Ocean Blues V-Neck String Bikini Top

In navy, which is the only colour it comes in, the gathering at the cups is what you see: two triangles gathered at the centre into a deep V, on a string that crosses at the back and ties. The pads are removable. The fabric dries fast, and the ties have stretch in them, so the knot holds through a swim.

There is no plus row and the regular run is short, M and L, so this is a top for someone who already knows her letter in a triangle cut. Pick by the bust rather than the band, because the ties cover the band. It goes over any navy or black bottom we make, and the crossed back keeps the ties off the nape of the neck.

One of 16 on the bikini tops rail in the Ocean Blues catalogue. It also answers to bikini tops. A size letter describes the garment rather than a body, and the way we keep the figures current is set out on how we update the catalogue.