14 Best Tankini with Shorts Combos 2023

Go for a surfer take on the traditional tankini with a cropped long-sleeve rash guard. It crops just at the waist so you don’t have to wear an additional top underneath so you’re not too covered.

Finish it off with a pair of bright white swim shorts and you’re good to go!

Reviewers love the versatility of these swim shorts: “Great for going from hiking to kayaking to the beach to lunch without ever having to change – they dry quickly…Great price too.”

Style Tip! Embrace the vibrant spirit of the tropics by pairing a colorful floral tankini top with denim or printed shorts. Opt for bold and tropical patterns that instantly transport you to a sunny paradise.

Consider this tankini the little black dress of tankinis. Literally. With it’s clean lines, long top, and high waisted briefs, it leaves little more than a sliver of skin showing at your waist.

Add a subtle pop of color with a pair of soft-as-heaven elastic pull-on shorts from the brand.

Helpful Tip! The crossover bikini bottom is Aerie’s holy grail—it gives you full coverage and cinches your figure in all the right places. And wearers agree: “Two things every mom post-baby wants to feel! These bottoms cover up enough but also leave me feeling sexy! The V in the front is so flattering.”

For those seeking a sporty and active vibe, pair a sporty tankini top with athletic-style shorts. Look for tankinis with built-in bras and moisture-wicking fabrics, and choose shorts with a comfortable and flexible fit.

When it comes to solid swimsuits, a little texture goes a long way. A crinkle or smocking is an easy way to add a little more oomph to your style without a busy print or pattern.

You’ll love this tankini with simple spaghetti straps in a blue that emulates the ocean.

Finish it off with a pair of classic black shorts and you’ve officially found your sporty summertime look.

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Pair a navy and white striped tankini top with crisp white shorts for a classic nautical-inspired look. The timeless combination of stripes and clean white bottoms evokes a sense of seaside charm and sophistication.

Plus there’s a built-in underwire bra to ensure you feel supported.

Its sporty neckline and nautical stripes make it the perfect addition to any summertime swimsuit collection. Add a casual ‘90s look with slouchy terry cloth shorts and you’ll be the sportiest one on the beach.

Helpful Tip! If you struggle to find a tankini that isn’t too long or too short or have a larger bust size, Lands’ End offers a variety of sizes and lengths.

Embrace the vibrant spirit of the tropics by pairing a colorful floral tankini top with white denim or printed shorts. Opt for bold and tropical patterns that instantly transport you to a sunny paradise.

For an extra-feminine take on the tankini trend, go for a suit that nips in at the waist with a peplum hem that flares out from there.

Helpful Tip! By pairing this suit with more tailored high-waisted white shorts you’ll be good to go straight to dinner with your girlfriends as long as you switch your beach shoes to summer sandals.

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Lean into the tropical summer vibes in this bright, printed ensemble. Not only will you look good, but you’ll also feel good too.

PrAna has made sustainability a priority since its founding, using recycled materials and Fair Trade Certified™ Factories.

And if the tropical print feels too much for you or if you’re traveling light, the bikini bottoms are reversible with a pretty red-pink side.

Style Tip! Experiment with mixing and matching different prints for a playful and vibrant look. Pair a printed tankini top with shorts in a complementary or coordinating pattern, creating a visually stunning and unique ensemble.

Achieve an effortlessly chic casual beach look by pairing a solid-colored tankini top with colorful shorts. 

You’ll love this tankini for its subtle bustlines without a true peplum. It will hug your body without being too tight or too loose.

On the bottom, even if you’re at the beach, go for a sporty tennis look with this pair of French terry pull-on shorts with a striped elastic waistband.

Go for that early-aughts look with a neon pink tube top and barely-there bottoms.

You’ll feel like Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde”—and who doesn’t want that?

If you really want to go fluorescent, pair them with lime green shorts for a look that’s noticed no matter where you go.

When you want a romantic, retro look, with more coverage than a bikini, AGNEL’s longline top is just the thing.

Plus, with its clean silhouette, corset-inspired design, and adjustable straps, you’ll feel supported and chic.

Paired with classic white bikini bottoms and beige linen shorts, you’ve got a timeless beach look that can take on any occasion.

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Love the crochet look? Marry the ‘70s throwback with the ‘00s tankini trend by way of this Ganni striped top and string bottoms.

Finish it off with a pair of nylon drawstring pull-on shorts that are on-and-off-the-beach-friendly.

Style Tip! Create a bohemian-inspired ensemble by pairing a patterned crochet tankini top with shorts. The combination of these two elements adds a touch of carefree and romantic flair to your beach look.

While this isn’t the typical blatant logo, your fellow fashionistas will admire your swim style…IFYKYK.

The ’90s are alive and well with this black-and-gold tankini top, complete with an essential Barocco Versace motif across the chest.

Finish off the look with coordinating bottoms with Verscaes’ Greca border and Medusa logo peeking out above the matching swim shorts to take your look full-force.

You can always count on the tried and true Old Navy for a fantastic summer style. Keep it classic with a gingham two-piece set in a subtle tone of light blue and white.

Petite reviewers love that the length is just right: “Good fit especially for a short person like myself. Usually, tankini tops are too long for me.”

To complete the more covered look, add moisture-wicking shorts in a coordinated tone of “wish bone.”

Keep it classic with a simple spaghetti strap tank in a bright shade of orange.

Plus the belted high-rise bikini bottoms give this suit the perfect amount of retro glam.

Add a pair of easy-breezy linen pull-on shorts and you might just have found your new beachside uniform.

For a lace-up style that doesn’t feel too revealing, opt Karla Colletto’s tankini, stopping at your sternum but with a statement tie that doesn’t show all.

Keep the sea blue going with coordinating blue stripe shorts (that also have some orange and yellow stripes for a pop of color). 

Helpful Tip! You can also purchase a matching striped color-blocked Oxford shirt for a look that can take you from the beach to lunch.