String Bikinis

The first two-piece suit to bear the name ‘bikini’ was a string bikini. What sets a string bikini apart from other bikini suits in the shops is simple: the top is held on with a string at the back and a string behind the neck, the bottoms have a string to tie each side together. The strings, like the bikini itself, can be made from all sorts of material and feature different embellishments depending on the designer.

String Bikini trends vary from designer to designer and from year to year – generally, a solid colour for the panels can be complimented by strings in contrasting shades or printed panels are accompanied by solid coloured strings. Some of the leading designers make string bikinis with delicate chains or fine leather straps instead of actual string. There is truly something for everyone in the string bikini market – that is, there’s something for everyone who can pull off wearing a string bikini in the first place. The string bikini is best suited to slim women – those with larger breasts find the suit doesn’t provide good support and the strings can dig into the flesh, causing bulges on those with fuller figures.

The majority of top designers make string bikinis as part of their annual swimwear collection. Popular designers making string bikinis include: Jean Paul Gaultier, who produces traditional string bikinis with multicolour prints and jewel accents; Juicy Couture, with a collection of string bikinis that have dangling gold-tone charms; as well as D&G, Burberry, La Perla, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein.

Buying a string bikini online is fairly straightforward. The key to a successful online purchase is knowing you’ve got the right size – it’s worth trying a few on in a local shop before buying online if possible. If not, make your online string bikini purchase from a retailer with a clear return policy so you can swap the suit for a different size later if you need to.


4 Your Curves ruched sides bikini briefs £5.00	Purple graffiti bikini pants £6.40	ELLOS Bikini Top £7.50
Katie Tie Side Bikini Brief £8.00	Katie Bandeau £9.00	Purple graffiti bikini halter top £9.60
Lace And Sheen Bikini £11.00	ELLOS Bandeau Style Bikini Top £13.30	Reversible String Pant - Purple and Turquoise £15.60
Reversible Spot On String Tie Pant - Red £16.25	Lepel Atomic Bikini Brief Floral/Multi £17.00	Joe Snyder shining kini 12 £17.00
Joe Snyder shining string 10 bikini £17.00	Switch Reversible String Pant - Mink and Mint £17.88	Ziggy Frill String Pant - Ocean £17.88
Fantasie Atlanta Tie Shorts, Purple Multi £18.00	Reversible Spot On String Tie Pant - Black £18.75	Kalyani Summer Time Brief Paisley £20.00
Freya Hoopla Brief Kaleidoscope £20.00	MaleBasics lingerie string tulle bikini brief £21.00	Rainbow Wave Chacha String Pant £22.00
Dalek Blacklight String Tie Side Pant - Multi £22.75	Joe Snyder shining 26 kinny (sheer mesh) £23.00	Puerto Rico String Tie Side - Blue £23.40
Fantasie Atlanta Belted Brief Purple £24.00	Ted Baker Bird Cage Print Cup Size Bikini Top, Multi £24.50	Riviera Chic plaited string bikini set £30.40
Phoebe Tri Bikini - Peacoat £36.99	Black Out loud string bikini £40.00	Roxy Out Loud String Bikini - Multicoloured £44.00
"Polka Party String Bikini" £44.99