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
So retro-chic.
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
Already in my cart.
Free People
Rhythm Terry Tri Bikini Top
Stripes are so in.
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
I’m pro tankini.
Dippin Daisys
Kona Shorts
And the matching shorts, of course.
Shop More Beach-Day Essentials
AIRE
Whirlpool 53mm Aviator Sunglasses
Always need a pair of sunnies.
ZARA
Embroidered Flower Shopper Bag
Florals and stripes.
Havaianas
Slim Square Logo Flip Flop
A square toe always elevates the look.
Open Edit
Wide Leg Linen Blend Pants
A summer closet staple.
Cotton On
Crochet Bandana
Shelly and chic.
Free People
Allegra Set
So colorful and comfortable.
Treasure & Bond
Braided Straw Bucket Hat
A little bucket-hat moment.
