We don’t know why men are choosing to manscape their chest hair into the shape of bikini tops — both halter and strapless for easier tanning — but according to trend-tracking listicles, it’s officially #ChestHairBikini season y’all.
Advertiser approved!
Granted, the all-natural mankini isn’t exactly a new revelation. It has been ongoing since the invention of Spring Break and tequila shots, but it is reportedly reemerging on the beach scene…whether you asked for it or not. Here’s one of photos that started the trend, which dates back to at least Sep. 2013 on Twitter:
Everyone pack up your towels, it’s time to go home.
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