Where to Buy a Bikini in Mumbai
Mumbai offers options from department stores to local markets for swimwear.
Department Stores (Reliable Sizing, Brands, AC)
- Shoppers Stop — Multiple malls (Infinity, Viviana, Oberoi); brands: Speedo, Amante, Clovia, own label. ₹800–3,000.
- Lifestyle — Phoenix Palladium, R City, Infiniti; wider brand range (Biba, W, global). ₹1,000–4,000.
- Westside — Trendy, affordable (Tata); good basics. ₹600–2,000.
- Marks & Spencer — Phoenix Palladium, Oberoi; quality basics, tankinis, mastectomy. ₹1,200–3,500.
- Decathlon — Thane, Lower Parel, Andheri; sporty, chlorine-resistant, mix-and-match. ₹500–1,500.
Specialty Swimwear Shops
- La Intimo (Bandra, Juhu) — Luxury European/Latin brands (Luli Fama, Agua Bendita). ₹3,000–15,000.
- Bare Necessities (online + Bandra studio) — Inclusive sizing, mastectomy, maternity.
- Zivame / Clovia / Amante — Online-first, now offline stores; good fit guides.
Local Markets (Cheap, Variable Quality, Cash, Haggle)
- Colaba Causeway — Touristy, trendy, ₹300–800.
- Linking Road (Bandra) — Street stalls + shops, ₹200–600.
- Hill Road (Bandra) — Similar.
- Chor Bazaar / Crawford Market — Wholesale, very cheap, try before buy.
- Juhu Beach / Versova stalls — Seasonal, beachwear focus.
Online (Best Selection, Easy Returns)
- Myntra, Ajio, Nykaa Fashion, Amazon Fashion, Zivame, Clovia — filter by size, coverage, cup, activity.
Tip: Mumbai humidity = mold risk; rinse & dry swimwear thoroughly. Try before buying if possible.