Dove Cameron's Red String Bikini Post Draws Mixed Reactions

One point one million Instagram users liked Dove Cameron’s August 2025 post featuring her in a red string bikini during an Italian vacation with fiancé David Damiano. The former Disney star, aged 30, posed beside a light-colored wall, arms raised to her head, in a low-cut, high-thong design with string ties at the waist.

The Italian Vacation Photos

She displayed cleavage, a slim torso, defined abs, and trim hips while showcasing a teeny hip tattoo. Her appearance included a brunette hair color shift from her usual blonde, glowy makeup with prominent blush, and subtle catwing eyeliner. She wore white-and-orange Nike sneakers. The photo gallery also captured travel moments with David Damiano.

“She’s so lucky,” one commenter wrote. Another noted: “Love the color of the swimming suit.”

Criticism Over Appearance and Attire

Not all responses were complimentary. A Daily Mail user commented: “Used to look cute before she messed with her face and a traditional bikini would’ve been much classier & sexier.” Another alleged surgical intervention, stating: “She made a huge mistake by ditching the sweet girl-next-door vibe…and those implants are annoying.” A third fan added: “I would never have recognised her. She’s a completely different woman.”

This was not the first time Cameron’s clothing choices prompted public commentary. She has previously received feedback on:

• a sheer braless top described as not qualifying as “clothing”;
• a bikini shower video that left fans “hypnotized”;
• mirror photos she later censored;
• a braless minidress widely praised as a “massive hit.”

2023 MTV VMAs Appearance

Cameron appeared at the 2023 MTV VMAs in a backless, sparkly dress worn without a bra. She accepted the Video for Good award for her “Breakfast” track. In a follow-up Instagram post, she wrote: “This award means so much to me, because the cause behind it means so much to me. feeling your support for the message of this video, one that was born out of such a dark time in the world (and one that remains an ongoing battle) has made me cry multiple times today.”