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Where To Get Bathing Suits For $20 Or Less That Don't Completely Suck

April 29, 2015 by Sara Alderman
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For reasons that cannot be explained, bathing suits are expensive. It's like, why should such little material come out to be over $100? Well, turns out, there are swimwear options under $20. We did the hard work for you by rounding up the best cheap styles. Click the slideshow to see both bikinis and one-pieces from Forever 21, ASOS, Rip Curl and more.Ruffle bandeau bikini top in vibrant colors.

Ruffle Bandeau Bikini Top ($9.90)

Ruffle low-rise cheeky bikini bottoms for summer.

Ruffle Low-Rise Cheeky Bottoms ($9.90)

Floral print underwired bikini top for fuller bust.

ASOS FULLER BUST Exclusive Hidden Underwired Paper Floral Print Fuller Bust Bikini Top ($10, down from $34)

Brazilian bikini bottom with paper floral print.

ASOS FULLER BUST Exclusive Paper Floral Print Brazilian Bikini Bottom ($6.50, down from $23)

Tribal macrame halter bikini top for stylish beachwear.

Joe Boxer Women's Macrame Halter Bikini Top - Tribal ($9.60, down from $9.60)

Side tie bikini bottoms featuring tribal design.

Joe Boxer Women's Side Tie Bikini Bottoms - Tribal ($9.60, down from $24)

Vintage print pleated upper bikini for retro style.

Vintage Print Pleated Upper Bikini ($18)

Southwestern print triangle bikini top for trendy look.

Southwestern Print Triangle Bikini Top ($4.90)

Matching southwestern print bikini bottoms for summer.

Southwestern Print Bikini Bottoms ($4.90)

Azalea floral micro Brazilian triangle bikini top.

ASOS Azalea Floral Micro Brazilian Triangle Bikini Top ($5.50, down from $26)

Floral hipster bikini bottom for fuller bust.

ASOS FULLER BUST Azalea Floral Hipster Bikini Bottom ($5, down from $23)

Fashionable purple sexy bikini for summer fun.

Purple Fashionable Sexy Bikini ($19.60)

Contrast color bikini suit for a bold statement.

Contrast Color Bikini Suit ($14.30)

Illusion one-piece swimsuit by Rip Curl for elegance.

Rip Curl Women's Illusion One Piece ($16.55)

Tribal snakeskin print triangle bikini top by Joe Boxer.

Joe Boxer Women's Triangle Bikini Top - Tribal & Snakeskin Print ($9.60, down from $24)

Juniors hipster bikini bottoms with tribal snakeskin print.

Joe Boxer Junior's Hipster Bikini Bottoms - Tribal & Snakeskin Print ($9.60, down from $24)

Macrame bandeau bikini top from New Look collection.

New Look Macrame Bandeau Bikini Top ($8)

Macrame bikini bottom for chic beach style.

New Look Macrame Bikini Bottom ($5)

Abstract striped push-up bikini swim top by Joe Boxer.

Joe Boxer Women's Push-Up Bikini Swim Top - Abstract Striped ($9.60, down from $24)

Abstract striped string bikini swim bottoms by Joe Boxer.

Joe Boxer Women's String Bikini Swim Bottoms - Abstract Striped ($9.60, down from $24)

Classic triangle bikini top in vibrant color

Classic Triangle Bikini Top ($4.90)

Basic knotted bikini bottom for a stylish look

Basic Knotted Bikini Bottom ($4.80)

Stars pattern print swimwear for trendy beach vibes

Stars Pattern Print Swimwear ($18.10)

Sexy pure color bikini suit for confident styling

Sexy Pure Color Bikini Suit ($18.10)

Vintage print sexy bikini with a retro flair

Vintage Print Sexy Bikini ($20)

Pure color sexy bikini for a minimalist aesthetic

Pure Color Sexy Bikini ($9.62)

ASOS cupped spot bandeau swimsuit for chic comfort

ASOS Cupped Spot Bandeau Swimsuit ($13.50)

Pure color bikini with tassels for playful detail

Pure Color Tassels Decorate Bikini ($15.50)

National style print bikini showcasing unique patterns

National Style Print Bikini ($13.32)

Ceuta twist ring bandeau bikini for a fashionable twist

Ceuta Twist Ring Bandeau Bikini ($20, down from $30)

Rio pineapple print triangle tie-side bikini for fun

Rio Pineapple Print Triangle Tie Side Bikini ($16, down from $26)

ASOS mix-and-match stripe micro Brazilian triangle bikini top

ASOS Mix and Match Stripe Micro Brazilian Triangle Bikini Top ($9.50, down from $18.50)

ASOS mix-and-match stripe micro Brazilian tie-side bikini bottom

ASOS Mix and Match Stripe Micro Brazilian Tie Side Bikini Bottom ($5, down from $18.50)

Classic bandeau bikini top for timeless elegance

Classic Bandeau Bikini Top ($4.90)

Classic bikini bottoms in coordinating style and comfort

Classic Bikini Bottoms ($4.90)

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Sara Alderman has covered topics from fashion to beauty and beyond.

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