Memorial Day Weekend is approaching, which means soon it’ll be time to put on a bathing suit. Whether you’re planning on basking in the sun poolside all summer or taking some time off for a trip to the beach, swim season is basically here whether we’re ready or not.
The solution? The ever-awesome high-waisted bikini. Not only does the retro style nod to stylish swimwear of decades past, but it can also be super flattering. While certain cuts and materials can really “suck you in” in certain areas, they also provide a good amount of coverage (because let’s face it, not all of us feel comfortable in a skimpy string bikini).
Oh, and did we mention they work wonders on love handles? Bless. Just make sure they hit above your belly button (otherwise there may be a potential muffin top situation).
We rounded up 18 of the cutest styles to rock this summer (for all body types, at that) to flatter-and-flaunt what you got.
Click through the gallery below to check out our favorites.
Araks, Elsa Bikini Top Royal Splash, $215, available at Araks; Araks Emil High Waisted Hipster Royal Splash, $155, available at Araks.
For Love & Lemons, Cannes String Bikini Top, $95, available at For Love & Lemons; For Love & Lemons, Monaco Hi Waisted Bottom, $108, available at For Love & Lemons.
M Missoni, Boot Print High Waist Bikini Swimsuit, $295, available at Zappos Luxury.
Swimsuits For All, Swim Sexy The Icon Black High Waist Bikini, $43.40, available at Swimsuits For All.
Forever 21, Plus Size Banana Bikini Top, $19.90, available at Forever 21; Forever 21, Plus Size Banana Bikini Bottoms, $17.90, available at Forever 21.
Belusso Bonne Terrasee Bikini Top, $82, available at Revolve; Belusso, La Minervetta Bikini Bottom, $79, available at Revolve.
ASOS, Mix And Match Seersucker Strip Square Bow Bikini Top, $23, available at ASOS; ASOS, Mix And Match Seersucker Stripe High Waist Bikini Bottom, $30, available at ASOS.
ModCloth, Wild And Freedive Swimsuit Top, $39.99, available at ModCloth; ModCloth, Wild And Freedive Swimsuit Bottom, $42.99, available at ModCloth.
Norma Kamali, Shirred Swim Top, $55, available at Opening Ceremony; Norma Kamali, Shirred Swim Bottom, $50, available at Opening Ceremony.
Topshop, Braided Long-Line Bikini Top and High-Waisted Bottoms, $48, available at Topshop.
Rachel Comey, Revival Top in Faces, $160, available at Need Supply; Rachel Comey, Keena Bottom in Faces, $150, available at Need Supply Co.
Out From Under, Gingham Smocked Bikini Top, $48, available at Urban Outfitters; Out From Under, Gingham Smocked Bikini Bottom, $52, available at Urban Outfitters.
LA Hearts, Contrast Binding Push Up Bikini Top, $36.95, available at Pacsun; LA Hearts, Tropical Print High Waisted Bikini Bottom, $19.95, available at Pacsun.
Gabi Fresh, The Empress D/DD Underwire Biklini, $68.60, available at Swimsuits For All.
Billabong, It’s All About The Details Tube Bikini Top, $39.95, available at Billabong; Billabong, It’s All About The Details Retro Bikini Bottom, $44.95, available at Billabong.
Flagpole, Lily, $385, available at Flagpole.
Betsey Johnson, Urban Rose Molded Bra Top, $70, available at Betsey Johnson; Betsey Johnson, Urban Rose High Waist Bottom, $56, available at Betsey Johnson.
Vaute Couture, Ruffle Bikini Top, $70.40, available at Vaute Couture; Vaute Couture, Becca High Waisted Bikini Bottom, $57.60, available at Vaute Couture.
