Mini Tangas

From LoveToKnow Swimsuits

Mini tangas are not for everyone: they are slim, trim and ready to bare. If you need a bathing suit that cuts tans lines down to a minimum and doesn't look unacceptable on American beaches, mini tangas could be a smart choice.

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What Are Mini Tangas?

This dare-to-bare swimsuit features a thong back with a little bit of coverage at the top of the backbone, instead of a thong back that only includes a tiny string detail. While you can find plenty of tangas from traditional swimsuit sources like Victoria's Secret and Vivre.com, you can hunt down specialty wear that can do all sorts of things like go transparent when wet, have a metallic sheen, or even feature a tan-through fabric for the complete absence of marks and lines.

Mini tangas, according to many vendors' definition, may not even have the string thong look. It's not uncommon for a tanga called "mini" to avoid the string look and to instead have a rectangular strip in back that cuts higher up as it comes to the center. The back coverage is still slight to moderate, but the overall effect with this kind of swimsuit it less risque than the full mini thong bikini.

Other features of the smaller-style tangas include:

A higher-cut front that displays more of the bikini line side
String sides without side ties
Contrasting trim on the edging of both the top and bottom
Matching triangle-style bathing suit top

Common Tanga Aesthetic Concerns

Are you ready to commit to your tanga? Here are some common bikini fit issues that some swimsuit enthusiasts find when selecting tanga swimwear.

Sometimes brief front exposure can cause shifting in the front to the side, especially with metallic fabrics that are more slippery.

Mini swimsuits can sometimes expose skin issues and cause rashes due to exposure to rough textures against the backside, something you may not realize until after purchasing the swimsuit.

Mini bikinis may increase the danger of "muffin topping" over the string sides, even if you are fit. Much of it has to do with your shape; if you are more square, you will have more padding around the sides of the stomach, and a string bikini might create an unfavorable, stocky silhouette. Choose a tanga with wider, almost boycut short sides to keep the swimwear from cutting into the skin or creating an unfavorable silhouette.

Mini tanga bikinis are usually paired with string bikini tops, and this might not be particularly favorable for women who have larger breasts that require more support. Don't forget that you can mix and match a tanga bottom with swimwear you already own or buy separately, including halter tops, push-up, underwire bikini tops and cropped takin styles. Choose your never-fail look in your favorite color when you're running out of time but need to hit the beach immediately!

Use caution when choosing a mini tanga retailer. Sue to their popularity and ease in construction and shipping, you might find that some tangas are of inferior quality. When looking for a swimsuit to wear for general use, hunt down ones that feature front and back lining, underwire or flattering seaming, padding and underwire as necessary. Don't forget to look for any other support or style details that you've determined are important for your personal taste and figure.

To avoid this problem, only shop for mini swimsuit styles at trusted online locations, or shop in person, where you can examine your swimsuit of choice carefully before buying. Never buy a tanga swimsuit wrapped in a plastic bag with a no returns policy, or you just might be wasting your money.