The Best Nike Women's Swimsuits for Swimming Laps or Lounging by the Pool

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From sneaker-inspired one pieces to reversible bikinis, Nike women's swimwear is suited for all kinds of summer outings, whether to the beach or the pool.

Last updated: 1 June 2022
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The Best Nike Swimsuits for Women

The best pool or beach days start with nice weather and a great swimsuit. When searching for a swimsuit you can comfortably wear, consider the demands you'll have for the suit, whether it's swimming laps, lounging by the pool or riding waves at the beach.

Nike women's swimsuits come in dozens of styles and fits made for all kinds of water activities. Here's what to look for when shopping for a new Nike swimsuit.

One-Piece Swimsuits

In the women's Nike Swim collection, you'll find one pieces made for higher-intensity activities, like lap swimming. For example, the Nike Fastback swimsuit has wide straps for a secure fit, as well as standard bottom coverage and flat seams to help reduce chafing.

The Solid Lace-Up Bandeau One-Piece, on the other hand, offers lighter bust support and a detachable strap, plus the cheeky, minimal bottom coverage and high-leg cut show off a bit more skin.

The Best Nike Swimsuits for Women

The Nike Swim Sneakerkini U-Back One-Piece features lace-up detailing at the front, inspired by Nike classic sneakers. This swimsuit has a high-leg cut, light bust support and a cheeky bottom. It's also made from 75% recycled materials and is lined for comfort and coverage.

Two-Piece Swimsuits

Mixing and matching bikini tops and bottoms is a way to have some fun with your swimsuit collection. Nike Swim offers different bikini top styles, including bandeaus, tie-backs, tankinis, bralettes, reversible tops and even a scoop-neck "midkini" that falls somewhere between a bikini and a tankini.

Matching bottoms accompany each of the tops, available in different cuts like high-waisted, cheeky or standard fit. If you're looking for more coverage during certain water activities, Nike also carries tight, high-waisted swimming shorts with a 15cm (approx.) inseam.

The Best Nike Swimsuits for Women

Arguably the most versatile style in the Nike Swim collection, the Nike Colour Block three-in-one bikini top is reversible and can be worn on either shoulder or as a halter, providing six different wearing options to customise your look. The matching bottoms are reversible, too.

Support

Though finding adequate breast support can sometimes be challenging when swimsuit shopping, it's important, especially if you plan to do higher-impact activities in your swimsuit, like beach volleyball. For a swimsuit top with higher support, look for features like adjustable straps and cups.

The Best Nike Swimsuits for Women

The Nike Women's Crossback Bikini Top provides a high level of support for high-intensity training or competition. The top features breathable mesh and perforated, removable cups that add support and dry quickly.

Fit

When it comes to choosing a swimsuit, fit is paramount. A swimsuit should feel comfortable and stay put when you jump in the pool. A too-tight swimsuit may dig into your skin and restrict movement, while one that's too loose may start to sag and fall down once it absorbs water.

When shopping for a new style, check out Nike's swimwear sizing guide and take any measurements you're unsure about before making your selection. Here's how:

  • Bust: Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the measuring tape horizontal.
  • Waist: Measure around the narrowest part (typically where the body bends side to side), keeping the tape horizontal.
  • Hips: Measure around the fullest part of the hips, keeping the tape horizontal.
  • Torso: Measure from the high point of the shoulder (between the neck base and shoulder joint) over the fullest part of the bust, through the legs and up the back to the starting point.

Tip: If your body measurements for hips and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the one indicated by your hip measurement.

Words by Emilia Benton

Originally published: 1 June 2022

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