As you've probably seen on social media, I just traveled to Aruba and had the absolute best time. The beaches are beautiful, the people are friendly and welcoming, and the food was amazing. What more could I have asked for?
Did I overpack? The obvious answer is yes. When do I not overpack for something? I'm the type of person who rather over-prepare than under-prepare, so this will never change, especially when it comes to bathing suits.
My Bathing Suits👙
I brought about 13 bathing suits for a 5 day trip... oops! Some were more expensive than others, but it's nice to have a good selection. If you are looking for bathing suits on a budget, here are a few places I've bought bathing suits from that I love.
Zaful
Although they do copy several major bikini companies, I find that the suits that aren't copies are the ones I really like.
I don't recommend their copies, simply because some of them look super cheap and it's offensive to steal a brands picture if they are not actually yours. So if that's your intention, don't go there because the product you get will not look like the original. If you simply like their suits for the style, then go for it! But just beware, some of the pictures you see will be different than what you get.
See this marble suit I bought from them for only $17.99
http://www.zaful.com/cutout-double-side-bikini-set-p_253735.html
Wish App, Aliexpress, Overseas Websites:
In the end, all of these bathing suits come from cheaper source, so you might as well find out where to get them for wholesale prices.
Both of these sites are super cheap! Most suits are under $10, and they are the same suits you see on Zaful, Aquapura Swim, and some other similar sites that try to pass off suits as their own.
Make sure for these overseas sites you ALWAYS look at reviews. I never buy anything from the above unless I make sure their store is legit and I see reviews from the product I'm buying or from other products they have listed.
See this red velvet bathing suit I bought from Aliexpress for $10
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2017-Women-Bathing-Suit-Monokini-Bodysuit-Swimming-Suit-Trikini-Velvet-Bikini-Set-Retro-Halter-Swimsuit-Thong/1298001_32775748401.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.uYFcog
Amazon
I am an Amazon Junkie (if that's a thing) because I buy everything on Amazon. I'm not sure what I would do without Amazon Prime, and surprisingly, they have great bathing suits. I did not wear any this trip that I received on Amazon, but I highly recommend looking here for suits because I have found some really great ones.
See this mermaid one piece bathing suit I bought from Amazon for $9
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0AZ5YT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Montce Swim
I'm guilty, bathing suits are one of the things that I spend a little bit more money on. That's why Montce bathing suits will always be my #1 choice when it comes to bathing suits. I find that they fit my body perfectly and they last pretty long, which makes it worth the price.
See two of the Montce Swim suits I wore on this vacation.
https://www.montce.com/