How to Find your Perfect Stay-Put Bikini Top
Nip slips, and non-trustworthy knots are a no-no!
Finding the perfect stay-put bikini top can be an endless battle of ordering things you think will stay put when you’re in the water, trying them on, sending them back, sadly trudging yourself to the post office, and rinsing and repeating.
The only thing you should be rinsing and repeating is your bikini top after your surf, windsurf, sea swim, beach day volleyball session, or any other activities you’ll be wearing a bikini top for.
In truth, bikini tops are multifaceted garments that can double up as gym tops, crop tops, yoga bras, and beach attire all in one. So getting your hands on a good quality bikini top that’s going to do the job it is supposed to do is paramount to your bikini top search.
Why do I need a stay-put bikini top?
The more your bikini stays in place, the more likely you are to wear it for your water and land-based pursuits. A good stay-put bikini for surfing or watersports needs to have the stay-put ability, no matter how messy the waves, how big the swell or how explosive the warm-up cartwheels are. Your bikini top should make you look great, feel comfortable and be as functional as possible. Vivida has some game-changing bikini tops to skyrocket your surf sessions.
Things to look for in a stay-put bikini top:
Style
The style of a stay-put bikini top doesn’t need to be a ‘full-coverage- hold-everything-down-cover-it-batten-down-the-hatches’ design. Innovative designs can still be flattering and skimpy like normal bikinis if it’s from a good company.
Halter Neck
The cross-back, halter neck style Hermosa bikini top from Vivida is super flattering, and not overly modest in terms of material but does not budge in big sets, even for larger chests. The cross-back halter neck style bikini comes in a range of stunning colourways and surf-inspired floral patterns, feast your eyes on the prints and pick your poison!
High Neck Spaghetti Strap
The Athena bikini top from Vivida features a beautifully modest high neck design on the front, and racerback style on the back. Leaving room for your shoulders to move freely along the back, and allowing space for modesty and more coverage on the front piece, whilst maintaining delicacy and a little flare with the spaghetti straps on the front. They come in 2 different reversible colourways - so that’s 4 options to choose from. Options are, Celestial Blue, Shale Green, Misty Rose, and Rhubarb Red.
Scoop Neck
Perfect for lounging on the beach or hitting the swell!
Available in 2 reversible colourways - so that’s 4 different options. Volcanic black/Misty Rose, & Ivory Map of Dream, and Celestial Blue.
High Neck & Long Sleeved
High neck bikini you may wonder? Long sleeved? What a revolutionary bit of kit.
You’re right.
Feeling and looking good whilst doing your watersport has never been so easy with this dual-design, purpose-built rash vest from Vivida.
A feminine fusion of function and fashion, the long-sleeved high neck design at the front keeps you sheltered from slipping material, and the elements, whilst the open back flatters the body and keeps you cool. The cropped fit is a dreaaaaam to surf in, combining freedom and protection perfectly.
See a range of stunning colour options here.
Reinforced Underband
Any bikini that features any reinforcement is going to give you extra security. Vivida makes a special point of reinforcing straps and underbands for added support.
The super stylish Sirena Bikini top makes a fashion statement out of this extra support, with its unique dual banding design in two tones colour ways.
Double lined
Double lining means that the chances of your bikini top sagging or going see-through are much less, it also means the material will be more resilient and able to tackle wipeouts and strong conditions with ease.
Check out the Athena high neck from Vivida. The Athena is not only double lined, but it features extra seams around the bust for additional support and peace of mind that things aren’t going to slip.
Quick Drying
Who can deny the power of quick dry? The quicker your material dries the more you’ll wear it under beach cover-ups, in the bar after surfing, and you’re more likely to double dip and go in the sea twice, plus it is just nicer on the skin.
You may think that more coverage equates to a longer drying time but that’s not the case with the Vivida Women of the Sea longsleeved rashguard bikini top. The long-sleeved bikini top or rashguard design features a peek-a-boo cut out at the back to give the wearer breathability, and chic design whilst maintaining the highest standard of quick dry ability.
Check out their mix-and-match styles and colours here.
UV protection
Not all bikinis are made to the top standards, we want your skin to be protected on all levels, especially from harmful UV rays. Find a bikini with UPF 50+ fabric to avoid sunburn. Choosing a long-sleeved bikini top or rash vest is also a safe option.
Vivida has some stylish and safe strappy-sleeved options too that will keep the sunburn at bat whilst still showing off some skin.
The Vivida Sirena Surf bikini top is made from UPF 50+ sun protection fabric, meaning that your chest and back will be covered by the thicker pieces of material on the straps and your chances of getting sunburnt on those covered areas will be less.
Or you can opt for the long-sleeved Women of the Sea rashguard or a shorty wetsuit for more sun protection and warmth if needed. Always wear a high SPF when you’re exposed to the sun and the sea.
The Map of Dreams long-armed and short-legged wetsuit from Vivida is a stellar option for those looking for more coverage.
Sustainable
We believe that all good surf bikinis shouldn’t be deteriorating the beautiful oceans and mountains that allow us to enjoy our sports, so sustainability is paramount to the design of Vivida’s bikini. All of Vivida’s sustainable swimwear is created from post-consumer plastic bottles, and all packaging is home-compostable and plant-based - so pop it in your compost bin instead of regular recycling to get the best sustainable benefit. Vivida’s sustainable swimwear also only ever uses non-harmful dyes and yarns.
Every single one of Vivida’s swimwear pieces is consciously and sustainably designed and produced.
If you’re choosing a bikini top for your next adventure, make sure they feature a few if not all of these elements mentioned above, so you can make the most of your swimwear purchase and most importantly; most of your time on the water!
Happy splashing!
