Every Single Tester Rated This $30 Suit As Flattering

We updated this article in February 2023 to add new swimsuits and expert input, and ensure all products selected by the

Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab for summer 2023 were in stock and correctly priced.

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Every body is a beach body, but there’s no shame in preferring the shaping effect of a tummy control swimsuit over a basic bathing suit. If you feel more confident in a style with built-in compression or a slimming design, there are tons of styles to choose from. Not only should a tummy control swimsuit help you to look and feel great, but most importantly, it should be comfortable to wear, and it should be able to hold up to regular use swim season after swim season.

The fiber scientists in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab test one-piece swimsuits and two-piece bathing suits to find the ones that live up to their slimming promises. Besides testing the durability to see whether fabric easily gets damaged from rough surfaces, we also have real testers give feedback on fit and slimming capabilities. We’ve even measured our testers to see if compressive bathing suits actually take inches off their waists, hips and tummies. In recent years, we reviewed over 1,400 ratings from our Lab and consumer tests. The picks ahead are either from brands that have done well in our tests or are newer styles with unique features and rave reviews from consumers.

Our top picks:

Keep reading to learn about how we choose the best slimming swimsuits and for helpful shopping tips, but first here are the best slimming swimsuits you can buy, including slimming swimsuits for large busts, flattering swimsuits from Amazon and more.