The 30 Most Flattering Swimsuits For Women With A Small Bust
From one small-chested woman to another, I know how hard it can be to find the perfect swimsuit that flatters smaller boobs. While there are many brands that create amazing swimwear, not all of them look good on small-busted gals. So, if you’re struggling to find what you need, take a look at our guide to 30 chic swimsuits for small busts.
While you can always turn to a padded bikini, there are many other factors that can make you feel more confident in your frame, ranging from different styles, cuts, and designs that can enhance your overall mood and appearance. In this round-up, we’ll share our favorite bikinis and one-piece swimsuits to enhance your assets, but before that, let’s talk a little about what to look for when choosing a swimsuit.
What To Look For In Swimsuits For A Small Bust
With the rise of K-pop and the move towards a more body-positive, more accepting world of all bodies, we’ve also seen more models and celebrities with small chests, such as Lily Collins and Cindy Kimberly flaunt their natural bodies.
These women have made it cool to wear whatever bikini style you want with a small bust, and the connotation of having a small chest isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, if you want to create the illusion of a bigger bosom or find a swimsuit that flatters your body type to its fullest potential, here are a few tips.
1. Padding
Padding is the most obvious thing to look for if you want to add a cup size or two. Opt for understated styles with removable padding if you’re looking for a small lift, or go for swimsuits with pronounced push-up inserts for a more dramatic effect.
2. Underwire Support
Underwire swimsuits are particularly flattering, as they lift up your girls and make them appear slightly fuller.
3. Ruffles, Embellishments & Ruching
If you have a small chest, swimsuits with added drama are your friend, as they create extra volume that’s flattering on a smaller figure. The embellishments can be anywhere – directly on the chest or on the shoulders.
Now, with these tips in mind, let’s jump into our favorite swimsuits for small boobs, ranging from push-up styles to chic bandeau tops and one-piece swimsuits with plunging necklines. There’s a swimsuit for every personal style, we can promise you that!
The Best Swimsuits For Small Busts
1. Sabal Swim Cleavage-Enhancing Seaside 2.0 Bikini Top
Sabal Swim’s cleavage-enhancing bikini tops have a well-deserved #1 spot on our list. The entire brand is built for women with small breasts ranging from AA to B, and all of their swimsuits are constructed with patent-pending sewn-in silicone boosters to give your girls a flattering enhancement. Plus, their designs are so cute!
$96 at Sabal Swim
2. Calzedonia Indonesia Soft Graduated Padded Push-up Swimsuit
If you’re looking for extra boost, Calzedonia has many chic swimsuit designs with a push-up effect that looks incredibly flattering. We Love the Indonesia swimsuit in hot pink, but this syle is also available in 6 other colors.
$40 at Calzedonia
3. Luli Fama Double Loop Bandeau Bikini Top
This padded bikini is great for anyone looking for a trendy bikini with statement details. It has boned sides to help shape your girls and comes with a detachable halterneck for more variety.
$106 at Revolve
4. Same Rose One Piece
We are in love with this beautiful 3D rose-embellished one piece. Floral appliqué swimsuits have been trending this season, so why not get one that has the most flattering fit for a small bust?
$325 at Same
5. Sea Level Swim Essentials Frill Bra Top
The ruffles around the neckline and over the shoulder are super flattering for a small bust, while the wide band and shaped cups give lift and an excellent shape. This bikini top is available in plenty of different colours and you can pick up the bottoms to match too!
$75 at Neiman Marcus
6. Montce Hayden Bikini Top
Not only does this best-selling retro-inspired bikini have light padding and a built-in push-up effect, but it’s also ruched – so flattering.
$152 at Montce
7. Beach Riot Blair Underwire Bikini Top
We love the striking look of this Beach Riot bikini! The underwire will add structure while the bows on the shoulder straps and the textured finish on the bikini will flatter your small bust. This bikini is also available in three different bright colors for an eye-catching look!
$118 at Nordstrom
8. Bahia Maria Silvana Bikini Top
This Bahia Maria Bikini Top is just incredible and will look so glamorous while you lounge by the pool or on the beach. The straps and band are adjustable to ensure a great fit, while the pearl embellishments will shimmer in the sun and add volume to a smaller bust.
$291 at Anthropologie
9. Same Double Layer Triangle Top
We love the look of this double bikini set, with the triangle style providing a slight push-up effect, while the underwire cups lift your girls. We love the gold and black combination the most, but the brand offers other more vibrant variations too.
$120 at Same
10. Sabal Swim Cleavage-Enhancing Seaside 2.0 Bikini Top
Much like the first bikini from Sabal Swim, this bust-enhancing bikini has all the details that you want: built-in cups and a flattering, cleavage-boosting cut.
$96 at Sabal Swim
11. Maygel Coronel Merly Two-Piece Asymmetric Bikini Set
Maygel Coronel is known for the voluminous ruffles that decorate the neckline of their swimsuits, as you can see from this stunning asymmetrical bikini set. The asymmetric ruffle will bring a little more volume to flatter a smaller bust.
$360 at Neiman Marcus
12. Calzedonia Graduated Padded Push Up Swimsuit Top
Looking for a little more cleavage? Go for this Padded Push Up Swimsuit Top from Calzedonia! The underwire and padded cups create a fuller, lifted shape for your smaller bust, while the silky ruched finish adds a luxe touch.
$60 at Calzedonia
13. Beach Riot Sophia Bikini Top
This classy swimsuit comes with lightly padded cups and matching high-waited bottoms, which cinch in your waist and help to achieve a more hourglass-looking frame.
$118 at Revolve
14. L*Space Nico Bikini Top
This small bikini top has a sleek and modern look that’s perfect for smaller busts, while the contrasting underwire adds structure and a striking touch. You can pick up this bikini top in a range of different colors and go for the matching bottoms too.
$125 at Revolve
15. Montce Gold Filigree Simone Bikini Top
We think this is one of the prettiest swimsuits on the list, with a gorgeous floral print that will perfectly suit your summer holiday. The underwire provides support and lift, creating a flattering cleavage.
$132 at Montce
16. Same Rose Bandeau Top
If the 3D rose one-piece we featured previously wasn’t quite your style, but you love feminine embellishments, try the Rose Bandeau Top from Same. Available in 7 colors, it’s hard to decide which one we love the most.
$150 at Same
17. Calzedonia Soft Padded Push-up Swimsuit Top
This classic and timeless swimsuit is universally flattering. The underwire and padded add lift creating a cleavage, while the adjustable straps and black closure ensure the perfect fit.
$40 at Calzedonia
18. Simkhai Noa Belted One Piece
Belted swimsuits are great for those days when you feel a little bloated or need a bit of extra help to appear slimmer. This one piece has built-in underwire cups with padding, which makes it small-boob-friendly, too.
$195 at Revolve
19. Andrea Iyamah Eyo Bikini Top
This bikini top from Andrea Iyamah is just gorgeous, with a tasseled neckline and a bright, bold print, and a structured underwire that makes it perfect for a smaller bust. Pick up the matching bottoms too.
$110 at Revolve
20. PQ Swim One-Shoulder Ruffle Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit
We love the beautiful pink and green floral pattern on this swimsuit, while the ruffles that cascade down the swimsuit will detract attention away from the chest – just perfect!
$174 at Anthropologie
21. Sabal Swim Silicone Boost Montauk Balconette Bikini Top
Sabal Swim specializes in swimwear made for cup sizes AA to B that elevate and enhance smaller breasts. This underwire balconette-style top is another best-selling style from the brand that we think you’ll love.
$112 at Sabal Swim
22. Beach Riot Blair Bikini Top
Beach Riot’s best-selling Blair bikini is unpadded but features a lifting underwire design, ribbed fabric and feminine shoulder details. Choose between white, navy, orange and bright green, and wear it with the matching cheeky bikini bottoms.
$118 at Revolve
23. Montce Padded Elany Bikini Top
Coral and tanned skin are a match straight out of the Amalfi coast. Not only does the color enhance the look of your summer skin, but this trendy design with a front knot detail also keeps your girls elevated.
$138 at Montce
24. Calzedonia Padded Push-Up Swimsuit Top
Go glam this summer with this sparkling, sequin-embellished bikini! This bikini is part of Calzedonia’s push-up range, with an underwire and molded cups for structure and volume, while the sequins guarantee an eye-catching look.
$60 at Calzedonia
25. Same Gold Chain One Piece
If you’re looking for a one-piece swimsuit that is slightly risque but incredibly stylish, Same has you covered with their gold chain embellished swimsuit.
$275 at Same
26. La Blanca Paradise Ruffle Off the Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit
The off-the-shoulder silhouette and voluminous ruffle disguise a smaller chest, while the bright floral print ensures a super pretty summer look.
$135 at Nordstrom
27. Lovers and Friends Pool Party Top
We love the mint and sky blue color combination of this bikini that will look stunning with a tan by the pool or on the beach. You can pick up matching bottoms too!
$98 at Revolve
28. Beach Riot Drea Top
The ruched detailing brings volume to a smaller check, while the self-tie straps draw attention to the shoulders. The sparkling finish on this bikini is just incredible and will really shine in the summer sun.
$128 at Revolve
29. Montce Underwire Dainty Bikini Top
This feminine bikini features a flattering scoop-neck detail, a cute print, adjustable straps and an underwire detail for a small lift. If you love the cut but not the print, choose from the 36 other designs, ranging from bold prints to solid colors(yes, you read that right!).
$134 at Montce
30. Pepper Triangle Bikini Top
This bikini has been designed especially for a small bust, with a body-hugging silhouette, adjustable straps, and an adjustable band that means no gapping, plus soft cups for added lift. Pick up this bikini in lavender, black, teal, or pink.
$80 at Pepper
We hope that you found the perfect bikini or one-piece to add to your swimsuit collection from this round-up, whether you were looking for underwire styles, swimwear with plunge necklines, bandeau bikinis or something else!
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