Why celebrities love upside-down bikini trend

It’s the swimwear look that A-listers can’t get enough of – and there’s one, ahem, sizeable reason why the racy trend is such a hit.

Clocking my cleavage in the mirror I couldn’t believe I looked this “knockout” simply by turning my bikini upside down.

Yes, you read that right. I’ve started wearing my bikini the wrong way up, following the sizzling swimwear trend that is sweeping social media.

The upside-down bikini involves tying a teeny-weeny string bikini top the wrong way. It has been dubbed an “instant boob job”, with experts believing the trick could increase the look of your cup size by two to three sizes.

I can see why. The “reverse” version gives a dangerous dose of cleavage – and underboob.

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A-listers like Kylie Jenner, 23, also use the trick which has been dubbed an ‘instant boob job’. Picture: Instagram

I’ve had my assets surgically enhanced in the past but this clever hack gave me an instant lift without going under the knife.

What’s more, this trend focuses on reusing what you have – bringing a whole new meaning to “upcycling”.

And it’s accessible to everyone – not just celebs.

Model Valentina Fradegrada, 30, first started the look three years ago. Influencers and celebs soon followed suit and flooded the ’gram with their own creations.

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Tammy Hembrow following the sizzling trend. Picture: Instagram

Women of all shapes and sizes were soon trying it out.

The fashion hack was giving women from all backgrounds an instant boob job. Not bad for a bit of fabric reshuffling.

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Model Valentina Fradegrada, 30, started the look three years ago. Picture: Instagram

What’s more, as breast implant surgery can cost around $12,000, turning your bikini upside-down is a safer, cheaper and easier option. What’s not to love?

While major brands like Pretty Little Thing and Missguided are now selling upside-down bikinis, you don’t have to splash the cash. Most of your bikini tops will work with a little imagination.

With so many struggling financially during the pandemic, not everyone can afford a new bikini. You can use your old bikinis – and if you’ve outgrown them, even better, as when it comes to this look, the smaller the better.

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Kourtney Kardashian is a fan of the trend. Picture: Instagram

Reality star and influencer Martha Kalifatidis also pulls off the racy swimwear look perfectly. Picture: Instagram

Of course it has its drawbacks. It’s not the most practical of swimwear.

One time, I was rocking the look at home when my doorbell went. I opened the door to see my best friend there – who laughed because unknown to me, I had an accidental nip slip.

“Oh dear,” I laughed when she pointed it out. “At least it’s you and not the postman!”

Either way, the daring look is guaranteed to make you a knockout.

This story first appeared on The Sun and has been republished with permission