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LOOKING good on the beach just got a whole lot easier – thanks to the bum-boosting, curve-creating V-kini.

Hip-grazing swimwear is making waves this summer, with fans including model Emily Ratajkowski and singer Rita Ora.

 Emily Ratajkowski slays in her V-kini for an Insagram snap
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Emily Ratajkowski slays in her V-kini for an Insagram snapCredit: Instagram
 Nicole Scherzinger rocks her two piece as the wind blows her hair on a boat
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Nicole Scherzinger rocks her two piece as the wind blows her hair on a boatCredit: BackGrid
 Romee Strijid looks stunning as she poses in a mismatched two-piece
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Romee Strijid looks stunning as she poses in a mismatched two-pieceCredit: Instagram
 Sports Illustrated model Nina Agdal poses on the beach in her patterned v-kini
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Sports Illustrated model Nina Agdal poses on the beach in her patterned v-kiniCredit: Splash News
 Amber Turner looks glam as she shows off her curves in swimwear
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Amber Turner looks glam as she shows off her curves in swimwearCredit: Instagram / Amber Turner

The Baywatch style flatters the figure by flashing a little extra flesh.

A high-rise cut gives the illusion of a classic hourglass shape while lengthening the legs. The bigger the V, the more pronounced the curves.

Siobhan O’Connor picks some of the v-best on the High Street so you can look as good as the A-listers while sunning yourself.

 TIP: Ease into the trend with a subtle V. This bandeau style flashes the flesh and grazes the hips without the need to wax
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TIP: Ease into the trend with a subtle V. This bandeau style flashes the flesh and grazes the hips without the need to wax
  • Red bow bikini, £18, Prettylittlething -
 TIP: Channel your inner Baywatch babe in this red-hot style. The black band will emphasise your waist
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TIP: Channel your inner Baywatch babe in this red-hot style. The black band will emphasise your waist
  • Red with black band swimsuit, £16, Asos -
 TIP: Put a modern spin on your high-rise swimsuit with cut-out details. This one oozes sex appeal
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TIP: Put a modern spin on your high-rise swimsuit with cut-out details. This one oozes sex appeal
  • Asymmetric cut-out swimsuit, £34, River Island -
 TIP: Thinner straps that give less coverage will make your legs look longer, while tops with thicker straps will balance out your bottom half
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TIP: Thinner straps that give less coverage will make your legs look longer, while tops with thicker straps will balance out your bottom half
  • Multi-coloured patterned bikini top, £16, bottoms, £14, Asos -
 TIP: A solid waistband strap will provide more support when swimming and the higher it sits, the more slimming it is on the tum
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TIP: A solid waistband strap will provide more support when swimming and the higher it sits, the more slimming it is on the tum
  • Orange bikini top, £15, bottoms, £15, Prettylittlething -
 TIP: Swimsuits will keep any tummy woes under wraps. Loosen the zip when sunbathing for better tan coverage
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TIP: Swimsuits will keep any tummy woes under wraps. Loosen the zip when sunbathing for better tan coverage
  • Bronze zip-up swimsuit, now £17.50 from £25, Ann Summers -
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