I wanted a bikini with very minimal coverage so when I ordered these I sized down knowing they would still have long strings to tie up on the side. I am normally a small-medium but I ordered XXS. Let me tell you, I was scared to wear in public at first because they scooped down so low that as I would walk the top of my kitty would almost start to show, same with the sides I would sometimes slip a lip. But then I just went for it, I started wearing them at the beach and not caring if the boys got a bit of a show and I am happy I did. I feel so sexy and turned on when I wear them! Never knowing who is going to see a lil something is such a rush.