{"id":720,"date":"2010-06-14T11:28:21","date_gmt":"2010-06-14T18:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/?p=720"},"modified":"2019-11-17T21:37:56","modified_gmt":"2019-11-17T21:37:56","slug":"thong-tonga-or-brazilian-cut-bikini-whats-the-difference-and-which-one-should-i-wear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/thong-tonga-or-brazilian-cut-bikini-whats-the-difference-and-which-one-should-i-wear\/","title":{"rendered":"Thong, Tanga, or Brazilian Cut Bikini, what&#8217;s the difference and which one should I wear?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_6405\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Brazilian-Bikini-Brazilian-cut-One-Piece-Swimsuit..jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6405\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Brazilian-Bikini-Brazilian-cut-One-Piece-Swimsuit.-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Brazilian-Bikini-Brazilian-cut-One-Piece-Swimsuit.-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Brazilian-Bikini-Brazilian-cut-One-Piece-Swimsuit.-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Brazilian-Bikini-Brazilian-cut-One-Piece-Swimsuit.-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Brazilian-Bikini-Brazilian-cut-One-Piece-Swimsuit.-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Brazilian-Bikini-Brazilian-cut-One-Piece-Swimsuit.-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Brazilian-Bikini-Brazilian-cut-One-Piece-Swimsuit..jpg 1399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L*Space Brazilian Bikini and One-Piece Swimsuit<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are so many different bikini bottoms styles available today from, Thong, Tanga, Brazilian cut, Moderate or full cut bikini bottoms. Which style do I prefer, which looks best on me, what am I comfortable with and willing to try?<\/p>\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t that many years ago when a Brazilian bikini, Thong, or skimpy cut bottom was only worn by only the most daring. But oh have times changed!\u00a0 One of the more provocative styles which continues to gain popularity is the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/beach\/bikini\/bottoms\/brazilian\">Brazilian cut <\/a><\/em><\/strong>bottom. Known for it\u2019s much less conservative coverage, the Brazilian Bikini bottom is typically a small triangle on the rear similar to the front.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6406\" style=\"width: 211px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/l-space\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6406\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-Brazilian-Bikini-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-Brazilian-Bikini-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-Brazilian-Bikini-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-Brazilian-Bikini-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-Brazilian-Bikini.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L*Space Swimwear<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Often made with excellent quality material, these bottoms do not sag and hold their shape very well. Girls of all ages who have ever tried, love these bottoms as they are often more flattering than moderate full coverage bottoms.\u00a0Women who are concerned with the appearance of there backside often think that they will hide more with more coverage; When in fact, more coverage also adds to the visual perception of a larger bottom, the opposite result you were looking for.<\/p>\n<p>We sell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/beach\/bikini\/bottoms\/brazilian\"><strong><em>Brazilian cut<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>swimwear all over the world in smalls, medium, to large. If you have never tried one, consider<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/cia_maritima_bikini_artsy_tonga-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" \/> buying one for your next vacation and mix it in with your other suits and give it a try. There are many excellent brands to choose from and they all fit a little different.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/vitamin-a\"><b><i>Vitamin A\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0is an Iconic Brazilian Brand, that creates some of the most distinctive and trendsetting styles. Sexy, Feminine, perfect for<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6407\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/vitamin-a\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6407\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Vitamin-A-Swimwear-Iconic-Brand-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Vitamin-A-Swimwear-Iconic-Brand-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Vitamin-A-Swimwear-Iconic-Brand-768x1071.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Vitamin-A-Swimwear-Iconic-Brand-734x1024.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Vitamin-A-Swimwear-Iconic-Brand.jpg 1193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vitamin A Swimwear &#8211; Iconic Brand<\/p><\/div>\n<p>almost every figure type and fit. They have beautiful prints, sexy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/vitamin-a?one_piece=782\"><strong>One-Piece Swimsuits<\/strong><\/a>, and minimal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/vitamin-a\/brazilian\"><strong>Brazilian Cut Bikini bottoms<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/vix\"><strong>Vix Swimwear<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most famous Brazilian Brands, known throughout the world for their luxurious and beautiful fabrics, sexy, feminine designs, perfect for the beach, lounging at the pool or showing off at a fabulous resort. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/vix-brazilian\"><strong>Brazilian Bikinis<\/strong><\/a> styles that make you feel confident, sexy, and fierce.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6408\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6408\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L637_L10_382_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L637_L10_382_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L637_L10_382_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L637_L10_382_b-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L637_L10_382_b-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L637_L10_382_b.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luli Fama Brazilian One-Piece Swimsuit<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\"><strong><em>Luli Fama<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>manufactured in the US, produced in Colombia, and based in Miami, with their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\/multi_color\">bold prints<\/a>,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\/multi_color-thong\"><strong>skimpy cut bikini bottoms,<\/strong><\/a> exemplifies the Latin Miami vibe, with a style all their own. They offer an assortment of bottoms styles and are famous for their <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\/ruched\">Ruched Scrunch Butt,<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/b>bikini bottom as well as their very popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\/thong\"><strong>Thong Bikini<\/strong><\/a> that comes in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\/luli-fama-wild-flower-ruffle-tank-thong-one-piece\"><strong>Thong One-Piece Swimsuit<\/strong><\/a> as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\/thong\"><strong>two-piece.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/l-space\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-High-Waisted-Brazilian-Bikini-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-High-Waisted-Brazilian-Bikini-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-High-Waisted-Brazilian-Bikini-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-High-Waisted-Brazilian-Bikini-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/L-Space-Swimwear-High-Waisted-Brazilian-Bikini.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>One of the most award-winning\u00a0 Designers of our generation is Monica Wise of L*Space. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/l-space\">L*Space Swimwear<\/a><\/strong> is a trend-setting leader, consistently designing the most relevant cuts, styles, and prints year after year.\u00a0 They have a huge selection of Brazilian Swimwear in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/l-space\/brazilian?one_piece=782\"><strong>One-Piece<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/l-space\/brazilian\"><strong>Two-Piece Swimsuits<\/strong><\/a> in every style from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/l-space\/cheeky\"><strong>Low Rise<\/strong>,<\/a> to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/l-space\/high_waisted\">High Waisted Bikinis<\/a><\/strong>, in solids and prints.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/agua_doce_brazilian_bikini_piquet-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone knows of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/beach\/bikini\/bottoms\/thong\"><em><strong>Thong\u00a0Bikini<\/strong><\/em><\/a> bottom, but another style that is growing in popularity is the <strong><em>Tanga<\/em><\/strong> bottom which is a modified version of the Thong. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/designers\/luli-fama\/thong\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Luli-Fama-Swimwear-Thong-Bikini-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Luli-Fama-Swimwear-Thong-Bikini-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Luli-Fama-Swimwear-Thong-Bikini-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Luli-Fama-Swimwear-Thong-Bikini-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Luli-Fama-Swimwear-Thong-Bikini.jpg 1460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a>Thong bikini bottoms are cut very low in the front and have only a thin strip of elastic material running between the cheeks in the rear. If you&#8217;ve ever heard of a floss bikini, that&#8217;s a popular nickname for a thong.<strong><em>Tanga<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> bikinis<\/em><\/strong> are very sexy modifications and are a little more conservative than a classic Thong. The front of the bottom piece is a small triangle attached to the back piece by strings or side ties or thin piece of Spandex. The back piece is a very small triangle that provides approximately 2-3 more inches of coverage than a Thong. ( Please see image above left and bottom right as examples) I think these bottoms are great sexy alternatives and can give the appearance of a shapelier bottom, which in most cases is an asset!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tonga_bikini_backside-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tonga_bikini_backside-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.butterfliesandbikinis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tonga_bikini_backside.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What is your favorite bottom style and why? If you have any tips, suggestions, or comments, we always appreciate hearing from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many different bikini bottoms styles available today from, Thong, Tanga, Brazilian cut, Moderate or full cut bikini bottoms. Which style do I prefer, which looks best on me, what am I comfortable with and willing to try? 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