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Ugh, the “diaper butt!” We never want to be the girl on the beach with the “diaper butt” swim bottom. Have no fear, Born of the Water to the rescue! 

Why Does It Happen?

Most of the time, this bikini bottom issue can be caused by a few things. If you’ve shown your diaper buttbikini bottom a lot of love over the years, the “diaper butt” can be caused by over wearing. If you haven’t shown your bikini bottom the love it needs by not caring for it correctly, then the “diaper butt” will for sure haunt your bum. Click here for some swimwear care instructions so you can help keep the “diaper butt” at bay for your favorite bikini bottoms.

More often than not, the “diaper butt” is caused by an incorrect size/style for your body type. So, how do we get rid of this unwanted look? There are a few different things you can try!

How Born of the Water Can Help!

When shopping for bikinis, we know it can get overwhelming. Don’t be afraid to ask your bikini associate for help! At Born of the Water, we carry a large selection of bikini bottoms, by local swimwear brands such as La Pearl Swim and Pualani Hawaii. Our coverage options range from skimpy to Brazilian to medium to full. The “diaper butt” issue usually comes with medium to full coverage bottoms. All of our staff at Born of the Water are trained to catch this issue in the fitting room, and will recommend a better fit for you!

Full Coverage Bottoms

The most popular full coverage bottoms we full coverage bikini bottomcarry are Pualani Hawaii’s “Love Without The Handles.” With this particular style, we recommend sizing down than your normal bottom size so you won’t have an issue. If you’re a surfer and want a bikini bottom that will definitely stay put while you catch some waves, we recommend Pualani Hawaii’s “Hot Pant” or “Hipster” bottoms.

Medium Coverage Bottoms

If you are comfortable showing off a little more, Born of the Water carries Pualani’s “Scrunch Bootie” bottoms that medium coverage bikini bottomare a little more flirty, with a ruched back which is great if you want give off the impression of a plumper bum. These bikini bottoms are great if you don’t want to reveal too much, yet you’ll be ditching the “diaper butt” for sure! Another bottom that’s medium coverage is the “Reversible Rio.” This style is seamless and has no ruching, but is definitely a sought after classic by long-time Pualani Mermaids!

Avoiding the “diaper butt” can be difficult, but we know that you’ll be good to go after reading this blog! If you still have questions, or you’re not quite sure what bottoms are the right fit for you, visit us at our location at Ala Moana Center or give us a call at (808) 944-8314.

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