Your new summer uniform—tankini with shorts outfit ideas for summer.

Tankini with Shorts OUTFITS

Tankinis: the last vestige of your ‘90s and ‘00s youth that had yet to make a proper return. Until now.

After all, tankinis were just waiting for summer to come around again, right? 

Pro Tip 😎

Tankinis offer just that little bit of extra coverage on your torso that you sometimes crave, without going over-the-top.

And, if you’re looking for a surfer-inspired look that gives you even more, pair your tankini with beach ready shorts, too! 

Tankini with Shorts
Image Courtesy of Aerie

A tankini with shorts is the perfect beach-to-brunch look that your vacation needs, making it an ultimate essential and—might we even suggest—your new summer uniform for all those days.

Like when you’re floating in the waves by morning and grabbing drinks with friends just a few hours later. 

Ahead, shop the 14 best tankinis with shorts combos all your favorite swimwear brands have to offer. 

Our Top Picks

1. The Floral Rash Guard Tankini with Shorts

1. The Floral Rash Guard Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
J.Crew - Cropped Rash Guard

J.Crew

Cropped Rash Guard
Shop at J.Crew
J.Crew - Curved-Waist Cheeky Bikini Bottom

J.Crew

Curved-Waist Cheeky Bikini Bottom
Shop at J.Crew
J.Crew - Swim Dolphin Short

J.Crew

Swim Dolphin Short
Shop at J.Crew

2. The Black and Navy Look Tankini with Shorts

2. The Black and Navy Look Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Skin - The Tessa Tankini Bikini Top

Skin

The Tessa Tankini Bikini Top
Shop at Net-a-Porter
Skin - The Tessa Tankini Bikini Briefs

Skin

The Tessa Tankini Bikini Briefs
Shop at Net-a-Porter
Skin - Blaise Cotton-Voile Shorts

Skin

Blaise Cotton-Voile Shorts
Shop at Net-a-Porter

3. The Crinkle Pair Tankini with Shorts

3. The Crinkle Pair Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Hunza G - Strap Crinkle-Knit Tankini

Hunza G

Strap Crinkle-Knit Tankini
Shop at Matches
Hunza G - Stretch-Knit Biker Short

Hunza G

Stretch-Knit Biker Short
Shop at MyTheresa

4. The Nautical Outfit Tankini with Shorts

4. The Nautical Outfit Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Aerie - Printed Longline Scoop Bikini Top

Aerie

Printed Longline Scoop Bikini Top
Shop at Aerie
Aerie - High Cut Cheeky Bikini Bottom

Aerie

High Cut Cheeky Bikini Bottom
Shop at Aerie
Offline by Aerie - Summer Lights Terry Short

Offline by Aerie

Summer Lights Terry Short
Shop at Aerie

5. The Flirty Set Tankini with Shorts

5. The Flirty Set Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
& Other Stories - Printed Ruffle Bikini Top

& Other Stories

Printed Ruffle Bikini Top
Shop at & Other Stories
& Other Stories - Printed Bikini Briefs

& Other Stories

Printed Bikini Briefs
Shop at & Other Stories
& Other Stories - Relaxed Drawcord Shorts

& Other Stories

Relaxed Drawcord Shorts
Shop at & Other Stories

6. The Palm Print Tankini with Shorts

6. The Palm Print Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Boden - Corsica V-Neck Tankini Top

Boden

Corsica V-Neck Tankini Top
Shop at Boden
Boden - Classic Bikini Bottoms

Boden

Classic Bikini Bottoms
Shop at Boden
Boden - Cara Knitted Shorts

Boden

Cara Knitted Shorts
Shop at Boden

7. The Pop Of Color Tankini with Shorts

7. The Pop Of Color Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Summersalt - The Oasis Tankini Top

Summersalt

The Oasis Tankini Top
Shop at Summersalt
Summersalt - The Low Rise Bikini

Summersalt

The Low Rise Bikini
Shop at Summersalt
Summersalt - The Softest French Terry Pintuck Shorts

Summersalt

The Softest French Terry Pintuck Shorts
Shop at Summersalt

8. The Neon Vibe Tankini with Shorts

8. The Neon Vibe Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Frankies Bikinis - Peace Swim Top

Frankies Bikinis

Peace Swim Top
Shop at Victoria’s Secret
Frankies Bikinis - Hope Skimpy Bikini Bottoms

Frankies Bikinis

Hope Skimpy Bikini Bottoms
Shop at Browns
Frankies Bikinis - Morgan Terry Shorts

Frankies Bikinis

Morgan Terry Shorts
Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue

9. The Retro Topper Tankini with Shorts

9. The Retro Topper Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Lands’ End - Chlorine Resistant Tie Front Underwire Tankini Top

Lands’ End

Chlorine Resistant Tie Front Underwire Tankini Top
Shop at Lands’ End
Lands’ End - Chlorine Resistant High Waisted Bikini Bottoms

Lands’ End

Chlorine Resistant High Waisted Bikini Bottoms
Shop at Lands’ End
Lands’ End - 3” Quick Dry Elastic Waist Board Shorts

Lands’ End

3” Quick Dry Elastic Waist Board Shorts
Shop at Lands’ End

10. The Boho Babe Tankini with Shorts

10. The Boho Babe Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Ganni - Crochet High-Neck Bikini Top

Ganni

Crochet High-Neck Bikini Top
Shop at Ganni
Ganni - Crochet String Bikini Bottom

Ganni

Crochet String Bikini Bottom
Shop at Ganni
Ganni - Nylon Drawstring Shorts

Ganni

Nylon Drawstring Shorts
Shop at Ganni

11. The Logo-Mania Tankini with Shorts

11. The Logo-Mania Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Versace - Printed Bikini Top

Versace

Printed Bikini Top
Shop at Net-a-Porter
Versace - Printed Bikini Briefs

Versace

Printed Bikini Briefs
Shop at Net-a-Porter
Versace - Printed Shell Shorts

Versace

Printed Shell Shorts
Shop at Net-a-Porter

12. The Gingham Set Tankini with Shorts

12. The Gingham Set Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Old Navy - Longline 2-Piece Bikini Swim Set

Old Navy

Longline 2-Piece Bikini Swim Set
Shop at Old Navy
Old Navy - High Waisted PowerSoft Loose Shorts

Old Navy

High Waisted PowerSoft Loose Shorts
Shop at Old Navy

13. The Classic Color Tankini with Shorts

13. The Classic Color Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Pali Swim - Shaka Tankini Top

Pali Swim

Shaka Tankini Top
Shop at Madewell
Pali Swim - Hipster Bikini Bottom

Pali Swim

Hipster Bikini Bottom
Shop at Madewell
Pali Swim - Linen Pali Pull-On Pocket Shorts

Pali Swim

Linen Pali Pull-On Pocket Shorts
Shop at Madewell

14. The Mis-Matched Stripes Tankini with Shorts

14. The Mis-Matched Stripes Tankini with Shorts - Outfit Items
Solid & Striped - The Nicole Striped Bikini Top

Solid & Striped

The Nicole Striped Bikini Top
Shop at The Outnet
Solid & Striped - The Nicole Striped Low-Rise Bikini Briefs

Solid & Striped

The Nicole Striped Low-Rise Bikini Briefs
Shop at The Outnet
Solid & Striped - The Charlie Striped Poplin Shorts

Solid & Striped

The Charlie Striped Poplin Shorts
Shop at Intermix

Pro Tip 😎

Make sure a tankini fits snugly, as there’s typically less support than a classic swimsuit—underwire or not.

RELATED: Most Wanted Push Up Bikinis

With these 14 tankinis and shorts combos, you’ll be heading from swim to sand and back into town in no time.

FAQ

Are tankinis out of style?

Hear us out: the first thing that probably comes to mind is the tankini you wore in middle school in the 90s or 2000s.

They’ve received a bit of an undeserved reputation for being frumpy and unflattering, but we’re here to tell you they never really went out of style. Like all clothing, tankinis follow swimwear trends from cut to colors and prints.

And these tankinis are far more stylish today than what you remember from those of yesteryear.

What is the point of a tankini?

We love when fashion and function meet. A bathing suit top that covers your midriff comes with plenty of advantages from sun coverage to modesty to enhancing your curves.

Especially as bikinis seem to get stringier, tankinis are a great alternative. You can pair them with all the bottoms you already have from board shorts to high-waisted, high-cut bottoms.

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