Sorry, Cheeky Bikinis—Fashion People Are Reaching for This Equally Chic Style Instead

I’ve been waiting patiently for the boy-short bikini to make its comeback—and now it’s finally time for me to live my Blue Crush Y2K dream. This is a trend I’m hopping on right away. Maybe not the actual surfing part, but trust me, the beach-going fashion people have the right idea when it comes to swimwear this season.

There’s been a shift toward comfort-focused, modest swimwear styles, and the boy-short bikini is a chic alternative to the—I'll admit it—wedgie-prone, teeny-tiny cheeky bottom.

These sporty boy-short bottoms have got you covered (literally!) for all the fun, adventurous parts of a beach day so you can feel confident and look like you’re the main character of an early 2000s rom-com where you work at a local beachside café, have a crush on the lifeguard, and dramatically run into the ocean from time to time—or something like that.

As a Jersey girl, I’m eyeing these 11 boy-short bikinis for when I head down the shore this summer, plus some visual inspiration from fashion people spanning from France to Portugal.

Tropic of C

Shortie Bikini Bottom

As seen on French It girl Sabina Socol.

Tropic of C

Equator Top in Parasol Stripe Eco Terry

This and a tan. Chef's kiss.

Free People

Seea Becca Top

Catch me at the Jersey Shore sporting this set.

Free People

Seea Nico Shorts

Free People

Free-Est Dixie Swim Shortie

This low-waisted shortie is so cutesy.

Free People

Free-Est the Sonny Tee

And styled with this matching tee is boy-short perfection.

Free People

Free-Est Michelle Bikini Top

Or pair it with a classic triangle bikini top instead.

Triangl

Celeste Popi Terry Towelling Short

Terry-cloth suits are so underrated.

Triangl

Mica Popi Terry Towelling Crop Bikini Set

The matching top to mix and match with the shorts above.

Free People

Seea Darla Top

The cut on this top is so flattering.

Free People

Seea Darla Surf Shorts

Aren't these the surfer-girl dream?

Free People

Free-Est Farrah Printed Crop Bikini Top

Love the fuchsia-and-gold color palette.

Free People

Free-Est Dixie Printed Swim Shortie

Free People

Rhythm Terry Tri Bikini Top

Free People

Rhythm Terry Shorts

This and a linen button-down cover-up. In love.

With Jéan

Jeanie Bikini Top Pink Stripe

The lace trimming is everything.

With Jéan

Blake Swim Shorts Pink Stripe

A belt on a bikini? Yes, please.

Free People

Tropic of C Ballet Bikini Bottoms

Love the cut on these bottoms.

Free People

Tropic of C Ballet Bikini Top

A tee bikini top is so sporty.

Dippin Daisys

Luisa Short

What a pretty blush pink.

Dippin Daisys

Frankie Asymmetrical Bandeau Bikini Top

Always down for an asymmetrical moment.

Dippin Daisys

Hanalei Tankini Top

Dippin Daisys

Kona Shorts

And the matching shorts, of course.

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AIRE

Whirlpool 53mm Aviator Sunglasses

Always need a pair of sunnies.

ZARA

Embroidered Flower Shopper Bag

Havaianas

Slim Square Logo Flip Flop

A square toe always elevates the look.

Open Edit

Wide Leg Linen Blend Pants

Cotton On

Crochet Bandana

So colorful and comfortable.

Treasure & Bond

Braided Straw Bucket Hat

A little bucket-hat moment.