There’s a certain confidence that comes with a smaller bust, an ease that feels both understated and liberating. Free from the rules other silhouettes follow, you can embrace straps that barely trace the skin, a bralette bikini top that follows your natural shape, triangle bikini cuts with the lightest touch, or bandeau top lines that leave your shoulders uninterrupted. At Sommer Swim, this freedom meets precision-crafted designer swimwear for the modern muse. Each bikini top for small bust is born from an unwavering commitment to quality, modern sensuality, and technically considered construction that sculpts and celebrates the female form. Made from our exclusive silk-touch swim fabric, buttery-soft yet engineered for longevity, our bikini tops deliver a barely-there, second-skin feel that moves with you across seasons. Here, we explore the bikini types that feel as though they were made just for you.
Bralette Bikini Tops – Soft Shape, Effortless Style
A bralette bikini top is the definition of laid-back luxury. It follows your form rather than forcing it, letting the natural shape of your bust lead the design. In our collections, styles like the Juliet or Uma feature slender straps that frame the shoulders, soft cups that contour with ease, and hardware that feels more like jewellery than a fastening. With a smaller bust, the Uma bralette’s design creates a flattering shape and subtle lift, all while feeling so soft and natural you’ll forget you’re wearing it. As part of the ICONS collection, this core piece brings everyday comfort and effortless versatility to your swim wardrobe. Pair the Uma in Lusso yellow bikini top with matching thong bikini bottoms for a barely-there beach look, or switch to the Ana in Indigo blue bikini top with cheeky bikini bottoms for poolside evenings.
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Triangle Bikinis – Timeless Cut, Effortless Wear
The Lotta Triangle in Nero Gloss is a timeless halter, cut from glossy black Italian Lycra with ultra-thin straps that skim the shoulders. Designed with removable padding, it’s a game-changer for smaller busts, offering subtle lift and shaping, while still providing a flattering fit for larger busts. Its high-shine finish catches the light, making it a go-to for long, sun-soaked afternoons by the water. For a more playful and compact silhouette, the Stella Mini Triangle in Ivy features a petite cup cut and delicate ties that frame the bust while keeping the fit featherlight and comfortable. Wear Lotta Nero Gloss with matching tie side bottoms for a sleek, timeless monochrome look, or Stella Ivy with high-cut bottoms to draw the eye along the legs and create a fresh pop of colour against sun-kissed skin.
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Bandeau Tops – Effortless by Nature
A bandeau top is freedom in fabric. It lets you tan without lines, throws focus to your collarbones, and slips effortlessly under linen shirts or silk wraps for lunch away from the beach. Our Cece Bandeau features a gold ring detail at the centre, a detail that gathers the fabric to create shape and subtle lift for smaller busts. Wear it ruched close to the hardware for minimal coverage or spread for a straighter line. The bandeau’s structure is held by our double-lined Lycra, keeping it in place from morning swims to sunset cocktails. Try Cece in Ribera for a rich tone with a statement edge.
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Balconette Tops – Vintage Glamour, Remade
Structured without being heavy, a balconette bikini top is proof that support can be delicate. For smaller busts, it creates lift and definition while keeping a natural line. The Jaci Balconette Bikini Top is a standout, featuring a fully moulded cup, sculpted underwire, and brushed vintage-effect gold hardware. Removable straps allow you to shift seamlessly from supportive to strapless, while the shiny, fully lined fabric offers both luxurious texture and reliable coverage. The Jaci Balconette enhances and frames your shape with its structured cups and supportive fit. Designed with removable straps for versatile styling, it’s a core piece in any swim wardrobe.
Having a small bust means you can choose swimwear that’s lighter, freer, and unapologetically minimal. From the soft drape of a bralette bikini top for small bust to the classic lines of a triangle bikini, the clean shoulders of a bandeau top, or the sculpted lift of a balconette, each style moves with you, never against you. In the end, the most flattering bikini top for small bust isn’t the one that changes your shape; it’s the one that lets you feel at ease in it. Whether you’re stretched out on the Amalfi Coast, dancing barefoot in Tulum, or slipping into the pool before anyone else wakes, your Sommer Swim piece should feel like it was designed for this exact moment.
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