Downsizing in this economy is hardly news.

Except when it comes to your bathing suit. Now that’s worthy of the front page. (We can see the headlines now: Elderly Bathing Dress Forced to Retire, Tankini Spotted on Unemployment Line.)

The bold-faced name behind it all? Shimmi, the new line of bikinis from L.A.-based ladies Alison Renner and Scarlett Chorvat.

What started as a quest for the perfect simple but stylish two-piece became a collection of swimwear with just enough coverage — or lack thereof — for any beachy, poolside, or yacht rock occasion.

Go for a little with a timeless string Birkin in hippie floral or a little more with the triangle twist Sophia in lamé-coated black and white polka dot. Tie on the denim blue convertible-topped Joplin with a bit fuller bottom.

And that we’re happy to report.

Available at Steven Alan Annex, 1601 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, at Palms Boulevard, Venice (310-452-3413 or stevenalan.com); Dari, 12184 Ventura Boulevard, between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Laurelgrove Avenue, Studio City (818-762-3274). To see styles, go to shimmicollection.com.