For those of us with big boobs, it can be a struggle to find workout tops and sports bras [1] with the right combination of coverage, support, and style. If you have a bigger chest, no doubt you already know the struggle of minimizing bouncing during your runs and high-impact workouts. When it comes to swimming and water workouts, though, the task can feel even more daunting: finding a swimsuit that gives all the support and security and stays in place while you're freestyling down the lane.
It's not an easy feat to find the perfect athletic swimsuit for a big bust, but swimming workouts are worth the extra effort. Lap-swimming, water aerobics, and other water-based exercises are easy on the joints and provide a full-body, low-impact workout that's an especially good choice for women with big breasts [2] who struggle with discomfort during other forms of exercise. (Thank you, buoyancy.) Before you dive in, though, you'll want to find an athletic swimsuit that supports your breasts and keeps them from popping out when you hit a flip turn. Don't worry — we're here to help. Keep reading to shop 10 supportive (and cute) sports swimsuits for big busts. Now, all you have to worry about is nailing your butterfly.
Freya Freestyle Underwire One-Piece
Reviewers say that the Freya Freestyle Underwire One-Piece [4] ($98) is comfortable and provides the great support you're looking for in a swimsuit for big busts, whether you're logging laps or snorkeling. It has a snug compression fit and wide, adjustable straps to hold your boobs in place comfortably.
CharmLeaks Women's Athletic One-Piece Swimsuit
Great things about the CharmLeaks Women's Athletic One-Piece Swimsuit [5] ($22-$25): wide straps for support, full coverage on your bust, low price, and sold on Amazon. Need we say more?
Speedo Premiere Ultimate Sports Swimsuit
The Speedo Premiere Ultimate Sports Swimsuit [6] ($98) has the kind of coverage and underwire support that makes this sport swimsuit perfect for laps, plus a cute, athletic look that works for lounging outside the pool, too. Made for cup sizes E-K, this suit has wide, supportive straps around a keyhole opening in the back that gives you a nice range of motion.
La Blanca Island One-Piece Swimsuit
La Blanca Island One-Piece Swimsuit [7] ($50 – $83, originally $83) includes shirring in the front for additional coverage and adjustable straps for max comfort. The bust is lined and padded to give you some extra support, but without an underwire.
Bravissimo Performance Sports One Piece Swimsuit
Offered in cup sizes from DD to K, the high-necked Bravissimo Performance Sports One Piece Swimsuit [8] ($120) features a front zipper so you can decide exactly how much coverage you want. This swimsuit for big busts also features subtle, wired, "bra-sized" cups for extra support and security, which is a must when you're logging lap after lap; in fact, the brand says it's been specifically designed for performance swim.
Brook Xtra Life Swimsuit
The Brook Xtra Life Swimsuit [9] ($108) from Sweaty Betty comes with wide straps for support and a square neckline that's super flattering, according to reviewers. One reviewer says the square shape kept it from gaping — an area of concern when it comes to swimsuits for bigger busts. Plus, the fabric is partially recycled and designed to hold its shape for five times longer than elastane, a popular fabric for swimwear.
Speedo Iris Sports One Piece Swimsuit
Mesh inserts and full, bra-style support inside? We like the sound of this Speedo Iris Sports One Piece Swimsuit [10] ($115), which is a sleek blend of fashion and function. The high neckline provides extra coverage and it fastens at the back so you can easily slip it off after your workout is done.
Freya Freestyle Sports One Piece Swimsuit
Available in cup sizes D through H, the Freya Freestyle Sports One Piece Swimsuit [11] ($98) has that classic, sporty look with tons of support. The cups in the front are non-padded and made of fabric designed to reduce jiggle while you swim, and you can cross over the adjustable back straps for even more security.
Sunsets Taylor Underwire Bikini Top
If you prefer a bikini, try the Sunsets Taylor Underwire Bikini Top [12] ($80). It sizes up to an H cup and offers adjustable straps that can convert to criss-cross for extra support, along with foam-lined cups and side boning for added structure. The style is cute and classic while offering solid coverage, too.
Pour Moi Space Underwire Bikini Top
Pour Moi Space Underwire Bikini Top [13] ($44) is another bikini option that pairs style with coverage and function. The sizing on this swimsuit for big busts ranges from C to G cups, and has a snap closure in the back and mesh-lined underwire cups providing support in the front.