{"id":115135,"date":"2017-08-08T04:51:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T09:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=115135"},"modified":"2025-10-18T10:11:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:11:30","slug":"high-waist-swimwear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/high-waist-swimwear\/","title":{"rendered":"How to: Finding the high-waist swimwear style for you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The high waistlines and modest cuts of retro-inspired bottoms are all over the internet these days\u2014but are the headlines claiming their universally flattering qualities correct? Site after site likens the high-waist silhouette to the bootcut jean of swimwear, claiming shapes big and small, squat and tall can rock a high-waist bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These style advisors aren’t wrong, but not all high-waist bottoms are made equal. It still pays to know what styles, embellishments and shades suit you and your unique shape. Take a look at the five options we’ve broken down for you below, and then you’ll be ready to get shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High cut & high waisted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Black
High Waist Embossed Sheer Side Panel Swim Bottom, $32, Etsy\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When to wear it: <\/strong><\/em>
The higher thigh cuts will elongate your legs and make you look taller. Choose this style if the higher waistline cuts your torso<\/a> and you’re already on the shorter side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slim in stripes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Red
Roma American Pinup High Waist Swimwear Bottom, $24.95, Babygirl Boutique<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When to wear it:<\/strong><\/em>
Vertical stripes work the same in any silhouette. In other words, if you try on a solid style but still want something more slimming, call in the stripes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embellishments for curves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Blue,
The Becca High Waisted Swim Bottom in Stargate Blue, $57.60, Vaute<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When to wear it:<\/strong><\/em>
If you’re slim and lacking in the curve department, you can add some the illusion of volume with a few frills, ruffles or ruching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dramatic in dark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Black
Mix and Match High Waist Bikini Bottom with Eyelets, $23, ASOS<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When to wear it: <\/strong><\/em>
Dark color has always been a secret to slimming and flattering, and high-waist styles are no different. Go for classic black or a deep navy in clean, minimal fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cutouts for impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Dark
Cheeky High Waist Bikini Swim Bottom, $41.41, Etsy<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When to wear it: <\/strong><\/em>
Want your waist to look smaller? Or to show off your hips and curves? Cutouts are your best friend \u2014 they can direct the eye to all the right places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For your first time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re used to teeny-tiny bottoms (like cheeks or the new Brazilians, if you will), these more demure styles can take some getting used to. The same way a high-thigh one-piece<\/a> seems odd when you first put it on, the retro-influenced bikini bottom takes a certain mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our advice? Don’t buy your first one online. Instead, block off your calendar and head to the mall to try on high-waisted swimwear. Once you get used to seeing tings more covered up, you can shift your focus to finding a style that fits your body and personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sound off in the comments and let us know your favorite variations of this trendy swim style!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The high waistlines and modest cuts of retro-inspired bottoms are all over the internet these days\u2014but are the headlines claiming their universally flattering qualities correct? Site after site likens the high-waist silhouette to the bootcut jean of swimwear, claiming shapes big and small, squat and tall can rock a high-waist bottom. These style advisors aren’t… Read More »How to: Finding the high-waist swimwear style for you<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":748,"featured_media":115311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[586],"class_list":["post-115135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shopping-guide","tag-swimwear"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":115311,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ruffle-bikini-225x300.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/748"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115135"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115135\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115135"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115135"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}