String bikinis have become synonymous with sexy swimwear over the past decade. Women looking for designer suits with low-rise and moderate coverage swimwear began searching for string bikinis during their shopping sprees. However, traditional styles of string bottoms left some women with a lot to be desired. The problem arose mainly due to the way the strings cut into the skin, creating the unflattering “muffin top” look. Traditional string bikinis were not convenient for women who wanted to avoid constricted looks, but who also disliked the diaper-like bottom or thick waistbands that the swimwear industry offered as an alternative.
Over the last years, brands like Agua Bendita, Maaji, and Phax Swimwear began looking into a way to make string bikinis sexier and more flattering to women of distinct body types.
A perfect example of the above point is the Agua Dulce bikini from Agua Bendita.
As seen below, the thick strings made of superior spandex fabric eliminate the muffin top look and lets you tie as tight as desired:
The secret lies in the novel inward stitching techniques that have been developed with these designer swimsuits. It is what distinguishes mainstream brands from truly designer bathing suits, and even among couture styles, it is what determines their superior cut and fit. The most important strategy to create a flattering beach look is to buy an elastic-free string bikini. This means the designer excludes the elastic band previously sewn into the strings that, once tightened, makes the swimsuit cut into the skin. Instead, the strings are sewn inwardly and are made purely of spandex fabric. In this way, the string two-piece can be pulled tightly without producing extra tension, and therefore creating a designer fit. The truth is, everyone’s body has a flattering side, and the key is finding designer swimwear that fits your style.
String bikinis can be sexy if they are made to fit right.
If you need to purchase separates, you might like to try the very similar Agua Felina style, which can be sold in different sizes for top & bottom. The elastic-free strings in this bikini allow for more breathing room on the hips and below the dreaded love handle area:
String bottoms are also available in designer one-piece suits. The very couture Metallic Bandeau Cutout from Maaji offers brown strings on this style’s bottom:
However, if you are into simpler looks, Phax swimwear’s Vallie String Monokini could do the trick:
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Great idea! it hids the width of the hips.
and the monokini hide the stomach area
it does hide the with of hips, especially if the strings are wider
the top on the bottom photo seems to look like it is pulling downward and would possibly make a person look like they have saggy boobs
i think it all depends on the size and the fit of the suit
String bikinis are the greatest. For me it took a while for me not to worry if it would untie but I learned they are very flattering.
I also like the monokinis in these pics
i like the maaji one a lot! its really different!
they are a real show stopper
too bad the maaji one is not for sale anymore
I love the wide, soft side-tie bikinis, they fit way better, especially if your body is not rock hard.
which no one is a perfect as these models
haha exactly! i’m glad the options exist!
to each our own right
yeah, that’s what options are for
I know they don’t do the muffin top if you don’t have the best body
monokinis hide that
not always, the right monokini or one piece yes, but there are some that are tight in that area
ya i have been looking closely at a few
yeah, gotta be careful with those
Yep, I’ve got the soft sides so these do the trick for me
I am agreeing to that statement
yes they do! goodbye muffintop
i agree! the elastic free bottoms are the best option!
what do you mean by this
like the agua felina style… they explain it on the article on top
thats a great design how nice and comfortable
yes it does look that way, i’d love one like that one
i don’t think i have had the pleasure of wearing these yet sounds great
they are sooo comfortable!
i hope that the one i buy will have that comfort side to it
i’m sure it will if it’s from this site
Monokinis are fun too… they cover but don’t its fun!!
they can be sexy when you find the right ones
as everything, just the right one for your body will make wonders
it’s an intricate play haha
ok yes it is??
the way the hide some parts and show others… they can be quite sexy
they no they are expert they know what to show and what to hide
there’s a style for everyone
The two monokinis in these shots are fab, I love them and they would really cover those little pouches some of us have
yes that is the good thing about them this two girls dont repeat any model
models are in a catagory all on their own
the second one is great, looks very symmetrical
ya i like the stripes on that one may enlongate the body and give the look of a longer torso
exactly! and the shiny top, great contrast
I like the ones with different unique designs aqua bendita does it right
i too love something that is totally origonal
you can find a lot of that in this site
i have been discovering that
a lot of options and styles for everyone
the monokini is for sure a good idea to make the stomach look better
i have said this before, it is my favorite suit as i have had kids and need to hide some of that belly area
yeah i think it’s the best option when you have some problem areas, i too like to cover my stomach sometimes
they are a guenious design way to go designers
yeah, the best way to feel comfortable even when you aren’t in the best of shapes
Phax swimwear’s Vallie String Monokini, couture Metallic Bandeau Cutout from Maaji with brown strings these are really cute suits on this blog
i like those too, sooo unique
oh they are all so cute i love each one of thes mainly the monokini
monokinis are the comfiest for me, but i like variety
has anyone purchased any of these mononkinis??
no i haven’t… and the post is pretty old