How the ‘00s saucy whale-tail is back and why stars from Mary Earps to Molly-Mae are making the controversial trend chic

How the ‘00s saucy whale-tail is back & why stars from Mary Earps to Molly-Mae are making the controversial trend chic

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If you aren’t a follower of fashion, a whale tail is when you show off your g-string or thong by pulling them up over your hips.

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This gives the classic fin shape and the trend is now making a splash for a second time with these show-stopping stars.

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MARY EARPS

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CHLOE MADELEY

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FLORENCE PUGH

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DUA LIPA

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MOLLY-MAE HAGUE

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