20 Long-Torso Bathing Suits That Deserve A Slow Clap From Tall Women Everywhere

Ashleigh Morley

Mon, Jan 9, 2023, 10:00 AM·5 min read

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One of the great injustices for tall women is the lack of in-store clothing options. Over the years, our options for reliably good fashion with longer inseams and properly proportioned sleeves and waists have expanded thanks to online shopping, but in-store collections have yet to catch up—and that is, unfortunately, never truer than when shopping for elusive long-torso bathing suits. E-commerce giants like ASOS and Aerie are just two of the many sites that offer robust collections for the 5’10”-and-taller set, but the sad fact remains that most of our wardrobes must be purchased on the depths of the Internet—the in-store options are severely lacking.

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In the past, some people considered one-pieces matronly or prudish. But right now, they’re having a major fashion moment. Styles range from more feminine (with scalloped detailing and ruffles) to downright sexy (with cutouts and high-leg designs). If you’ve got a long torso, though, shopping for one of these super cute one-piece bathing suits can be a minefield.

I love a bikini as much as the next girl, but lately, I’ve been drawn to the siren song of the one-piece. Unfortunately, standard sizing for one-pieces doesn’t really accommodate the long expanse from my hips to my shoulders. If I’m lucky, I’ve got a mild camel-toe situation. Worst case scenario: The straps will dig into my shoulders, and any breast padding will inevitably settle an inch or so lower than it should. Plus, I’m probably rocking some kind of wedgie. Not exactly what one might consider a bathing beauty.

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To add insult to injury, some sites will tout certain styles as “long-torso friendly” rather than actually expanding their collections. Adjustable straps and ruching are the banes of my existence as a tall woman. Sites will write about those features as if they are real solutions, completely ignoring the fact that they don’t change the ratio of the rest of the suit to accommodate long torsos and taller women. Darts and leg openings never fall exactly where they should, and necklines just stretch out and cause strain on our necks. (This is especially true of “adjustable” halter styles). We deserve better!

While I’m not holding my breath for long-torso bathing suits to be widely available in stores (though, if any retail executives are reading this, pretty please get on that!), these 20 long-torso swimsuits are all available online. And you bet your long torso they’re all made specifically for tall gals.

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Oblique cut-out dresses are one of the hottest items of clothing right now, so it’s about damn time someone took a cue and turned the style into a swimsuit. We stan.

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Ribbed Mix Crossover

Island Goddess Mio High Neck One-Piece Swimsuit

The Mykonos Swimsuit

Bridgehampton One Piece

Ruched One-Shoulder One Piece

Tempt Me Off-Shoulder Swimsuit

Amalfi Flat Back Long Torso Swimsuit

Halter Low Back One Piece

La Blanca Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit

Jacquard Scrunchie Asymmetrical One Piece Swimsuit

Scoopneck One-Piece

Kefalonia Halterneck Swimsuit

The Long Torso Marina

The Long Torso Perfect Wrap One Piece

Dahlia One Piece

Pique Bandeau High Coverage One-Piece Swimsuit

Keyhole One Piece Swimsuit

Tugless One Piece Swimsuit

Cupshe Tummy Control V Neck Bathing Suit

Cupshe Wrap Color Block Tie One Piece

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