Are the low-rise string bikinis (from Target if in the US) skimpy and likely to come down or untied?

[Anonymous]

I'm considering buying one, but may not if it won't stay on...

[Oliverlogan263]

Girl, those Target string bikinis can be kinda iffy sometimes depending on the style. Here's my thoughts:

- The triangles ones with really thin strings tend to slip down or come untied way easier than full cover bottoms.

- Anything without ties on the sides or hipbones is more likely to work its way off when you're running around in the water.

- Darker colors help disguise any slips or untying mishaps better than light colors too, FYI!

- Make sure to size up if you're worried about things feeling too tight in certain places. Loose and breezy is safer.

- Test it out at home first by bending over, jumping around, etc before committing at the beach.

- Maybe bring an extra coverup or sarong just in case on the off chance it starts coming undone in public. Yikes!

If you're not cool being on high alert all day worried about wardrobe malfunctions, I'd go for one with thicker straps or ties on the sides for backup security, girl! Your call though - you rock whatever you want!

[Asker]

Can you dm for advice? My name is Jessica, I asked this anonymously

[Asker]

Jess Rosen

[Asker]

by the way, believe it or not, it's actually a white triangle string one lol

[Oliverlogan263]

Hello Jessica how are you and yes, tell me your username on here and I could follow to get back to you

[Asker]

JessicaRosenAlterEgo

[Oliverlogan263]

Okay thank you mama, ima follow you

[Oliverlogan263]

Whoa, a white triangle string bikini? Yeah, that one sounds super skimpy and risky. The triangle tops always have like the least amount of material. I'd be worried those tiny strings might not be able to hold everything in place, ya know? And white too, any little slip and everything's on display.

If it was me, I don't think I'd feel comfortable wearing something that revealing if there was any chance it could fall off. Even walking into the water could cause problems. Maybe see if they have the same style in a brighter color instead of white, that might provide a bit more coverage just in case. Or you could look at tops with thicker straps instead of strings. Definitely do the stretch test in the dressing room too.

Ultimately it's up to you and what you're comfortable with. But personally I'd be nervous rocking a white triangle string number, especially at Target prices. Might be worth spending a bit extra to get something you know will stay put the whole time. Just my two cents!

[Asker]

I'm going to a tropical destination, Dominican Republic soon, and I'm trying to find a bikini. Light color reflects the sun.

And yeah, I'll go in the water to swim, I may even find a leaning palm tree to climb on to practice my fitness.

You're saying this is a bad idea?

[Flatmanlewis]

My wife wears them and has never had any significant malfunctions except an occasional nip-slip. Those was caught quickly and I keep an eye out for her. (It’s a tough job but my sacred duty nonetheless!). If we’re with the kids or a family pool she opts for a more full coverage swimsuit such as a full coverage bikini or one-piece. If we’re in Vegas, at home, or a resort then she will usually wear the low-rise strings you’re talking about.



She double knots all tie points unless we’re at home in the hot tub then a simple knot is fine.

[Asker]

Well I'm going to the Caribbean and i plan to swim and even climb on a palm tree or two. Would the current/waves, coral or pam tree trunk pull the bottoms down or untie them?

I guess the key is to tie them tightly, but not right enough to cut off circulation.

[Jessica405]

I have never had a problem. I get the skimpiest ones I can get away with on our beach.

[Asker]

So you don't care if your bottoms come down/undone in front of others?

[Jessica405]

Mine tie at the sides. There is enough to do a double bow. Mind you, I rarely swim in the sea. Has to be a heated pool for me. At least here we can change at home. Only have to cross the road to get to the beach.

[Jessica405]

Actually, it doesn't bother me if the bottom did come adrift.

[Asker]

Has it ever happened to you

[Jessica405]

No. Never.

[foxrider77]

If you don’t want to worry about strings coming undone try a thong with wider straps. They are still cute and you don’t have to worry about a malfunction.

[itsclearlynicholas]

Not American, I'd just have my girlfriend, if I have one someday, to just buy one with thick tie up strings at the sides, thicker material and thicker knots than the other chicks answers below 👇😊♀️

[Anonymous]

If you get the right size and tie it securely you should be fine. Have you tried one on? How did the fit look?

[Asker]

I did, it felt comfy.

I'm talking about curves of nature, like swimming in the sea or climbing on a leaning coconut tree. I'm traveling to the Caribbean soon.

I'm mainly concerned about the bikini bottoms though.

[Asker]

*forces of nature

[Opinion Owner]

So you think the top stays on well but worried about the bottoms coming off? Usually those are more secure (again, if sized correctly).

[Anonymous]

String bikinis always have that potential if you go swimming, best to double knot it or not go in the water. You could get a regular bikini bottom and top that doesn’t use strings like the female life guard would use otherwise I think any brand would have the same problem and has to fit properly too

[Asker]

I'm more concerned with the bottoms sliding down than the top coming undone.

[Opinion Owner]

Maybe you don’t have wide enough hips to keep it up but either way it’s usually because the string becomes undone or if it’s cheap material it might break. But material that’s wet is usually stronger than when it’s dry so just do a double loop knot

[Asker]

Maybe. 🤷

Say if I wear this new bikini in the ocean, and double, no triple knot it, and a wave crashes on me. Chances are my bottoms would still come down to my knees? 😱😞

[Opinion Owner]

Possibly, it’s just not the same support as ones that don’t have strings, string bikinis are more for sunbathing so you don’t get as much as a tan line

[Asker]

I don't wish to be accidentally bottomless, but I also want to be comfortable and not have my circulation cut off

[Opinion Owner]

So you’re probably better off with the other type of bikini bottom without strings so you don’t have to constantly worry or go to a nudist beach and not need one at all

[HouseMoat]

You always play with fire when it comes to string bikinis

[Asker]

What does that mean?

[HouseMoat]

Meaning, if you play with fire, you'll eventually get burned

[Elliegirl]

I’ve never had any problems with them