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String Bikini
A string bikini is similar to a bikini brief, but the string bikini has only thin straps at the sides.
Definition — String Bikini
A string bikini is similar to a bikini brief, but the string bikini has only thin straps at the sides.
Construction, Fit & Care
How a String Bikini Is Built
Removing the side panel is the whole design: front and back panels are joined by thin straps — sometimes simple elastic cords, sometimes adjustable ties or sliders, depending on the maker. The result keeps a bikini brief's general coverage at front and back while opening the hip completely.
Fit rests on the straps, so waistband tension and strap placement decide comfort; a style that fits at the waist can still sit wrong at the hip if the straps are cut short. The women's clothes guide section of Apparel Search also carries a string bikini guide, linked below.
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Common Questions
Common Questions
What is a string bikini?
A string bikini is similar to a bikini brief, but it has only thin straps at the sides instead of a side panel.
How does a string bikini differ from a bikini brief?
A bikini brief is narrow at the sides but keeps a fabric panel there. A string bikini replaces that panel with thin straps.
What holds a string bikini in place?
The thin side straps and the waistband elastic carry the fit, which is why strap length and waistband tension matter when choosing a size.
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