May 22, 2015

Your Guide to Snagging a Swimsuit on the Cheap

by Nicole Kliest

Investing in a well-made swimsuit is a wise choice, but if your budget this season simply doesn’t permit, or you want to buy a more adventurous bikini just for the summer, there’s still hope! We rounded up 10 fashion-forward brands that offer swimsuits at a price point that won’t make you cringe. Scroll down to see our list, and be sure to tell us in the comments below if you buy any of the pieces!

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Aerie Aerie Zipper Bandeau Bikini Top ($17) and Colorblock Hipster Bikini Bottom ($13) ~~$17~~ $0

Aerie Zipper Bandeau Bikini Top ($17) and Colorblock Hipster Bikini Bottoms ($12)

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Aerie Aerie Keyhole Tankini and Hipster Bikini Bottoms ~~$20~~ $0

Aerie Keyhole Tankini ($20) and Hipster Bikini Bottoms ($12)

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COS COS Topstitch Bikini Top ($35) and Bottoms ($25) ~~$35~~ $0

COS Topstitch Bikini Top ($35) and Bottoms ($25)

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COS Double-Sided Swimsuit ~~$59~~ $0

COS Double-Sided Swimsuit ($59)

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Forever 21 Forever 21 Underwire Bikini Top ($9) and Bottoms ($8) $9 $0

Forever 21 Underwire Bikini Top ($9) and Bottoms ($8)

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Forever 21 Colorblocked Zip-Front One Piece ~~$16~~ $0

Forever 21 Colorblocked Zip-Front One Piece ($16)

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Beach Joy Beach Joy Color Block Bustier ($35) and Bottoms ($35) ~~$35~~ $0

Beach Joy Color Block Bustier ($35) and Bottoms ($35)

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Beach Joy Halter One Piece ~~$54~~ $0

Beach Joy Halter One Piece ($54)

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Gap Low-Back One Piece ~~$60~~ $0

Gap Low-Back One Piece ($60)

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Gap Gap Bralette Bikini Top ($40) and String Bikini Bottoms ($37) $0 $0

Gap Bralette Bikini Top ($40) and String Bikini Bottoms ($37)

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H&M Swimsuit ~~$35~~ $0

H&M Swimsuit ($35)

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H&M H&M Striped Bikini Top ($15) and Bottoms ($13) ~~$15~~ $0

H&M Striped Bikini Top ($15) and Bottoms ($13)

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Joe Fresh Joe Fresh Stripe Lace-Up Bikini Top ($16) and Bottoms ($16) ~~$16~~ $0

Joe Fresh Stripe Lace-Up Bikini Top ($16) and Bottoms ($16)

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Joe Fresh Joe Fresh Twist Bandeau Bikini Top ($16) and Bottoms ($14) ~~$16~~ $0

Joe Fresh Twist Bandeau Bikini Top ($16) and Bottoms ($14)

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Target Scalloped High-Neck One Piece Swimsuit ~~$40~~ $0

Target Scalloped High-Neck One Piece Swimsuit ($40)

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Tori Praver for Target Bandeau Bikini Top ~~$33~~ $0

Tori Praver for Target Bandeau Bikini Top ($33)

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Topshop Seersucker Striped Bikini Set ~~$58~~ $0

Topshop Seersucker Striped Bikini Set ($58)

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Topshop Textured High-Neck Bikini Set ~~$52~~ $0

Topshop Textured High-Neck Bikini Set ($52)

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Zara Zara Printed Bikini Top ($20) and Briefs ($20) ~~$20~~ $0

Zara Printed Bikini Top ($20) and Briefs ($20)

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Zara Pique Lace-Up Swimsuit ~~$40~~ $0

Zara Pique Lace-Up Swimsuit ($40)

Do you shop these brands? Would you buy any of the swimsuits? Sound off in the comments below, and if you have a go-to site for affordable swimwear, share it with us!