How to Pick a Brazilian Bikini Style

Women's bikinis are getting skimpier and skimpier. Brazilian bikinis are among the skimpiest. They offer significantly less coverage than other style bathing suits. The tops and bottoms are much skimpier. Instead of having straight lines, the breast cups and bottoms are cut on a slant, showing more of your skin. The Brazilian bikini style is very flattering on certain body types.

Instructions

1. Know that Brazilian bikinis vary depending on whether you're buying an authentic bikini from Brazil or a similar version in the U.S. U.S. Brazilian bikinis sit very low on your hips. Traditional Brazilian bikini bottoms are cut much higher on the hips and cover significantly less skin in the back.

2. Consider the Brazilian cut to be between the thong and standard bikini bottom. Part of your backside will show.

3. Know that you need to be in good shape to wear a Brazilian bikini. It's so skimpy that you shouldn't wear it if you're overweight--it's not flattering.

4. Choose the Brazilian bikini you like the best. They come in all kinds of colors and styles. Some have ties and other embellishments, too.

5. Pick the bathing suit you feel most comfortable wearing. That's the most important thing to keep in mind. You don't want to buy a bikini that you're embarrassed to wear.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a friend with you when you're trying on Brazilian bikinis. It helps to have an honest second opinion. You don't want to rely solely on the sales person.

Resources

• Brazilian bikini style information.