Bandeau bikini, strapless, or tube top?

Bandeau bikini, strapless bikini, tube top bikini — a straight-cut band with no shoulder straps, so nothing interrupts a tan line. Full sets in original prints and solid colors, sizes 2XS to 6XL, in OEKO-TEX certified swim fabric that wicks moisture and is rated UPF 50+.

• Will a bandeau bikini top stay up?+

  The band is cut straight and close so it sits level across the bust, and that tension is what holds it. If you would rather have a strap, the string triangle and high-waisted tops are the alternatives.

• Is a bandeau the same as a strapless or tube top bikini?+

  Yes — bandeau, strapless and tube top all describe the same strapless band. The appeal is an unbroken line across the shoulders, with no straps to mark.

• What does OEKO-TEX certified mean on these sets?+

  It means the fabric has been tested for harmful substances. On this set it sits alongside moisture-wicking fabric and a UPF 50+ sun protection rating.