I am going to say first off that this is my highest quality ever thong. Right from the moment it is on you can tell it was hand made. It is VERY sturdy, so it is going to last you for an all day wear at the beach or pool side. The fit around my waste really lets your hips ease into them and not dig. Then wherever you feel is right you got the string to tye around which has modern metal ends that won’t allow the string to run away from you. I would like to see more from JOR, especially the swim line.