The Best Affordable Swimwear to Buy for Summer 2024, According to a Fashion Editor
Including one-pieces, two-pieces, tankinis and swim dresses

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Between chlorine, sunscreen, sweat and sun damage, it doesn't always make sense to drop a ton of money on a brand new bikini, tankini or one-piece (no matter how cute it may be). Fortunately for everyone, there are a plethora of affordable swimwear styles that are every bit as flattering, functional and fun as their pricier companions. (Hear that? It's the sound of your wallet breathing a sigh of relief.) I’m talkin' sustainable styles and trendy high-waist designs to pieces made for every body type under the sun, whether it be a big-boob-friendly bikini, an ideal-for-longer-torsos one-piece, flattering on wide hips or a plus-size silhouette that will hug your curves in all the right places—all from some of my go-to swimwear brands. (Think: Summersalt, Amazon, Andie, Victoria’s Secret, Aerie and Madewell, to name a few.) Yes, affordable swimwear does exist.
So, to help you have a Hot Girl Summer without breaking the bank, I’ve rounded up a fresh crop of 33 budget-friendly suits that check all the boxes and let you save your extra cash for poolside service. Heck, go ahead and snap up two or three while you're at it—they're *that* affordable.
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Stephanie Meraz
Associate Fashion Commerce Editor
- Covers all things fashion and shopping
- Boasts over 23 years of experience as an avid shopper, having secured a personal stylist at Limited Too at the age of four
- Studied English literature, communications and creative writing at the University of San Diego, and completed the Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University in New York
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