14 Best Tankini with Shorts Combos

Go for a surfer take on the traditional tankini with a long sleeve top.

It ties at the waist so that you don’t have to wear an additional top underneath, but boasts a totally open back so that you’re not too covered.

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

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.

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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When you want a little more coverage, but not a tank top that hits your naval, shop this longline tankini top that’s still quite cropped in comparison.

It’s sporty neckline and nautical stripes make it the perfect addition to any summertime swimsuit collection.

Add a casual ‘90s look with slouchy terrycloth shorts and you’ll be the sportiest one on the beach.

For an extra-feminine take on the tankini trend, go for a suit that nips in below the bust with an empire waist, boasting an elongated peplum that flares out from there.

In a whimsical polka dot print, consider it the updated version of your mother’s flower child suits from her youth.

Add a pair of linen pants and you’re all set.

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With a classic black and white, you’re good to go anywhere you’re headed.

And with this V-neck, over-the-shoulder straps, you’ll be channeling Julia Roberts’ most iconic Oscars gown all the while!

Add a pair of whimsical palm print shorts for that ultra beachside flair.

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 the retro look, with more coverage than a bustier top offers, this tankini is just the thing. I

t’s gingham, boasting a tie front and even underwire support. For a mix-and-match look, go with a pair of black bikini briefs.

Style it with quick-dry shorts and you can even get in the water with them.

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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.

The ’90s are alive and well with this black-and-pink logomania tankini top, complete with a Versace name across the chest.

Style it with matching string bottoms and shorts to layer on top to take your look full-force.

Keep it classic with a gingham two-piece set in a subtle tone of sage green and white.

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 purple or pink.

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

Go full-blown nautical with a tank top and bikini briefs in navy and white stripe.

Keep the stripe going strong with pull on shorts that bring in the rest of the colors of the rainbow.