Stylish Swimwear for a Smaller Bust
Shopping for swimsuits can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, especially if you have a smaller bust. The search for a style that highlights your curves while offering just the right amount of support and shaping can be tricky. And if you're a small-chested, plus size woman, the challenge becomes even more specific—finding swimwear that flatters your figure while feeling comfortable and confident.
But don’t worry, having a smaller bust doesn’t mean sacrificing style or settling for less-than-perfect fits. In fact, there are so many gorgeous swimsuit options designed to create a flattering shape, enhance your natural curves, and make you feel fabulous. Whether you want to add volume with clever ruching, playful frills, or padding, or you prefer sleek, minimalist designs that highlight your natural silhouette, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to discover the best swimsuits for smaller busts that will make a splash this summer!
Bandeau styles add shape and volume to small busts
Things to remember when looking for small bust swimwear:
- If you’re smaller on your top half, separates will be your best option.
- Look for swimwear that has customisable features, like a tie fastening, a multi-hook fastening or adjustable straps.
- If you’re wanting to highlight or add volume to your bust, look for swimwear that has bright colours, ruffles, frills or detailing at the top.
Take a look at some of our favourite swimsuits for smaller busts:
Bandeau styles add shape and volume to small busts
Flouncy Tankini Top and One Piece
Our Flouncy design swimwear is one of the most flattering styles for curvy women with smaller busts. The flouncy bandeau tankinis and one pieces have a straight across neckline with a blouson shape that adds volume to the top half of the body. This provides balance for your proportions if you are pear shaped.
The bust features a built-in shelf bra with moulded cups for a comfortable fit that provides support and security. Our flouncy tankini top and one piece bathers also have the added bonus of removable straps, allowing you to make the swimsuits strapless. The strapless style will also help to define and highlight your bust!
Bandeau styles add shape and volume to small busts
Zip Front Swimwear
Our Zip Front one pieces are easily one of our most popular styles, and are a great style for women with a smaller bust. These zip up styles are versatile swimsuits with a rounded neckline for modest coverage with the zipper allowing you to decide just how much cleavage you want to reveal.
The bust of our zipper one pieces includes a shelf-bra and soft moulded cups for added support and comfort. These swimsuits have a more structured top than others, meaning they will suit and mould to all bust sizes.
The Luxe Sport Zip Front tankini top is a great style for all bust sizes. The panels and contrasting piping add detail to the upper body, shaping the bust and waistline. This top is best worn with the plain navy chlorine resistant swim bottoms for a beautifully balanced silhouette.
Structured swimsuits fit and shape smaller busts
Criss Cross One Piece
Our Acapulco Criss Cross one piece is a classic style swimsuit, perfect for curvy women with smaller busts. Alternating black and white panels accentuate your natural curves creating a more fitted and slimming look.
This stunning swimsuit also features adjustable straps that can be customised to fit your body perfectly. These features help to not only support and shape your bust but also enhance and add volume to it.
Our Metallic Criss Cross styles are also fabulous for supporting and adding shape and volume to the bust. All the detail is in the top half of the torso, balancing out a smaller bust and curvier bottom half. This style also allows for prosthetics to be added in the mastectomy pouches.
SHOP CRISS CROSS ONE PIECE SWIMSUITS
Criss cross details add volume to the bust and accentuate curves
Frill Styles
If you don't already know, frills add volume and attract attention. They can also cleverly disguise an area of the body you wish to remain a mystery. We love using frills and ruffles in our swimsuit designs either for coverage, to add a little flair, or to catch the eye. For smaller bust sizes, frills will add volume to balance proportions, or to keep your bust size a mystery.
Try our best selling styles in tankini and one piece designs. The 3 Tier tankini top and one piece are favourites among our customers with beautifully placed ruffles skimming over the front of the body. If you just want to focus on concealing and adding volume to the top half, the Long Frill V Neck one piece is a gorgeous style that shows off your curves without giving away your bust situation.
The crop wrap style adds shape and volume to the bust
High Neck Swimwear
One of our newest one piece styles is the High Neck Twist Front. This swimsuit was designed to fit and support a range of bust sizes, with its multifit shelf bra and removeable cups. The soft, thin inserts help to create shape and add a little volume to smaller busts. They can also be taken out and replaced with prosthetics for those needing a post mastectomy swimsuit.
The clever twist front design further adds to shape and support a smaller bust, with the detail creating a little more volume to this area. Adjustable straps allow you to fit the swimsuit perfectly, achieving your desired level of lift and support. It also helps to adjust the length of the one piece. The chic black one piece is part of our chlorine resistant collection, making it the perfect bather to wear at the pool or relaxing in the spa.
If you would like more advice on how your swimsuit should fit, take a look at our helpful blog on swimsuit size.
