Hey Dolls,
Everyone knows that I love bikini's. I could talk about them everyday, all day for eternity. Recently, I was chatting with friends and it was brought to my attention that there's a lot of anxiety around picking out the perfect kini'. Whether it's daunting or exciting to dawn a bikini, we can all agree we want to get it right!
The Golden Bikini Rule is IT MUST FIT LIKE A SECOND SKIN! It's got to stick to you. Gaps, sagging, buckling or spilling out will ruin your beach day look before you even step one little toe in the sand. If you can follow the golden rule, then you're halfway there Doll! Having that second skin look is the start and finish of the look. Now, let's talk about what comes in between.
Tops
Bay Watch- If you're going for full on 5 alarm fire beach siren vibes. You want to deliver on cleavage but not over deliver. The goal is to never lose function. The moment you lose function you're trying to hard. It's giving Tommy Lee Pamela not Bay Watch Pamela. So, if you're on the beach you need to be able to run, jump and swim with ease. If you're yachting you should be able to lie comfortably. If you're on the resort you should be able to go from lunch to a resort boutique. A nip slip should not be immenent. You're breasts shouldn't be spilling into your armpits. Your bikini top should be as supportive as your bestie. (Side note: if your bestie isn't supportive enough to be your bikini top, ditch her!)
Fam Beach Vacay- If your assignment requires a little more coverage then you want to introduce more fabric. A common misstep is going for more constraint. A more constraining fit will cause bulging and spilling. The two greatest enemies of a fire swim look. There's also some cool ways to do it besides going for a full coverage triangle top. Try cool cut-outs, strappy pieces or fringe. A little fabric can go a long way.
Modest Core- If you're a modest girlie and need a truly full coverage vibe, a monokini or tankini is the best bet. I'd still follow the stick to your skin rule and add some texture for more coverage and distortion of your silhouette. This help create a less sensual shape. So, don't stray away from those unconventional fabrics.
Bottoms
Bikini bottoms can get a little tricky because not all briefs have the same effect on all body types. There's much more vairiance than tops.
Bay Watch- The obvious choice to set the beach on fire is a brazilian cut or a thong. Just remember the straps need to be closer to the waist not the hips. Another way to bring the heat is with a ruched cheeky brief. They never fail to serve a cute but sexy vibe.
Fam Beach Vacay- Sometimes life calls for a family friendly beach moment. If you're looking to serve a more subdued beach look you're going to go with the same tips for bottoms as tops. You want to lean toward monokini's, tankini's, fuller coverage briefs and skirts. Also, paying close attention the coverage width on cheeky's or brazilians can go a long way.
Modest Core- A full coverage brief, tankini or boy short is made for you. These provide that extra fabric to lean into that more is more vibe. If you want to rock a cheeky or a thong just remember extra pieces of fabric go a long way so tassels, mesh and creative cut outs can cover more without losing access to trend or sexy vibes.
Life calls for so many different bikini moments and we live to deliver. I have to know dolls, what's your go to bikini vibe? Do you think rules shouldn't apply? Join the conversation below or at our youtube channel https://youtu.be/aYvP3r-jqvg?si=BgASlEQ7sEptb9rf
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