If you’ve been seeing flossy, string bikinis tied upside-down, sideways, and crisscrossed all over TikTok and Instagram for the past two summers, you’re not alone. They’re everywhere — on the likes of celebs (see: Kylie Jenner, Lizzo) and your favorite swimsuit brands (Good American, Riot, Sommer Swim). For those undeterred by a swimsuit trend made primarily for dry land or a leisurely swim in the pool, you really only need an adjustable string bikini top. From there, flip your suit upside down and tie the chest straps around your neck, and the neck straps around your chest. Adjust accordingly. Take it a step further by crisscrossing the straps that go around your neck before tying them in the back, or even further, by making the top strapless. For the latter, take the crisscrossed straps from the last step, loop them around your chest (under your arms), and tie them in the back. Goodbye pesky tan lines, hello Instagram fame.
If you’ve been circulating between bandeaus and undercup bikinis for the last few years like many of us have, you may not have a standard string bikini top lying around. Because of that, we rounded up 17 styles that are perfect to get in on the upside-down bikini trend, ahead.
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Good American Ruched Halter Bikini Top, $, available at Good American
Good American Ruched String Bikini Bottom, $, available at Good American
Ganni Recycled Printed Open Bandeau Bikini Top, $, available at Shopbop
Ganni Recycled Printed Beads String Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Shopbop
Mango Multi-Position Strapless Bikini Top, $, available at Mango
Mango Brazilian Bikini Bottoms with Bows, $, available at Mango
Sommer Swim Celene Turmeric Halter Bikini Top, $, available at Sommer Swim
Sommer Swim Milla Turmeric Tie Side Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Sommer Swim
Victoria’s Secret Twist Multiway Halter Bikini Top, $, available at Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret Twist Thong Bikini Bottom, $, available at Victoria’s Secret
Madewell Halter String Bikini Top in Floral, $, available at Madewell
Madewell String Bikini Bottom in Floral, $, available at Madewell
Skims Swim Triangle Top, $, available at Skims
Skims Swim Dipped Tie Bottoms, $, available at Skims
Bydee Ibiza Top in Palmera, $, available at Bydee
Bydee Malaga Bottom in Palmera, $, available at Bydee
Wolf and Whistle Fuller Bust Mix and Match Bikini in Metallic Gold, $, available at ASOS
PatBo Crochet Sleeve Bikini Top, $, available at Shopbop
PatBo Mid Rise Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Shopbop
Four Three Seven The Sanders Top, $, available at Four Three Seven
Four Three Seven The Sanders Bottoms, $, available at Four Three Seven
RIOT SWIM Bixi Top in Matcha, $, available at RIOT SWIM
RIOT SWIM Bixi Bottom in Matcha, $, available at RIOT SWIM
PacSun Eco Blue Ladybug Scrunch Convertible Bikini Top, $, available at PacSun
PacSun Eco Blue Ladybug Scrunch Scoop High Cut Bikini Bottom, $, available at PacSun
Norma Kamali Jason Halterneck Bikini Top, $, available at MatchesFashion
Norma Kamali Jason Side-Tie Bikini Briefs, $, available at MatchesFashion
Beach Bunny Dee Triangle Top, $, available at Beach Bunny
Beach Bunny Aurora Skimpy Bottom, $, available at Beach Bunny
Onia Ruched Halter Top, $, available at Shopbop
Onia V Shape Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Shopbop
PrettyLittleThing Emerald Green High Shine Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
PrettyLittleThing Emerald Green High Shine Tie Side Bikini Bottoms, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
437 The Sanders Top, $, available at 437
437 The Sanders Bottoms, $, available at 437
Sommer Swim Kaia Plumage Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at Sommer Swim
Sommer Swim Naomi Plumage Tie Side Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Sommer Swim
We Are We Wear Reversible Melissa Tie Side Bikini Top, $, available at We Are We Wear
We Are We Wear Reversible Melissa Tie Side Bikini Pant, $, available at We Are We Wear
Alpine Butterfly Olive Top, $, available at Alpine Butterfly
Alpine Butterfly Ivy Bottoms, $, available at Alpine Butterfly
Princess Polly Recycled Nylon Isabella Bikini Top, $, available at Princess Polly
Princess Polly Recycled Nylon Isabella Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Princess Polly
Frankies Bikinis Malibu Halter String Bikini Top, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
Frankies Bikinis Katarina Cheeky Satin Bikini Bottom, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
Good American Matte Tiny Ties Triangle, $, available at Good American
Good American Matte Tiny Ties Bottom, $, available at Good American
Team Studio Gabriella Top, $, available at Team Studio
Team Studio Emma Bottom, $, available at Team Studio
PrettyLittleThing Shiny Textured Diamante Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
PrettyLittleThing Shiny Textured Tie Side Bikini Bottoms, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
Bydee Swim Ibiza Top, $, available at Bydee Swim
Bydee Swim Ibiza Bottom, $, available at Bydee Swim
Tabria Majors x Fashion To Figure Agent 99 Bikini Top, $, available at Fashion to Figure
Tabria Majors x Fashion To Figure Agent 99 Bikini Thong, $, available at Fashion to Figure
Bamba Swim Sol Top, $, available at Bamba Swim
Bamba Swim Sol Bottoms, $, available at Bamba Swim
Kendall & Kylie Carmel Scrunch Halter Bikini Top, $, available at PacSun
Kendall & Kylie Neon Yellow Carmel Side Tie Bikini Bottom, $, available at PacSun
Mango Crochet Bikini Top, $, available at Mango
Mango Crochet Bikini Bottom, $, available at Mango
RIOT SWIM Bixi Top, $, available at RIOT SWIM
RIOT SWIM Hudson Bottom, $, available at RIOT SWIM
MELISSA SIMONE Enita Micro String Top, $, available at Melissa Simone
MELISSA SIMONE Enita Micro String Bottoms, $, available at Melissa Simone
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