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What Is An 'Australian Cut'? Find Out Why This Is The Most Flattering Bikini Bottom

May 23, 2016 by Justine Schwartz
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Swim Trends

You've probably heard of Brazilian cut bikinis (those skimpy almost-thong styles that are popular in places like Miami and, duh, Brazil), but what is an 'Australian cut'? According to Popsugar, this is a new style every woman should know about because it's flattering for almost every body type. Why? Because it has less fabric than most bikini bottoms, and "too much fabric draws (unwanted) attention to your booty."

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Australian Cut Swimsuit

Australian brand Bondi Bather coined the phrase. The brand's founder Kerry Morrison explains, "Since Brazil has a 'cut,' we needed our own. It's an in-between; the shape is a brief, but so much more flattering than a regular, full-coverage bottom."

Ah, I see. So--will you be rocking an Australian cut this summer? Click through the slideshow to shop now.

Australian Cut Bottoms - Navy

Australian Cut Bottoms - Navy ($79)

Bondi Bather

Baywatch Plunge One Piece ($125)

Bondi Bather

Tri Me Top ($70) and Bitsy Bottoms ($79)

Raindance Racerback One Piece

Raindance Racerback One Piece ($130)

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Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at [email protected].

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