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Style 24-7: The Best Budget-Friendly Beach Bikini's

Standout swimwear to hit the beach in — no matter the size of your bank account.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Under $25: Little Black Bikini Bandeau

Dress-up a simple little black bikini with a classic Panama hat for cooler touch.

Rosette bikini top, Zara, $20, bottom, $20, zara.com.

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Under $25: Tye Dye Diva

Channel your inner hippie in a dip and dye bikini.

Tie dye halter top, H&M, $5, bottom, $5, hm.com.

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Under $25: Blue Waters

Rock ruffles to accentuate your bust line.

Ruffle swimsuit, Target, $21, target.com.

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Under $25: Flower Power

Play up a twisted bandeau with a chic turban.

Patterned monokini, H&M, $25, hm.com.

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Under $50: White Out!

Spruce up this solid stunner with colorful and eclectic accessories.

Triangle halter bikini, Zara, $20, bottom, $20, zara.com.

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Under $50: Fringe Benefits

Ease into a sexy one-piece by working this fashionable fringe style that shows just enough.

Plunge tassel monokini, Minorca, $32, boohoo.com.

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Under $50: Photographic Memory

Bring Amalfi coast vibes to Coney Island in this photo printed piece.

Amalfi bandeau swimsuit, Dorothy Perkins, $45, dorothyperkins.com.

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Under $50: Indigenous Designs

Pair this aztec swimsuit with a high-waist short for an outdoor concert ensemble.

Fringed one-piece, Alloy, $32, alloyapparel.com.

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Under $100: Pattern Party

Take the print trend to the poolside in this multi-triangle stripe confection.

Patterned bikini top, Guess, $47, bottom, $45, guess.com.

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Under $100: Fun Frills

Get the party started in an animal print and ruffle combo.

Ruffle bikini, PILYQ, $59, barneys.com.

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Under $100: Hawaiian Tropics

A flower hairpin and playful fruit motif jewels will instantly lend a tropic feel to this 50s high-waist pin-up piece.

High-Waist leaf bikini, Topshop, $68, topshop.com.

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Under $100: Marble Moment

For added coverage and support, opt for a balconette or bustier style top to pair with your bikini bottom.

Strapless bikini top, Reef Gypsy, $43, bottom, $33, amazon.com.

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Splurge: Hi-Waist Hauteness

If you’re a one-piece wearer, dive into the bikini zone by easing into a high-waist style that offers a peek-a-boo of skin.

“70s Blues Serengeti” swimsuit, Nakimuli, $110, nakimuli.com.

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Splurge: Pattern Play

Add sexier touch to this plunging V-neck with a simple body chain.

“Pow Wow” printed plunge swimsuit, Mara Hoffman, $275, net-a-porter.com.

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Splurge: Bandage Beauty

Get glam in gaudy gold accessories paired with a high fashion swimsuit.

Bandage cut-out swimsuit, Herve Leger, $445, netaporter.com.

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Splurge: Go Sporty

Hold it all in place with a high-waist and sports bra combo.

Hi-waisted confetti print mesh swimsuit, Cynthia Rowley, $285, cynthiarowley.com.

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Splurge: Citrus Delight

Play hide and seek in a sexy yet playful monokini. No accessories needed.

“Mazzy” swimsuit, Agent Provocateur, $420, netaporter.com.

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