In a land that worships the sun, the Brazilian bikini is cut down to the bare minimum for maximum exposure, in every sense of the word.

About the Brazilian Bikini

If you think a string bikini is revealing, just wait until you take a look at the Brazilian bikini.

Take the average tiny American string bikini, cut off that extra two-inches of excess fabric around the edges, and you’ll have a working idea of what a Brazilian bikini is all about. These suits are cut far more daringly than many women in the Northern Hemisphere might usually consider wearing, even in sunny California.

After size, the second most striking feature of Brazilian bikinis are the wonderful colors and patterns of the materials used, that serve as the perfect compliment for all those rich golden tans so prized on South American beaches.

Bottoms

The Brazilian bottom piece is cut very high on the hips, and barely has enough Lycra to fully cover the pelvic bone, but when it comes to really daring, it’s the rear that shows how serious Brazilians are about tanning.

Bottom piece backsides come in three degrees of exposure:

* A Tanga will leave about a half-moon exposed on either side of the suit’s outer seams.
* The Asa Delta is even more revealing, being slightly wider than it’s close Northern cousin, the thong.
* The Fio Dental is comparable to a strategically placed piece of dental floss.