Elevate Your Poolside Style: A Guide to Mixing and Matching SKIMS Swimwear Options
When it comes to feeling confident and comfortable by the water, SKIMS has you covered. Our Swimwear Collection offers a range of eye-catching options, from minimal to maximum coverage. All of our pieces are designed for the perfect fit while providing you with the freedom to mix and match bikini tops & bottoms, one-pieces, and cover-ups to create endless combinations that suit your personal style.
Let's dive into our many mix-and-match swimwear options.
Minimal Coverage
SKIMS bikini styles are a sexy, minimal coverage solution for those who are comfortable baring more skin while soaking up the sun. And all of the tops and bottoms go together.
The Triangle Bikini Top and Ultimate Push-Up Tie Back Bikini Top offer classic bikini top moods in a variety of colors. They accentuate your bust and feature adjustable straps for a customizable fit. These timeless pieces in updated colors and prints pair perfectly with both the Dipped Tie Bikini Bottoms or Tanga Bikini Bottoms, and either look provides a cheeky, bearing swim fit that is sure to turn heads. When mixing and matching, pair a solid-colour triangle top with a printed tanga bottom for a balanced, editorial look.
And if you’re feeling a little more daring, pair either of these tops with our Thong Bikini Bottom to enjoy the sun while showing off your best assets.
Medium Coverage
For a balance of coverage and style, our medium coverage swim options offer a ton of versatility to complement your features.
Here’s a go-to medium-coverage pairing idea: our Plunge Bikini Top — which has a smooth neckline and supportive underband — with High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms. It’s a figure-flattering look that bears some skin but behaves a little more like a one-piece.
We also offer a half-coverage Cami Top, which you can pair with a Short Bikini Bottom for a look that's sporty but still sexy — aka, you can look chic while picking up a game of beach volleyball without worrying that your suit is going to fall off.
For another fun take on medium coverage, you might love the new Monokini or the Cut-out one-piece. Both give the vibe of one-piece coverage, but with the mood of minimal.
Medium coverage looks are great for individuals who have body parts they want to accentuate and other parts they want to cover a bit more.
- If you want to show off your bust but hide your belly, a push-up bikini top plus a fuller high-waisted bottom will do the job.
- Or if you prefer coverage on the bottom but have a small bust: a mini short bottom with a triangle bikini might be the mix-and-match you’re looking for.
- It’s about selecting which piece for which body part, and pairing bikini top and bottom combinations according to coverage preferences.
Medium coverage can also be versatile for pool-to-street looks. If you select a cami top, you can consider it basically a tank; just pull on shorts or a skirt over your bikini bottom.
Maximum Coverage
Our One-Piece Suits offer unparalleled support in both classic styles and fashion-forward designs. The Scoop-Neck One-Piece is a forever classic with extra sleek support, offering a curve-enhancing fit plus back coverage. And the new Snap Front One Piece features a henley-like closure on a modest neckline and a high back. Both of these combine sporty chic with confident covered style.
And if you want the coverage of a one-piece but need more drama, the Plunge One Piece’s deep V neckline gives you that allure.
Maximum coverage is a preference that often has less to do with body type and more to do with style and activity preferences. One-piece suits allow you to do more activities like lap swimming, volleyball, and chasing after kids or dogs, and max coverage suits also translate easily from pool to patio or party.
How to mix and match with a one-piece swimsuit: pair them with shorts or pants and they act like a tank top or body suit. Or choose a complementary swim cover-up to complete your poolside look.
How to Mix Prints and Solids
You can absolutely mix bikini tops and bottoms, combining not just silhouettes but also prints with solids, or prints with other prints, as well as your suits-and-cover-ups pairings.
For bold but still cohesive looks, try putting complementary SKIMS prints together — like this season’s Almond + Ecru Bandana paisley or the Forest + Aqua Snake skin. Otherwise, when mixing prints, sticking to similar colour families helps tie together mismatched pieces. For example, pair this season’s melon-colored bikini bottom with a bikini top print that has hints of melon color, like the Airbrush Beach Scene (hello, sunset) for a cohesive look that’s different and not too matchy.
And when it comes to matching your cover-ups to your swimsuits, we have several matching options featuring the Airbrush Beach Scene. Try also matching complementary colors — like blue and brown or black and white — for an interesting pairing.
Choosing Swimwear for Your Body Type
The best swimwear for your body is the version that accentuates it and you feel most comfortable in.
Hourglass
The best bikinis for hourglass shapes won’t hide your curves. Pair bust-lifting tops with high-waisted bottoms that reach and highlight your waistline, while accentuating the curve of your hip.
Pear
The best bikinis for pear shapes will draw more attention to your bust and chest, to balance out the hips and legs and elongate your figure. High-cut legs will draw the eye upward, while a push-up bikini top will draw the eye upward. High-waisted bottoms balance wider hips.
Apple
The best bikini for an apple-shaped body is one that accentuates your upper body (like our push-up bikini top or a triangle bikini) or lengthens your legs. A cut-out one-piece will also add shape to your silhouette.
Athletic
The best bikini for an athletic build gives a little curve to a strong, straight silhouette. String bikinis work well because an athletic build needs less bust support and a little femininity. Triangle tops are ideal for smaller busts as they create the illusion of width. And a dip-tie bottom can be positioned higher on the hip to create more waist. A deep V-neck one-piece will also draw the eye inward on a straighter frame.
Petite
The best bikinis for petite frames don’t overwhelm a small frame. High-cut leg openings elongate your legs. And a deep V will lengthen your torso.
Don’t Forget the Coverups
All of these versatile pieces transition effortlessly from lounging by the pool to strolling along the beach. Complete your ensemble by mixing or matching eye-catching swimwear cover-ups.
For a casual look, our Cotton Cover-Ups Plunge Twist Top features a short cropped length and a breezy open front that has that timeless look of twisting a shirt to stay put. Adding a touch of sexy athleticism to your swimwear look, it’s perfect for easy, sporty layering when paired with any cover-up short or skirt.
And for those who want to draw attention, the Cotton Cover-Ups Sarong Dress features an open front with an adjustable tie. It brings even more drama with a front slit. Mix it with a max coverage one-piece, or match it with a minimal bikini. However you mix and match, it’s perfect for transitioning from beach to snacks on the patio.
For the perfect cozy finish on chillier evenings, turn to our luxuriously plush terry. These soft terry material cover-ups offer a chic and comfortable way to relax when you’re out of the water. Choose from options like the Oversized Hoodie for a laid-back vibe, or the Deep Plunge Halter Wrap Dress for a more elegant style.
You can even match your swimsuit to a Terry Jumbo Tote. Check out the full SKIMS swimwear collection, including SKIMS bikinis available in sexy crocodile, tiger print, and new velvet versions.
There you have it: the SKIMS take on how to mix and match swimwear. With our swim season staples, you'll be sure to make an entrance and enjoy post-swim perfection in the hottest apparel poolside. It’s all about which combinations serve your swimwear needs.
FAQS
Can you mix and match bikini sizes? Yes. Tops and bottoms often require different sizes, because everyone is shaped differently. SKIMS supports this by offering tops and bottoms separately—for sizing, and for mixing and matching. We consider and cater to your specific sizing needs, and you can discover your best fit with our Size Guides.
What’s the difference between a tanga and a thong bikini bottom? A tanga bikini bottom has a narrow, but still visible, back panel that offers moderate-to-minimal cheeky coverage. A thong gives minimal-to-no coverage with most of the butt exposed (and you can skip any worry of tan lines).
How do I choose between a one-piece and a bikini? It depends on the coverage you’re looking for, as well as your body shape. For less coverage, go for the bikini. For more coverage from the fabric, or if you plan on being more active through the day, opt for a one-piece.
What bikini style is best for a larger bust? Ultimately, a larger bust just needs support. Look for underwire, balconette styles, strong underbands, and adjustable straps. Styles like the SKIMS Ultimate Push-Up Tie Back Bikini Top offer underwire support and lift. If you want less lift but contained coverage, the Plunge Bikini Top features a supportive underband.
Can I wear swimwear as a bodysuit or top? You can wear a swimsuit as a bodysuit or a top in many summertime scenarios. If it’s a colorful swimsuit, just pair with your favorite bottoms—pants, shorts, or skirt—and walk confidently. Head to our blog about Bikini Outfit Ideas for more inspiration about styling swimsuits as tops.
