Reddit mentions: The best bikini tops for women

I'm going back to the online retailer thing. You say you are in the states for a few weeks -- this seems like it could be plenty of time if you have somewhere to ship something. I'm thinking Amazon (which sells directly or is shipped by herroom.com or breakoutbras.com, both US retailers who ship quickly) or Breakoutbras.com directly, which offers 1-3 day shipping for $5.50. If you order now with expedited shipping, it'll ship tomorrow and arrive by the beginning of next week at the latest. I understand the qualms about online ordering, but desperate times, ya know? Ordering from US based places will drastically reduce shipping time, and you can also consider the possibility of reselling on /r/braswap, bratabase, or the facebook group for bra swapping as an alternative to return shipping if you find something affordable.

Also, forget about getting bottoms now or getting the matching ones all together. You can get bottoms anywhere, or if you really want the matching ones, you can get them on ebay when you get home (since you don't actually need the bikini itself for a few months). If you get any sort of top with black, plain black bottoms will work fine. This won't reduce the cost tremendously, but I am seeing 28HH-28J tops on Amazon for $45ish USD like this one or this one. If you are looking for a bikini top and not tankini, I see this or this for $60 USD. Going up a sister size gives a lot of options, and some of the bikinis are either tie-backs anyway and some bikinis can be rather firm (I have a 30FF in freya that is fine on my 26" ribcage). If you find anything fulfilled by amazon and know someone with an amazon prime account (even if they live no where near where you need it shipped), you can get free 2 day shipping.

If you want something basic, I really recommend freya pier. I have it in apple green, and it's very comfortable and lovely. I am clearly not familiar with your general bra needs like breast shape, but it's pretty narrow with a good amount of projection, and the ruffles are cute but not too in-your-face with all the boob. I wear a 30 band in it and it's fine for me, so a 30H may work for you. You also could very easily just make it into a tie back if necessary. The version I linked is the sweetheart neckline with two straps rather than a halter strap. This should be good as to not put strain on your neck, too!

Unfortunately, I have no recommendation for actual stores for you. I really hope someone does! It's rather tricky when you're past the GG+ barrier, I think, because even specialty stores don't always stock your size. I hope you find something you like, though!

Edit: Also, you may want to check out an old navy if you have the chance. They don't have bra sized swimwear, but I have seen a few posts here with ladies in your relative size range (small bands and GG+ cups) who have had success with their tie back underwire XL size swim tops. It is definitely an iffy thing, but you have the opportunity to try it on first. I think this option will totally depend on your shape and the width of the wires (and availability of the swimsuit in question!).

You sound kind of the same as me - I have even fullness (or oh so slightly FOB) am 5'3" and very short waisted with long legs. I have lived in Cleo Marcie 32F since it came out a few years ago. I have tried Freya swimsuits over the years because I love the style, but they are never quite right.

Another bra I love is the Freya Rio in 32E, Wacoal Embrace Lace in 32DDD (very forward / almost 1950s shape) and I have sometimes done well with Evollove styles in 32F (part of Bendon group). I used to wear the Pour Moi? St. Tropez styles, but in 32E rather than 32F.

For swimwear, I have and love Panache Cleo Tilly Balconnet. It fits just like the Marcie and stays in place well. I have the bottoms in size 10 and they just fit, maybe almost big if I'm in diving/jumping mood. I wear 27 - 28 in jeans. The unlined Cleo swimwear styles should fit just like their bras in the same sizes. Also the Panache styles, but they will have more coverage.

For swimwear that doesn't look like a bra, I live in Vix Bia styles. It's a crazy expensive Brazilian brand, so you have to find it on some flash sale site, but their D and DD sizes really hold me in a way that is much more comfortable for swimming and active beach things. The larger sizes have a sort of double string around the underbust, which magically (no idea how) gives enough support. The suits last for years and don't look like a bra on the beach, a pet peeve of mine. Nor does my neck hurt from the halter after a few hours, like it does on all halter swimwear, regardless of size.

If you want a one piece, avoid Bravissimo swimwear. They are nice, but the one I got a few years ago was crazy long-waisted. Talking full-on saggy butt syndrome.

I also have this style in 32E from Pour Moi last season, but the cups are on the shallow side. That said it is very short waisted and almost small in the hips/butt area, which is impressive on my frame.

Also hi, I'm new here and this subreddit is quite the goldmine. I made a new anonymous account to post and get help. Thank you already!!!"

The list I've tried. My availability is limited at the moment to what Amazon carries since I'm still figuring out what works and I'm relying on free returns.

Freya Love Note Longline

• Tried in 36G when I was dialing in the fit. I love longline bras, this is not a real longline in my opinion, it's basically just a regular bra with a wide strip of lace at the bottom. It was also too small in the cups.
  
  Freya Fancies Lace Balcony
  
• Tried in 36GG. Cups were sufficient, band was quite snug. That's usually fine because they relax a LOT in my experience, but I returned this due to pointiness even though it's gorgeous and fit decently.
  
  Curvy Kate Smoothie Balconette
  
• Tried in 38G. Decided to try a molded cup as it might work better with a properly fitting bra (it didn't). I'm about a half cup larger on the left, and a molded cup doesn't have the forgiveness to accommodate my varying sizes. It was a tad too small on the left and too big on the right.
  
  Freya Summer Haze Plunging Balcony
  
• Tried in 38G. Lovely, and fit well, but SO POINTY. Returned.
  
  Curvy Kate Princess Balcony Bra
  
• Bought in 38 G. Fits well, straps slip a lot. I'm planning on altering the bra so that the straps are set closer to the middle in the back, when I have a moment. That should help some and also take off some band length for when it's stretched out and the smallest hook isn't small enough. (Always happens to me in a couple of months.)
  
  Curvy Kate Sheer Class Balcony Bikini
  
• Okay, I bought this in 38G not realizing it was a bikini top, but it's so darn comfortable and the straps don't slip as much, I'm guessing because of the fabric. Still some slippage, but not rampant constant slippage. Also I love the clasp on the back. I'm giving serious thought to just keeping it as a bra. I mean, what's the difference between a bikini top and bra anyway? It's built exactly the same, just slightly different fabric.

I know this isn’t really what you’re asking for in this post, but if you’re looking for bikinis to try on short notice, I’m UK 28GG (US 28J) and bought these two tops from Amazon (links at the bottom). Pretty good coverage and adjustable sizing because tie neck halter and tie back band. They don’t come with bottoms, so if you don’t have any that fit you might have to order some as well.

I bought the 32D cup and it was enough coverage while being adjustable. COCOSHIP Black Solids Women's Ruched... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTHBWQ7?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Got this one in the large after seeing a review of someone who said they’re 30HH and the XL “fits like a glove”. The large fits me great. Futurino Women's Vintage 50s Plaid Pattern Halter Bikini Top Swimsuits https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0748D3MPD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j4YLBbCA0NATA

If you have Prime and are interested in getting new bikinis, I highly recommend because you can get them very quickly and return if they don’t work out for you. If you’re interested, I can send you pictures of them (alone or of me in them) tomorrow

I'm not familiar with other plunges, but I am a big fan of Freya plunge bikinis. I also wear Marcie sister cuts. I'd say the width and fullness are pretty similar.

I did a search and found the cheapest ones in 30E and 28F, although I can't determine whether you like any of these patterns haha.

This is the cheapest I found, and this is in a 30E (the site uses US sizing, so it'll show up as 30DDD/F). The awesome thing is that ASOS has free shipping and returns.

Here's another 30E plunge, although this one does have shipping.

That's really all I could find under $30 in your size. I also found a 28F, but it's $42.

If you're thinking of looking into Freya halters as t_maia suggested, the options under $30 are a little better. I didn't do a thorough search of halters, but I did findthis

i just got a fantasia bra top from Amazon that I'm quite pleased with! i'm still working on finding a great bra (I'm new on here), but I'm finding some good fits at a 34FF/32G. I ordered this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JHCVY3W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and am v happy bc it feels supportive and nicely shaped with really minimal padding.

i ordered a bunch of stuff through ASOS, and found the sizes to be pretty variable (and ended up sending everything back). If you're ordering from a brand you haven't tried before, maybe get more than one size to try on.

Amazon has sone really cute swim suits and so does Shein. I just ordered these as my first "pole outfit"

RELLECIGA Women's Black Keyhole Cut-Out High Neck Halter Bikini Top Size Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2XDMHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aj0HDb5AQ5TAG

CROSS1946 Sexy Women's Bikini Retro High Waisted Strappy Brief Bottom Solid Tankini Swimsuit M Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742C5GC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Hj0HDbC0KYFRB

And I really want to get this soon

Agoky Sexy Women's Mermaid Seashell Sheer See Through Bralette Rave Crop Tops Bikini Bra Tops Black Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZQC5HD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6j0HDb5F06C9C

Yes!!!! Check this one out:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N7R3YS9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Super supportive and sexy + free returns. I read the reviews and everyone is right that it runs big. I normally wear a 32ddd and I got a 32D and it was perfect. For reference, I am 5’5 and 122lbs.

I actually found that my Cleo Pippa swimsuit was more stretchy than the Cleo bras I wear, especially in the water. It's more of a balconette than a bandeau cut, though, so the bandeau could cut in more at the top. I normally take a 30G in Cleo's and needed a 30FF in the bikini. It gives me the cakes-on-a-plate look out of the water when it's dry, but in the water and when it's wet I feel secure like it's fitting like a regular bra would. If the suit was a bra I would have ordered the 30G, though. Protip: I'd buy the 28E and DD just to see. Make sure you lay down when you put them on, so you can see how they'd feel when you're laying out on a towel or something. The 30G gaped on the sides for me and that's what solidified my FF choice.

Oh I would love to go to Disney in the winter. After melting to death at Epcot I think next time will be in the wintertime.

Top: I have a large bust so I need a legit top
Sunsets Women's Underwire Twist Bandeau Bikini Top, Black, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QTXSRSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_aqUZzbJ8GTCTA

Bottom: cheap and amazing! Comes with a cute top if you're smaller busted it will probably work!
Cocoship Retro Elegant Black High Waisted Bikini Vintage Swimsuits Halter SwimwearFBA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KX00EHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_IsUZzbTPZHS6T

I assume you're looking for a bikini solution, not a one-piece? Because you could possibly wear your old bikini top under a flattering one-piece and maybe get a good look.

Depending on how much of a 28 band you are you could try some 30 bands from ASOS? They have some express shipping options as well as free returns, so...

ETA: There are also some options on Amazon with prime shipping? http://smile.amazon.com/Panache-Underwire-Bandeau-Bikini-SW0623/dp/B006PDKYVQ/

I am usually able to find sales on Amazon with prime shipping by just searching for my bra size and looking through all results. I did a search for 30GG and found this top for $56 with prime. There are some other ones that I saw too although you may have to get the bottoms separately on another site or from another seller.

US based sites like www.barenecessities.com and www.herroom.com are also good options. They have frequent sales and fast shipping.

UK sites like www.brastop.com and www.figleaves.com also work and ship surprisingly fast considering the distance. I once ordered a bikini top from a US seller on Amazon and the matching bikini bottoms from a UK site and ended up getting the bottoms first in less than a week.

I got the Penza Sweetheart. You might be right about the shape; I was thinking "Sweetheart" referred to the shape of the top edge of the cups (like a sweetheart neckline) but maybe that's an actual shape? I'll take a look at Curvy Kate and Panache - thanks! :)

Thank you so much for the suggestions!! I love that one piece too! Thanks again for taking the time to respond! I decided to go with this top https://www.amazon.com/Fantasie-Calabria-Swim-Top-32F/dp/B01G3BUR4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475016453&sr=8-1&keywords=fantasie+calabria
fingers crossed!

If she's 6' tall and 140lbs she's fairly slim, yes? A 4 should be okay, but I would include a gift receipt just to make sure. Indigo is deep blue; might look black from a distance, but it's usually deep blue, might have a bit of purple in it. Almost navy.

Amazon's got you're back if you're located in the US--if not, just Google search "Seafolly Women's Riviera Stripe Slide Tri Bikini Top"

Oh yeah, I'm similar. I usually wear something like this or this, though if I'm feeling creative I might go for this or something else a little weird, just for fun.

The top is available here in a couple sizes:
https://www.amazon.com/Seafolly-Womens-Riviera-Stripe-Bikini/dp/B017NF7MKA/

or UK link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seafolly-Womens-Riviera-Stripe-Striped/dp/B017NF7K52

Selling tops and bottoms separately is a pretty common practice- a lot of times brands sell the same pattern swimsuit in multiple designs so that you can choose each piece independently and still have them match. Idk why they called it indigo, indigo is like right between blue and purple, I would have called that color navy. I think it just looks black next to the white.