Updated for 2024
2Bros Pro is one of the most popular Federations in which to compete in the UK. They are affiliated to the IFBB Pro League and NPC Worldwide, so if you want to head to international stardom in Olympia this is the federation for you.
It's not specified in the rules, but 2Bros Pro are quite specific about the design of their bikini, so lets look at it in more detail.
This article will be focused on the bikini and wellness divisions, not figure or physique.
Bikini: the rules
Lets have a look at the official rulebook, as published on the 2Bros website:
Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The fronts of the suits must be constructed high. Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard.
This should be all you need to know, but it is not.
In my experience each show has a flavour and preference for many aspects of the bikini that just aren't in the rules.
The 2Bros Pro shows are affiliated to the IFBB Pro league, and look to the NPC for aesthetics.
I got eye strain scrolling through the social media of 2Bros Pro so you don't have to, and all the bikinis one stage have a common flavour :
Triangle top style dominates, no matter the size
All bikini bottoms have connectors
Bikini bottom is V shaped and Pro cut
Darker colours look better on stage
Simple crystal designs
So here is what cut and style you should be wearing and how to wear it in a nutshell:
Now lets focus in on the finer detailing...
Here is the ideal look of the bikini:
The bikini should be wall to wall glamour, but simple and sophisticated. Here we see Leigh in her bikini. Her teal bikini perfectly balances with her chestnut hair and blue eyes. She wears the bikini bottoms with a pro cut v shaped bum and scoop front with connectors high on the hip to emphasize her posing and elongate her legs.
Make sure the front of your bikini bottoms are not too low, whether they are a scoop or v cut design as the judges could deem them improper and mark you down.
Close up shots of the bikini show the extra details.
This bikini had 3 crystal colours. We picked a light, medium and dark in teal and aqua tones to compound the base colour and kept the crystals slightly spaced out so the colour underneath would come through. This bikini was finished off with crystal clear connectors, and Leigh preferred thin connectors so we had to put in a hook on the bikini bottoms back so they could be put on and taken off with as little stress on the connectors as possible.
Connectors are notoriously the weak point of the bikini, and the thinner the connector the more likely it is to break so be super careful putting on and taking off and storing your bikini.
Bikini Trends for 2Bros Pro
Colour
You can wear any colour bikini you want. But the best colours for stage tend to be strong colours. In 2023 dark blues, greens, reds and purples were all popular bikini colour trends and featured time after time in the winning line-ups.
Generally if your hair is dark wear a bold dark colour. Greens, reds, blues and purples are strong on stage and are usually high in the scoring zone. Blondes stick to mid tone colours such as turquoise, reds, emeralds and royal blues. I would avoid gold, silver and pale colours like the plague unless they work REALLY well with your skin tone.
Crystals
The bikinis in this division are very understated, in terms of crystal design. Stay away from complex and showy designs and stick to a simple design such as a grid, scatter, starburst or ombré. One to three colours that are complimentary to the base colour of your bikini, and a mix of solid colours and AB colours work well, just make sure it sticks to the tone of your bikini.
Final Thoughts
Having the right bikini is only part of your overall stage presence, but it pays to stick to the criteria and style of the show to stand the best chance of success in your federation and division.
Miss C takes great effort to stay on point in bikini design, we offer a custom competition bikini design service to help you get the right colour, style and character of your bikini.
If you would like me to design your show bikini get in touch, or for more information on custom bikinis click here.
Readymade 2Bros Pro bikinis available:
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