Cupshe (4.2/5).

Stats

Reviews161

Subreddits27

Posts33

Brands94

Products22

Top communities

r/bitcheswithtaste50 r/malefashionadvice34 r/PlusSizeFashion10 r/beyondthebump7 r/VisitingIceland7

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Lands' End

4.0

(10)

"I think they are fantastic. I swim laps three times a week and I never have to adjust them."

"As a long torso girl, the Lands End talls are good."

"They do carry swimsuits with tummy control but those are more 'beachwear' I think."

"A couple of mine were conservative enough for me AND cute enough for my then-teenage daughter."

"Has great options!"

"I honestly prefer landsend suits!"

"They have an amazing array of mix and match tops and bottoms."

"They're good quality and a wide variety of sizes and styles."

"Have some great choices that are modern, somewhat conservative, shaping."

"I’ve always found lands end swimsuits to be durable."

Orlebar Brown

5.0

(5)

"Orlebar Brown"

"I have Orlebar Brown setters. Look great, super comfy and by far the best I’ve ever used."

"Orlebar Brown Setter or Bulldog. Not the cheapest but really good."

"I’m a big fan and won’t buy anything else."

"I am a huge fan of Orlebar Brown."

Cupshe

4.2

(5)

"I bought 2 Cupshe 1 piece suits off Amazon just recently as my daughter started swimming lessons this month. Super comfortable and I love the colour options!"

"Venus and Cupshe have really cute bikini tops and bottoms."

"They have a great selection of really cute/trendy two piece suits."

Fair Harbor

4.8

(4)

"I'll 2nd Fair Harbor; very comfortable"

"Fair Harbor!! Expensive but I love mine and they look good."

"Fair Harbor! Their bathing suits, board shorts and regular shorts are all perfect."

"I'm a fan of Fair Harbor, 5"."

Lululemon

4.8

(4)

"Huge fan of the lululemon swim shorts"

"Also second the lulu swim shorts"

"Lululemon Swim Short"

"I wear lululemon 5” swim trunks and they're well made with a good for me."

Patagonia

4.5

(4)

"Best shorts Ive ever worn. I wear them for everything in the summer."

"Patagonia baggies = swimming suit + shorts you can wear all day"

"Patagonia baggies"

"Patagonia? They have a top and short set that might work."

Old Navy

4.5

(4)

"I love old navy’s swimwear!! Super cute stuff!"

"I always enjoy the bathing suits from Old Navy."

"Generally speaking, Old Navy, BloomChic, CupShe, and Eloquii are good"

"Has some really cute maternity suits!"

Monday Swimwear

5.0

(3)

"Monday Swimwear (my fave- I have a few bikinis from 2016 that are still in like-new condition even after heavy wear/washing. No fading. Excellent craftsmanship."

"Monday!!"

"Monday Swimwear"

Seafolly

5.0

(3)

"Both brands are amazing. Australian swimwear is always high quality"

"I second Seafolly and suggest Baku for the same kind of quality, but younger feel."

"Seafolly! From Australia. Great if you need a cup-sized top with actual support."

#10

Summersalt

4.7

(3)

"I have a colorblock one piece from Summersalt with a plunging neckline that still fits great and it’s super easy to nurse in."

"I like my one piece from them and I think their two pieces are v cute!"

#11

Bravissimo

4.7

(3)

"I like bravissimo for bra sized swimwear! ... very high quality and have lasted me multiple seasons."

"Bravissimo!!!"

"Carries several brands of 34HH swimwear"

#12

Jolyn

4.7

(3)

"Jolyn! It’s an athletic brand, so it’s great if you actually go in water often. The fabric isn’t as stretchy as other brands so it’s super supportive and it doesn’t lose its shape or fade as easily as fashion brands."

"Suits last forever and are cute."

"I love jolyn"

#13

Tied Sunwear

4.3

(3)

"Tied is by far the best in terms of style. Also their products feel real"

"Someone else mentioned Tied Sunwear and it is a little pricier but is more of the look I am going for."

"I think I’ll order Tied and Coolibar and try them out."

#14

SHEIN

4.3

(3)

"Try SHEIN I have bought so many of their suits over the years. Super durable and well made for cheap."

"These are really thick and I find very supportive to be fair."

"I get high waisted bikinis and they tuck everything in nicely."

#15

La Blanca

4.0

(3)

"I also like La Blanca."

"I really like La Blanca"

"Their tummy control is slimming but also comfortable."

#16

Agua Bendita

5.0

(2)

"Yes for Agua Bendita!"

"I’d add Luli Fama and Agua Bendita to the list!"

#17

Vuori

5.0

(2)

"For this, I really like Vuori’s products. Still a great soft fast drying material, but more mature cuts and patterns."

"Vuori Cruise Boardshorts have been great for me. Not crazy about the current patterns they have on their website but I’d expect them to add more once it gets warmer. I like the slightly retro style, they fit well, and have plenty of pockets."

#18

Birdwell

5.0

(2)

"Birdwell are my faves. I tried about five different companies on recent vacations and the Birdwells with the liner were the best."

"Birdwell Beach Britches. For classic, almost indestructible quality."

#19

Beefcake Swimwear

5.0

(2)

"I've loved wearing Beefcake Swimwear the last few years."

"I got one from here: Beefcake Swimwear."

#20

Left on Friday

4.5

(2)

"Left on Friday is supposed to be great quality! They mostly do minimalist, single color suits."

#21

Lands End

4.5

(2)

"Lands end!!!! I’ve had my suits from them for years!!!! They also have “tummy” control; but I’d size up-it was a bit too tight for me."

"Lands end because they have a zipper fly and are roomy in the crotch."

#22

Albion Fit

4.5

(2)

"The coverage they give while still being very cute is so nice!"

"I really like Albion Fit https://albionfit.com"

#23

Summer Mae

4.5

(2)

"I ordered Summer Mae suits off of Amazon and am super happy with the quality and sizing! They do a lot of maternity which fit my pp body well."

"Try Summer Mae!"

#24

Athleta

4.5

(2)

"Athleta for bathing suits."

"Athleta"

#25

Wellen

4.5

(2)

"These are great! I have the 7” version. Wore them all of last summer."

"Wellen makes some nice quality ones, both lined and unlined and 5" and 7" available."

#26

Blue Lagoon

4.0

(2)

"You can rent a suit from Blue Lagoon. It'll be nice and clean."

"Just rent one."

#27

Swimsuits for All

4.0

(2)

"I like Swimsuits for All and Avenue. I’ve had great success with both places and am a similar size."

"I love this one, currently on sale too."

#28

Bond Eye

4.0

(2)

"Am a fan of bond eye!"

"Bound by Bond-eye."

#29

Baku

4.0

(2)

"Baku are both suitable for different body types - although I’m not sure Baku is as size inclusive"

"I second Seafolly and suggest Baku for the same kind of quality, but younger feel."

#30

Roxy

4.0

(2)

"Roxy"

"I’d add Roxy to this list."

#31

Beach Riot

4.0

(2)

"Beach Riot"

"I’d add beach riot and acacia to that list"

#32

Hunza G

4.0

(2)

"Hunza G."

"Hunza g! expensive but worth it"

#33

Venus

4.0

(2)

"Venus and Cupshe have really cute bikini tops and bottoms."

"Given the upscale venue and your body type, you might try something like this."

#34

Target

4.0

(2)

"Target"

"Target for fun suits."

#35

Torrid

4.0

(2)

"I've had great experience with Torrid. Even suits that don't hide my insecurities as much as I like, I feel so pretty in!"

"Torrid."

#36

Panache

4.0

(2)

"Go for a brand that has bra sized tops-Panache, Freya, Fantasie are the ones I usually look to."

"Panache (and other bra brands) make bra sized swimwear!"

#37

Miracle Suit

3.0

(2)

"Miracle suit makes suits in your size. That's what I used to wear pre menopause."

"Miracle suits are not for folks who have long torsos."

#38

Saxx

5.0

(1)

"I got a really nice pair of saxx trunks, super comfortable, support for the boys, nice liner."

#39

Chubbies

5.0

(1)

"Love my Chubbies. They are very comfortable."

#40

Lane Bryant

5.0

(1)

"I buy bathing suits on sale at Lane Bryant & Superfit Hero (so expensive, but the quality is unmatched & their boy shorts & tankini do a good job of camouflage the whole belly situation."

#41

Curvy Beach

5.0

(1)

"I recommend Curvy Beach!!"

#42

Colorado swim shop

5.0

(1)

"Christine is awesome and will go the extra mile to make sure you get what you're looking for."

#43

Aftco

5.0

(1)

"Great for hiking and swimming."

#44

Vouri

5.0

(1)

"I Thru-Hiked the enchantments with them both as shorts... but as a swimsuit too."

#45

Shade & Shore

5.0

(1)

"I love it. It gives the look of a regular string bikini."

#46

FINZ

5.0

(1)

"FINZ makes great suits that last."

#47

LL Bean

4.0

(1)

"I like my LL Bean swimsuit and that it has a smooth liner instead of mesh."

#48

Freya, Panache, Bravissimo

4.0

(1)

"Freya, Panache, and Bravissimo make great swimwear! There are still some Freya and Panache options on Amazon, otherwise you can look through Bravissimo's website (they carry several brands)."

#49

Panache, Freya, Fantasie

4.0

(1)

"Bra sized swimtops with an underwire should have plenty of coverage if you get the right size. I buy from UK brands like Panache, Freya and Fantasie on Amazon and sites like www.barenecessities.com."

#50

Whipped Collection

4.0

(1)

"I have the whipped collection french bikini and sport bras - super soft and comfortable."

#51

Bleu Rod Beattie

4.0

(1)

"I’m a big fan of Bleu Rod Beattie. They have a nice selection of both prints and basics."

#52

Blackbough

4.0

(1)

"Blackbough underwire tops."

#53

Heavy Manners

4.0

(1)

"Heavy Manners underwire tops."

#54

Robin Piccone

4.0

(1)

"I really like Robin Piccone. They’re flattering for a lot of body types."

#55

Somerfield Swim

4.0

(1)

"Somerfield Swim and Skatie"

#56

Skatie

4.0

(1)

"Somerfield Swim and Skatie"

#57