{"product_id":"fae-swim-birdie-bottom-lilac","title":"FAE Swim Birdie Bottom - Lilac","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilac is the softest colour FAE runs, and it does something specific against a tan. The \u003cstrong\u003eBirdie\u003c\/strong\u003e is their classic string bottom — tie sides, adjustable ruched back, gold embossed rear plate — and in a pale tone the shape reads gentler than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e FAE Swim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birdie Bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thong with adjustable ruched coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom gold FAE rear plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e ECONYL® — 100% regenerated Italian techno-nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New with tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Sizing — Measure, Don't Guess\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAE is an Australian label. A FAE Medium is a US 4–6.\u003c\/strong\u003e A Vitamin A Medium is a US 8–10 — same letter, four US sizes apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAUS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUpper Hip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLower Hip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTie sides make this the most forgiving bottom we carry\u003c\/strong\u003e — it adjusts at the hip where the Jones does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetween sizes: size UP.\u003c\/strong\u003e FAE's own guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable ruching at the back\u003c\/strong\u003e sets coverage from cheeky to full thong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn pale colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e lined throughout, so opacity holds when wet. Pale swim fabric is where lining actually matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly one unit in Medium.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can't reorder this colorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eECONYL® is a regenerated Italian techno-nylon made entirely from post-consumer waste — ocean-recovered fishing nets, industrial plastic, plastic bottles. It's also measurably more resistant to chlorine, sunscreen, and body oils than conventional swim fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew with tags. Curated, not manufactured to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse in cold fresh water immediately after every wear — critical on pale colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash cold with mild detergent. Never machine wash, never bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress water out gently — do not wring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry flat in shade. Direct sun fades pale tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet sunscreen absorb fully before dressing; it's the leading cause of staining on light swimwear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone between sizes. Anyone who wants a soft tone rather than a saturated one. Anyone building a mix-and-match set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's Not For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone wanting full rear coverage. Anyone above a US 6 in this colorway. Anyone unwilling to rinse and care properly — pale colours are unforgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAE Swim","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45369188548631,"sku":"PK-FAE-BIRDIE-LILAC-M","price":90.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/0907\/6281\/files\/Birdie_FAE_April2025_Studio-684.webp?v=1785881864","url":"https:\/\/perfectkini.com\/products\/fae-swim-birdie-bottom-lilac","provider":"PerfectKini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}