Tie Side vs Scoop Bikini Bottoms: Choosing Your Coverage

The real difference is how you control the fit

Tie side and scoop bikini bottoms can both sit at the hip, but they solve fit in opposite ways. Tie sides give you adjustable knots at the hips, so you can tighten or loosen the fit through the day. Scoop bottoms rely on a fixed pull-on design and a scooped front to stay put. That single difference shapes how each bottom feels in and out of the water, and it is the first thing to weigh when you are choosing between them.

This guide compares two Volcom styles that sit at different points on that spectrum: the Lush Jungle Tie Side Full and the Simply Seamless Scoop Tiny. Neither is universally better. The right pick depends on how much adjustability you want, how much coverage you prefer, and which sizes and colors are available in your range.

Tie side vs scoop at a glance

Both styles are bikini bottoms with a hipster rise, but they differ in adjustability, coverage, and construction.

• Fit mechanism: Tie side: adjustable ties at each hip let you dial in the fit. Scoop: smooth pull-on design with no ties or hardware.
• Coverage: Tie side: described as cheekini coverage. Scoop: described as teeny coverage that rides low.
• Rise: Both are described as hipster rise. The scoop style is specifically noted to ride low.
• Fabric: Both use recycled nylon. The tie side adds comfortable stretch; the scoop is described as feeling like second skin.
• Available sizes: Tie side: XS through XXL in Olive/Dusty Rose. Scoop: L and XL in Henna only, based on the supplied variant list.

Lush Jungle Tie Side Full: adjustability and cheekini coverage

• Women's Lush Jungle Tie Side Full: Adjustable tie sides let you dial the fit, while a hipster rise and cheekini coverage keep it playful without trying too hard. If you want to fine-tune tightness at the hips or prefer a bit more coverage than a tiny cut, the tie sides and cheekini coverage give you that control.

  

  Women's Lush Jungle Tie Side Full

• Women's Lush Jungle Tie Side Full: Cut from recycled nylon with comfortable stretch, finished in an Olive/Dusty Rose combo made for sun-drenched days. The stretch fabric works with the adjustable ties, and the two-tone colorway is a specific style choice to consider.

• Women's Lush Jungle Tie Side Full: Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL in Olive/Dusty Rose. A broad size run makes this style easier to match to your usual swim bottom size.

Simply Seamless Scoop Tiny: a fixed, low-riding fit

• Women's Simply Seamless Scoop Tiny Bikini Bottom: The Simply Seamless Scoop Tiny swim bottom keeps it clean and confident with a hipster fit, scoop silhouette, and teeny coverage that rides low and stays put. If you prefer a minimalist look with no ties and want a bottom that sits low on the hips, this is the style to consider.

  

  Women's Simply Seamless Scoop Tiny Bikini Bottom

• Women's Simply Seamless Scoop Tiny Bikini Bottom: Smooth pull-on design and recycled nylon fabric make this minimalist essential feel like second skin. The pull-on construction means no adjustability, so the fit depends on choosing the right size from the start.

• Women's Simply Seamless Scoop Tiny Bikini Bottom: Available in Henna in sizes L and XL. The limited size and color range may affect whether this style is an option for you.

How to choose bikini bottoms for your coverage preference

Start with the coverage you actually want to wear, not the label. The Lush Jungle Tie Side is described as cheekini coverage, which sits between a cheeky and a fuller cut. The Simply Seamless Scoop Tiny is described as teeny coverage that rides low. If you are unsure, think about what you reach for most: a little more back coverage with the ability to adjust, or the smallest, cleanest cut with no ties.

Next, decide whether you want to adjust the fit. Tie sides are helpful if your hip measurement falls between sizes or if you like to tighten the bottom for swimming and loosen it for lounging. A pull-on scoop bottom has no adjustment, so your size choice matters more. In that case, use the size range as a hard filter: the scoop style is only listed in L and XL, while the tie side runs XS through XXL.

Fit and sizing checks before you buy

• Check the size range first: The tie side comes in XS–XXL. The scoop tiny comes in L and XL only. If your size is outside the scoop range, the decision is made for you.
• Consider adjustability if you are between sizes: Tie sides let you tighten or loosen at the hip. A pull-on scoop bottom cannot be adjusted, so choose your usual size carefully.
• Match the rise to your preference: Both are hipster rise, but the scoop is specifically described as riding low. If you dislike low-riding bottoms, the tie side may feel more secure.
• Think about water use: The scoop is described as staying put, while the tie side lets you dial in the fit. Neither record includes care or chlorine-resistance instructions, so follow the care label on the garment.

What the product records do not confirm

The supplied records do not include care instructions, lining details, or specific stretch percentages for either bottom. They also do not confirm chlorine resistance or UV protection. If those details matter to you, check the garment label or the full product page before buying. The absence of that information here is not a claim that the features are missing; it simply means this guide cannot confirm them from the available records.