High Waisted Bikini Bottoms

These high waisted bikini bottoms are perfect for many reasons. Perhaps you wish to achieve a retro look, teaming them up with one of the Simply Beach range of halter or triangle tops - creating that classic look from the days of Marilyn Monroe in "Some Like it Hot", or perhaps you have problem areas over the tummy and the hips. Either way, high waisted bikini bottoms are the ideal bikini pant for allowing you the freedom of a two-piece swimsuit or a tankini while providing all the support that you need.

The Simply Beach range of high waisted bikini sets generally contains Elastane or Lycra, which will hold your tummy in and create a smooth outline over the hips and some are made in a heavier weight of fabric to provide even more control, exactly where it is needed.

The high waisted bikini pant styles range from a full bikini pant with a low-cut leg, to a higher cut leg with ruched sides, some of which are vertical and can be adjusted to as high or low as you want, acting as a great distraction over the hip area. If you require more coverage here, then the perfect choice for you are the styles that have beautiful, feminine overskirts.

All the Simply Beach range of high waist bikini bottoms are available with matching tops, and it is possible to mix and match to provide a variety of looks. With colours from delicate shades of peach and orchid to florals, fluorescent hues, and plain, there is sure to be the perfect high-waisted bikini bottom for you in this gorgeous collection.

Sit at the narrowest point of the waist, and the rest follows: a longer leg, a defined midriff, and an effortless elegance that immediately elevates any bikini look. High waisted bikini bottoms have earned their place as a genuinely flattering silhouette for women of all shapes, and this collection brings together the most beautifully crafted high-waist styles from brands that understand proportion and fit inside out.

Why High Waist Bikini Bottoms Work for Every Shape

The genius of the high waist bikini silhouette is its geometry. A higher rise creates a waist, elongates the leg, and distributes coverage in a way that feels confident without being restrictive. Seafolly's wrap-front high-waist styles add a twist detail at the hip that draws the eye inward; Sea Level uses recycled nylon fabrics to build retro-inspired high-waist shapes with excellent recovery and a smooth finish; Lauren Ralph Lauren offers shirred and ruched high-waist options that gently skim the tummy whilst feeling entirely relaxed. For women who love the extra security of a high-waisted bikini bottom, these styles pair brilliantly with underwired tops for a coordinated, polished result.

High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms for Every Occasion

This is a bottom designed for real beach days, not just photographs. Wear them with confidence:

• At the pool, when you want to move freely without adjusting
• On sandy beaches where coverage and security matter
• At beach clubs where you are as likely to be sitting as swimming
• Styled with a cropped shirt or kaftan for a resort-ready look
• Paired with a bright top as a bold colour-contrast set

Pairing Your High Waist Bikini with the Right Top

A high waisted bikini bottom pairs beautifully with almost any bikini top style. The higher coverage at the bottom means you can be bolder with a triangle, bandeau, or halter neck without the look feeling unbalanced. For maximum support, we recommend exploring our supportive swimwear edit, where underwired tops coordinate naturally with a high-rise bottom. Love mixing prints? Our matching swimwear collection takes the guesswork out of coordinating.

Finding Your Perfect High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms

Once you feel how a well-cut high waist bikini bottom sits and moves, it is very difficult to go back. Explore our classic bikini bottoms and hipster bikini bottoms if you would like to compare styles, and let the fit lead the way.