Your Ultimate Guide to High-Waisted Bathing Suits
“Beach” and “body.” When put together, for so many of us, the two words have an almost terrifying power to ignite the worst of our insecurities. And while, of course, we’re all about embracing your bod, it can be easier said than done, which is why high-waisted bathing suits are basically our summer savior.
You want to show a little skin (it is summer after all) but you don’t want to spend the day at the beach with a coverup carefully draped over your stomach (something this writer isn’t proud of but has done) — enter the high-waisted bottom. They accentuate the waist and flaunt just a sliver of skin — it’s a win-win.
This isn’t just about feeling comfortable, though that’s of the utmost importance when heading to the beach, this style is undeniably chic. Part of the appeal is the retro fashion kick this style adds to your beach look. Picture Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot…and get inspired. Grab a sunhat, remember that there are no excuses when it comes to SPF, and get ready to channel your inner pin-up girl. Shop our 30 picks here, ranging from the more demure and covered-up, to ones that might be high-waisted but manage to show skin in other ways (i.e. sexy cutouts)…pick your poison.
