High-cut legs solve the long torso problem.

Yes. High-cut legs visually shorten the torso, and longer tops (tankinis, longline bikinis) prevent that awkward gap between suit and stomach.

Standard bikini tops and low-rise bottoms are a losing battle for anyone with a longer torso. The top rides up, the bottom slides down, and you spend the whole day adjusting. High-cut legs pull the eye outward instead of downward, creating balance. One-piece suits with high-cut legs or a deep V-neck do the same thing.

Tankinis are the underrated hero here. They give you the coverage of a one-piece with the flexibility of a two-piece, and you can size the top longer than the bottom. Same goes for high-waist bottoms paired with a cropped top — that combo actually works fine too.

Don’t overthink it. Try on suits with high-cut legs and a longer top, and you’ll stop fighting your proportions. Future you will thank you at the beach.