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HOW MUCH WOULD YOU BARE?

In the wake of Dakota Johnson baring her flesh in a teenie weenie bikini our model tries out some of the high street’s skimpiest

Actress's beach wear left very little the imagination but how much flesh would you flash?

SHE wore an itsy bitsy, teeny weeny yellow skimpy string bikini.

Dakota Johnson’s tiny two-piece left very little the imagination when she was snapped on the beach while filming with 50 Shades of Grey co-star Jamie Dornan.

 Dakota Johnson’s tiny two-piece left very little the imagination when she was snapped on the beach
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Dakota Johnson’s tiny two-piece left very little the imagination when she was snapped on the beachCredit: Splash News

No wonder Jamie Dornan’s wife, Amelia Warner, stuck around on set to keep a close eye.

Fans agreed the out-there outfit was not what thet imagined wilting wallflower Anastasia Steele to wear to the beach.

But Dakota was just tapping in to a new trend for ultra-skimpy bikinis, championed by stars including Rihanna and former Made in Chelsea Star Kimberlely Garner.

But just how much would YOU dare to bare?

Here, we asked model Alice Williams, 25, from South West London to put the high street’s skimpiest bikinis to the test.

She rated them out of five, with top marks being nearly nude, and lower scores more suited for a prude.

 Black bikini top, £15, Topshop; cut-out bottoms, £24.99, Volcom at Surfdome.com
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Black bikini top, £15, Topshop; cut-out bottoms, £24.99, Volcom at Surfdome.comCredit: Stewart Williams

“I like this style – it’s sexy but gives you a bit more coverage.

“It is a smaller style than I would normally wear on the beach, but I wouldn’t be worried about showing too much skin.

“I’d recommend a wax, though.”

 Gold bikini, £37, Myleene Klass for Littlewoods.com
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Gold bikini, £37, Myleene Klass for Littlewoods.comCredit: Stewart Williams

“I’m so shocked this is one of Myleene’s as it is super-skimpy. I can’t imagine her wearing this in public.

“If you plan to wear a style like this, make sure you are well groomed downstairs.

“Tie it in double knots too because if it unravels everyone will get an eyeful.”

 Black floral top, £15.99; matching bottoms, £12.99, both Pull & Bear
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Black floral top, £15.99; matching bottoms, £12.99, both Pull & BearCredit: Stewart Williams

“Wow, I’m sure even Borat would be proud of this pouch.

“I would never wear this – I don’t feel comfortable in it at all and you can pretty much see everything.

“For Dakota to pull it off, she must have a celebrity-standard bikini waxer.”

 Nude bandeau top, £16; matching bottoms, £9, both Forever 21
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Nude bandeau top, £16; matching bottoms, £9, both Forever 21Credit: Stewart Williams

“At first glance, I bet people would think I’ve gone commando – the nude colour is THAT convincing and the back of the pants are as skimpy as the front.

“I think I’d prefer to wear the set in a different colour so I don’t look like I’m flashing everyone.”

 Blue marble print top, £26; matching bottoms, £26, both American Apparel
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Blue marble print top, £26; matching bottoms, £26, both American ApparelCredit: Stewart Williams

“This set should feel girly because of the pastel pink and blue colouring, but the scantily-clad cut makes it sexy instead.

“I like the way the strings sit higher up on the hip – it’s very Baywatch without giving you a complete wedgie.”

 White bikini top, £20; matching bottoms, £22, both American Apparel
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White bikini top, £20; matching bottoms, £22, both American ApparelCredit: Stewart Williams

“American Apparel sure does love its tiny swimwear.

“It’s not the greatest idea to stand side-on in this style bikini as the pants gape a lot so people will get a side glance of your bits.

“I wouldn’t wear these, I’d be too scared of flashing.”

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