I have so many winning suits for you today – it’s honestly thrilling. I’m always in search of better, more supportive and flattering swimsuits for those of us who don’t want to wear tiny triangles over our nipples. I know A LOT of y’all want the same thing – so I did THE RESEARCH. No amount of Easter ham will keep me from trying on 52 suits to find the best 17 (so many frogs were kissed). The innovation of swimsuits is getting REALLY good, with more and more compression suits that create a shape I like on myself and smooth the bits and bumps. My body type is specific – big bust, curvy, short torso with a soft, “cozy” belly – as my kids say. I personally don’t feel as comfortable wearing two pieces because I hold some weight in my tummy so I’m looking for suits to smooth that out, while keeping me supported, comfortable and frankly, feeling attractive at 46. These 17 suits are seriously supportive and I legitimately feel great in them (with three under $50!).
**We do NOT photoshop these photos. I sure as hell get a spray tan, we shoot before lunch and I pose in ways that make me feel good (not all slumped over), but nothing is changed, enhanced or cleaned up in photoshop or AI. As my friend Jen says, ‘thank you for doing the lords work’. Constantly working on my body acceptance, folks!
I want to start with a new-to-me brand that I’m embarrassed I didn’t try before (so affordable I assumed they’d be garbage). Cupshe is made for larger busts, but still in cute/fun colors and styles and so supportive! This halter is legit so comfortable, pretty, and supportive in the bust. It doesn’t demand attention, but meets all my needs and the lowest price point. I’m so impressed with the quality and absolutely would have paid much more for this suit. The fit isn’t perfect (you can see some wrinkles in the back) but didn’t bother me at all (and wasn’t very noticeable).
Comfort: 9/10
Support: 9/10
Compression: 8/10
Masking/Smoothing: 10/10
Style: 8/10
Overall Value: 10/10 – Run don’t walk if you need a supportive black suit on a budget (I have four other black suits below that I also love a lot, but they are WAYYY more than $35).
Again, I am genuinely so impressed with this $45 suit. I was able to order my cup size: 34DD and it fit so well, cupping my boobs in a nice shape without crazy cleavage (but some). The pattern was busy enough you couldn’t see anything underneath. It’s more cute than sexy, for sure, but man, I am impressed with how well it fit my shape considering how affordable it is (I don’t trust cheap suits, sorry – proven wrong!). It has double layer compression (but not crazy tight like the TA3), has adjustable straps and the butt is 3/4 coverage which I love. 10/10 for value. Keeping this one for sure.
Comfort: 10/10
Supportive: 7/10 (supportive for sure, but less so than others)
Compression: 8/10
Masking/Smoothing: 10/10
Style: 7/10
Overall Value: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10 (I have to pull it up at times but otherwise all day wear)
Support: 7/10 (shelf support but don’t do jumping jacks)
Compression: 7/10 (good but not crazy tight)
Masking/Smoothing: 9/10
Style: 9/10 (simple, but classic)
Overall Value: expensive, so I’ll give it an 8/10 but I LOVE this suit.
Such a nice supportive, flattering fabric and great cheeky butt coverage. I’ve had this suit for 7 years and would never have bought it had it not been at a spa gift shop when I was desperate – all their models online look too thin to tell if it’s supportive. But it really is. It has shelf support for the bust and the way the suit is constructed it wraps subtly around to make the waist appear smaller (with double layered slight compression). The butt is 1/2 coverage, and it stays in place and doesn’t cut in at all. Comes in a lot of colors. Super classic and kinda can’t go wrong if you have the budget. Definitely one I always pack.
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