The high-waisted swimsuit has become 2015’s hot trend, and it might be a modest swimsuit alternative for BYU women in some situations.
Kortni Jeane, a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and the designer of Kortni Jeane Swimmers, dedicates her entire online shop to high-waisted swimsuits. Several clothing stores, like Urban Outfitters, Forever 21 and ASOS.com, are carrying high-waisted bottoms due to their recent popularity.
Regardless of whether the suits cover the whole midriff or leave some exposed, Jeane said, the suits are a fashion statement. “Everyone wants to look good at the pool, and high-waisted suits are a fashion piece.”