This Type of Bikini Bottom Can Make Your Legs Appear Longer

Updated on 5/9/2018 at 1:45 PM

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Swimsuit shopping is a different experience for everyone. Personally, I'm always on a mission to find bikinis that flatter a small bust and make my legs look longer. While shopping for the latter, I've realized one thing: always go with high-cut bikini bottoms.

That means the straps sit a little above your hip bones, drawing the attention upward. Even the simple curvature of a bikini bottom makes a noticeable difference. I've learned to avoid styles that cut straight across and to stick to solid or printed options like the ones ahead. If you want the illusion of longer legs, the swimsuits here will give it to you.

Motel Leopard Print Swimsuit

Not only is this Motel Leopard Print Swimsuit ($72) high-cut, but the animal print will also draw attention right to your silhouette.

Motel Leopard Print Swimsuit

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$72

Monif C Cut Out Bikini Bottoms

Bikini bottoms that sit above your hip line, like this Monif C Cut Out Bikini Bottoms ($78), create the illusion of longer legs.

Monif C Cut Out Bikini Bottoms

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$78

Jaded London Watermelon One-Piece Swimsuit

To reveal more of your legs and booty, choose a cheeky high-cut style like this one from Jaded London ($65).

this one from Jaded London

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$65

Express Ultra High Leg Cheeky Bikini Bottoms

Express ($35) makes a simple high-cut bikini bottom every girl should own.

Express

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$35

Asos Curve High Leg Plunge Swimsuit

There are high-cut one-pieces that work too, like this Asos Curve High Leg Plunge Swimsuit ($26) option.

Asos Curve High Leg Plunge Swimsuit

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$26

Monif C Lattice High Waisted Bikini Bottom

The side cutouts on this Monif C ($42) can make your legs seem longer due to the ladder effect.

Monif C

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$42

Dolce Vita Side Tie Bikini Bottoms

If you prefer traditional side-tie bikini bottoms, Dolce Vita ($58) offers a flattering style for short legs.

Dolce Vita

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$58

Asos Feather Print Neoprene Tanga Bikini Bottom

You can instantly see the difference between a regular bikini bottom and high-cut bottom with this Asos swimsuit ($20).

Asos swimsuit

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$20

J.Crew Nautical Stripe One-Piece Swimsuit

For a nautical vibe, this J.Crew Nautical Stripe One-Piece Swimsuit ($65) does the trick.

J.Crew Nautical Stripe One-Piece Swimsuit

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$65

Asos Design Bikini Bottom In Pixel Print

The pixel print alone on this Asos Design Bikini Bottom ($23) has us saying yes.

Asos Design Bikini Bottom

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$23

Melissa Odabash Aruba Perforated Bikini Bottoms

Stay away from heavily ruffled bikini bottoms and go for a simple perforated Melissa Odabash style ($44).

Melissa Odabash style

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$44

Milly Beach Please One-Piece Swimsuit

If someone ever tells you your legs look short, this Milly swimsuit ($185) offers the perfect response.

Milly swimsuit

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$185