High-waisted bottoms with a bikini top work best for a long torso.

High-waisted bottoms with a bikini top work best for a long torso.

Yes. The trick is to break up the vertical line so your torso doesn’t look endless. A high-waisted bottom hits at your natural waist, which shortens the visual distance from your ribs to your hips. Pair that with a cropped or triangle top, and you’ve got a balanced silhouette without feeling like you’re swimming in fabric.

You can also look for “long torso” or “tall” one-pieces—some brands make them specifically for women whose waist-to-crotch measurement is longer than usual. But honestly, two-piece sets give you more control over proportions. A low-rise bottom will make you look even longer, so avoid that unless you’re going for a literal giraffe aesthetic.

One other thing: a monokini or a wrap-style one-piece with cutouts at the waist also works because those visual breaks do the same job as a separate top and bottom.

Just don’t settle for a standard one-piece that rides up in the crotch. That’s a losing game.