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A hot summer, guaranteed.
If there’s one thing we can glean from stylish A-listers, it’s that skin is definitely in this summer. And in the world of swimwear, that looks like thong bikinis, underboob cutouts, and other revealing styles. These cheeky styles aside, no suit is as skin-forward as the micro bikini.
Big proponents of the itty-bitty suits are the members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, who often share snaps of their barely-there sets (two of them have their own swimwear lines, so it’s not a surprise). Kendall Jenner consistently rocks thong and G-string bikinis; meanwhile, Kim Kardashian once famously posed on main in an itty-bitty vintage Chanel bikini, which Jennifer Aniston later wore on the December 2022 cover of Allure.
Fashion supernovas such as Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa are also known to slay the micro style. Hadid has been spotted in butt-baring looks, while Lipa has been known to rock various cheeky styles, including a Hello Kitty-inspired crochet set. (She cemented her status as one of fashion’s foremost tastemakers after co-chairing the 2023 Met Gala, so if she says micro bikinis are the rage, best believe they will be.)
Ready to jump in on the trend? Read on for a selection of micro bikinis to embrace this season and beyond.
Crochet bikinis are coming in hot this season. For a saccharine take on the micro look, this suit with white daisies should do the trick.
This metallic cobalt number by Hailey Bieber-approved brand Alt Swim is perfect for peacocking at the beach this season. It even has a cute li’l star in the middle giving main character energy.
Kim Kardashian, a fan of the micro bikini herself, didn’t hold out on her SKIMS fans with this similarly teeny set.
This Dalmatian-print set from Amazon was life-changing for one buyer who left the review: “I’m almost 25 and I’ve never eevvveer found a bikini top that I felt confident in so I’d just wear tube tops instead ... I’m so thrilled with this purchase!!!!”
A fan of Sanrio like Dua Lipa? This Hello Kitty crochet bikini is a playfully cheeky and nostalgic take on revealing swimwear. There are also SpongeBob and Patrick Star options for Nickelodeon fans.
Expose as much skin as your heart desires with this red hot bandeau set that’s also completely adjustable.
What can one expect from Inamorata, Emily Ratajkowski’s swim line? The teeniest possible suits, of course (it is the model’s signature). In pink blush, this set is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy.
With over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, this 4.3-star thong bikini is an easy favorite among shoppers.
Itty-bitty bikini? Check. Cute print? Double check.
This Amazon reviewer said it best: “Love this G-string style swimsuit! It’s perfect for a spicy swim day at the lake or the beach!!! Great coverage and not see through!”
