How do we feel about high-waist bikinis?

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

H is forever nagging me to wear a bikini. I've been working out and think I might be brave enough this year (plus, three years worth of beach vacations have taught me that EVERYONE ELSE IS BRAVE ENOUGH).

But - I don't like my below-belly button area. I am very near brave enough to post swimsuit pictures for you all to help me pick something that would work with my body type.

But not yet (I've decided that if I can show you guys, I can go out on a beach in one. ML will probably take more bravery).

I like ASOS's.

[Deleted]

I LOVE this trend because of obvious reasons ("the pooch").

[wannabe]

i think a lot of them are very cute, but still not on me. i don't think i'll ever be able to wear a two-piece again

[rosiebear]

I think they are very cute, especially the ones that have a vintage look.
Go for it - be glam and cute and comfortable on the beach!

[wambam]

They make me look larger because it sortof camouflages the difference between my hips and waist. Doesn't work for my body.

[aliciaflorrick]

I think they can be cute on a longer torso. I have a short torso and they end up looking silly on me.

[Deleted]

I'm fat and I plan on rocking one. I am all about the fuck your body standards thing this year though.

Anyone see any cute size 14s that aren't too too expensive with boob support?

[igotyou]

I love them! They are really cute. I have 2 suits of this style and I just bought DD a suit at Gap Kids.

[isabel]

Mar 2, 2015 10:21:41 GMT -5 wambam said:

They make me look larger because it sortof camouflages the difference between my hips and waist. Doesn't work for my body.

Ditto.

[gummybear]

They don't work for me because I am shaped like Sponge Bob. But I LOVE the look of the vintage ones, esp. on women with lots of curves and the hourglass figure.

[circa1978]

Love them.

[janegold]

I was skeptical but I bought a pair for our vacation last week and I loved them. I thought they were cute and I was so much more comfortable without feeling like my ass was about to be exposed every time I moved.

ETA: I bought mine from Target.  I think it might have been a Merona one.

[pagas]

I do not like them, I have never seen one that is very flattering

[livinitup]

Wear what you want. You only have to make yourself happy.

[stellas]

I think they're really, really unflattering. Even on models.

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

Mar 2, 2015 11:07:00 GMT -5 @stilljustash said:

dude. the suit looks AMAZING on you. holy crap.

THANKS!

(that might be the other purpose for posting.  Had to make myself feel better.  )

[rosiebear]

Wow, you look FABULOUS in The Suit. 

ETA:  You will look terrific in a high bikini, too - you are made for that look.  Jealous!

[stellas]

If I saw you in that bikini, Ombiglo, I'd be noticing your narrow waist, not your "donut"!

[wambam]

The red bathing suit looks smokin' hot on you and not what I picture when I think "high waisted bikini"

[alicenelson]

I feel just fine about them.

[spitforspat]

You look great in both! Get whatever you love, because you can totally pull it off.

[alzi]

Mar 2, 2015 11:10:53 GMT -5 stellas said:

If I saw you in that bikini, Ombiglo, I'd be noticing your narrow waist, not your "donut"!

That was my first thought. DAYUM you look good OMBLIGO!

[sharknado]

I agree with most, try on the high waisted and post pics, from Target.

[Deleted]

You look aaaaamazing! I have a high waisted one and get a ton of compliments, it does hide my messed up belly button (thanks pregnancy and laproscopic appendix removal!) and looks super cute. I can pm you a pic if you like, but I'm not nearly as brave as you to post here lol. I got it at topshop.

[Alyssa]

I like the red suit the most, it's really cute. I'm a fan of vintage-y swim suits though.

[foodiemom]

That pink suit looks amazing on you!! I have a similar suit, very flattering for sure.

I don't love high waisted bikinis but I'm sure they look good on certain body types. I would try it out, though I have a feeling it isn't what your husband was thinking when he asked you to wear a bikini ?

[lilles]

You look great in both! Lands End has some new super high waist bikinis if you want to give them a try.

[jane6672]

That hourglass figure, you ho!!

I'm going to agree with everything booby said.

[brewalexa]

I love them. I just bought some high waisted bottoms for my trip this weekend. I found mine randomly in Abercrombie but I was going to order some on Asos. The high waisted bottoms are popping up everywhere so I don't think it'd be hard to find some to try on in store to see if they suit you! You look amazing in the one piece though!

[nahoku]

Your waist is so tiny! I'm torn on the high waist bikinis - and I own two of them. The Suit and a Land's End one. I agree that they strongly resemble diapers, but they're also the only style bikini I'll ever wear again (unless I'm someday, somehow able to afford a tummy tuck, which is highly unlikely).

I'm debating whether I want to even bring them on our trip next month. But, then again, women of all body shapes and sizes rock bikinis at the beach. I think as long as you feel comfortable and confident in it (this is what I personally struggle with), you can wear whatever you want!