Hanky ​​Panky Swimsuit Review | POPSUGAR Fashion

My sister and I have been receiving Hanky ​​PankyThe signature lace thong as a stocking filler since I was in high school. Every year, without fail, we can count on finding the underwear in its rolled packaging and all-new colorways, which makes sense, since the company has 500 shades and 270 prints in its archives. We usually set up a trade before opening the rest of the presents under the tree, shaking our heads in dismay that Santa hasn’t learned our favorite colors yet. One size (sizes 4-14) Original Rise Thong It was born in 1986 and has 30 yards of thread, which makes it, according to many buyers, the most elastic and comfortable thong on the market. It also smells great and looks great, giving me more confidence than any other pair of panties I’ve ever tried.

So how have you taken this How long is Hanky ​​Panky waiting to launch swimsuits? It feels completely natural for the beloved brand, which can be purchased in more than 70 countries and 2,500 stores worldwide, to extend its expertise into the swim category. After all, if any label could release the perfect bikini bottomMastering proportions with a V-waistband to feel good front and back, it’s Hanky ​​Panky. And although I recently started experimenting with the thongI knew I wanted to try my favorite thong in swimsuit form, all to see if it could live up to the hype.

While Hanky ​​Panky’s debut swim collection is made up of six total pieces, including two one-pieces, a ruffled bikini top, and three bikini bottoms that vary in coverage, I selected the most cheeky look from all, opting for a standard black ensemble and the same in lavender, this one complete with a matching scrunchie made from bathroom tissue scraps (which is part of the brand’s sustainability initiative). I wore the suits on a weekend trip to the beach two days in a row, just to make sure what I was feeling was true (and it wasn’t just my margarita that was soothing me). And lo and behold this really was the most comfortable thongkini i have ever worn. In fact, it feels very similar to the fit of a classic Hanky ​​Panky lace thong, even though it’s made of a completely different fabric. The high-quality, non-see-through material allows the wearer to personalize their style, thanks to the ruching on the sides that offer stretch. I tried pulling the straps up to my waist, but also experimented with lowering the bottom and framing my hips.

I’m not a big fan of ruffled bikini tops, and this one is inspired by garden parties and summer meadows to evoke a sense of mellow romance, so I went sporty with a baseball cap. The ties at the shoulders also felt a little too dainty for my usual taste, but it’s worth mentioning that they stayed fastened and the plunging bralette stayed in place throughout the day. I didn’t even think about the possibility of a wardrobe malfunction, which is something that usually crosses my mind, especially in a somewhat revealing silhouette.

Another bonus is that Hanky ​​Panky’s swimsuits, which are available in sizes XS-XL and are priced from $64 to $125, also feature Solar Guard 50+ to absorb UVB rays, plus Dura Color to protect against fading. So if he ends up loving his bathing suit as much as those trusty thongs, he can be sure of his longevity. Although the initial collection is already available in hankypanky.comAdditional patterns will be added later in the season, and something tells me that if you decide to invest in one now, you’ll be checking back.

Ultimately, my biggest disappointment is just that swimsuits don’t ship in the same classic rolled packaging as underwear, because there’s nothing quite as magical as playing “collect them all” with everyone’s favorite lacy thong. But if there’s one brand that can make me overlook a small superficial detail like that in the name of ridiculously comfortable swimwear, it shouldn’t surprise me that it’s Hanky ​​Panky.

Below, check out how I styled the Hanky ​​Panky Bikini two different ways.