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Women's Designer Swimsuits

Explore women's designer swimsuits to find a look that suits your personal style. Compare silhouettes, necklines and design details across the swimwear selection, then check each swimsuit’s sizing and fit information to help narrow your choices.

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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tankini Top, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tankini Top, Print
A vibrant multi-color tankini top in breathable, quick-drying Italian fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection.
(2,009)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tanksuit Print
A full-coverage black tanksuit offering UPF 50+ protection in a breathable, quick-drying Italian fabric.
(1,947)
$59.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Durable fabric
Flattering design
Versatile use
Beautiful colors
Comfortable fit
$59.95 $39.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit Print
A blue printed nylon-blend tanksuit offering UPF 50+ sun protection, shaping support, and quick-dry comfort.
(1,247)
$110 $76.99
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$110 $76.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit Print
A multi-color, full-coverage tanksuit in quick-drying Italian nylon blend with UPF 50+ sun protection.
(644)
$89.95 $59.99
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$89.95 $59.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit
A black nylon blend tanksuit offering full coverage, UPF 50+ protection, and excellent shaping support.
(426)
$99.95 $69.99
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What customers like:
Great tummy control
Flattering cut
Durable material
Excellent fit
Stylish appearance
$99.95 $69.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Clasp Halter Dress Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Clasp Halter Dress Print
A blue printed swimdress featuring quick-drying, chlorine-resistant Italian nylon blend with UPF 50+ sun protection.
(306)
$130 $89.99
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$130 $89.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Clasp Halter Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Clasp Halter Dress
A black halter swimdress with UPF 50+ protection, featuring a compressive fit and quick-drying Italian fabric.
(263)
$120 $79.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Attractive appearance
Very comfortable
High-quality fabric
Excellent coverage
$120 $79.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit
A full-coverage black tanksuit offering UPF 50+ protection in a breathable, quick-drying Italian fabric.
(208)
$79.95 $54.99
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What customers like:
Lovely design
Flattering fit
Durable
Versatile
Chlorine-resistant
$79.95 $54.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Sweetheart Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Sweetheart Tanksuit Print
A blue lycra-elastane tanksuit with UPF 50+ sun protection, adjustable straps, and flattering shaping support.
(0)
$110 $76.99
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$110 $76.99
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Women's BeanSport Swim Dress, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swim Dress, Print
A blue printed swim dress made from quick-drying, UPF 50+ Italian fabric with a built-in romper.
(0)
$120 $79.99
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$120 $79.99
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Women's BeanSport Swim Dress
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swim Dress
A black high-neck swim dress made from quick-drying, abrasion-resistant Italian nylon and LYCRA® blend.
(0)
$110 $74.99
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$110 $74.99
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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 tankini top with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable straps, and compressive support.
(0)
$89.95 $59.99
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$89.95 $59.99
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Women's Shaping Sweetheart Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Sweetheart Tanksuit
A black lycra-elastane tanksuit with a sweetheart neckline, UPF 50+ sun protection, and supportive shaping.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Bandeau Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Bandeau Tanksuit Print
A multi-color bandeau tanksuit featuring quick-dry, UPF 50+ fabric and adjustable, convertible straps.
(0)
$99.95 $69.99
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$99.95 $69.99
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Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit Print
A blue printed squareneck tanksuit offering UPF 50+ sun protection and moderate support in a stretchy blend.
(0)
$99.95 $69.99
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$99.95 $69.99
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Women's Designer Swimsuits

Women’s designer swimsuits bring personal style to a wardrobe category where shape, proportion and pattern make a noticeable difference. The appeal can be as simple as a beautifully balanced neckline, a striking print or a color that feels familiar and easy to wear. Designer swimwear is not one single look: the term encompasses different labels and design approaches rather than a standard material, fit or construction. Some women gravitate toward clean lines and understated details, while others prefer expressive patterns, contrasting colors or a distinctive arrangement of straps. A one-piece creates a continuous visual line, giving a solid color or an allover print room to stand on its own. A two-piece introduces another element of proportion, with the relationship between the top and bottom becoming part of the overall design. Neither approach is inherently more polished; the difference comes down to individual taste and the details that make a swimsuit feel like a natural extension of a woman’s wardrobe. Someone whose closet is filled with simple shapes might appreciate a similarly restrained swimsuit, while someone drawn to patterned dresses may enjoy an equally expressive bathing suit. Neckline shape, strap placement and the outline of the back all contribute to that impression. A square neckline has a different character from a curved one, just as a small repeating motif reads differently from a large-scale floral. These distinctions give the category its variety without requiring elaborate embellishment. The most appealing design is not necessarily the one with the most details, but the one whose details work together. Looking at women’s swimsuits through that lens makes room for a broad range of styles, from quiet and classic to colorful and individual, with no expectation that every woman should prefer the same silhouette or amount of coverage.

Fit brings another dimension to the look of women’s designer bathing suits, and the name on a label does not replace the details of an individual design. Size charts, measurements and photographs from several angles give a clearer picture than a front view alone. Bust, waist and hip measurements provide a starting point, while torso length is an additional consideration for a one-piece. With a two-piece, the proportions of the top and bottom deserve separate attention rather than an assumption that both will fit in the same size. A higher neckline, a lower back, a wider strap or a different leg opening can change how a design looks and feels on an individual wearer. Coverage is a personal preference, not a rule attached to age or body shape. Some women like a more open silhouette; others prefer a design with more coverage, and both preferences belong in the same conversation about personal style. A favorite swimsuit can be a useful reference for the details that matter most: where the neckline sits, how much coverage the back provides and whether the overall proportions feel right. That comparison is more concrete than choosing by a style name alone. Fabric composition, lining information and care directions also deserve attention at the individual swimsuit level, since the word “designer” does not establish what a suit is made from or how it should be maintained. A photograph can show a pattern clearly without answering those questions. Likewise, durability cannot be judged from a decorative detail or a familiar silhouette; construction information and the garment’s own care label provide a more useful basis for expectations. Following those directions keeps care specific to the swimsuit rather than relying on a single routine for every design. Together, these details help distinguish an appealing picture from a considered choice, leaving plenty of room for both practical preferences and the simple pleasure of finding a look that feels right.

Color and pattern offer another way to explore the collection without losing sight of personal taste. A solid swimsuit places more visual emphasis on its outline, neckline and other design details. A patterned suit adds another layer, whether the effect comes from a small geometric repeat, a broad stripe or an illustrated motif. Scale matters as much as the subject of the print: a pattern that appears subtle in a thumbnail may become a defining feature when viewed closer. Contrast changes the impression, too. Closely related shades can create a quieter look, while sharply different colors make the arrangement of the pattern more prominent. There is no need to choose a print according to supposed rules about which bodies should wear it. The more useful distinction is whether the wearer enjoys the overall effect and feels at home in it. A woman who returns to the same colors throughout her wardrobe may appreciate that continuity in swimwear; another may see a swimsuit as a welcome place to try something different. For a related selection, women’s holiday swimwear offers another page to browse alongside this collection. When a swimsuit is being considered as a gift, a recipient’s stated preferences and known measurements are more helpful than guessing from an everyday clothing size. Details such as one-piece versus two-piece styling, preferred coverage and favorite colors make the choice more personal, while leaving the final fit decision to the wearer can be especially thoughtful. Whether chosen for oneself or with someone else in mind, designer swimwear is best understood through the individual design rather than assumptions about the category. The distinction may be a carefully placed color contrast, an uncluttered silhouette or a pattern that immediately catches the eye. Women’s designer swimsuits offer room for those different preferences, with the most meaningful choice being one that brings together the wearer’s taste, the desired fit and the garment’s specific details.
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