Avoid Pesky Tan Lines With These 22 String Bikinis

When it comes to shopping for swimsuits, there's a whole hoard of things we unnecessarily worry about, from how they fit to what's en vogue at the moment. Then there's the added concern when trendy swimsuit styles aren't the best choice in the practicality department. While that geometric stomach cut-out might look cute under a cabana, the coinciding tan lines can be a pain. No one wants a hexagonal mid-section after their first day under the sun, after all.

Basic styles are basic for a reason: At the end of the day, they're a tried-and-true pick. So where we may have left our itty bitty string bikinis back on the pool party decks of Miami in 2006, maybe it's time we let them back into our lives. And it's not just us. The return of string ties and barely-there garments are prevalent in this summer's swimwear selection. Between pushing the boundaries for just how much of your hoo-ha is actually covered by a flimsy pair of bottoms to pairing string bikini bottoms with more experimental tops, swimsuit designers are doling out the love, too.

So whether you're ready to channel your inner Kardashian (because obviously they DGAF about trends and string bikinis are a regular part of their clothing rotation) or you're just looking for a pain-free way to tan this year, shop our picks ahead.

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Basic Swim La Premiere Top, $, available at Basic Swim

Basic Swim La Premiere Bottom, $, available at Basic Swim

Aexae Tyra Tie Neck Top, $, available at Aexae

Aexae Tyra Tie Side Bottoms, $, available at Aexae

Good American Sexy Boost Bikini Top, $, available at Good American

Good American Hip Hug Bottom, $, available at Good American

Bamba Prince Bottoms, $, available at Bamba

Bamba Prince Top, $, available at Bamba

MELISSA SIMONE Enita Micro String Top, $, available at Melissa Simone

MELISSA SIMONE Enita Micro String Bottom, $, available at Melissa Simone

Triangl Avah Tie Dye Bikini, $, available at Triangl

Solid & Striped The Lulu Top, $, available at Solid & Striped

Solid & Striped The Lulu Bottom, $, available at Solid & Striped

Roxana Salehoun Triangle Bikini, $, available at Roxana Salehoun

Jade Swim Lido Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at Matches Fashion

Jade Swim Aria Mother-Of-Pearl Ring Bikini Briefs, $, available at Matches Fashion

lemlem Semira Stretch-Jacquard Bikini, $, available at Net-A-Porter

South Beach Curve Halter Bikini Top, $, available at ASOS

South Beach Curve Tie Up Bikini Bottom, $, available at ASOS

Static Swimwear Sunset Top, $, available at Static Swimwear

Static Swimwear Topanga Bottom, $, available at Static Swimwear

Cecilie Copenhagen Fenja Bikini Top, $, available at Olivela

Cecilie Copenhagen Clara Bikini Bottom, $, available at Olivela

LA Hearts by PacSun Black Khloe Rib Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at PacSun

LA Hearts by PacSun Black Khloe Rib High Band Bikini Bottom, $, available at PacSun

Lisa Marie Fernandez Pamela Zebra Crepe Bikini, $, available at Lisa Marie Fernandez

Laya Swim Lady Top, $, available at Laya Swim

Laya Swim Babaji Brief, $, available at Laya Swim

Reina Olga x Manebí Scrunchie Bikini, $, available at Manebi

Myra Sophie Top, $, available at Myra

Myra The Jocelyn, $, available at Myra

Asara Swim Dawa Top, $, available at Asara Swim

Asara Swim Ray Bottom, $, available at Asara Swim

Frankies Bikinis Tavi Top, $, available at Frankies Bikinis

Frankies Bikinis Tavi Bottom, $, available at Frankies Bikinis

Shlaer Costes Bikini, $, available at Shop Super Street

Zara Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at Zara

Zara Bikini Bottom, $, available at Zara

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