Cut · Retro coverage
High-waist bikinis
The high-waist bikini is the cut that makes everyone feel good: it nips the waist, smooths the line and turns any colour into a pin-up moment.
EyeCandy's high-waist bikini page is a curated guide to high-rise bikini bottoms and matching tops in black, sand, emerald, rust, light purple and watermelon print, from independent labels, sizes XS–XL.
Facts
- Colours
- Black, Sand, Green, Pink, Orange, Purple
- Solids and prints
- Cuts
- High Waist, Balconette, Underwire Bralette
- Coverage
- Moderate, Full
- Sizes
- XS–XL
- Occasions
- Beach days, Holidays, Lounging
Why high-waist
A high-rise bottom sits at or just below the navel. It gives more coverage without looking modest and creates an hourglass line.
What to pair it with
- A balconette top for the full 1950s pin-up look.
- An underwire bralette for support.
- A simple triangle for contrast.
Colours to try
Black is timeless, sand is soft and sun-kissed, emerald is glamorous, and prints like watermelon turn it playful.
Where to buy
This page lists high-waist bikini bottoms and matching tops from independent labels, plus a European option.
Styling note
Cat-eye sunglasses, a headscarf, a red or coral lip.
Images on this page are AI-styled inspiration and do not depict a specific product. Visitors can shop matching pieces from independent labels on this page, with where each one ships.