Black Triangle Bikinis

Why the black triangle holds

The triangle is the simplest top cut in swim — two panels, a tie, nothing to construct around. Black is the base color that pairs with everything in the palette. Put the two together and you get the default set: the cut does the minimum, the color does the rest.

The pool runs 108 styles, about $17 to $59 — the solid black triangles plus the black base builds that carry the print, the push up, the high neck cross back and the tie dye reads across the family.

How the black triangle pool breaks down

• Classic solid black triangle string sets
• Push up and lace builds on the black base
• High neck cross back high cut ribbed sets
• Tie dye and polka dot reads on the black triangle
• Strappy ruched Brazilian builds in black
• Floral print push up halter on the black base

Styling a black triangle set

• Black is the base of the outfit — one accent color on top and the set reads complete
• White is the classic partner; gold hardware is the evening read
• Off the beach, a black triangle top under a white shirt reads as the base layer
• When the set carries a print on the black base, keep the accessories solid

Caring for black swimwear

• Rinse after the water — black dyes settle in the fiber in the first few swims
• Dry in shade; the deep black holds heat and shifts under sun
• Keep black sets away from white and pastels when damp; the dye carries at the edge
• Check the lace and the push up builds at the edge after each wash; the finished edge takes the wear