9 Affordable Swimsuits to Buy Before Summer Ends

last updated 22 July 2021

amazon-bikinis-294051-1625266467310-main

There are two eras of my life: summers before bikinis and summers with bikinis. Around the time I hit puberty, my mom gave me the okay to wear the ever-so-sought after two-piece, and I never looked at another one-piece again. Not that there's anything wrong with a one-piece; I just feel at home in a bikini. I love mixing them; I love wearing a matching set; I love rotating a string bikini top to get that cute mermaid look; there's never a wrong move them. This year especially: barely-there string sets are back; high-cut bottoms and V-wire bras create a sporty-chic look; halter tops with checkered prints bring 90s vibes; cut-out details and cute frilly trims abound in neon hues and neutrals. My swimwear picks are so fun this year, I think the rest of my wardrobe is jealous of the attention I'm giving them. Since summer is in full swing, I've decided to share my 9 favorites for beach and pool days alike.

SweatyRocks

Spaghetti Strap Bikini Set

I'm not usually one for animal print, but I'm fully on board with the cow-print trend this year. It looks especially cute on this underwire V-cup number.

Verdusa

Triangle High Cut Swimsuit

Ribbed swimsuits look really elevated in my opinion, and I can't deny this super pretty lilac shade. Just imagine it against your summer tan.

Zaful

V-Wire Ribbed High Cut Bikini Set

Another V-cup because I adore them, especially in this sporty style. I'd wear this with biker shorts and an open white button-down to coffee or underneath a crochet dress to drinks.

Soly Hux

Checkered Halter High Cut Bikini

Low and behold, the bell of the ball, summer's It print—checkers. I'm obsessed with this fabric, in this color, in this style. I'm ready for people to stop and stare into the optical illusion.

Zaful

Tie Cutout Keyhole Cami String Bikini

There's something really pretty about this red-and-white print with the ruching and string. The top would look super cute with a pair of light denim cutoffs.

SweatyRocks

Tie Knot Swimwear Set

Tie-knot bikinis are classics for a reason. I know this is the look I want the day after I had too many piña coladas and need to remind my friends I am, in fact, a sophisticated adult, too.

Zaful Store

Strapless Solid Color 2-Piece Bathing Suit

Who doesn't look supremely confident in a bandeau top and high-waisted bikini? That's right—you can't think of a single person.

Soly Hux

Frill Trim Triangle Top and Tie Side Bikini Set

The frilly, stringy bare-there bikini of my dreams. I'd buy this one in every color.

Romwe

Floral Print String Triangle Halter Bikini

And just because fun prints and bright colors won 2021, I'm sharing another bikini that will make you smile every time you reach for it. You're welcome.

Explore More:

Aralyn Beaumont joined Who What Wear as the copy editor for branded content after a career in food media. Years of poring over intricate recipes with a fine-tooth comb and working with high-profile chefs has prepared her well for working with fashion's top brands while honoring Who What Wear's voice. Her background as a research editor makes her a finicky editor who will probably care too much about making sure all copy is as factually accurate and aligned with the house style guide as can be. Maybe it's because she's a Gemini, but her personal style is impossible to pin down: One day you'll see her in a turtleneck sweater tucked into a midi skirt with heeled boots, and the next, she'll be wearing mom jeans, a white Hanes tee, and classic Vans. At the end of the day, her style reflects her various moods. Sometimes it will be feminine and elegant, and others it will be grungy or androgynous. Certain things will always remain constant, though. She'll forever be on the hunt for the perfect pair of high-waisted jeans.