SI Swim Model Sixtine’s Favorite Affordable Swimwear Brand Has the Cutest Summer Suits

The two-time brand star is always on the hunt for the perfect bikini.
Sixtine was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Earrings by éliou.
Sixtine was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Earrings by éliou. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

SI Swimsuit model Sixtine is often in a bikini, whether she’s on a tropical getaway, tanning in Central Park or reminding her TikTok fans that all bodies are bikini bodies. The body neutrality content creator knows the struggle of finding the perfect mid-size bikini. The two-time SI Swimsuit model also knows what a rewarding feeling it is when a two-piece fits you perfectly, hugs you in the right places and shows off what you want to show off.

Sixtine, who made her debut in Dominica last year and traveled to Belize to pose for the 2024 issue, tells us that over the years, she has discovered her favorite swimwear brands and styles that work for her. On the luxurious, more pricey end, she highlights Monday Swimwear. The brand’s high-quality suits are flattering and, in her opinion, splurge-worthy.

On the more affordable end, the model is a huge fan of PacSun’s bikinis. She has tested pieces from the brand several times as part of her viral Swimsuit Series and felt confident in them from the jump.

“On the cheaper end, I’ve always loved PacSun. Their swimsuits ... I don’t know what they put in them,” Sixtine tells SI Swimsuit. “[They are] so stretchy ... they know what they are doing.”

Shop five of our favorite bikinis from PacSun below, and shop the full site at pacsun.com.

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PacSun Eco Tropical Dani Triangle Bikini Top, $23.96 and Bottom, $21.56 (pacsun.com)

PacSun
PacSun

This super cute neon floral set features the thinnest straps and is perfect for tanning.

PacSun Red Lena Scrunch Triangle Bikini Top, $29.95 and Bottom, $26.95 (pacsun.com)

PacSun
PacSun

Nothing screams “hot girl summer” better than a red string bikini.

PacSun Orange Cambria Ribbed Halter Bikini Top, $29.65 and Bottom, $24.25 (pacsun.com)

PacSun
PacSun

This sweet summery yellow-orange bikini features a flattering halter top and V-front high-cut tie-side bottoms.

PacSun Eco Green Ziggy Ribbed Tie Side Bikini Top, $29.65 and Bottom, $24.25 (pacsun.com)

PacSun
PacSun

We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: green bikinis are in for summer 2024. This set has the coolest underwire silhouette and ribbed material.

PacSun Multicolor Mila Textured Tie Front Bralette Bikini Top, $10 and Bottom, $10 (pacsun.com)

PacSun
PacSun

Serve groovy and chic 1970s surf culture vibes in this colorful floral set that is a total steal.


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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.