Tankinis

The tankini is a two-pieced suit that bridges the gap between bikinis and one-pieced swimsuits. The suit is relatively new, compared with the traditional one-piece and the bikini, having only been brought to popularity in the last ten years. A tankini top is basically a tank top – some have a halter top style and tie behind the neck, but generally the top of a tankini is a simple tank top that stops somewhere between the midriff and hips.

Tankinis are popular because they provide convenience and style, as well as a bit more coverage and support than the typical bikini. Because of the size of a tankini top, it’s easier to conceal integrated features like underwires for support. The tankini top is most often paired with hipster bottoms – but whatever bikini bottom best suits you is fine. Though some designers make matching sets, it’s perfectly acceptable to mix and match tankini tops and bikini bottoms. The tankini suit is best for women with a long torso because it can break up the body, providing a shorter appearance.

Tankinis are available from many of the designers in popular high street chains and department stores – Maine New England have a range of tankinis available at Debenhams, for example. Marks and Spencer have a versatile selection of tankini suits and separates to choose from as well. Many leading design houses also produce tankini suits, available from a range of online and traditional shops. Popular designer tankinis are available from DKNY, Ted Baker, Ralph Lauren, La Blanca, Juicy Couture, Paul Frank and Betsey Johnson.

Buying a tankini online is easy – there suit is exceptionally popular and choice is virtually limitless. One thing to keep an eye on is the price of postage – some shops charge more than others, so what seems like a great bargain ends up costing just as much as it would on the high street. Also, when buying your tankini online, be sure you purchase from a retailer with a flexible returns policy.


Pink tankini bottoms £5.32	V-Neck Stripe Tankini £6.00	Halterneck Butterfly Plait Tankini £6.00
Halterneck Spot Tankini £6.00	Scoop Neck Stripe Tankini £6.00	V-Neck Multi-Stripe Tankini £6.00
Island Spice Retro Halter Tankini Top £7.00	JNR PADDLE £7.00	Scoop Neck Floral Tankini £7.00
Girls pink striped tankini set £7.50	Square Neck Gingham Check Stretch Tankini £8.00	Girls pink rose print tankini set £8.50
Girls turquoise tropical print tankini set £8.50	Sorrento Classic Bikini Brief £8.70	Cabaret Tie Side Brief - Purple £9.00
Multi-Stripe Tankini £9.00	Asymmetric Straps Frill Tankini £9.00	V-Neck Heart Print Tankini £9.00
Mae Hipster Pant - Black £9.50	Pink petal print bikini bottoms £9.60	Tankini (2 pack) £10.00
Maui Tankini Top - Pink £10.00	Mix and Match Tankini Top £10.00	Mix and Match Tankini Top £10.00
Tankini Top (3 for 2) £10.00	Tankini Top (3 for 2) £10.00	Tankini Top (3 for 2) £10.00
Tankini Top £10.00	Tankini Top (3 for 2) £10.00	Hello Kitty London V-Neck Heart Tankini £10.00
Asymmetric Straps Blurred Spot Tankini £10.00	Tanzania Soft Cup Halter Tankini Top £10.00	Mirage Rio Tie-side Bikini Brief £10.00
Girls navy butterfly tankini set £11.00	Blue cross check tankini top £11.20	Green distressed hibiscus print bikini bottoms £11.20
ELLOS Tankini £11.50	Halterneck Tankini Top £11.74	Mix and Match Underwired Tankini Top £12.00
Girls navy heart print tankini set £12.00	Underwired Halter Tankini Top £12.00	Underwired Halter Tankini Top £12.00
Underwired Tankini Top £12.00	Underwired Halter Tankini Top £12.00	Mix and Match Underwired Tankini Top £12.00
Underwired Halter Tankini Top £12.00	Mix & Match Underwired Halter Tankini £12.00	Mix & Match Underwired Halter Tankini £12.00
Tankini Top (3 for 2) £12.00	Tankini Top £12.00	Anna Folded Pant - Black £12.00
Halterneck Ring Padded Tankini Top £12.00	Floral Frill Stretch Tankini £12.00	Bodyshaper Multi-Stripe Boy Shorts Tankini Bottoms £12.00
Hello Kitty London V-Neck Stripe Tankini £12.00	Safe Sun Round Neck Stripe Nappy Tankini £12.00	Brasilia Classic Draped Brief - Truffle £13.00
ELLOS Tankini £13.30	Tankini Top £13.70	Anna Tankini Top £14.00
Underwired Tankini Top (3 for 2) £14.00	Orlando Classic Brief - Chocolate £14.00	Sao Paulo Fold Bikini Brief £14.00
Glide Performance Tankini Short £14.00	Sport tankini top £14.00	Black tankini top £14.40
Shock Absorber Tankini Top - modelled by Rachel £15.00	Foil Print Tankini Top and Shorts £15.00	Underwired Tankini Top £15.00
Halterneck Spot Print Tankini Top £15.00	Halterneck Floral Print Tankini Top £15.00	Kiki Bikini Short £15.20
Stripe tankini £15.40	Circle print tankini £15.40	Girls yellow frilly tankini set £15.50
Chelsea Key Hole Tie Front Tankini - White £15.80	Tribal Underwired Tankini Top £16.00	Striped Underwired Tankini Top £16.00
Underwired Stripe Tankini Top £16.00	Underwired Padded Tankini Top £16.00	Embellished Underwire Tankini Top £16.00
Underwired Tankini Top £16.00	Underwired Stripe Tankini Top £16.00	Embellished Underwire Tankini Top £16.00
Underwired Tankini Top £16.00	Underwired Padded Tankini Top £16.00	Embellished Underwire Tankini Top £16.00
Embellished Underwire Tankini Top £16.00	Striped Underwired Tankini Top £16.00	Embellished Underwire Tankini Top £16.00
Navy colour block tankini top £16.00	Plum colour block tankini top £16.00	Navy printed panel tankini top £16.00
Plum Threadthrough tankini top £16.00	Grey colour block tankini top £16.00	Grey chevron stripe tankini top £16.00
Underwired Tankini Top £16.00	Ditsy Floral Tankini Top £16.00	Amalfi Halterneck Tankini Top £16.00
Red Spot underwired tankini £16.00	Reversible Solid Classic Pant - Red £16.13	Hawaiian Classic Pant - Black £16.25
Pier Classic Brief - Pink £16.50	Green distressed hibiscus print tankini top £16.80	Panache Tankini modelled by Janice £17.50
Performance Swimwear tankini top £17.50	Mae Tankini Top £17.50	Chocolate floral fold halterneck tankini top £17.60
Turquoise flower tankini £17.60	Shock Absorber Tankini Top - modelled by Catherine and Kerry £17.75	Shock Absorber Tankini Top - modelled by Catherine and Kerry £17.75
Navy half tone tankini top £18.00	Turquoise striped bandeau tankini top £18.00	Glam tiger underwired tankini top £18.00
Bodyshaper Wave Print Tankini Top £18.00	Chocolate and pale pink twisted tankini top £18.20	Char Diac Bikini Brief £19.00
Bodyshaper Contrast Trim Sporty Tankini Top £19.00	ELLOS Tankini £19.00	Island Girl Soft Cup Tankini Top £19.20