Review / 12 best bikinis for summer 2024: from Skims’ size-inclusive options, Kya Swim’s reversible tops and Bydee’s gorgeous and ethical prints, to recycled Nylon and UPF’s sun protection
- Nineties trends are back! Think minimalism and low-rise bottoms – Shade and Shore’s jacquard bandeau bikini top features underwired cups while Lulus’ Wave Maker has a stunning colour-block effect
- Other brands that top our list this year include the best convertible Dippin’ Daisy’s, best for large busts Cuup, best for active Andie, best with underwire Vineyard Vines, and more
We love bikinis that are versatile, will last many summers and – most importantly –make us feel like our most confident selves.
Bikinis may have been a summertime staple for what feels like an eternity, but in truth, they’ve only been around since the 1940s. Amid a global textile shortage, fashion designers realised they could save on fabric by crafting midriff-baring styles – and the rest, as they say, is history.
We’ve rounded up the best options for different categories, depending on your shape and style:
1. Best overall: Kya Swim Coco-Camilia bikini
This bikini keeps its shape despite countless wears and washes. Not to mention, it’s also reversible, and since you can mix and match which side you wear the top and bottom on, it’s basically four different bikinis in one – a great feature if you’re trying to pack light for a holiday.
The Coco Top offers plenty of coverage for big-busted ladies while the cross-front straps lend some subtle lift. The high-waisted bottom, meanwhile, boasts a thick waistband for some added shaping and support.
2. Best budget: Quince Italian V-neck top & high-leg bottom
