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How to Make Your Legs Look Longer in a Swimsuit

BY SARAH WASILAK

High-waisted bikini bottoms nip at the smallest part of your torso to highlight your curves, and scalloped edges give your booty a boost. But when it comes to your legs, there's one swimsuit silhouette that will lend you some length: the high-leg cut. It's exactly like you're picturing: fabric that curves upward right above your thigh, adding inches at the highest point of your stems, right below the hips.

Go for graphics with the Private Party Surfboard Surfboard One Piece Bathing Suit ($99)

 

Keep it simple in the natural-toned Bona Drag Alix Sienna Delano One-Piece ($198)

 

Get creative with graphic patterns in Milly's Cabana Amalfi Colorblock Maillot ($195)

 

 

Strike them out with a colorblock look in Baku Casablanca 80s Spliced One Piece Tank($112)

 

Mara Hoffman's Marimba High-Cut Swimsuit ($225) features a splashy print.

 

Zara's Striped One-Piece ($36) will remain a classic in your swim drawer forever.

 

Vero Moda's Frill Detail Floral Suit ($52) finishes the trend with a ruffle.

 

J.Crew's Scoopback one-piece swimsuit ($88) is a classic and universally flattering piece.

 

Try the Asos Mix-and-Match Bikini Bottom ($20) for a super slimming cut.

 

The Agent Provocateur Keia Bikini Bottoms ($165) have a strappy peek-a-boo back detail.

 

Peixoto's Flamingo One-Piece ($114) is bright enough to be seen for miles.

 

Stella McCartney's Striped High-Waisted Bottom ($140) features both a high hemline and leg cut.