
12 Best Velvet Bikinis To Own in 2025 (Expensive Look)
By Meghana U Raju
You might have seen gingham styles on summer dresses, on picnic tables, on curtains, and even on shirts, but have you seen it on swimsuits? These two color-striped fabrics might be retro, but trust me, they never go out of style. And with the way these swimwear brands are designing it, making it modern, stylish, and flattering, it's no surprise it's one of the top fashion trends in 2025.
You can wear a gingham swimsuit to the pool, the beach, and even a yacht party without feeling like you're doing too much. And with so many styles of gingham, you can choose the black checks, the blue checks, the red checks, or even the pink checks. In this guide, we'll be going through the 10 best gingham bathing suits for women that can never go out of style.
I don't know which part of Hunza G's Dolly Swim Red Gingham catches the eye first. Is it the popping red color? Or the frilled gingham detailing at the top? This gingham swimsuit is a mix of old charm and modern vibes. It comes with a ruched sweetheart neckline that is feminine and flirty, but not too revealing.
As one of the best gingham bathing suits, it is made from Original Crinkle™ fabric, so it stretches, molds, and hugs every body size and type. But it is strapless and quite expensive, so if you need a better bust support or even straps, then you'll need to move along. But the strapless design and the luxury quality are what make Dolly a sweet, sophisticated style investment that is worth it.
This Cerry bikini top is giving the real vintage charm with a bit of sexiness attached to it. And as most Motel Rocks swimsuits are known for, it is playful, youthful, and edgy. The red gingham color itself is bold and vibrant without doing too much; that's why it's one of the best gingham swimsuits on this list.
This bikini top comes with a plunge neckline, halterneck straps, and a tie-back closure that gives you just the right amount of support, adjustability, and comfort. And if you feel the red gingham is too bold, this swimsuit also comes with a white picot trim that kinda adds softness to this top. You can pair it with its matching bottoms or a white bottom to give it that girly touch, and as long as you don't have a big bust, this top will be perfect for you.
You're probably expecting the best gingham swimsuits to be more vintage than modern, but this Original Cut Swimsuit from Soso Swim is here to shock you. It is the kind of swimsuit that has the right amount of fun, boldness, sophistication, and comfort to it. Yes, the red gingham gives it that retro vibe, but the low neckline, the back dips, and high leg are totally modern cuts.
This one-piece swimsuit is, without doubt, very sexy, but it is also comfortable. Cos it comes with adjustable ties and double lining that gives you support and comfort all day. The playful cut makes it stand out at the pool or beach, while the modern fit keeps it from feeling outdated. It’s not the choice if you want something modest, but if you’re after a swimsuit that blends retro charm with a daring, confident edge, this piece delivers perfectly.
I feel like with this Bianca Red Gingham Bikini Top, all you need is its matching bottoms and a hair scarf in the same color to give you a complete retro look. That's not to say this bikini top is totally vintage, cos trust me, it's not. It has a contemporary, edgy look that allows it to balance playful, sexy, classy, and feminine perfectly.
This top comes with underwire support, tie-up straps, padding, and back hook closure for support, structure, and lifting. But what makes it one of the best gingham bathing suits is that you can style it in many ways, and it gives you a different look each time. My only advice is not to wear it too often, cos the fabric is too lightweight and might not last for a long time. But other than that, this is the kind of gingham bikini you need for a chic resort look.
Looking through these cute pink swimsuits, it's crazy that this Ria Bandeau from Khaki Swim was missed, but it's here now, so no problem. If you're a girlie girl who loves pink, then this pink and white gingham bandeau top is perfect for you. I don't even know which part gets the attention first, the ruched bandeau or the soft pastel checkered pattern on the halter tie?
But one thing we can all agree on is that they all come together to give you a playful, classy, and feminine look. With its adjustable back ties, you won't have to worry about slipping or tugging, while playing at the beach, cos everything stays secured. The best bet is to pair it with its Zali bottoms, but of course, it's up to you. The only time you shouldn't wear this gingham swimsuit is if you're planning to play a water sport, but if all you want to do is to look cute and relaxed, then you're good to go.
We've talked about a lot of red gingham, so you probably thought those were the only ones on this list. But this Lucy Bikini Top in bright blue and crisp white gingham is just as fine or even finer than others on this list. Its push-up design, demi cup, adjustable shoulder straps, and underwires make it one of the best gingham swimsuits you can find.
It is sexy but not overly cos, the scoop neckline and ruched trim detailing show a bit of your bust cutely and calmly. This gingham bikini top also comes with a tie front and removable paddings to allow for support and adjustments. But it also comes with an issue: the tie front will need to be constantly readjusted throughout the day, and if that's no biggie for you, then that's cool. Cos this Lucy bikini top gives you that unique look you won't find elsewhere.
This LOTI - PRON Red Gingham Bikini Set from Triangl is for the girlies who are not afraid to make a statement at the beach. It is cheeky, flattering, sexy, bold, and very modern. From top to bottom, you can see every step was designed to make it stand out from other swimsuits.
The bikini top itself comes with ruched detailing, adjustable shoulder straps, and a back clasp to give support, comfort, and adjustability. Its matching bottoms come with a two-straw detail you hardly find in bottoms like this and an adjustable coverage that allows you to decide how much you want to show off. The only issue is that this bikini top doesn't come with enough structure for big boobs, but if you have a smaller bust, then you may have just found your next favorite gingham swimsuit.
You might have heard of a gingham bikini top and even a gingham one-piece, but a gingham tankini? Now that's just amazing. This August Gingham Tankini Top from Geode comes in a soft neutral colored gingham that doesn't need lots of colors but gives a timeless classic look.
It's designed with a straight neckline at both the front and back with adjustable ruching by the sides. This top, paired with its matching bottoms, is guaranteed to make you look sophisticated and modest but still playful and feminine. Cos it's not sexy or revealing, it might not be your cup of tea, but a trial is all you need to know that this August tankini top is on this list for a good reason.
There's pink and then there's girly pink, and this Summer Sun Pink Gingham Ruffled Bikini Top is the queen mother of girly pinks. It is playful, cheerful, chic, flirty, feminine, and sweet. The V neckline sits perfectly with the hoop in front to show a bit of boobs, but not too much that it becomes too revealing.
This gingham bikini top comes with ruffled sleeves and a hook at the back to give you enough support and comfort while at the beach. In fact, it is adorable. It’s made from a stretchy fabric, so even if you have a big bust, it will fit you perfectly. The ruffles are sweet and add to the cute look, but if you're more into minimalist, clean designs, it won't be your style. But still, if you want to add color and girly vibes to your summer wardrobe, then choosing this Summer Sun Top will be a good move.
This Gingham Mid-Rise Bottom from Nani Swimwear comes as a set with its matching top, but I'd like to take a moment to appreciate the bottoms themselves. It is classic, simple, and just perfect. It is designed with a mid-rise cut, but it offers full coverage without being too tight or too frumpy. And with its wide waistband, it's made to fit every body type and size.
These gingham bottoms are made from a stretchy and soft fabric, so it is comfortable, durable, and snug. Its simple look makes it easy for you to mix and match with any of your favorite bikini tops or tankinis. But since it doesn't make a bold statement on its own, you might need to get its matching Gingham Avant Crop top too. But trust me, this is the kind of reliable bottoms you need this summer.
I've always loved gingham prints, and this list of gingham swimsuits just makes me love them all over again. They are classic, timeless, stylish, playful, chic, and effortlessly flattering for all body types. And styling it is never a problem. You can pair it with its matching set or your favorite piece and then layer with accessories.
Truly, it doesn't matter what you style it with; the gingham suits alone are enough to make you look like the main character. My advice is to choose the gingham swimsuit and color that matches your vibes and personality, cos if you don't have a gingham swimsuit in your wardrobe, then you are wrong. So, take that decision today, and relax this summer looking like a million
A gingham suit is a suit made from medium to lightweight cotton blends woven with check, plaid, or striped patterns. Originally, gingham featured plain stripes, but over time it evolved into the check and plaid patterning popular today.
Gingham style is a medium-weight, balanced, plain-woven fabric, typically featuring tartan (plaid), striped, or check duotone patterns. It is commonly made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarns, often combining bright colors with white.
The word “gingham” is thought to derive from the Malay word “genggang,” which means “striped.” European weavers later adapted the fabric into the checkered style we associate with gingham today.
Gingham is believed to have originated in either Malaysia or France during the 17th century, initially appearing as stripes. By the 1800s, the English and Dutch popularized the check version we know today, often made with cotton or muslin fabric.
Plaid is a woven fabric that uses multiple colors in horizontal and vertical designs, while gingham is usually only two colors—a darker shade paired with white or a lighter hue. This gives gingham its signature clean, checked appearance.
I’m Priya Kankaria, a fashion writer with 3 years of experience crafting content that blends style, trends, and storytelling to connect with audiences meaningfully.