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Stressing about finding that perfect swimsuit for spring break? Swimsuit shopping can be a drag sometimes, but check out these five websites that will make you look hot and feel confident whether you’re lounging by the pool or jumping in the waves. Vacation is too short to be wearing a swimsuit that you’re not confident in!
If you’re looking for a statement swimsuit, then ModCloth is the place for you. Their suits vary from retro silhouettes and prints to more abstract cuts and prints. Unfortunately, ModCloth is strictly online, so if the swimsuits you order don’t work you can exchange for free or return the items minus a $5.99 shipping fee.
Sizing: Offers suits in sizes from S to 4X. Underwire tops, tops and bottoms are sold separately, so you can mix and match according to your size
Student Discount?: Yes! If you are a college student with a valid college email, you can sign up for a 15% discount off all ModCloth items through UNiDAYS. If you already have a UNiDAYS account, click here to access the ModCloth discount.
Pricing: Their swimsuits can range anywhere from $40-$60 per top/bottom and $60-$170 for one piece swimsuits. However, there are almost always swimsuits on sale, so make sure to check the sale section first.
Aerie
Aerie’s branding is all about loving and embracing the body you’re in. They offer a variety of one piece and two piece swimsuits with classic silhouettes and bright prints. The swimsuit tops from Aerie range from full padding and support to minimal padding, there’s options for all body types. Aerie swimsuits can be purchased online or in-store.
Sizing: Offers swimsuit separates and one pieces in sizes XS to XXL. Aerie also offers sizes 30A to 38DD on underwire tops. All tops and bottoms are sold separately.
Student Discount?: There is no official student discount, but Aerie frequently has deals on their swimsuits. Today they have one piece swimsuits and two piece sets for $35!
Pricing: Tops can range from $25 to $50, bottoms range from $20 to $35 and one piece swimsuits range from $45 to $50. Most of the time Aerie will have deals or major sales on swimsuits, so keep an eye out for those.
ASOS
ASOS is for the fashion icon that is looking to show her style on the beach, but also for the girl that’s looking for a basic but killer bathing suit. ASOS has a wide variety of styles and silhouettes ranging from risqué to retro, but offers sizing for almost all body types. It can be a one-stop shop for all your bathing suit needs. ASOS is only available online and allows free returns.
Sizing: ASOS offers a variety of sizing due to the many brands it offers. Swimsuits run in sizes US 00 to US 24 and from 30A to 38I in cup sizes. There is also a plus-size specific section.
Student Discount?: Yes! If you are a college student with a valid college email, you can sign up for a 10% discount off all ASOS purchases through UNiDAYS. If you already have a UNiDAYS account, click here to access the ASOS discount.
Pricing: Based on the designer, the prices can become pretty steep, but swim bottoms range from $9 to $113, swim tops range from $18 to $117 and one piece swimsuits range from $25 to $324. So, you can spend as much or as little as you’d like.
Target
Target is wonderland both in stores and online and should be your new place to find swimwear. Both affordable and reliable, Target swimsuits offer a wide variety of sizes and styles that fit into any college student budget. While their website offers more options, there are many affordable options available in stores.
Sizing: Target offers plus-size and maternity swimsuits as well as swim suit separates in sizes XS to XXL and cup sizes 32A to 38DDD. One piece swimsuits come in sizes XS to XL.
Student Discount?: There is not a specific student discount for Target, but they offer an app, Cartwheel, that will periodically offer deals on women’s clothing and anything you could possibly want at Target.
Pricing: Most tops and bottoms range from $15 to $30. One pieces range from $20 to $65. Target has fair pricing for its swimsuit quality and variety.
Forever21
While Forever21 may seem to have the reputation to only fit a specific body type, there is a variety of sizes and styles of bathing suits offered on the website. While the website may seem overwhelming, it is more organized than most Forever21 stores and will be easier to find a suit that works for you.
Sizing: Forever21 offers sizing S-4X in a variety of different styles. Bottoms and tops are sold separately, so you can mix and match based on size.
Student Discount?: Yes! If you are a college student with a valid college email, you can sign up for a 10% discount of all Forever21 purchases through StudentBeans. If you already have a StudentBeans account, click here to access the Forever21 discount.
Pricing: Swimsuit separates range from $10 to $48 and one piece swimsuits range from $15 to $68. Check out the sale section for even better deals.