The string bikini - adored by the Seventies - has traditionally been the preserve of the young and the lithe; two triangles of cloth tied, like shoelaces, on the upper thigh, with a matching bra top secured in much the same way. Those who want something a little sturdier when they disrobe at the beach have long since opted for a more substantial affair - a two-piece with pants that Bridget Jones might approve of. However, there's a debate raging this summer, as the two styles dominate high street sales - the 1990s Burberry check string bikini is proving particularly popular - over which is actually the most flattering, particularly for women of more advanced years.
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