19 Classic Black Bikinis To Kick Off Your Swim Collection With

Like a black t-shirt, sweater or pair of jeans, a black bikini is essential to any well-rounded wardrobe. Whether you’re a West Coast native who spends hours on the beach or just someone who plans to jet off on a weekend getaway this spring, without a black bikini in tow, your swimsuit collection is hardly complete. Now, we love a trendy one-piece or animal print set as much as anyone, but when it comes to the basics, nothing competes with a black bikini.

Of course, selecting that one perfect go-to isn’t always as clear as black and white black. So, to help get you started, we rounded up 19 black bikini sets that are sure to steer your swimsuit collection in the right direction. From bandeaus to bra tops, high-waisted bottoms to barely-there string styles, your classic black bikini is somewhere in the mix ahead.

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Lonely Dita Bikini Black, $, available at Lonely

Lonely Dita Brief Black, $, available at Lonely

Basic Swim La Premiere Top, $, available at Basic Swim

Basic Swim Flex Bottom, $, available at Basic Swim

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It doesn't get more flattering than a crop top with a knotted front paired with high-waisted ruched bottoms.

Torrid Self-Tie Wireless Swim Crop Top, $, available at Torrid

Torrid High-Waist Ruched Swim Bottom, $, available at Torrid

Oseree Two-Piece Bikini Set, $, available at Farfetch

Bamba Vino Top, $, available at Bamba

Bamba Vixen Bottoms, $, available at Bamba

Hunza G Jean Seersucker Bandeau Bikini, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Anemone Swim Black Balconette Underwire Bikini Top, $, available at Anemone Swim

Anemone Swim Black High Waisted Cheeky Bottom, $, available at Anemone Swim

H&M Long Bikini Top, $, available at H&M

H&M Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, $, available at H&M

Mango Bow Bikini Top, $, available at Mango

Mango Tie Bikini Bottom, $, available at Mango

Topshop Skinny Rib Crop Bikini Top, $, available at Topshop

Topshop Black Crinkle High Waist Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Topshop

ASOS CURVE Curve Knot Bikini Set, $, available at ASOS

Ansea The Reversible Triangle Top, $, available at Ansea

Ansea The Reversible High Waist Bottom, $, available at Ansea

Les Girls Les Boys Ribbed Underwired Bikini, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Out From Under Seamless Scoop Neck Bikini Top, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Out From Under Seamless Ribbed Bikini Bottom, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Mara Hoffman Abigail Bikini Top, $, available at Shopbop

Mara Hoffman Jay Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Shopbop

Solid & Striped The Daphne Top, $, available at Solid & Striped

Solid & Striped The Daphne Bottom, $, available at Solid & Striped

Xhilaration Plus Size One Shoulder Bikini Top, $, available at Target

Xhilaration Plus Size Ribbed Hipster Bikini Bottom, $, available at Target

Eres Mouna & Malou Triangle Bikini Set, $, available at Matches Fashion

LA Hearts by PacSun Black Cari Scrunch Bandeau Bikini Top, $, available at PacSun

LA Hearts by PacSun Black Cari Scrunch High Cut Bikini Bottom, $, available at PacSun

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