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22 Best Swimsuits for Small Busts, According to Reviewers and Experts

Calling all members of the IBTC!

By , and Bianca Kratky
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Let's be real: swimwear is one of the hardest clothing items to shop for after jeans. Finding the Holy Grail—a swimsuit that perfectly fits your bust and your hips—is near impossible, especially if you don’t fit into the proportions of mass-produced swimwear. Thankfully, the industry is expanding, especially when it comes to supporting all different cup sizes, by making more swimsuits for big busts and swimsuits for small busts.

Not sure where to start when it comes to swimsuit shopping for your smaller chest? I reached out to fashion expert and TV host Cindy Conroy, as well as Cosmopolitan Assistant Shopping Editor Hannah Oh, aka the self-described President of the Itty Bitty Titty Committee, for all the tips you need. Whether you’re looking for a super supportive one-piece or a string bikini that’ll fit your smaller cup or band size, I’ve got all the recs.

Our top picks for the best swimsuits for small busts of 2024:

Remember, just because swimsuits for small busts exist doesn’t mean they’ll work for every member of the IBTC. The most important thing is finding a swimsuit that makes you feel good! So, go ahead, pack that weekender bag with some cute beach outfits, and peruse the 22 best swimsuits for small busts below, along with expert advice for finding your perfect suit.

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best deep v swimsuit top for small busts

CUUP The Plunge

The Plunge

"The recipe to showcase a smaller bust is a bathing suit with a halter top or plunging neckline," fashion expert and stylist Cindy Conroy advises. The Plunge top from CUUP combines a daring neckline with the support and stability of a bra. Plus, it's sold in bra sizes, so as long as you know your size, you won't have to worry about gaping or tightness.

  • Sizes: 30-44 in bands, cup sizes A-H
  • Colorways: 15

THE REVIEW: "I am in love with this suit," writes one reviewer. "The fabric is buttery soft and dries quickly. The cut is divine, crazy flattering, and provides for minimal tan lines."

Cosmopolitan Assistant Shopping Editor Hannah Oh is a fan of Sabal, which specializes in swimwear for small busts and uses sewn-in silicone enhancers in the cups to give you a little extra boost while helping to avoid nip slips. According to Hannah, the silicone inserts "look super natural even when soaking wet." Her main advice: don't size down when purchasing!

  • Sizes: XS (A/AA), S, M, L (C)
  • Colorways: Pink Hibiscus, Mediterranean Blue, Tropical Punch, Easy Breezy Blue, Pink Shimmer, Onyx Black

THE REVIEW: "It looks very natural. Absolutely no awkward gap, stayed snug, didn't have to keep adjusting, and gave just enough cleavage. And I never have cleavage as a AA/A," one tester writes. "I'll definitely be buying more."

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best cutout swimsuit for small busts

BEACH RIOT Joyce One Piece Swimsuit

Joyce One Piece Swimsuit
Now 62% Off

According to Conroy, one-pieces will be all the rage in summer 2024, especially styles with "strategically placed laser cut-outs" like this pick. The stripes on this cut-out swimsuit create a curve while keeping your chest securely in place. Plus, the black and white design is reminiscent enough of Barbie's iconic swimsuit to keep the theme going without going full pink.

  • Sizes: XS-XL
  • Colorways: Black and white stripes

THE REVIEW: "FINALLY!! The swimsuit of my DREAMS," one tester writes. "I have a shorter torso, and this fits me perfectly. I'm so happy with my purchase, it's 100% perfect."

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best ruffle bikini top for small busts

Aerie Ruffle String Triangle Bikini Top

Ruffle String Triangle Bikini Top

If you want to enhance your bust, Conroy suggests looking for swimsuits with embellishments. "Ruffles playfully draw the eye towards the chest, making your bust look bigger," she says. This ruffle bikini top has adjustable neck and back ties, which means you can customize the top to your body, and Aerie has a few bottoms in the same pattern so you can mix and match!

  • Sizes: XS (30B/C/D, 32A/B), S, M, L, XL (36DD, 38B/C/D, 40C/D)
  • Colorways: Resort red, shell pink, celebrity green

THE REVIEW: "I am literally head over heels obsessed with this set," writes a tester. "The print is so cute! I can't wait to wear it all summer."

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best monokini swimsuit for small busts

Blooming Jelly One Piece Cutout

One Piece Cutout
Now 20% Off

This sexy one-piece swimsuit has a generous cutout in the torso, and what it sacrifices in support, it makes up for in underboob. This suit also has adjustable straps so you can customize your support and rushed detailing on the control top torso.

  • Sizes: S- XL
  • Colorways: 10

THE REVIEW: "This swimsuit makes it very easy to customize how much you want to show off," one reviewer writes. "The back can ride up on your bum, causing the swimsuit to be more revealing. It also has great tummy control, which I love!"

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best extended-size swimsuit for small busts

ASOS South Beach Curve Starfish Halter Swimsuit

South Beach Curve Starfish Halter Swimsuit

It's hard for anyone to find a good bathing suit, but when you're shopping for extended sizes with a small bust? It can feel like an impossible task. This swimsuit works because it has a high neck and more relaxed fit at the top with a high-cut leg, so it gives you room without looking baggy.

  • Sizes: 14 - 24 (also available in sizes 0-12)
  • Colorways: Sage green
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best swimsuit top for small busts with adjustable straps

Pepper Triangle Bikini Top

Triangle Bikini Top

"I will ride or die for Pepper," Oh says. And that includes swimwear. "If you've ever dealt with gaps at the top of your swimsuit cups, you need to try out a suit from Pepper—every product is engineered for AA, A, and B cup chests."

  • Sizes: XXS (30A/B), XS - XL (40AA/A)
  • Colorways: Shiso Lavender, Black, Flora, Jungle

THE REVIEW: "If you are part of the IBTC, you're going to LOVE this," reads one tester's review. "It fits perfectly and is so flattering and comfortable."

8
best string bikini top for small busts

437 The Chloe Top

The Chloe Top

"This is an itsy bitsy bikini for sure," warns Oh. "But honestly, the best part of having small boobs is that you can truly get away with wearing stringy teeny tiny bikinis to the beach without worrying about any wardrobe mishaps." Plus, this one is adjustable around the neck and back, so you can readjust as needed.

  • Sizes: XS - XXL
  • Colorways: Ivory

THE REVIEW: "My favorite bikini," one reviewer writes. "437 makes every bikini so flattering, they always impress. It's incredible."

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best twist swimsuit top for small busts

Blackbough Tona Twisted Top

Tona Twisted Top

A twist-front bikini top is a way to lift up the bust without using an underwire; plus, it adds a little volume right where you want it, giving the illusion of cleavage even if you don't have much!

  • Sizes: XS (30-32AA/A), S, M, L, XL, XXL (40-41G)
  • Colorways: 16 prints, 2 solids

THE REVIEW: "This top is one of my absolute favorites! The twist in the middle is so cute and the fabric is so soft and comfortable," writes a reviewer. "There is no padding, but it still feels supportive."

10
best full-coverage swimsuit for small busts

Ookioh Rockaway One Piece

Rockaway One Piece

Beach days can mean a lot of wardrobe changes, but not with this one piece from Ookioh, which can easily double as a top when you're done playing in the sun. Just throw on a pair of jeans or a skirt, and you're good to go!

  • Sizes: XS (30A/B/C, 32A/B), S - 4XL (42DD, 44A/B/C)
  • Colorways: Blue
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best rushed bandeau bikini set for small busts

CUPSHE Bandeau Top with Removable Shoulder Straps Bikini

Bandeau Top with Removable Shoulder Straps Bikini

It can be hard to find a good strapless bikini, especially when you don't know how the bust will fit! This suit takes out all the guesswork thanks to a rushed fabric that stretches to fit any bust size. The top is self-tie at the back, so you can be sure it'll fit nice and snug around your bust, and comes with removable straps for extra security if needed.

  • Sizes: XS (30A/B, 32A), S, M, L, XL (38DD, 40C/D)
  • Colorways: Floral print

THE REVIEW: "I love the suit," one reviewer writes. "It's very comfortable. The top fits perfectly."

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best string bikini for small busts

Rhea Imani Rhyne Bikini

Rhyne Bikini

One of the perks of having a smaller bust is that you don't have to worry as much about flashing the beach in swimwear held together by a tiny string! Make the most of it with this gorgeous string bikini.

  • Sizes: S - XL
  • Colorways: Aqua
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13
best keyhole bikini swimsuit for small busts

Haute Swimwear 'Piper' Set

'Piper' Set

This bikini set will help create the illusion of more cleavage thanks to the keyhole top, which can be adjusted slightly thanks to its tie back. The bottom also has adjustable coverage, but the best part is that you can order this set with different top and bottom sizes.

THE REVIEW: "Amazing quality, flattering shapes," one reviewer writes. "And for someone that struggles with bikinis due to a smaller chest, this fit is everything!"

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best monochrome bikini top for small busts

Jade Swim Livi Top

Livi Top

The Livi Top stands out because of it's specific bandeau-like shape paired with a triangle bikini-like strings. What does that mean for you? Well, a thick band will hold everything in place, and adjustable ties will allow you to decide just how much (or little) coverage you want. Bonus: you can wear it in multiple ways!

  • Sizes: XS (31A, 32A), S - XL (38DD/DD+, 40D/DD+)
  • Colorways: 17
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best scoop neck bikini set for small busts

SOLY HUX Textured Bikini Set

Textured Bikini Set

This bikini set features a light top with adjustable straps and zero underwire. Plus the texture adds some dimensions, even if you don't have any!

  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
  • Colorways: 24

THE REVIEW: "I love this bikini, for size reference, I am 5'3" 125 pounds and super flat chested," writes a tester. "The ruffle detail on the bikini is super cute and the material is really great quality and the color is vibrant."

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best bandeau bikini top for small busts

Blackbough Swim Palmo Bandeau

Palmo Bandeau

This bandeau is made of stretchy material to stay up, but doesn't offer a lot of support, which is great if you don't need it! What I love the most about this top is the unique jacquard print and rushed center, which gives a little shape.

  • Sizes: S - XXL
  • Colorways: 3 solids, 8 prints

THE REVIEW: "I was unsure about the bandeau top because I have a smaller chest," one reviewer writes. "But it works perfectly!"

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best luxury triangle top bikini for small busts

Acacia Baja Piped Top

Baja Piped Top

A classic triangle bikini top is always great for a small bust. Bonus: The white outlines on this suit add a sweet touch to an otherwise minimalist look.

  • Sizes: S- XL
  • Colorways: 7
18
best swimsuit top with sleeves for small busts

Alpine Butterfly Swim Tatum Top

Tatum Top

This long-sleeve bikini top is cute enough to wear by the water and out on the town.

  • Sizes: XS - 6X
  • Colorways: 7
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best teeny-tiny string bikini top for small busts

Los Angeles Apparel String Bikini Top

String Bikini Top

This simple and chic triangle top comes in an array of our fave colors—and all in this lovely metallic finish. Take your pick and hit the waves!

  • Sizes: XS (32 A/B/C), S (32 C/D, 34 A/B/C), M (34 D, 36 A/B/C), L (36 C/D, 38 B), XL (38 C/D)
  • Colorways: 21

THE REVIEW: "I have a small chest with no cleavage and bikinis have always made me feel insecure because of it," writes one reviewer. "I bought my usual size (S) and feel so pretty and confident with it on!"

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best underwire swimsuit top for small busts

Blackbough Swim Fiona Top

Fiona Top

We love a good bikini in trendy colors and prints! If you want to help give your girls a bit of a push-up, then this supportive top will do the job for you.

  • Sizes: XS (30-32 AA/A), S (32-33 A/B), M (34-35 B/C), L (36-37 C/D), XL (38-39 D/DD/DDD), XXL (40-41 G)
  • Colorways: 17 prints, 4 solids

THE REVIEW: "Truly the best bikini I've ever bought," writes one tester. "The fabric is so nice and I feel so secure in it!"

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Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle. She loves finding and testing the best skincare products to recommend, like the best tinted sunscreens, and is always researching the best cat accessories for her fur baby. She has over 10 years of experience as an entertainment and culture writer and editor, and her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.  

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