5 Reasons Why Tankinis Are Back in Style for Summer 2025
If you have been paying attention to swimwear, you may have noticed an influx of tankinis. Yes, those suits with the long tops we all dreaded wearing in our adolescence. And no, you're not making it up—people are embracing the tankini more than ever.
Curious to learn why the trend is returning? Continue reading to discover five reasons why everyone is buying them.
Y2K Is All the Rage
Tankinis were super popular during the late '90s and '00s. Since everything is Y2K these days—from baggy jeans to trucker hats—we're not surprised to see tankinis make a return. Hey, we might even go full Y2K by picking a throwback print, like cheetah print. And yes, we will be wearing them with our shield sunnies and platform sandals.
People Value Comfort of Style
Is anyone else at the point where they no longer sacrifice their comfort in the name of fashion? We don't want to feel cold in cropped tops and suffocated in denim. We'll take our sweatpants and boots and wear them proud. The same goes for swimsuits. Who wants to worry about flashing someone when you can move comfortably in a tankini?
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Modesty Returns
Every few years, fashion trends tend to yo-yo between modesty and revealing fashion. For the past decade, style has been all about the teensy bikini and skin-tight skinny jeans. Now, people are tired of the norm and hoping to try something where they don't have to be exposed. Thankfully, there is even less judgment for selecting a modest option.
It Has a Unique Silhouette
If you want full coverage, your options are a one-piece, high-waisted bottom or tankini. However, one-pieces and high-waisted bottoms may not feel flattering because of their cinched waist. The silhouette of a tankini may hug the curves better for a banana or apple body type. You may also enjoy a tankini if you have a short torso, which naturally elongate your shape.
They Are Versatile
Naturally, tankinis use more material, which means there is more to play with. For example, you can still show a little skin by finding a cut-out in the front, or you can keep it sport with a sleek and minimalistic design. This is only scratching the surface, so don't feel pressure to write them off because of one design you instantly imagine.
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