AFRM's Cali Bikini Bottom Is Giving Y2K Girl Summer, But Make It 2025

The high-cut bikini bottom is officially back from the early-2000s vault, and AFRM's Cali is the version that actually makes sense for right now. With an abbreviated silhouette and adjustable side ties that let you dial in the perfect hip fit, this piece knows what it's doing — no awkward gaps, no weird bunching. The compressive swim textile feels like it was engineered for bodies that actually exist, and the custom-tie closure means you're not fighting with an ill-fitting waistband while you're trying to look cool at the beach club. What really seals the deal is the print situation. Choose between the Aqua Paisley for that nostalgic-but-not-trying-too-hard energy, the Citrus Ditsy if you want something punchy and summery, the Navy Shooting Stars for the girl who doesn't do basic, or Sand Serpent if you're keeping it minimal but still interesting. This isn't a boring solid — AFRM gets that swim is ready-to-wear territory now, which means your bikini bottom needs to carry its own weight as an actual piece, not just functional poolside coverage.