Why Upside-Down Bikinis Are The New Must-Have Look

Every year, there’s a stylish new swimwear trend to add excitement to your holidays. Skimpy bottoms, sporty tops, strapless or 1960s style, there’s a bikini design for every shape and size. But now there’s a burning question on everyone’s lips - should you wear your bikini upside down?

It may sound crazy to you, but celebrities and influencers have brought the upside-down bikini trend to the forefront, and shoppers have followed suit. It’s a look that defies gravity by styling your triangle bikini top in eye-catching ways. Multiple brands have encouraged this new look by providing bikinis that have super long ties, allowing it to be creatively styled. Recently, reports indicate that demand is up by 49%, with pink, green and neutral at the top of the colour charts, a definite must-add to your summer capsule wardrobe.

Why You Should Celebrate Upside-Down Bikini Tops

It’s certainly an unexpected fashion trend that makes people look twice! Women of all ages can join in the fun as there are multiple ways to wear your upside-down bikini. It’s also an eco-friendly way to move away from disposable fashion and wear the same piece year after year. You can instantly be bang up to date just by recycling something you already have. Here are five good reasons to start getting yourself in a twist! 

• Wearing bikini tops upside-down means the triangles sit further to the side of your body with an instant lifting effect.
• For anyone with a smaller cup size, the style widens the cleavage, revealing more skin and boosting visual size. 
• You don’t have to invest in a new swimsuit as you can use last year’s favourite string bikini and tie it simply differently.
• Wearing an upside-down swimsuit means you get four new styles with just one two-piece triangle. 
• Creating something unique from existing clothes is a fabulous way to have a less wasteful approach to fashion.

Here’s How To Master The Upside-Down Bikini Craze

It’s time to pull out all those long-forgotten bikinis from your wardrobe and have some fun experimenting. Try the different ways we’ll show you below, or create your own new style for upside-down bikinis. Depending on how the bikini straps are tied and the fabric positioned, it can show as much or as little as you want. If you choose to do so, you can bare maximum skin wearing your bikini upside down and get a great sun tan! 

Upside Down

Perfect for lifting, this is an easy trick. First, turn the bikini triangles so the very top faces downwards. Next, tie the old under-bust string around your neck and the old neck string around your back, creating a scooped and gathered look. 

Standard Bandeau

If you love a no-tan-line look, start by turning your triangle bikini top upside down. Then tie the old neck string around your back and move the triangle tops closer together. Finish the bandeau upside-down bikini look by tying the strings into a cute bow, leaving the strings hanging. 

Halter Bandeau

For a slightly different variation, create a classic bandeau look. Tie a loose knot instead of a bow with the strings, then bring them up to your neck and tie them behind. This halterneck upside-down bikini will also reveal a portion of under-boob - so beware!

Crossed Scoop 

Start in exactly the same way as creating the standard upside-down bikini above. Don’t tie the neck strings this time, but place one over the other to make a cross shape, then tie them securely. Again, you can experiment to reveal just the right cleavage amount for your comfort. 

Join The Bold & Beautiful With Upside-Down Bikinis

Celebs and A-listers can’t get enough of their upside-down bikinis, but it’s a fashion trend accessible to everyone. It just takes being a bit daring to achieve an instant ‘knockout’ look for an Insta-worthy moment. Of course, it’s not a look that works at the local swimming pool or riding the breaking waves on your surfboard. But it is funky and fun! With a little imagination, you can transform your bikini tops or treat yourself to the latest designs from the striking NA-KD collection and check out our sandals for this summer to complete your beach outfit.