The skirted bikini dropped off the radar for awhile after its heyday back in the age of surf movies, Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. Remember how cute the girls all looked dancing about on their beach blankets sporting a skirted bikini? It was the ideal mix of sweetness and sex appeal. Thankfully the skirted bikini is back and hotter than ever!

If you’re not quite sure of what exactly a skirted bikini is, I can tell you that it is just as the name states; a bikini with a skirted bottom. The skirted bikini is not to be mistaken with the skirtini which has more of a tankini feel thanks to its longer tank-style top. The skirted bikini shows off a little more skin because your midriff is completely exposed just as you’d expect in any bikini. The difference with wearing a skirted bikini is that you still get to show off a lot of skin and all the body parts you’re proud of but with the ability to conceal the bottom half a little better or enhance it with a flirty little skirt. Some offer even more versatility by allowing you to wear your bikini with or without a little removable skirt option. And, skirted bikinis also look cute both in and out of the water so you can walk around not feeling completely indecent.

Choosing the right skirted bikini for you depends on several things, like your shape, how much skin you’re comfortable showing, your preference as far as color and details go, etc. Some musts to keep in mind are that a bigger bust needs more support in order to look and feel good, so those with thicker straps, halters or underwire are the best options for an ample bust. If you’re not thrilled with your derriere or upper thigh area, then look for a skirted bikini that falls a little lower and offers more coverage. And, for those who love their butts and want to show off the curves they’re proud of; go for a more daring and cheeky style that is super-short and sweetly sexy. Choosing one with a ruffled skirt is a great way to draw attention to the lower half while one with a straighter skirt and detailed top does the opposite and draws the eye upwards. Styles like Hawaiian-inspired, nautical and lingerie-inspired are also things that you can choose from when buying a skirted bikini. The selection is endless so any woman, regardless of her age, can find a skirted bikini that makes her look and feel fabulous.