Hipster Bikinis

Bikinis are, by nature, quite revealing. Some designers have a little more sympathy for those of us without perfect figures, and one of these kind souls came up with the hipster bikini. A hipster bikini is a bit more conservative and provides a little more coverage to the hips – the bikini bottom is more brief shaped, with thicker sides than a standard bikini bottom, and it’s designed to rest as a wide band around the hips.

Some hipster bikinis take the band shape a bit further, so the bottom appears to be nothing more than a band of fabric around the hips, these bikini bottoms are sometimes paired with a bandeau-style top, the resulting suit is known as a bandini. Another variant on the hipster is the skirted bikini, or skirtini, which is popular with ladies who are self-conscious about their bum or hips. Also, there are hipster bikinis have slightly extended legs, like shorts – some people call these bikini bottoms boyshorts or refer to the suit as a shortini.

Hipster bikinis are popular because they’re generally less revealing than traditional triangle or string bikinis. Many of the leading designers focus on the hipster shape because it is so popular, and also because it’s a versatile bikini style. Hipster bikinis by top designers include the Hipster Skirt and Belter Hipster by La Blanca, Burberry’s belted bikini, Michael Kors Studded bikini and the Solid Hipster bikini from Lauren by Ralph Lauren.

Buying a hipster bikini online is easy and there are plenty of suits to choose from – even some of the leading high street chains, like Marks and Spencer, have launched hipster bikinis for the coming season. As with any online purchase, find a reputable vendor with a clear return policy before buying your hipster bikini online – that way you know the merchandise you receive is genuine and have the peace of mind that goes with being able to exchange the suit if you need to.

© Summer Bikinis.co.uk 2007

Bikinis


Waikiki Dd+ short
Waikiki Dd+ short
£5.00


ELLOS Hipster Bikini Briefs
ELLOS Hipster Bikini Briefs
£5.20


ELLOS Hipster Bikini Briefs
ELLOS Hipster Bikini Briefs
£5.50


Mae Hipster Bikini Brief
Mae Hipster Bikini Brief
£5.60


John Lewis Women Stripe Hipster Bikini Briefs, Black
John Lewis Women Stripe Hipster Bikini Briefs, Black
£6.00


John Lewis Women Reno Hipster Bikini Briefs, Green/White
John Lewis Women Reno Hipster Bikini Briefs, Green/White
£6.00


Ritual tie side brief
Ritual tie side brief
£6.00


John Lewis Women Aztec Tribal Hipster Bikini Briefs, Jade
John Lewis Women Aztec Tribal Hipster Bikini Briefs, Jade
£7.00


Borneo Ring Side Bikini Brief
Borneo Ring Side Bikini Brief
£7.20


Pin Up 50's polka dot adjustable hipster short with frills
Pin Up 50's polka dot adjustable hipster short with frills
£7.20


John Lewis Women Mirage Spot Print Hipster Bikini Briefs, Black
John Lewis Women Mirage Spot Print Hipster Bikini Briefs, Black
£7.50


Mix and Match Plain Hipster Bikini Bottoms
Mix and Match Plain Hipster Bikini Bottoms
£7.80


Vintage Floral Hipster Brief
Vintage Floral Hipster Brief
£8.00


Vintage Floral Hipster Brief
Vintage Floral Hipster Brief
£8.00


Capri Separates Mini Hipster Bikini Brief With Band
Capri Separates Mini Hipster Bikini Brief With Band
£10.00


Vintage Floral Hipster Brief
Vintage Floral Hipster Brief
£10.00


Mix and Match Underwired Halter Bikini Top
Mix and Match Underwired Halter Bikini Top
£10.00


Mix and Match Underwired Halter Bikini Top
Mix and Match Underwired Halter Bikini Top
£10.00


Vintage Floral Hipster Brief
Vintage Floral Hipster Brief
£10.00


John Lewis Whitby Hipster Mini Briefs, Blue
John Lewis Whitby Hipster Mini Briefs, Blue
£10.00


Mix and Match Moulded Bikini Top
Mix and Match Moulded Bikini Top
£12.00


Striped Hipster Bikini Briefs
Striped Hipster Bikini Briefs
£12.00


Striped Hipster Bikini Briefs
Striped Hipster Bikini Briefs
£12.00


Mix and Match Moulded Bikini Top
Mix and Match Moulded Bikini Top
£12.00


Moulded Bikini Top (3 for 2)
Moulded Bikini Top (3 for 2)
£12.00


Striped Hipster Bikini Briefs
Striped Hipster Bikini Briefs
£12.00


Montego Bay Ruched Hipster Bikini Brief
Montego Bay Ruched Hipster Bikini Brief
£12.00


Indigo Collection Mosaic Hipster Bikini Bottoms
Indigo Collection Mosaic Hipster Bikini Bottoms
£13.00


Panache Mae Hipster Brief Black/Ivory
Panache Mae Hipster Brief Black/Ivory
£14.00


Impec D-g Classic Bikini Brief
Impec D-g Classic Bikini Brief
£14.00


Caprice Animal Print Bikini Pants
Caprice Animal Print Bikini Pants
£14.68


Striped Hipster Bikini Briefs
Striped Hipster Bikini Briefs
£15.00


John Lewis Women Filey Hipster Bikini Briefs, Purple
John Lewis Women Filey Hipster Bikini Briefs, Purple
£15.00


Low Rise Floral Print Hipster Bikini Bottoms
Low Rise Floral Print Hipster Bikini Bottoms
£15.00


Per Una Low Rise Hipster Bikini Bottoms
Per Una Low Rise Hipster Bikini Bottoms
£15.00


Reversible Solids Hipster Bikini Brief
Reversible Solids Hipster Bikini Brief
£15.00


Striped Underwired Tankini Top
Striped Underwired Tankini Top
£16.00


Striped Underwired Tankini Top
Striped Underwired Tankini Top
£16.00


Indian Summer Hipster Bikini Brief
Indian Summer Hipster Bikini Brief
£16.20


Matt Separates Hipster Frill Bikini Brief
Matt Separates Hipster Frill Bikini Brief
£16.50


Princesse Tam Tam Switch Hipster Bikini Briefs, Babylon
Princesse Tam Tam Switch Hipster Bikini Briefs, Babylon
£16.50


Bacio Hipster Bikini Brief
Bacio Hipster Bikini Brief
£16.50


Autograph Abstract Print Stud Hipster Bikini Bottoms
Autograph Abstract Print Stud Hipster Bikini Bottoms
£18.00


Autograph Stud Hipster Bikini Bottoms
Autograph Stud Hipster Bikini Bottoms
£18.00


Ella Hipster Bikini Brief
Ella Hipster Bikini Brief
£19.00


Carnaby Twist Fold Hipster Bikini Brief
Carnaby Twist Fold Hipster Bikini Brief
£19.00


Hawaiian Floral Belted Hipster Bikini Brief
Hawaiian Floral Belted Hipster Bikini Brief
£19.60


Halter Bikini Set
Halter Bikini Set
£20.00


Tropical Print Halter Bikini Set
Tropical Print Halter Bikini Set
£20.00


Halter Bikini Set
Halter Bikini Set
£20.00


Halter Bikini Set
Halter Bikini Set
£20.00


Tropical Print Halter Bikini Set
Tropical Print Halter Bikini Set
£20.00


Striped Underwired Tankini Top
Striped Underwired Tankini Top
£20.00


Seafolly Azzura Ruched Mini Hipster Bikini Briefs, Opal
Seafolly Azzura Ruched Mini Hipster Bikini Briefs, Opal
£20.00


Milan short with adjust leg
Milan short with adjust leg
£20.00


Matt Separates Frill Bandeau Bikini Top
Matt Separates Frill Bandeau Bikini Top
£20.50


Eden Separates Hipster Bikini Brief
Eden Separates Hipster Bikini Brief
£21.60


Spot On Tie Side Hipster Bikini Brief
Spot On Tie Side Hipster Bikini Brief
£22.20


Goddess Twist Hipster Bikini Brief
Goddess Twist Hipster Bikini Brief
£22.80


Tribik Bikini Set
Tribik Bikini Set
£24.00


Tribik Bikini Set
Tribik Bikini Set
£24.00


Tribik Bikini Set
Tribik Bikini Set
£24.00


Goddess Harlow Hipster Bikini Brief
Goddess Harlow Hipster Bikini Brief
£24.60


Carnaby Frill Hipster Bikini Brief
Carnaby Frill Hipster Bikini Brief
£24.60


Tropical Print Halter Bikini Set
Tropical Print Halter Bikini Set
£25.00


Bejewelled Tab Side Hipster Bikini Brief
Bejewelled Tab Side Hipster Bikini Brief
£25.00


Halter Bikini Set
Halter Bikini Set
£25.00


Seafolly Seychelles Hipster Bikini Briefs, Black
Seafolly Seychelles Hipster Bikini Briefs, Black
£26.50


Seafolly Eden Hipster Frill Bikini Briefs, Black
Seafolly Eden Hipster Frill Bikini Briefs, Black
£26.50


Zeta Hipster Bikini Brief
Zeta Hipster Bikini Brief
£28.20


Eden Separates Frill Hipster Bikini Brief
Eden Separates Frill Hipster Bikini Brief
£28.70


Shimmer Separates Ruffle Hipster Bikini Brief
Shimmer Separates Ruffle Hipster Bikini Brief
£28.70


Covent Garden Ruffle Hipster Bikini Brief
Covent Garden Ruffle Hipster Bikini Brief
£28.70


Viva Separates Frill Hipster Bikini Brief
Viva Separates Frill Hipster Bikini Brief
£28.70


Tribik Bikini Set
Tribik Bikini Set
£29.00


Cabana Le Chic Frill Hipster Bikini Brief
Cabana Le Chic Frill Hipster Bikini Brief
£30.10


Seafolly Eden Mini Tube Bandeau Bikini Top, Black
Seafolly Eden Mini Tube Bandeau Bikini Top, Black
£30.50


Sausalita Roll Top Hipster Bikini Brief
Sausalita Roll Top Hipster Bikini Brief
£35.00


Goddess Separates Hipster Bikini Brief
Goddess Separates Hipster Bikini Brief
£38.00


Goddess Mini Hipster Bikini Brief
Goddess Mini Hipster Bikini Brief
£38.00


Avant Garden Hipster Tie Side Brief
Avant Garden Hipster Tie Side Brief
£40.00


Summer Stripe Hipster Tie Side Bikini Brief
Summer Stripe Hipster Tie Side Bikini Brief
£40.00


Beatnik Separates Hipster Bikini Brief
Beatnik Separates Hipster Bikini Brief
£41.00


Spring Carnival Ruffle Hipster Bikini Brief
Spring Carnival Ruffle Hipster Bikini Brief
£41.00


Isla Coco Grecian Hipster Bikini Brief
Isla Coco Grecian Hipster Bikini Brief
£47.00


Sahara Ruched Hipster Bikini Brief
Sahara Ruched Hipster Bikini Brief
£50.00


Glisten Triangle Front Bandeau and Hipster - Galactic
Glisten Triangle Front Bandeau and Hipster - Galactic
£87.75