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Now that spring break is approaching, bathing suit shopping has been on my mind. I have always enjoyed shopping for bathing suits, but every year, my favorite swimwear brands are raising the prices of their bathing suits. This season, I have decided to take a different approach when shopping for suits by aiming for quantity over quality. Here are a few of the bathing suits I have found that are all under $100 for those who are shopping on a budget like me!

Dippin Daisy’s Gigi Underwire Swim Bikini Top & Nocturnal Cheeky Swim Bikini Bottom:

Bikini Top: $24 (Originally $48)

Bikini Bottom: $22 (Originally $44)

Total: $46 (Originally $92)

In my opinion, Dippin Daisy is about to make its debut this summer. This brand is sold in chic stores such as South Moon Under, yet their bathing suits are very affordable compared to other high-end brands. The Gigi Underwire Swim Bikini top comes in a variety of colors and textures featuring a “classic underwire silhouette with a sweetheart cup and thin straps” (Dippin Daisys). I bought one of their underwire suits last season and was very pleased with how I looked and felt in their bathing suit. 

If you’re looking for a less cheeky bikini bottom, Dippin Daisys is also your friend! As a girl who often goes to the beach with my extended family, I do not prefer bikini bottoms that fully expose my butt. I found Dippin Daisy’s Nocturnal Cheeky Swim bikini bottoms to be the perfect balance of cheeky while also providing a great amount of coverage. 

Check out Dippin Daisy’s website to find the Gigi Underwire Swim Bikini Top and Nocturnal Cheeky Swim Bikini Bottoms, along with other bikini styles. Dippin Daisys is having a huge sale, selling suits for 30-70% off!

Bond-Eye Nino Cutout Bikini Top & Scene Bikini Bottoms (at Nordstrom Rack)

Bikini Top: $49.97 (Originally $125)

Bikini Bottom: $39.97 (Originally $90)

Total: $89.94 (Originally $215)

I don’t know about you…but I have had my eye on Bond-Eye swimsuits for a while now. This designer brand is usually sold on Revolve and is known for its “one size fits all” nature. The stretchy and textured material of the suits allows girls to be comfortable and active at the beach or pool. I was never able to commit to the high prices of the Bond-Eye swimsuits. Even the Bond-Eye bikini tops alone are a lot! But, I have found another way to purchase these adorable suits. Nordstrom Rack has a variety of Bond-Eye bathing suits in stock right now. I found the Nino Cutout Bikini Top and Scene Bikini Bottoms in all different colors. Although Nordstrom Rack is notorious for becoming out of stock fast, this one-size-fits all bathing suit makes our chances of purchasing Bond-Eye suits more promising. I plan on purchasing one of these bathing suits soon!

Hollister Ruched Embroidered Balconette Bikini Top & High-Leg Cheekiest Bikini Bottom

Bikini Top: $27.96 (Originally $34.95)

Bikini Bottom: $15.96 (Originally $19.95)

Total: $43.92 (Originally $54.90)

I don’t typically shop at Hollister, but I feel that they are making a comeback. I came across this bathing suit in my Instagram ads and thought it was so gorgeous. The bikini top features a white balconette silhouette with blue floral embroidery on the edges of the top. The bottoms feature blue floral embroidery as well. I think the overall look of the bathing suit is classy and elegant. It also appears to be more expensive, yet it is very affordable. This bathing suit is something I would wear if I was going on an extravagant vacation to Greece sometime soon. It definitely  looks like it could be seen in Mamma Mia. This bathing suit is currently on sale and worth the bargain!

Berlook Blue Jacquard O-Ring Bikini Top & Blue Jacquard Bikini Bottom (Montce Swimwear Dupe)

Top: $35

Bottom: $35

Total: $70

Montce Swimwear has always been one of my favorite bathing suit brands, but I have found an alternative, a Montce Swimsuit look-alike. Berlook’s Jacquard O-Ring Bikini Top looks identical to a Montce Swimwear Bandeau Top. The blue patterned Berlook bathing suit will look amazing with a nice tan and is adorable for an upcoming vacation. The Top and bottom are more than half the price of a Montce Swimsuit! 

These four bathing suit options are affordable and great finds that will expand your swimwear collections. Their trendy looks will provide confidence and assure that you’re walking through the beaches and pool clubs with style! I can’t wait to buy more bathing suits for the Spring and Summer months! 

Blake Stefan

Bucknell '27

Blake intends on majoring in English-Literary Studies and minoring in Sociology. She is from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania and started writing for Her Campus in 2023. Aside from writing, Blake loves to spend time with her friends and family!