7 Best Two Piece Swimsuits For Moms

Two piece swimsuits are super practical for moms, since they make bathroom breaks and locker room changes so much easier. When one kid is yelling for a snack and another one is melting down after being traumatized by another swim lesson, that extra two minutes you’ll get from not having to take off your entire bathing suit is golden.

If you haven’t tried on a two piece bathing suit in a while, hopefully I can convince you to give one a shot. That’s what happened when I convened my beloved posse of girlfriends to try on a bunch of options in the interest of researching the best looking two piece swimsuits for moms.

“I’m hoping that folks will be open to trying ‘outside the comfort zone’ suits,” I told them. “This group is totally supportive and kind. We are going to tell you what you look amazing in. And if you don’t look amazing, we are going to blame the suit!”

There’s nothing to fear, really: Two piece swimsuits have come a long way since the humble bikini, which now shares a category with tankinis, boy shorts, retro high-waisted suits and ruffled tops that accentuate a variety of body types. And bonus: you can mix and match tops and bottoms.

Here are some of our favorite two piece swimsuits for moms as a result of our try-on session.

1. Lylinan High-Waist Tassel Bikini

Best For: Smaller busts, longer torsos

Why We Like It: The tassel details and the high-waisted bottoms give this retro-inspired swimsuit a little extra pizzazz. Our mom testers noted that it runs small, so size up as much as two sizes. We also preferred it in the print fabric options as opposed to plain white.

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2. ReachMe Twist-Front Halter Two-Piece

Best For: Curvy moms

Why We Like It: The ReachMe Twist-Front Halter Two-Piece is a home run for moms who have some curves to show off. The waistband of the bottoms is wide and forgiving (it doesn’t dig in like other bikini bottoms—a big complaint among fellow moms) and the halter top showcases “the girls” nicely, while keeping them firmly in place. I’m not normally a bikini kind of gal, but this one sold me.

3. Shooying Tank Top Tankini

Best For: Sporty moms

Why We Like It: The Shooying Tank Top Tankini will keep up at the water park with your active kids. We also like the cute booty-hugging shorts; plus the tank top has a sheer detail at the top, which keeps it from looking too “just came from the gym.” I don’t normally prefer these kinds of suits, but I kept this one for all the future boating trips, surfing lessons and rainforest treks that are on my vacation bucket list.

4. Marinavida Ruffle-Top High-Waist Two-Piece

Best For: Small to medium busts

Why We Like It: With a criss-cross back and a peplum detail at the waist, this romantic-inspired two piece swimsuit is gorgeous on a variety of figures. Moms with larger busts should note that there isn’t a lot of support at the top, with boobs sometimes spilling out of the sides.

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5. Holipick Flounce Tank Top with Boyshorts

Best For: Medium to large busts

Why We Like It: Here’s another adorable shorty option. Some moms felt this two piece swimsuit was a little “outfitty,” but it was a hit with a lot of us. Moms who aren’t fastidious with their bikini shaving/waxing, we see you and salute you; here’s your suit. The ruffly top draws attention up to the bust line, while the shorts will accentuate your booty so well, you might as well slap a peach emoji on it.

6. Dinigofin Ruffle Bikini Set

Best For: Apple- or pear-shaped bodies

Why We Like It: Once again, this more-modest-than-a-bikini two piece bathing suit draws attention away from the mid-drift you might not be feeling super confident about with a cascading ruffle down the tummy, paired with high-waisted bottoms. “Twin life!” said my friend Crista, one of two twin mom friends who looked fantastic in this suit. And here’s a seriously cute option for moms with girls: you can pick up a matching suit for your daughter.

7. Gabrielle-Aug Retro High-Waisted Ruffle Bikini

Best For: Moms with round tummies

This two piece swimsuit for moms offers a great compromise between bikini and tankini, showing a little gap of skin at the high waist area. It comes in several cute contrasting print options, giving it a youthful feel, and the ruffled bodice and strappy detail at the bustline are interesting details. If you haven’t felt confident enough to wear a bikini in a while, try this one.

Cynthia J. Drake is a travel writer based in Austin, Texas, where she lives with her husband and two sons. Since becoming a mom, she’s been stranded at sea with her family, gotten lost in the Rocky Mountains, dealt with more than her fair share of public vomiting, and still can’t wait for the next trip. She writes regularly for AAA magazines, Austin American-Statesman, Texas Highways and Cruise Critic. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.