Key Takeaways
- There’s a wide variety of bikini bottom types, featuring different coverages, waistlines, leg cuts, and silhouettes. Each one offers a distinct look.
- Popular styles include medium-coverage, high-waisted, low-rise, high-leg, cheeky, thong, side-tie, and tunnel bikini bottoms.
- WET Swim offers elevated styles with adjustable details, crafted from high-quality materials. The designs are easy to wear and fully lined for comfort.
There are so many types of bikini bottoms out there that sticking to just one would be doing your beach wardrobe a disservice. Each style brings its own unique flavor to the look, and the right pick can flatter your figure in ways you didn’t know were possible. Read on to meet the silhouettes worth knowing and then find your favorite bikini bottom fits along with skimpy bikini tops at WET Swim!
1. Medium-Coverage Bikini Bottoms
Medium-coverage bikini bottoms are a classic for a reason. Perfectly poised between coverage and modern appeal, this bikini bottom style flatters everyone. These traditional swim bottoms feature a mid-rise fit and moderate seat coverage that’s as chic as it is comfortable. Prefer a different rise? You can easily find these types of bikini bottoms in low-, mid-, mid-high, or high-rise styles as well.
2. High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms
High-waisted bikini bottoms sit above the natural waistline, smoothing out the midsection and elongating your legs as a bonus. These bottoms are perfect for highlighting curves and balancing longer torsos. The fit is universally flattering and undeniably comfy. Plus, as a widely popular style from the 1950s, it brings a retro charm into any look it’s a part of. Grab this style from our Satin Shine collection.
3. Low Rise, High-Leg Bikini Bottoms
Bikini bottom types with high-cut legs are a hit from the 1980s, a style that’s guaranteed to make you stand out in a crowd. The sides sit high on the hips with a U or V-shape front that creates a modelesque figure in conjunction with the high leg openings. The low-rise waistband sits significantly below the natural waistline. This elongates the torso and emphasizes the hips. Variations with curved bands and high leg cuts can also make your legs appear longer. The coverage varies from moderate to minimal, depending on the actual style of bikini bottoms you’re going for.
It’s the perfect style to reach for if you want something daring to go with all your daring bikini tops. Pack it for your next resort vacation or tropical beach getaway.
4. Cheeky Bikini Bottoms
Offering minimal seat coverage, cheeky-fit bikini bottoms can be in any waist rise or leg cut. The V-shape back excels at accentuating curves, which is why this style works for most body types. Need bottoms that are perfect for sunbathing? Go for WET Swim’s cheeky bikini bottom styles without any hesitation.
5. Thong Bikini Bottoms
Thong-type bikini bottoms take the heat to the highest level with a triangular front and back that maximizes skin-show and minimizes tan lines. The waist rise can be either low, mid, or high, which makes it easier to find a design that suits your body type or personal preferences. Pair these with sarong or midi-skirt style swimsuit cover-ups, letting the thong string peek through, for a playfully bold outfit.
6. Side-Tie String Bikini Bottoms
If you like swimwear that can be customized to fit like a second skin, side-tie bikini bottoms are perfect for you! You can tie them up as high or low on the hips as you like to accentuate your curves or highlight your waistline. These types of bikini bottoms usually offer moderate to minimal coverage and pair well with sultry triangle or bralette bikini tops.
7. Tunnel Bikini Bottoms
Tunnel bottoms offer the best customization for seat coverage. These types of bikini bottoms feature gathered fabric threaded along a string that can be easily adjusted for a thong to cheeky reveal. Some tunnel bottoms have side ties that let you fine-tune the fit further for maximum confidence. These are ideal for tanning, swimming, and lounging.
Find Your Perfect Fit at WET Swim
Now that you’re aware of all the options, putting a look together for your next beach escape will feel like a total breeze. At WET Swim, we have you covered with a varied types of bikini bottoms, tops, one-pieces, and cover-ups that are understated in design, bold in impact.
Our pieces are fully lined and feature adjustable details, including side ties, tunnel bottoms, removable cups, and convertible straps, ensuring a flawless fit that feels authentic to you. Only the highest-quality fabrics are selected for our collections. Discover your best bikini bottom fits from our line-up!