Many women struggle to find the best swimsuits to hide a tummy bulge that can develop for postpartum Moms, as we age or from what we eat. As the warm weather approaches or a long-awaited sunny vacation, we find ourselves in the torturous battle to find stylish and affordable bathing suits that also hide unwanted stomach fat.
Finding a flattering swimsuit when you’re not so happy with your tummy is a challenge for all body types which include “skinny fat”, postpartum Moms, and plus-size body frames. And most bathing suits designed to control your tummy bulge are typically not the most stylish and super expensive.
To combat this problem, I have scoured the web to find the best bathing suits that not only hide stomach fat but are also super cute and affordable! There are many swimsuit designs, prints, and colors to help disguise the unwanted tummy and once you know what to look for you will no longer struggle to find a bathing suit you will love and feel comfortable in.
Scroll down to see a complete list of the best swimsuits to hide your tummy! And check out this list of cute, affordable bathing suit cover ups if you need one to go with your new swimsuit!
1. Pattern or Prints
Patterns or prints are a great way to distract from the unwanted tummy bulge especially when the pattern helps to define your waist.
Printed One Piece, $26, Walmart
Printed Two Piece Swimsuit, $29, Amazon
*Available in other colors*
2. Light Top & Darker Bottom
Color blocked swimsuits that feature a lighter color on the top and darker color on the bottom half create the perfect illusion of a slimmer tummy as most people’s eyes will be drawn to the lighter top half part of the swimsuit.
Color Blocked Swimsuit, $37, Amazon
Color Blocked High Neck Swimsuit, $79, Venus
(available in 5 other color combinations)
Color Blocked Swimsuit, $29, Cupshe
*Use our exclusive code Style15 for 15% off 70+ or Style20 for 20% off 109+ when shopping Cupshe.com *
3. High Waisted
Thank goodness high-waisted swimsuits have remained in style! The higher waist helps to support and disguise a belly pooch you want to hide.
Plus Size Green Floral High Waisted Bikini , $32.99, Amazon
Ruffle High Waisted Swimsuit, $24.99, Cupshe
*Use our exclusive code Style15 for 15% off 70+ or Style20 for 20% off 109+ when shopping Cupshe.com *
Neon Green High Waisted Bikini Set, $31, Amazon
(also available in different color combinations)
4. Tiered Ruffles
Tiered ruffle swimsuits are a great way to disguise a belly for any body type. It’s also helpful for hiding unwanted back fat if the tiers wrap around to the back of the swimsuit.
Ruffled Tiered Tankini, $27, Target
High Rise Bottom, $24, Target
Tiered Ruffle Tankini Swimsuit, $32, Cupshe
Tiered Tankini Swimsuit Top, $32, Target
Hipster Bikini Bottom, $23, Target
(also available in other colors)
One-Piece Ruffle Swimsuit, $30, Amazon
5. Solid Dark Colors
Of course, dark-colored bathing suits always work really well to conceal a belly. Black is the usual go-to dark color but don’t be afraid to try other dark colors, they will work just as well.
Army Green Ruffle Swimsuit, $27, Amazon
Black Tummy Control Swimsuit, $29, Cupshe
*Use our exclusive code Style15 for 15% off 70+ or Style20 for 20% off 109+ when shopping Cupshe.com *
Black Sheer Plus Size Swimsuit, $34, Cupshe
Black Halter One PieceSwimsuit, $34, Amazon
6. Blouson Top
The blouson top is the easiest way to hide your unwanted tummy since it bags over the entire top portion of the swimsuit. This bathing suit style work particularly well if you are also subconscious about back fat.
Blouson Swimsuit, $34, Amazon
Blouson One-Piece Swimsuit, $79 $47, Venus
Blouson Tankini Top, $54, Venus
High Waist Bottom, $26 $19, Venus
(also available in 7 other colors)
7. Tankinis
Tankini tops are great also for disguising unwanted belly fat and love handles. The extra material hangs off of your waistline helping to create a more seamless look.
Floral Tankini, $32, Cupshe
Floral Black Tankini, $40, Cupshe
Drawstring Tankini, $32, Cupshe
8. Ruching
Swimsuits with ruching (gathered, folded fabric) are great for hiding belly fat. The gathered fabric helps to disguise the belly and helps to create a more streamlined silhouette.
Ruched One Piece Swimsuit, $29, Cupshe
Ruched One Piece Swimsuit, $36, Amazon
One Shoulder Black One Piece, $69, Venus
Printed Ruched Swimsuit, $34, Amazon
Need an affordable bathing suit cover up to go with your new swimsuit? Check out this list of cute bathing suit cover ups mostly under $25!
Was this post helpful? Are there any other swimsuits you would add to the list to help with hiding an unwanted tummy? Please let me know in the comments below!
