Traveler’s Choice: Tankini Swimsuits at Target

With beach season coming up in spring and summer, we figured this was the right time to find the perfect bathing suit to help us feel sexy, confident, and secure all season long. While a bikini wasn’t our first choice, we were looking for a little more movement than the traditional one-piece swimsuit. So, we decided to try the tankini – and once we’d tried a tankini, there was no going back! These popular ’90s swimwear comprises a tank top and a matching bikini brief – hence the name ‘tankini.’ And we still haven’t gotten over the well-priced yet stylish swimwear section at Target, even after all these years. The best tankini swimsuits at Target featured trend-forward swimwear that was not only trendy but also comfortable and delightfully affordable.

With tankini trends having evolved so much, we had the choice of many styles, whether shorts, halter necks, strappy styles, and even plus size and tummy control ones. Heck, there was even a wide range of choices for fuller-busted ladies. So, while we love the teensy stringy bikini just as much as the next woman, sometimes, we wanted traditional coverage with a bit more support. And nothing worked better than these classic, two-piece-but-looking-like-one-piece swimsuits, which left us secure without being constrained. Check out our detailed guide to the best tankinis at Target.

Cupshe Women’s Ruffled Halter Tankini Swimsuit

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We begin our list with the sexy and emboldening Cupshe Women’s Ruffled Halter Tankini Swimsuit. What we liked about this tankini set is that it focuses on tummy control, which made us much less self-conscious while wearing it in the water. What’s more, the ruffled front design adds a layered and flattering look to the front, while the self-tied halter design at the back was as stylish as it was comfortable. Moreover, the middle cut gave the swimsuit regular coverage, which a lot of us loved. In fact, that’s the entire reason we looked into tankinis! Wrapping up the features is the fact that the tankini comes in multiple sizes between S and XL. Even though it came in just one color, black, we loved the comfort and sizing options offered by the suit.

Cupshe Women’s V-Neck Ruched Double Crisscross Tankini Set

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Next up is the Cupshe Women’s V-Neck Ruched Double Crisscross Tankini Set. This timeless, classic style offered us regular coverage better than any other tankini we’d ever seen. Firstly, it came with a very trendy and rather flattering ruched front with a V-shaped neckline. So, it looked good on a variety of body types – we all tried different sizes! Another great thing about this swimsuit is that the tankini set swimsuit is flattering on all body types. This was largely thanks to the tummy control feature, which gave the swimsuit both a chic and sporty vibe, allowing us to spend a confident day by the sea. Wrapping up the features were the double crisscrossed straps, which were adjustable for maximum comfort.

Motherhood Maternity UPF 50+ Tankini Swimsuit

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Whoever said that you couldn’t wear a tankini while pregnant? Make a splash with the super-flattering Motherhood Maternity UPF 50+ Tankini Swimsuit. Not only did it come in a wonderful black-and-white plaid design, but it also offered just the right amount of coverage. This tankini is made from a stretchy combination of 18% spandex and 82% nylon, which means that it will grow with the baby bump absolutely brilliantly. Moreover, the V-neck design is both comfortable and stylish, while the sleeveless design is simply comfortable. If that wasn’t enough, this swimsuit has no closure; you simply need to pull it on. Did we mention that the fabric boasts a sun protection factor of UPF 50+? Yep.

Cupshe Women’s V-Neck Ruffled Tankini Set

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We have yet another ruffled tankini on this list; this time, it’s the Cupshe Women’s V-Neck Ruffled Tankini Set. If you love deep V necklines like us, this exquisite tankini set is the epitome of poolside elegance. Beautifully blending both coverage and style, this thoughtfully designed tankini set features a deep V neckline that sits perfectly on our upper. What’s more, the ruched tummy control design ensured comfort while keeping things together in a flattering manner. The ruffled straps and sleeves added a playful vibe to the deep navy blue set, which was perfect for us to lounge at the pool and then make a statement at the beach. The best bit? This tankini is available in multiple sizes, including plus sizes as well.

Cupshe Women’s Cross-Back Tankini Set

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There’s something about shades of blue swimsuits that gets us into the beach mode faster than anything else! We got amazingly active by the seaside in the shapely Cupshe Women’s Cross-Back Tankini Set. Featured in a gorgeously sky/dodger blue color, this tankini set features a very flattering top. Not only did it have a V-neck design, which is flattering on practically everyone, but it also featured adjustable straps. So, we could actually find a fit that was comfortable for us.

Not only that, but the straps even had an O-ring design and were wide, which meant that they comfortably sat on our shoulders. At the back, the straps are set in a crisscross design, with a back self-tie detailing that helped further the comfortable fit. In the front, the ruched detailing looked flattering and ensured tummy control. Wrapping things up are the matching pair of mid-rise bottoms offering standard modest comfort coverage.

“We were able to soak up the sun in style with this fashionable and chic tankini.”

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Cupshe Women’s One-Shoulder Low-Back Tankini Set

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There’s no way the Cupshe Women’s One-Shoulder Low-Back Tankini Set isn’t at the top of this list. This smoldering tankini set boasts a one-shoulder design, which we have been looking for for a long time. Thanks to the adjustable straps, we were able to find a fit that was comfortable and customized to us. Moreover, the removable cups made finding the right fit easier, while the low waist sat right on our hips. Since the swimsuit is made from a blend of 18% spandex and 82% nylon, we were very comfortable both in and out of the water. All in all, this fashionable tankini set was ideal for us wanting to make a statement in our swimwear.

How To Choose The Best Tankini?

Fabric

When we went looking for tankinis, one of the first factors we looked for was the material or the fabric. Usually, all good tankinis we found were made from good quality fabric, which meant that they were not only quick-drying but chlorine resistant, too.

While a tankini offers additional coverage compared to the standard bikini, verifying that the swimsuit material has a UPF of at least 30 is still important. This protects the skin against the harmful UV rays of the sun. We looked for tankinis made from a fabric with UPF 50+ for excellent UV protection. Also, we checked the fit and the style to find products that offered additional coverage, such as mock necks, high back details, etc.

Fit and style

We searched for all kinds of stylish and flattering tankinis in a variety of different styles, colors, and prints to suit all tastes. For tankinis we’d planned to wear in the water, we looked for close-fitting ruched bodices to avoid the fabric “floating” in the water around our waist. That said, looser fits helped when we wanted to tie the extra fabric on the side while we were in the water. Also, many of these styles include in-built shelf bras, and some even have underwire options. That said, the fits of such tankinis are based on the actual bra size and not the dress size of the swimwear. 

Activity

Finally, it depends on what kind of activity one is going to perform while wearing the tankinis. For instance, swimsuits for water sports usually have longer sleeves. So, if you choose tankinis with shorter sleeves, make sure that you reapply sunscreen every hour, and you should be fine.

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Who should wear a tankini?

The best part about the tankini is that it can be worn by women of all body types and ages.

Do you wear a bra under a tankini?

Yes, many women choose to wear bras beneath their swimsuits, especially swimsuits that aren’t padded. In fact, if one is heavy-busted, then bras can be of great help in preventing breasts from bouncing around when they’re in the water.

How are tankini supposed to fit?

Tankinis with the right fit will sit neither too low nor too high – they’ll sit at the same level. If you find that the back of your tankini slides up your back while the front slides down, or you find the back slides down while the front rides up—this means, unfortunately, your tankini does not fit correctly.

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