{"product_id":"polka-dot-bikini-set-with-ruffle-shorts","title":"Polka Dot Bikini Set with Ruffle Shorts - Retro Pool Days","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAt-a-Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pool days want a two-piece that feels more like a holiday co-ord than a tiny bikini, and this polka dot bikini set is that kind of look. You get a smocked bandeau top with thin halter straps and matching boxer-style shorts with two tiers of ruffle. The print is small dots on a dark ground, so it reads vintage rather than loud. The gathered fabric has a crinkle to it that catches a little texture when you move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmocked bandeau top\u003c\/strong\u003e - stays put across the bust without cups you have to pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin halter straps\u003c\/strong\u003e - you can tie the neck where it feels secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoxer shorts with two ruffle tiers\u003c\/strong\u003e - more coverage than a brief, still short\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall dot print\u003c\/strong\u003e - vintage look without a huge motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGathered, crinkled fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e - texture you can see, not a flat swim jersey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Details and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmocked body on the top\u003c\/strong\u003e - the gather does the fitting work instead of underwire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiered ruffles on the shorts\u003c\/strong\u003e - they add volume at the hip so the cut doesn't read as underwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalter on a bandeau\u003c\/strong\u003e - gives you a neck tie when a strapless top would need to cling on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorts are the distinctive bit. Most bikini sets stop at a brief, which is fine in the water and less useful the moment you want to sit on a sunbed without adjusting. These boxer shorts give you a short, ruffled hem that covers more of the hip while staying in the same print as the top. They're still short, so if you want a long swim skirt this isn't the one. It's listed with a backless cut and our photo is front facing, so we're going by what's listed there rather than something we've seen ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top sits close through the bust with a bandeau line, and the shorts sit on the hip with a short, ruffled hem. Coverage is fuller than a thong set, still holiday-short. Compare your measurements to our size chart before you order, and if you're between sizes, size up. Fit shifts a little with torso length, and that extra bit of room tends to sit better than going too snug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made from polyester, which is what gives the smocked surface its hold. You'll want to wash it gently so the gathering doesn't go slack. We'd suggest a gentle hand wash in cool water and laying it flat to dry, away from direct heat, which keeps the shape and finish intact for longer. Check the care label on your own garment as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat sandals and a wide-brim hat for a hotel pool afternoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short denim jacket when you walk back through the lobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single bangle and small hoops, so the ruffles stay the detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails You'll Love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the set you reach for when you want the holiday print without feeling like you're in a micro bikini all afternoon. The ruffles do the dressing-up for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Questions Answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size polka dot bikini set should I order if I'm between sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the larger of the two. The smocked top has some give in the gather, but a bigger size will sit better than a smaller one pulling across the bust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's made from polyester. We're not given a percentage breakdown, so we won't guess one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the bottoms briefs or shorts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're short boxer-style bottoms with a ruffled hem, not a classic bikini brief. You'll get more hip coverage than a thong, still a short swim cut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lingerie Hut","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Brown","offer_id":57287201227132,"sku":"F00322006-102","price":39.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Brown","offer_id":57287201259900,"sku":"F00322006-103","price":39.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Brown","offer_id":57287201292668,"sku":"F00322006-104","price":39.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/4729\/5786\/files\/lingeriehut-summer-vacation-sexy-backless-lace-up-swimsuit-bikini-726.webp?v=1786628326","url":"https:\/\/lingeriehut.co.uk\/products\/polka-dot-bikini-set-with-ruffle-shorts","provider":"Lingerie Hut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}