5 Best Swimsuits For Long Torsos That Actually Fit Right
“For years, we avoided buying swimsuits. Whenever we did try, we kinda ran into the same issues. Most turned out to be very uncomfortable or made us want to constantly adjust them every now and then to get a better feeling and feel completely covered.”
You probably know this struggle too well if you have a long torso.
Many swimsuits aren’t designed with extra length, especially the one-piece designs.
The best swimsuits for long torsos are designed with extra length in the torso area or allow you to mix and match tops and bottoms for a more customized fit (Tanikis).
For the long torso beauties, we provide our signature JMP Bali high-waisted bikini bottoms and Sayulita one-piece with adjustable straps.
We didn’t stop there. Here are the best swimsuit styles to help balance your XL torso.
Best Swimsuits For Long Torso Women
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Adjustable Two-Piece Sets: Mix-and-match strategies for the perfect fit
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Extended Length One-Pieces: Design features that provide extra torso length
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Tankinis with Longer Tops: Coverage options for different preferences
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Vertical Details and Patterns: Complement the natural proportions of long torsos
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Adjustable Straps and Ties: Greater comfort with adjustable designs
Remember that comfort is key. While these five styles are great for a long torso, you must know your body shape. Some women confuse rectangles, inverted triangles, and oval shapes with long torsos.
When you have a long torso, you have these features:
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Shorter legs compared to your upper body: When standing, your legs might seem shorter in proportion to your upper body.
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Longer distance between ribs and hips: A noticeable gap between the bottom of your ribcage and the top of your hip bone.
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Taller sitting heights: If you sit next to someone who's the same height as you standing up but is taller when sitting, it’s a classic sign of a long torso.
These features can make you appear “longer” in the midsection.
Now that you’ve confirmed these features, here are the following amazing swimsuit styles that will fit right for your body shape.
Review of the Best Swimsuits For Women With Long Torsos
These styles are available in various prints and sizes, as well as crochet swimsuits, and for fast delivery on JMPtheLabel.
1. Lido Top and Bali Bottom: Adjustable Two-Piece Sets
A two-piece swimsuit is the ultimate pick and safest bet for women with long torsos. This is primarily because it helps to create a visual break in the midsection.
You can control how high or low each swimsuit part sits on your body with adjustable straps, tie-sides, or slideable triangle tops.
PRODUCT MATCH: JMP BALI BOTTOMS and LIDO TOP
Our signature Lido Top and Bali Bottom come with adjustable straps and have similar designs for that excellent bikini match. This allows you to take advantage of mix-and-match strategies for the perfect fit.
We designed Bali with a tie side and cheeky bikini bottom, and our Wild Thing collection features braided ties.
Our Wild Thing printed fabric has silver lurex yarn for an exceptional shine, in contrast with the solid black ties.
WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS STYLE
Aside from all the previously mentioned benefits, two-piece clothing allows you to choose sizing separately for tops and bottoms. This is perfect for long-torsoed women who may not be the same size in both areas.
It also means less trial-and-error frustration and more confidence that your swimsuit will fit well everywhere.
2. Sayulita One-piece: Extended Length One-Pieces Crochet
Yes, we get it. It is common for many long-torsoed women to be skeptical about wearing one-piece swimsuits. And it’s usually due to two major fears:
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The suit pulls down on your shoulders
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The bottom rides up uncomfortably
But if you really want to rock a one-piece and avoid these problems, then focus on the extended ones.
What makes them different? They are specially designed to be extra long in the torso area.
With an extended one-piece, you won’t need to adjust straps or bottoms all day. It stays in place, even when swimming, diving, or lounging.
PRODUCT MATCH: JMP SAYULITA ONE PIECE - PEBBLE
Sayulita is our fully crocheted, halter top cut-out one piece featuring adjustable straps and cheeky coverage everywhere.
Our Pebble tan crochet with pearl beading details has been a JMP cult fave, so we're giving you this stunning Sayulita one-piece in everyone's favorite color.
You can even pair it with a chic Sarong for better coverage on any swimwear for women.
WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS STYLE
Not everyone will look great in one-piece, but long torso beauties are not among the unqualified.
Our Sayulita one-piece prevents riding up, digging in, and awkward pulling. Unlike the two-piece option, you also get a smooth silhouette with support
3. Tankinis with Longer Tops
Tankini swimsuit is one of the best styles for women with long torsos. This is because they provide more vertical coverage than most other swimwear styles.
PRODUCT MATCH: Cruze Short Parade shorts
It’s easy to find many Tankini tops online. We recommend picking a style slightly flared or ruched at the waist.
It will add to the movement and help break up the length visually.
At JMP, we provide the crochet Cruze Short Parade shorts, which are nicely paired with Tankinis. They bring an aura to any Tankinis that you pair with.
WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS STYLE
The interesting thing about Tankinis with longer tops is that you can wear a long-length top but still go for a smaller or bigger bottom, depending on your hips.
This is why, in our unwritten code, we easily recommend this style. Its flexibility makes it a better overall fit, no matter how your body is shaped.
4. JMP Parade Stripe: Vertical Details and Patterns
When you think about your body as a long-torsoed woman, the area of concentration is usually the space between your shoulders and hips. They would naturally be longer than your legs.
Wearing a swimsuit (extended one-piece or two-piece) with vertical details or patterns, as the print can better flatter your body shape.
How? Vertical stripes or seams naturally draw the eye up and down, rather than across.
PRODUCT MATCH: RIO BOTTOMS, NEWPORT TOPS WITH PARADE STRIPE
One of our most-loved prints at JMP is the parade vertical stripe, and we used it to design signature RIO and Santa Cruz bottoms, as well as the Newports tops.
Our Newport top (made with 94% Nylon and 8% Elastane) quickly became a favorite due to its perfect fit for all bust sizes.
It is an underwire top with adjustable shoulder straps and ties in the back so that you can feel completely supported.
WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS STYLE
Swimsuits with vertical patterns or details give the illusion of height, which helps offset a long torso by visually lengthening the legs.
Unfortunately, these styles are not always easy to find because bold and floral colors dominate the current swimsuit trend in 2025.
The good news is that swimsuits with our Paradise vertical stripe are always available for order in our store.
5. Ensenada Adjustable Straps and Ties
If you’re still clueless on what swimsuit to wear as a long torso woman, you can never go wrong with an adjustable bikini (both for the top and bottom).
This is also a cool option to go for if you’re doing more than one activity while wearing the swimsuits.
For example, you might loosen the straps for more torso space while sunbathing.
But when you go to swim, you can tighten them slightly for more bust support.
PRODUCT MATCH: ENSENADA BOTTOM AND PUNTA MITA TOP
The Ensenada is a cheeky, low-rise bottom with corset ties at the front, allowing for adjustability. You can adjust the height of the hips to lengthen your legs and balance your proportions.
For the top, our signature Punta Mita is a fully crochet bandeau with a corset tie-up at the fully adjustable center front.
You can wear a top with the corset at the front or back, or flip it upside down to use the corset ties as a mini halter top.
This bikini combo is available in our Cobalt Crochet collection. It’s similar to the bridal swimsuits our customers love.
Customers love the gold ocean-inspired charms at the corset tie ends.
WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS STYLE
Think about days you go from the beach to the pool and then for lunch. Adjustable bikinis are always the smartest pick for such days. They are even more versatile when you have a sarong for coverage, depending on the activity.
Checking for Long Torso Shape: The Hand Test
It’s one thing to know the best swimsuit styles for long torsos; it’s another to be sure of your body shape. Before picking any of the above styles, you can do the hand test to ensure you have a long torso.
STEP 1: Place one hand right under your bust.
STEP 2: Place your second hand directly below the first.
STEP 3: Locate your belly button
STEP 4: If your belly button is much lower than the second hand. It’s a short torso if your belly button is between your hands.
Final Thoughts
We’ve explored the few swimsuit styles that will fit right for long-torsoed women. If we were to recommend only one, it would be the two-piece option. The Lido top and Bali bottom are your go-to. No kidding.
Meanwhile, if you need more guidance on sizing before buying swimsuits online, you can check out our sizing guide page.
FAQs
How do you know if you have a long torso?
If your upper body (from the crown of your head to your groin) is longer than your lower body (from your groin to the floor), you have a long torso. The hand test can confirm this.
What's the difference between 'tall' and long torso' swimwear?
“Tall” swimwear caters to those with longer legs and a slightly longer torso. On the other hand, “Long torso” swimwear is specifically tailored for individuals with longer torsos, regardless of their height.
Can you make standard swimwear work for my long torso?
You can make a standard swimsuit work for your long torso by doing a few tweaks to make it more flattering. For example, you can pair high-waisted bottoms with a tankini top.
Alternatively, you can pick a standard one-piece with ruching (gathers) along the side seams. These will expand and give you the extra length that you need.
