14 Black String Bikinis to Wear This Summer

published 29 May 2024

Swimwear trends come in and out as quickly as the tides, but if there's one style we'll always have on hand, it's the iconic black string bikini.

Recently, model Bella Hadid was spotted wearing a barely there version of the surfside staple while taking a dip during a break from the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival schedule of premieres. And although the yacht setting makes it especially alluring in this case, the classic black bikini is a style that is not only timeless but also universally flattering.

Keep scrolling to shop Hadid's exact swimsuit plus more simple yet chic black bikinis to wear this summer (and many more after that). What are you waiting for? It's time to dive in!

Bella Hadid wears a black triangle string bikini top with matching bottoms on a yacht in Cannes

On Bella Hadid: Frankies Bikinis top and bottoms

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Frankies Bikinis

Lumia Triangle Bikini Top

Frankies tops are available in sizes XS to XXL.

Frankies Bikinis

Divine Skimpy Bikini Bottom

Not into basic black? This two-piece set comes in several fun summery prints, too.

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H&M

Padded Triangle Bikini Top

H&M's lineup of swimwear proves that you don't have to spurge to make a splash.

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Dippin Daisys

Gracie Triangle Bikini Top

String bikini styles can be tied several ways in order to achieve the desired fit.

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Norma Kamali

Stretch-Mesh-Trimmed Triangle Bikini

This two-piece set is such a steal right now!

H&M

Crochet-Look Triangle Bikini Top

Like we always say, we could wear crochet all day.

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H&M

Padded Triangle Bikini Top

Scallops aren't just for dinner.

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LSPACE

Lindsay Bikini Top

A simple, well-made bikini will look always great and last for years.

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Skims

Signature Swim Triangle Top

Skims swimwear is size-inclusive, ranging from XXS to 4X.

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Adore Me

Bobbie Swim Top

Need something more supportive than a string? Underwear styles are just as alluring.

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Hunza G

Gina Bikini

Hunza G's beloved bathing suits are one size (ranging from approximately size 2 to 12), with a complete set for $240.

Becca

Tab Inset Bikini Top

We're here for the high-waist bikini bottoms.

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Wild Fable

Flower Charm Underwire Bikini Top

Target's swimwear department is not to be overlooked. It always has classic styles in stock.

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Dippin' Daisy's

Zen Bikini Top

If we could pick just one bikini to wear for the entire summer, this would be it.

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Elomi

Bazaruto Plunge Underwire Bikini Top

Take the plunge without worrying about any wardrobe malfunctions.

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Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.