Cheap Women's Bathing Suits

When it comes to swim wear, sometimes it’s hard to believe that a little bit of fabric can be so expensive. After all, some revealing bikinis are barely there, yet can cost more than a dress that offers you full coverage. Unless you’re a regular Sports Illustrated swimsuit model or Olympic diver, chances are you only wear a bathing suit during the hottest months of the year. This seasonal garment has a short shelf life, so saving some money on it is a smart idea.

Styles

Cheap women’s bathing suits come in a large number of flattering styles, including:

• One piece swimsuits
• Bikinis
• Tankinis
• Swim dresses
• Top and boy shorts

There’s no shortage of colors or prints either. You can find as many different options in the cheaper swimsuits as you can in designer swim wear.

Try it On

It’s always best to try your swimsuit on for size before buying. If it doesn’t work out or fit the way you want it to, you won’t have to deal with the hassle of returning it. When you're in the dressing room, make sure you perform a wide range of movements so that you can see how the suit moves with you. You don’t want the bottom to ride up and reveal your backside or the straps to fall down, so look at the suit from all angles. You should squat, sit down, and bend over so that there are no surprises when you chase that volleyball at the beach!

Where to Find Cheap Women’s Bathing Suits

• Kmart
• Walmart
• Marshalls
• Target
• Ross
• Old Navy
• JCPenney
• Sears
• TJMaxx
• Newport News

For example, instead of spending $90 (or more) per piece, you can buy this beautifully sexy halter bikini for less than $30. Target sells an adorable itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini for approximately $30 for both pieces.

Perfect Fit

If you're like many women, you're not the same size on top as you are on the bottom. Luckily, it’s not difficult to find inexpensive swimsuits that are sold in separate pieces to accommodate the difference in your needs. Therefore, if you need a large top and a medium bottom, you should have no trouble finding suits that offer this. This Joe Boxer halter tie top was marked down for clearance at Kmart for $2.99.

Accessories

Pairing the right inexpensive accessories with your bathing suit can kick your ensemble up a notch or two.

Think about adding:

• A cover-up
• Sun hat
• Flip flops or sandals
• Sunglasses

You don’t have to spend a lot of money on these items to look stylish in the sun. So always remember to take a look at matching accessories whenever you're swimsuit shopping.

Best Time to Shop

You can still get a designer brand swimsuit for a low price if you know when to shop. You can get even the most expensive bathing suit at a bargain if you can hold off until the summer styles are being discounted to make room for fall clothing. Retailers are always ready to get rid of the summer stock before the season is officially over, so they mark down prices by as much as 50-75% off. Even if you can’t wear the bathing suit this year, you can buy it for less and put it away until next summer.

Care for Swimsuits

Caring for your cheap swimsuit will be very similar to caring for an expensive one. It’s essential to wash the sand, salt water, chlorine, sunscreen and oils out of your garment if you want to keep it looking good. When washing, use cool water and a mild detergent like Woolite, and let the suit air dry. Following these simple steps will ensure a longer life for your bathing suit.

You Won't Sacrifice Style

You don’t have to sacrifice beauty and style when you buy less expensive swimsuits. Even the bargain options open to you today are just as fashionable and trendy as their costlier counterparts..