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I’ve always dreaded trying on swimsuits. There’s something about those harsh dressing room lights that’s particularly unforgiving when you’re standing there in a bikini. Buying swimsuits online, then trying them on in the comfort of your home—in front of your favorite mirror that never lies to you—is the only way to go, in my opinion. But don’t just order anything that catches your eye, especially if you’re looking for something specific, like tummy control swimsuits. This compressive fabric (if that’s what you’re looking for!) can help smooth out your silhouette and provide more comfort and support.
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Best Tummy Control Swimsuits at a Glance
Best Overall: Cupshe Black Tummy Control Scoop Back One-Piece, $34
Best with UPF: Lopsie V Neck One Piece Swimsuits with Ruching, $20 (was $36)
Best Bikini: Blooming Jelly High Waisted Swimsuit, $13 (was $26)
Best Halter Top: Shade & Shore Crepe Bralette Tie-Front One Piece Swimsuit, $28 (was $40)
Best Tankini: Beachsissi Floral Print Drawstring Tummy Control Tankini Set, $36
Best Asymmetrical: Profile by Gottex Bash Ruffle One Shoulder One Piece Swimsuit, $154
Best Bottoms: Spanx Pique Shaping Swim, Hi-Rise Cheeky Bottom, $98
Best Swim Dress: Women with Control Tummy Control Swim Dress, $50 (originally $84)
Best Separates: La Blanca Fluid Lines Mesh High Neck Midline Bra Swim Top and High Waist Swim Bottom
Best for Sun Bathing: Playa Brava V-Front Bandeau Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit, $98
Best for Beach Activities: Land’s End Slender Suit Shine One Piece Swimsuit, $85.50 (originally $95)
Best for Bigger Busts: Jantzen Surplice One Piece, $85.50 (originally $90)
Best for Long Torsos: The Mykonos One Piece LT, $112
Best for Plus Size: Miraclesuit Plus Size Must Haves Oceanus One Piece Swimsuit, $180
Best for Petites: Boohoo Petite Ribbed Square Neck Tummy Control Swimsuit, $13 (was $26)
Best Style and Material for a Swimsuit With Tummy Control
Having pounded the (virtual) pavement to identify the best swimsuits under the sun, I discovered that tummy control — essentially, shapewear built into the midsection of your suit — comes in a few different forms.
If you’re looking for as much support as you can get, a one-piece swimsuit is probably best, as it’ll have a compression panel in front but also hold you in all around your core. But you’re not limited to one-pieces. Some brands expertly incorporate tummy control into the high-waisted bottoms of their bikinis and tankinis, too.
Swimsuits are typically a nylon- or polyester-spandex blend, and tummy control panels often make the material feel a little thicker and more supportive while incorporating mesh for breathability.
Here are 15 tummy control swimsuits that are making a splash as we speak.
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Cupshe Black Tummy Control Scoop Back One-Piece
Meet the swimsuit you’ll be living in this summer: a basic black one-piece that cuts a slim silhouette thanks to a ruched tummy control panel in the front. The low-cut back of this Cupshe swimsuit gives the piece a timeless look that’s suitable for any kind of summer setting, and the brand’s solid construction means this one will last for many summers to come.
Sizes Available: XS to XL
Colors: 1
Material:
Main fabric: 80% nylon, 20% spandex
Lining: 92% polyester, 8% spandex
Pros:
Removable cups
Flatters different figures
Environmentally friendly packaging
Ample rear end coverage
Cons:
Limited color options (only available in black)
Medium bust support may enough for some
Lopsie V Neck One Piece
Fair-skinned friends (and anyone who takes UV protection seriously), this Lopsie swimsuit has UPF 50+ built-in to cover you in places you can’t reapply your sunscreen. It also happens to be adorable and comes in five jewel tones that’ll make you shine. “I do water aerobics and this suit stands up to almost daily use,” wrote one shopper.
Sizes Available: S to XXL
Colors: 5
Material:
82% nylon
18% spandex
Pros:
Ruching to camouflage imperfections
Adjustable straps
UPF 50+
Cons:
Some say sizing runs small
Blooming Jelly High Waisted Bikini Set
This baby blue beauty happens to be Amazon’s number-one best-selling bikini. The Blooming Jelly High Waisted Swimsuit not only has tummy control, but also a drawstring detail to help enhance fit at your hips. The two-piece set comes with a supportive top with adjustable straps, too. “I have the hardest time buying bathing suits for my postpartum C-section body. Nothing ever fits right or is flattering, especially not two-pieces! Well that all changed with this suit!” one reviewer wrote.
Sizes Available: S to XXL
Number of Colors Available: 36
Material:
82% nylon
18% spandex
Pros:
Adjustable straps
Drawstring bottoms
Many color options
Removable cups
Cons:
Some customers find the sizing inconsistent, needing to size up or down
May not provide enough support for larger busts
Kona Sol High Neck Halter One Piece
This Kona Sol one-piece from Target has a sexy keyhole cut-out to keep things interesting, as well as a high halter, which helps hold and lift the girls. It comes in a shade of green that reminds us the Atlantic Ocean. “Tummy control is supreme, and theres plenty of support in the breast area,” a customer wrote.
Sizes Available: XS to XL
Colors: 1
Material:
95% polyester, 5% spandex
Lining: 100% polyester
Pros:
Full coverage rear end
Removable cups
Adjustable straps
Fully lined
Cons:
No plus sizes
Beachsissi Floral Print Drawstring Tummy Control Tankini Set
Fans of floral print are going to want to pick this fully lined tummy-control tankini set that has a drawstring on one side for an adjustable fit. It’s made of chinlon, a type of nylon known for being extra soft. “Good tummy control and does not ride up in the back. Perfect amount of butt coverage,” a reviewer wrote.
Sizes Available: S to XL
Colors: 1
Material:
chinlon, spandex
Lining: polyester, Elastane
Pros:
Skin-friendly material
Adjustable drawstring on one side
Removable pads
Fully lined
Machine washable
Cons:
Only available in navy with a floral print
No plus sizes
Profile by Gottex Bash Ruffle One Shoulder One Piece
The Bash Ruffle One-Shoulder One-Piece gives asymmetry and retro adorableness with its ruffle detail along the neckline. It can even double as a top with a pair of shorts. Did someone say day-to-night?
Sizes Available: XS to L
Colors: 2
Material:
73% recycled nylon
27% Extra Life Lycra
Pros:
Moderate coverage
Uses recycled materials
Extra Life Lycra ensures longevity
Cons:
No padding
<br>Women with Control Tummy Control Swim Dress
The Women with Control Tummy Control Swim Dress is for those days when you want to make your poolside look a little cuter. It has built-in tummy control, of course, and a mini skirt that’s flirty while giving ample coverage. QVC has this style on major sale right now.
Sizes Available: 2 to 28W
Colors: 3
Material:
86% nylon
14% spandex
Lining:
82% nylon
18% spandex
Pros:
Elastic designed not to roll up
Broad range of sizes, including plus sizes
Adjustable straps
Cons:
Pads not removable
Stock levels may fluctuate
La Blanca Fluid Lines Mesh High Neck Midline Bra Swim Top and High Waist Swim Bottom
Sometimes you’re one size on top and a different size on the bottom. It’s totally normal — and with the La Blanca Fluid Swim Top and tummy-control high-waist Swim Bottom, you can buy them separately to ensure the right fit.
Sizes Available: 4 to 16
Colors: 1
Material:
83% nylon
17% Elastane
Pros:
Can order top and bottom sizes separately
Midline bra offers good support
Mesh detailing enhances breathability
Cons:
Only available in indigo
May not provide enough bust support for larger sizes
Spanx Pique Shaping Swim, Hi-Rise Cheeky Bottom
Looking for a pooch-compressing swimsuit bottom to pair with all your favorite bikini tops? We nominate the Pique Shaping Swim Hi-Rise Cheeky Bottom by Spanx, the pioneer of shapewear. It has just a touch of cheekiness to the cut but provides almost full coverage. We recommend grabbing it in black.
Sizes Available: XS to XXL
Colors: 3
Material:
89% nylon
11% spandex
Pros:
Cheeky cut
Machine washable
Wide size range
Can be paired with various swim tops
Cons:
Cheeky cut may not be for those seeking full coverage
Tommy Bahama Playa Brava V-Front Bandeau Tummy Control One Piece
This Tommy Bahama swimsuit won’t leave you with funky tan lines because its straps are detachable. “Top stays up well, even without the strap, but it’s nice to have the strap in case I want to be a little more active than just sitting on my lounge chair!” one shopper wrote of the bandeau-style suit.
Sizes Available: 4 to 16
Colors: 2
Material:
80% nylon
20% spandex
Pros:
Detachable straps
Light bust support
Ruching
Cons:
May not provide enough support for larger busts
Jantzen Surplice One Piece
If you feel that spaghetti straps just aren’t up to the challenge of supporting your bust, let the wider straps of this Jantzen one-piece take over. The ruched V-neck suit holds it all up and in, giving you that hourglass look you’re after.
Sizes Available: 4 to 18
Colors: 8
Material:
84% nylon
16% spandex
Pros:
UPF 50
Ruching
Many colors
Broad range of sizes
Cons:
Cups are not removable
Land’s End Slender Suit Shine One Piece
Land’s End carries this SlenderSuit Shine swimsuit that not only has tummy control, it has everything control! The sparkly suit is designed to fit like full-body shapewear, and it can hold up to chlorine, sunscreen, sweat and the sun’s rays.
Sizes Available: 6 to 18
Colors: 4
Material:
59% nylon
41% Lycra Xtra Life Spandex
Pros:
Provides good bust support
Machine washable
UPF 50
Beach-proof: resists chlorine, sunscreen and sweat
Ruching
Cons:
High leg cut may not be for those seeking more coverage
No petite sizes
Andie Swim The Mykonos One Piece LT
Whether you’ve got a long torso or you’re simply on the tall side, the Mykonos by Andie Swim is the suit that’s going to fit without pulling. We love a plunging neckline paired with a supportive built-in shelf bra.
Sizes Available: XS to XXL
Colors: 9
Material:
90% nylon
10% spandex
Pros:
Designed for long torsos
Medium bust support
Removable cups
Machine washable
Cons:
The fit seems to vary for different customers
Miraclesuit Plus Size Must Haves Oceanus One Piece
This Miraclesuit plus size swimsuit is deigned to fit fuller figures like a glove and skim curves in all the right places. This swimsuit features a wrap-style front with shirring for a slimming effect, providing tummy control and bust support with an underwire bra.
Sizes Available: 16W to 24W
Colors: 3
Material:
69% sylon
31% Lycra Spandex
Pros:
Made to flatter plus-size bodies
Ruching
Built-in bra
Cons:
Available only in plus sizes
Underwire may irritate some
Boohoo Petite Ribbed Square Neck Tummy Control Swimsuit
Women five-foot-three and under, this square-neck suit is made just for you! The Boohoo style comes in a ribbed ivory fabric with a tummy control panel and a chic belt.
Sizes Available: 2S to 12L
Colors: 1
Material:
82% polyamide, 18% Elastane
Lining: 100% polyester
Pros:
Specifically designed for smaller frames
Belt detail defines the waist
Machine washable
Cons:
Only available in Ivory
Limited to petite sizes
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