Apologies, Cheeky Bikinis—Fashion enthusiasts are opting for this equally stylish option instead.
I've been patiently awaiting the return of the boy-short bikini, and now I'm ready to embrace my Blue Crush Y2K fantasy. This is a trend I’m eager to adopt immediately. While I may skip the surfing, I definitely agree that the beach fashion enthusiasts have nailed swimwear styles this season. There has been a noticeable move towards comfortable, modest swimwear, and the boy-short bikini serves as a stylish alternative to the—let's be honest—wedgie-prone, tiny cheeky bottoms. These sporty boy-short styles provide ample coverage for all the exciting activities of a beach day, allowing you to feel confident and look like the protagonist of an early 2000s rom-com where you work at a beach café, have a crush on the lifeguard, and sometimes dash into the ocean—something along those lines. As a Jersey girl, I'm eyeing these 11 boy-short bikinis for my summer trip to the shore, along with some visual inspiration from fashion-forward individuals across France to Portugal.
Tropic of C
Shortie Bikini Bottom
Featured on French It girl Sabina Socol.
Tropic of C
Equator Top in Parasol Stripe Eco Terry
This paired with a tan is perfection.
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Seea Becca Top
You’ll find me at the Jersey Shore in this set.
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Seea Nico Shorts
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Free-Est Dixie Swim Shortie
This low-waisted style is adorable.
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Free-Est the Sonny Tee
Pairing this matching tee creates boy-short perfection.
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Free-Est Michelle Bikini Top
Alternatively, you can mix it with a traditional triangle bikini top.
Triangl
Celeste Popi Terry Towelling Short
Terry-cloth swimsuits are so underrated.
Triangl
Mica Popi Terry Towelling Crop Bikini Set
The coordinating top to pair with the shorts above.
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Seea Darla Top
The cut of this top is incredibly flattering.
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Seea Darla Surf Shorts
Are these not the ultimate surfer-girl dream?
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Free-Est Farrah Printed Crop Bikini Top
Adore the fuchsia and gold color scheme.
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Free-Est Dixie Printed Swim Shortie
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Rhythm Terry Tri Bikini Top
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Rhythm Terry Shorts
This, along with a linen button-down cover-up, is love at first sight.
With Jéan
Jeanie Bikini Top Pink Stripe
The lace trim is everything.
With Jéan
Blake Swim Shorts Pink Stripe
A bikini with a belt? Yes, please.
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Tropic of C Ballet Bikini Bottoms
I love the cut of these bottoms.
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Tropic of C Ballet Bikini Top
A tee-style bikini top feels very sporty.
Dippin Daisys
Luisa Short
Such a lovely blush pink.
Dippin Daisys
Frankie Asymmetrical Bandeau Bikini Top
Always here for an asymmetrical design.
Dippin Daisys
Hanalei Tankini Top
Dippin Daisys
Kona Shorts
And naturally, the matching shorts.
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Seen on style icons from Paris to Lisbon.