The Tankini is Back in Style: Here's How to Wear it in Summer

Terrific tankinis are such an under-appreciated swimwear style! You might think that bikinis and one-pieces are the only options for your holiday suitcase, but tankinis are here to provide the perfect in-between solution. Offering different levels of coverage to help you feel your most confident, tankinis are fabulous for all of your beachside and poolside activities, whether you're sunbathing on the sand or playing beach ball with the family. 

Have you been overlooking tankinis as a swim style? We're here with tips on wearing tankinis with flair so that you can finally show them the love they deserve this summer.

A tankini is a tank-top style swim top paired with swim briefs, which gives more torso coverage than the bra-and-brief style bikini. Some tankini tops are slightly cropped for a flash of skin, while others give full tummy coverage, although they can be rolled up to reveal a little more if you like.

A tankini is a tank-top style swim top paired with swim briefs, which gives more torso coverage than the bra-and-brief style bikini. Some tankini tops are slightly cropped for a flash of skin, while others give full tummy coverage, although they can be rolled up to reveal a little more if you like.

Day to Day Boho

Pair your tankini with a swim skirt and voila, you have a beautiful swim dress! 

Swim skirts are swim briefs with waterproof skirt fabric over the top for a fun and feminine edge. At Joe Browns, our swim skirts include wrap styles, ruching and ruffles for a truly eye-catching outfit.

Evening Events

Our tankinis are available in vibrant colours and stunning patterns. By choosing swim briefs or a swim skirt that matches the sensational pattern of your tankini top, you’ll create a colourful and cohesive look. 

You can also buy your swim bottoms in a different size from your tankini top to create a swimsuit that flawlessly fits and flatters your unique shape. 

Festival Vibes

We love creativity, so why not create a look unique to you by pairing your tankini top with bottoms from a different set? This way, you can create a look that’s bursting with even more colour and patterning.

Match a tropical print tankini top with paisley print bottoms, or perhaps an ocean blue tankini with coral pink briefs for a remarkable look.

Workwear

Accessories upgrade any outfit, and a tankini swim outfit is no different. Of course, no beach look is complete without some sunglasses to shield your eyes from the rays while framing your face beautifully. Plus, a sunhat is always in order for some extra shade and some extra flair.

A tropical tankini always looks fabulous when enhanced by beach jewellery, too. Think layered beads or a chic anklet. 

Accessorising Your Boho Dress

Tankinis may offer more coverage than their body-baring cousin, the bikini, but some extra layers are still needed now and again to protect our skin from the sun. Cover-ups also come in handy for cosying up after a swim.

We love popcorn knit cardigans to warm us in the beach breeze, or try a crochet knit to throw over your tankini after taking a dip. 

For an elegantly bohemian look, try a kimono. This gives you such a graceful silhouette as you stroll along the sand. 

Boho Prints

Don’t fancy lounging by the pool or on the beach all day in your tankini? Sometimes on holiday, we take walks, explore, or flit between the beach and a nearby restaurant or bar. But we still want to be able to dive into the water when we fancy…

Style your tankini with wide-legged trousers, a flowing maxi skirt, or shorts (with your swim briefs underneath, of course) for a glamorous holiday look that makes it easy to splash around whenever the mood takes you. This way you can style your tankini top just like you would any other vest or cami.

Or, just throw a stunning summer dress over your tankini for easy peasy holiday styling. Don’t forget to finish the look with some beautiful sandals, of course.