Swimsuits Under $50: One-Piece, Plus-Size, Ruffle Bikini and a Cover-Up Set

Most swimsuit shopping goes wrong in the same way: you buy the cute one, then discover it does not hold up to real swimming. Starting with the job you need the suit to do makes the choice easier. Nu'Jants lists five swimsuits between $20.25 and $46, and the product pages describe what each one is built for.

Solid Color One-Piece Swimsuit

The Solid Color One-Piece Swimsuit is $46.00. The page calls it sleek and clean, with a flattering cut and no loud prints, a suit that fits comfortably all day for swimming laps or sunning on the deck. Colors are black and purple, and sizes run S to XXL.

Ladies Classic One-Piece Swimsuit

The Ladies Classic One-Piece Swimsuit starts from $20.25, the lowest price of the group. The page describes a sleek one-piece that gives comfort, coverage and a little flair, and holds up all day in the sun. Four color choices are listed by number, so open the page to see each one, and sizes run S to XXL.

Plus-Size Designer One-Piece Swimsuit

The Women's Plus-Size Designer One-Piece Swimsuit is $23.50 and is designed for sizes L through 5XL. The page says it combines figure-flattering structure with all-day comfort, and goes from the pool to the patio. Colors are rainbow stripes, light blue, coffee and dark blue.

Ruffle-Strap Bikini Set

The Ruffle-Strap Bikini Set starts from $21.75. The page says the ruffle strap detail adds a playful touch and that the supportive fit lets you move, swim and laugh without adjusting. Sizes are XS to XL.

Swimsuit with Matching Cover-Up

The Swimsuit with Matching Cover-Up shows prices starting from $35.00 on the page today, with a regular price of $58.25 noted there. The page describes a coordinated beach look that takes you from the water to wherever the day leads, with a breezy cover-up layer. Colors are beige, black, sky blue, orange and gray.

Sizing

The size guide on the swimwear pages lists a medium at a 38 to 40 inch chest, 30 to 32 inch waist and 40 to 42 inch hips, a large at 42 to 44, 34 to 36 and 44 to 46, and an extra large at 46 to 48, 38 to 40 and 48 to 50. The chart runs from XS to 3XL, and the pages note that sizes can vary slightly by style and that sizing up gives a more relaxed fit. The plus-size suit is cut for L to 5XL, so check its size menu directly.

How to choose

• Laps and long pool days: a one-piece, either the solid or the classic.

• Plus sizes: the designer one-piece, which is the only one built for sizes up to 5XL.

• Playful and beach-day: the ruffle-strap bikini.

• Travel: the cover-up set, since it packs two pieces that already match.

• Smallest budget: the classic one-piece.

What the pages do not say

None of the five lists a fabric, a lining or whether the cups are removable. If any of that matters to you, ask through the contact page post before you order. A swimsuit is easier to return before you order than after.

Paying for it

Shipping at Nu'Jants is a flat $5.99 on every order, and Afterpay, Klarna and Affirm are available at checkout if you would rather pay in 4. A share of every Nu'Jants sale also goes to the American Red Cross.

If you prefer a two piece, read the string bikini and high-waist set comparison or the crochet swimsuit styling guide. Browse the whole Swimwear collection.

One more thing before you check out: new subscribers can claim a free pillow. The details are in this post about the free Roses Are Red pillow.