Choosing a bikini top if you're someone with a bigger bust is, at best, a strenuous mission and, at worst, an acceptance of defeat as you haul out last year's faded tops with resignation.
Ticking off all the essentials - support, comfort and style - is something that many bikini tops aim to succeed in but almost always fall at the last hurdle.
The best bikini tops for bigger busts are those designed specifically for DD cups and larger. These tend to come with thicker straps and bands, underwired support and internal structure that’ll allow you to throw yourself down waterslides, dive into the sea and maybe even risk a surf session without fear of flashing.
Sure, you might get lucky with a larger sized bikini top from a 'standard' line or, if you're truly due a miracle, might actually find a bikini top that fits from the generic "8, 10, 12, 14, 16" size bracket.
But, if you're impatiently scrolling and fed up of ordering, pulling on, pulling off and sending back, read on for all of the best tried-and-tested bikini tops for bigger busts. Now all that's missing is the sunshine.
Best bikini tops for bigger busts at a glance
- Best for overall: Freya Maui Daze Halter Bikini Top - £22, Amazon
- Best for budget buys: ASOS DESIGN Fuller Bust ring front crop bikini top - £20, ASOS
- Best for on trend: Pour Moi Fuller Bust space halter underwired wrap bikini top - £30, ASOS
- Best for Ibiza holidays: Wolf & Whistle Fuller Bust Exclusive texture triangle bikini top - £24, ASOS
- Best for comfort: Everlane The Square-Neck Bikini Top - £48, Everlane
- Best for support: Pour Moi Santa Cruz Strapless Lightly Padded Underwired Top - £32, Pour Moi
- Best for flirty designs: Boux Avenue Milos butterfly push up plunge bikini top - £36, Boux Avenue
- Best for strapless bikini tops: Fantasie Luna Wired Twist Front Bandeau Bikini Top - £42, M&S
- Best for quality: Boux Avenue Kuta heart balconette bikini top - £34, Boux Avenue
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Freya Maui Daze Halter Bikini Top
Best for: overall
Freya bikinis throw away any notions that bigger busts should be resigned to neutral shades and matronly shapes. Instead, this bigger-bust-haven is home to endless colourful and creative bikini tops, fusing the ideal midpoint between supportive design and chic style.
The Maui Daze is one of our favourite, holiday-ready patterns and the halter neck style makes it comfortable and flattering on busts of all sizes. Better yet, like most Freya bikinis, the design is widely available in other styles along with matching briefs and sometimes also sarongs. It's available from a 28D through to a 38H.
Buy now £22.60, Amazon
ASOS DESIGN Fuller Bust ring front crop bikini top in glitter zig zag print
Best for: budget buys
ASOS' constant cycle of new designs makes it a top spot for bigger-bust bikinis and its own brand ASOS Design label is one of the most budget-friendly options available. Loud designs, on-trend styles and purse-friendly prices make it easy to stock up on bikini tops, regardless of size.
The singlet style, curved cups and ring front make this zig zag bikini one of the most versatile, even if you're not entirely sure exactly which size to choose. It's designed to fit sizes varying from DD to G cup.
Buy now £20.00, ASOS
Pour Moi Fuller Bust space halter underwired wrap bikini top in black
Best for: on trend
Pour Moi's cross-necked bikini top is achingly on-trend, and was practically designed for lounging around in a jacuzzi. With underwire support it's easy to tailor it to your specific size requirements without waving goodbye to comfort.
The underwire also has the added benefit of supporting you to the same extent as a non-swimwear bra does, no matter where you’re wearing it. It's designed to fit cup sizes from DD to G.
Buy now £30.00, ASOS
Wolf & Whistle Fuller Bust Exclusive texture triangle bikini top
Best for: Ibiza holidays
Wolf & Whistle's wraparound, strappy detail adds a party-ready touch to the standard black bikini. Its flattering triangle cups are versatile for busts of all sizes, providing support without foregoing tanning opportunities. Soft and stretchy and ready for a swim, this black bikini top is a staple option with a little extra sparkle that's perfect for beach holidays with friends. Available for bust sizes between DD to G.
Buy now £24.00, ASOS
Everlane The Square-Neck Bikini Top
Best for: comfort
Everlane's Square-Neck bikini top was road-tested on 112 different women to ensure it actually feels comfortable, looks flattering, and stays put, no matter how you much you move. This sustainable brand takes things one step further with well-fitting bikinis, producing seamless pieces that are designed to be thrown on without a second thought.
While it looks like a light piece of material, this bikini top is actually made from a fully-lined Italian fabric created from recycled materials. Heading out to the sunshine for a few weeks? You'll never have to worry about the colour disappearing thanks to its fade-resistant properties. Available from size XXS to XXL.
Buy now £48.00, Everlane
Fantasie Luna Wired Twist Front Bandeau Bikini Top
Best for: strapless bikini tops
It's hard to beat M&S if you're looking for great quality and durable designs. The Luna Wired Twist Front Bandeau Bikini Top from Fantasie is the perfect strapless option as the adjustable straps, which features modern tortoiseshell ring detailing, allows you to wear it with, or without, straps.
It's also one of the comfiest, with a non-padded, full-cup style that flatters your bust's natural shape, while underwiring offers subtle support. It's available in sizes ranging from 32D to 38G.
Buy now £42.00, Marks & Spencer
Pour Moi Santa Cruz Strapless Lightly Padded Underwired Top
Best for: support
Pour Moi was ahead of the bigger bust game long before many other brands caught up - and with time comes expertise, something you’ll experience no matter which Pour Moi bikini you try.
Somehow defying gravity while remaining comfortable and flattering, the Santa Cruz balconette bikini comes with removable straps and a subtly padded design. Those removable straps make it a timeless holiday purchase, partially for avoiding tan lines but also for making it look like you bought multiple bikinis along with you. Available from 32B to 38F.
Buy now £32.00, Pour Moi
Boux Avenue Milos butterfly push up plunge bikini top
Best for: flirty designs
Boux Avenue's Milos push up plunge bikini top takes a step away from the usual "fuller bust" design with a seriously cute pink and blue butterfly bikini top. Its padded plunge design comes boosted with frill details on either shoulder, doing the work to bring your shoulders and bust into proportion.
Supportive and stylish, you'll find yourself ordering the top and the matching bottoms, too. Available from a 32B to a 36F.
Buy now £36.00, Boux Avenue
Boux Avenue Kuta heart balconette bikini top - Coral
Best for: quality
Bigger bust bikinis can be cute too, as proven with Boux Avenue's Kuta heart balconette bikini top. Available in two pastel shades (coral and mint), it's an Ibiza essential with its sculptural look.
Its moulded shape makes this bikini top endlessly flattering, while its silver heart under bust detailing adds a special touch. It also has removable straps, if you'd like to jump between halterneck and strapless style. As with all Boux Avenue designs, the sizing is spot on and the quality is top notch. Available from 32B/30C to 36FF.
Buy now £34.00, Boux Avenue
Verdict
Anyone with a bigger bust will likely be familiar with the Freya brand and the Maui Daze Bikini Top is our top choice overall. Supportive, stylish and available in a large number of sizes, shapes and pieces, this is our favourite bikini top for bigger busts.
