Favored Bikinis Adaptable for Every Body Type, Recommended by a Fashion Design Editor

In the sun-soaked days of Summer 2025, the beach is once again a playground for all. With a variety of styles and fits available, finding the perfect bikini has never been easier, regardless of your body shape or size.

For petite figures, high-cut bottoms can help elongate the frame, while bandeau style tops can be balanced with high-waisted or high-cut bikini bottoms. Itsy-bitsy bikinis, designed for smaller petite size swimwear, are a popular choice, as are chic white briefs, a classic shape for bikini bottoms.

For larger busts, support is crucial in bikini shopping. Underwire and thick under-bust bands are recommended for support. Bralette bikinis and bandeau tops are great options for smaller busts, with ruched detailing and halter tops creating a rounded shape and lifting the bust.

Hourglass figures can accentuate curves with high-waist bikinis and traditional bikinis pulled up at the sides. Seersucker fabrics can also create an hourglass effect. For tall frames, high-waisted bottoms are a great choice, and Maygel Coronel's tankini style offers more coverage.

Quality is important when choosing swimwear, and trying something different can lead to finding the best bikini. Brands like ASOS and Etsy offer petite-sized bikinis and figurally flattering, adjustable bikinis for petite bodies. Monday Swimwear's styles fit up to a G cup, and matching bottoms come in multiple options.

Oséree's bikini features floral detailing that feels extra special, while Faithfull's bikini has a flattering ruched cup and sporty style tops look great on smaller busts. For a quintessential fifties shape, consider a Pucci print bikini.

Sarongs have made a comeback as a beach cover-up option, and a matching bikini and sarong combo is a failsafe holiday look. Missoni's printed bikini has banding on both the top and bottom for additional coverage, and Seafolly's floral bikini features hidden underwire and mesh for added support, with the bottoms being reversible.

Accessorize your bikinis with beach bags, summer sandals, and seashell jewellery to complete your look. Eres' ruched halter neck bikini allows for easy adjustment of coverage, and Tona's bikini top comes in sizes UK 8-20, with the bottoms being high-waisted and high-leg cut.

H&M offers petite-friendly bikinis, with a tie-back top option and high-leg cut bottoms. Arabella London offers luxury swimwear with lingerie-like construction and goes up to an F-cup. No matter your body type or style preference, there's a bikini out there that will make you feel confident and fabulous on the beach.