Summer 2026 is on, and we are counting the seconds until we can get on the beach or in the pool. To prepare for a season spent outdoors, look to Target to refresh your swim wardrobe. It has a huge array of styles with suits that feature fun colors and on-trend details and come in flattering silhouettes. No matter where you’re headed this summer, we’ve found a suit for you. Read on for our picks, and don’t forget the accessories.
What are the top swimsuit trends for summer 2026?
This year, it’s all texture (think ruffles, lace moments, flattering ruching), functional versatility, and Americana-inspired red, white, and blue—just in time for the 250th birthday of the USA. The selection at Target is carefully curated to nail the trends of the season, in shapes that work for all sorts of bodies. We love the feminine, flirty vibe of this bikini bottom (with a matching longline top) from Target brand Wild Fable that features a modern red plaid pattern, perfect for 4th of July celebrations; we’re also into the functional control fabric and rich metallic hue on this suit from Target-exclusive Shade & Shore, which also features versatile detachable straps.
What are the best swimsuits at Target right now?
The retailer’s wide selection of swimwear means there’s a choice for every vibe. There’s a swim dress that works equally well in the pool as it does for grabbing a bite to eat post-swim; a lavender one-piece with a stylish chevron pattern and scoop neck that has just a bit of edge thanks to a lace-up back; and a bandeau style that offers tummy control and a sexy u-bar cutout.
Wild Fable Ruched Low-Rise Side-Tie Bikini Bottom
Andie Swim Flamengo Chevron Swimsuit
Shade & Shore High Shine U-Bar Tummy Control Bandeau
Wild Fable Striped Cover Up Pants
Shade & Shore Gauze Cover Up Shirtdress
Shade & Shore Floral Print Wrap Cover Up Skirt
A New Day Straw Tote Bag
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Anna-Kaci Wide Brim Straw Sun Hat
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What are the best Target swimsuits for different body types?
The most important thing about a swimsuit is that it makes you feel your best. If you have a shorter torso, this bikini with a low-rise bottom is perfect, because it hits your hips just right and has playful ruching for an extra dose of femininity. For a more modest look perfectly suited for an hourglass shape, this one-piece option laces up the back to show some skin—it highlights those waist-to-hip curves.
We love this beach-to-lunch demure swim dress that offers support with a built-in shelf bra. Its compressive flat nylon fabric is fab for running around with kiddos on the beach all day. If versatility is your best friend, a bandeau with removable straps is great (make it a halter when it’s time to jump in the water for extra support!). The elongated shape, with or without the straps.
How do you style a swimsuit beyond the beach?
It’s far easier to go from the beach to the street without a full change—finding a place to completely swap your outfit and get cleaned up tends to be a tall ask. Instead, invest in some swimwear accessories that allow you to layer and hit the town without feeling half-naked.
These lightweight pants by Target brand Wild Fable are breezy and hit ever-so-flatteringly right at the hip. Pull them on over a simple one-piece and it gives a body-suit-and-trousers vibe. This gauzy cover-up shirtdress is a total classic (and the deep burgundy looks great on olive skin tones). For an even more coordinated aesthetic, this sheer, patterned wrap skirt looks equally thoughtful and decorative over a white bikini or the matching suit.
What accessories complete a beach-day outfit?
Just like streetwear, no swimsuit look is complete without the right accessories. A straw tote is always a good idea, but this one particularly, from Target line A New Day, has stylish details like black woven trim and a structured bottom for maximum functionality. This raspberry-colored rubber option by Target-exclusive Sun Squad is hugely practical and easily rinses clean of snack spills and sand after a day out. Don’t forget to protect that beautiful face from the sun, too. This wide-brimmed hat has a chic oversized bow in the back.
