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Women's Black Swimsuits

Explore women's black swimsuits for a classic, understated take on swimwear. Compare silhouettes, necklines and design details across the selection, and check each style’s fit information to help find the right swimsuit for you.

Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit Print
A black shaping swimsuit with UPF 50+ protection, compressive lining, shelf bra and chlorine-resistant nylon-Lycra fabric.
(1,247)
$110 $76.99
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$110 $76.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit
A black squareneck tanksuit in quick-drying, chlorine-resistant fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection.
(208)
$79.95 $54.99
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What customers like:
Lovely design
Flattering fit
Full coverage
Durable
Chlorine-resistant
$79.95 $54.99
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Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit
A black one-piece swimsuit with full coverage, UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying fabric and chlorine resistance.
(0)
$79.95 $54.99
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$79.95 $54.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit
A black nylon-blend shaping swimsuit with compressive lining, shelf bra, full coverage and UPF 50+ protection.
(426)
$99.95 $69.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Flattering cut
Durable
Comfortable
Slimming effect
$99.95 $69.99
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Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit
A black one-piece swimsuit with cap sleeves, UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying recycled nylon stretch and removable cups.
(0)
$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's L.L.Bean Coastal Essential Swimwear, Scoop Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Coastal Essential Swimwear, Scoop Tanksuit
A black one-piece swimsuit with UPF 50+, adjustable convertible straps, removable cups, and moderate coverage.
(0)
$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Shaping Sweetheart Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Sweetheart Tanksuit
A black shaping swimsuit with sweetheart neckline, adjustable straps, UPF 50+, and chlorine-resistant LYCRA® fabric.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Sweetheart Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Sweetheart Tanksuit Print
A black shaping swimsuit with a sweetheart neckline, compressive lining, UPF 50+ protection, and adjustable straps.
(0)
$110 $76.99
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$110 $76.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tankini Top Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tankini Top Print
A black printed tankini top with compressive nylon-blend fabric, UPF 50+ protection, and adjustable straps.
(714)
$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Mid-Rise Brief
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Mid-Rise Brief
A black mid-rise swim brief in chlorine-resistant nylon-LYCRA® fabric with UPF 50+ protection and full coverage.
(392)
$34.95 $19.99
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$34.95 $19.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Soft-Drape Tankini Top Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Soft-Drape Tankini Top Print
A black nylon-blend shaping tankini with a drapey printed layer, UPF 50+ protection, and shelf bra.
(520)
$99.95 $49.99
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$99.95 $49.99
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Women's BeanSport Swim Dress
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swim Dress
A black high-neck swim dress with quick-drying Italian nylon-LYCRA fabric, UPF 50+ protection, and built-in romper.
(0)
$110 $74.99
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$110 $74.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tankini Top
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tankini Top
A black nylon-blend tankini top with compressive shaping, UPF 50+ protection and a supportive shelf bra.
(74)
$79.95 $79.95
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What customers like:
Well-made
Nice quality
Good fit
Comfortable
Slimming effect
$79.95 $79.95
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Halter Tankini Top
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Halter Tankini Top
A black halter tankini top in premium Italian fabric with UPF 50+ protection and quick-drying performance.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Soft-Drape Tankini Top
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Soft-Drape Tankini Top
A black nylon-blend shaping tankini top with compressive lining, adjustable straps, and UPF 50+ sun protection.
(0)
$89.95 $59.99
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$89.95 $59.99
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L.L.Bean Coastal Essential Swimwear, High-Rise Brief
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Coastal Essential Swimwear, High-Rise Brief
A high-rise swim brief in black recycled nylon with UPF 50+ sun protection and moderate coverage.
(0)
$39.95 $39.95
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$39.95 $39.95
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Women's Black Swimsuits

Women’s black swimsuits offer a straightforward starting point for a swimwear wardrobe: a timeless color, a clear silhouette, and plenty of room for personal style. Black puts the emphasis on the shape of a suit, making details such as a neckline, a strap arrangement, or a defined waist more noticeable without relying on a bold print. The result can feel understated or expressive, depending on the design. A simple scoop neckline has a different character from a deep V, just as a straight neckline creates a different outline from a curved one. Neither needs elaborate decoration to feel distinctive. For someone who prefers a pared-back look, an uninterrupted black silhouette may be the main attraction. For someone drawn to detail, gathers, contrasting trim, or an interesting back can become the focal point. These are differences in appearance rather than reasons to favor one body type over another; the most appealing choice is the one that reflects the wearer’s own preferences. Black also provides a familiar reference point when comparing shapes. With color held constant, the distinctions between a one-piece and separates, a higher waist and a lower rise, or narrow and wider straps become easier to see. That makes this category especially relevant to women who already know the color they want but are still considering the overall look. Some prefer the simplicity of a single garment, while others like the visual balance of a separate top and bottom. Some gravitate toward minimal details; others enjoy a neckline or waist treatment that gives the suit a more individual feel. Women’s black swimwear brings those choices together around a color that does not need to follow a passing trend. Its appeal lies in the relationship between clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and a style that feels like a natural part of an existing wardrobe, rather than a departure from it.

The main distinctions among black swimsuit styles begin with how the pieces are arranged and where their lines fall. A one-piece creates a continuous shape between the neckline and the leg opening, while a two-piece introduces a separate waistline and a visible relationship between top and bottom. A tankini offers another interpretation of separates, with a longer top changing the overall proportions. These broad categories are only a starting point: two suits within the same category can look quite different because of their neckline, back, waist placement, and leg shape. For a closer look at the single-garment silhouette, the Black One Piece Swimsuits collection keeps the focus on that particular style. Across swimsuit designs, a higher neckline places more visual emphasis on the shoulders and upper outline, while a lower neckline changes the balance of open space at the front. A back with a simple opening looks different from one with crossing straps or a more enclosed shape. At the waist, a straight seam, an angled detail, or gathered fabric can give an otherwise simple design its defining character. Leg openings matter to the appearance, too: their position changes where the outline of the garment meets the body. None of these details establishes a single standard for what a swimsuit should look like. A woman who prefers more coverage may want a different cut from someone who likes a more open silhouette, and those preferences can vary between the neckline, back, and bottom. The value of comparing these elements is that it makes personal priorities clearer. A favorite neckline does not have to come with a particular waist treatment, and a preference for separates does not dictate a particular rise. Black gives each of these design decisions a consistent backdrop, allowing the shape itself to remain central.

Fit adds another layer to those style preferences, and a familiar clothing size is best treated as a starting point rather than the whole decision. Bust, waist, and hip measurements provide different information, while torso length is another consideration for a one-piece. Two women who wear the same dress size may prefer different swimsuit proportions, just as the same woman may choose different sizes across garment designs. A size chart connects those individual measurements to the sizing of a particular suit; the number or letter on the label cannot tell the complete story on its own. With separates, the top and bottom each have their own fit considerations, so assuming both must carry the same size can overlook a meaningful difference in proportions. The placement of a neckline, waist, and leg opening also deserves attention alongside the measurements. A design that looks appealing in a photograph may sit differently on a longer or shorter torso, and a waistline may fall above or below the position someone prefers. Those distinctions are personal, not shortcomings to correct. Clear product photographs and garment-specific details offer more useful information than broad promises about how every woman should look in black. The same attention to individual details applies to fabric composition and care. Color alone does not establish what a garment is made from or how it should be washed and dried; the composition information and care label provide those specifics. A preferred care routine can be part of the decision, alongside silhouette and sizing, without assuming that every black swimsuit has identical requirements. For a gift, the recipient’s established size and style preferences are more useful than guessing from appearance alone. Ultimately, the appeal of a black swimsuit is not that every design is interchangeable. It is that a familiar, enduring color leaves room to choose the neckline, proportions, coverage, and overall character that feel most personal.

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