Womens String bikini

What Is a Womens String Bikini?

A womens string bikini is a two-piece swimsuit whose pieces are tied in place with thin string straps instead of sewn side seams or wide bands. The ties sit at the sides of the bottoms, and at the neck, back or sides of the tops. “String” describes that construction — it does not set one coverage amount, and string styles range from fuller triangle sets to Brazilian and thong cuts.

This collection gathers 445 styles under that construction lens, priced from about $17, and the pool is the widest slice of the store’s string family. Top shapes lead with sliding triangles and halters; bottoms lead with cheeky, Brazilian and thong cuts — every piece shares the tie construction, and the coverage choice stays with you.

How the Ties Work

Each tied piece depends on the same simple mechanics. Bottom ties knot at both hips; top ties knot behind the neck or at the back band. Because the knot carries the fit, you adjust it to your body — snugger for activity, looser for lounging — and re-tie it after swimming.

Ties also change how the suit wears over time: there are no fixed seams at the sides to stretch out, and the knot can be re-positioned rather than replaced. The trade-off is that fit depends on tying, so a knot that loosens in the water needs a re-tie — double knots and bow ties both work, and which one you choose is preference.

String vs Regular Bikini

The difference is construction. A regular bikini bottom has sewn side seams and a fixed waistband; a string bottom is two fabric panels held by ties at the hips. The same contrast runs through tops: a regular top has a fixed band or straps, while a string top is tied in place.

• Regular bikini: fixed seams, wider straps, set waistband
• String bikini: thin ties at hips, neck or back, re-adjustable knots
• Coverage is chosen separately — string construction exists in cheeky, Brazilian, thong and fuller cuts

Both sit in the store’s catalog. If you want the re-adjustable fit and the minimal side profile of ties, string construction is the relevant filter; if you prefer fixed seams and wider bands, regular cuts are the other route.

Top and Bottom Pairings

Because every piece in this collection ties, you can pair across the pool by shape and coverage rather than by brand line. The main top shapes are sliding triangles (ties behind the neck and back), halters (a single tie behind the neck) and bandeaus with string sides.

Bottoms sort by how much they cover behind: cheeky keeps the most fabric, Brazilian cuts higher on the leg, and thong styles narrow to a strip. Read each listing’s photos for where the back coverage actually lands — labels vary between sellers — and match the bottom you want with the top shape you prefer.

Wearing and Caring for String Styles

String swimwear suits beach days, resort pools and any setting where a re-tie is easy. Knots are the only fasteners, so check them after swimming or running games before they loosen. For long wear, tie the bottoms snugly at the hips and re-tie rather than over-tightening until the fabric bunches.

Care follows the fabric, not the ties: rinse in cool water after salt or chlorine, wash by hand or on a gentle cycle in a mesh bag, and dry flat out of direct sun. Nylon-spandex blends hold their shape longest when they are not wrung or tossed in a hot dryer.