If you like the idea of a bikini, but are not ready to commit to one just yet, this bathing suit is a great in between option for you. It has a nice halter-style bodice that ties around the neck & a bikini-style top with pretty ruffled accents on the chest. Even though it looks like a bikini because of the side cutouts, the top is actually connected to the bottoms via an interesting V strip of fabric down the midsection. The back of the suit looks like a traditional bikini, which creates a great illusion. A really unique spin on traditional single pieces & bikinis.