Aerie Ribbed Shine Crossover High Cut Cheeky Bikini Bottom ($26.21)

Shopping for a bathing suit is probably one of the most stress-inducing experiences. Bathing suit anxiety is a universal feeling many people deal with during the warmer months or on vacation. Low-rise bikini bottoms are not my friend. I'm happy that more retailers carry high-waisted bikini bottoms now. 

A few years ago, I got a high-waisted bikini from Target. It was the first time I'd ever seen a style like that at a store I shopped at. I was happy about the extra coverage, as I don't like one-piece bathing suits. I prefer the option to mix and match, as that has been the trend of bathing suit tops and bottoms for years now. 

If you've ever seen a high-waisted bikini bottom, sometimes function becomes more important than style. This means some of these bottoms look more like an adult diaper than a flattering swimsuit bottom. Thankfully we don't need to worry about that in 2022. You can get a number of high-waisted bikini bottoms with coverage that supports your body while complimenting your body. 

Aerie Jacquard Crossover High Cut Cheeky Bikini Bottom

The crossover waist on these bikini bottoms makes it extremely flattering, as it accentuates your waist but still provides that extra coverage you're looking for.

Aerie Crinkle High Cut Cheeky Bikini Bottom

Just because the bathing suit is high-waisted, doesn't mean you can't show a little bit of cheek. These cheeky bottoms can show off your best asset in style.

Aerie Ribbed Shine Crossover High Cut Cheeky Bikini Bottom

Some of Aerie's best styles are their ribbed shine products. These bottoms come in a fun blue color for summer, plus they feature the flattering crossover waist AND the cheeky cut.

Women's Lace-Up High Waist High Leg Extra Cheeky Bikini Bottom

These bottoms feature the traditional tie sides you see on low-waisted bottoms, which allow you to customize the fit of the suit to your comfort.

Women's Red Twist High-Waist Bikini

Cupshe is one of those swimsuit brands you'll see all over social media during bathing suit season and you can shop the brand at Target this year. This pink bottom comes with the matching top (all under $35 total!).

Women's Crepe Textured Tie-Front High Waist High Leg Extra Cheeky Bikini Bottom

The '90s are back in style and high-cut bottoms are all the rage this year. Sage green is also a very trendy color for 2022, so these bottoms hit the nail on the head twice.

Tempt Me Women Two Piece Vintage Swimsuit

While high-waisted swimsuits are trendy right now, they are nothing new. If you want a vintage style, you can opt for this one on Amazon that comes in 43 different colors and patterns.

Tempt Me Women's High Waisted Swimsuit Bottom

If you don't need an entire bathing suit set, you can get the bottoms separate in 16 different colors and patterns.

CUPSHE Women's High Waist Bikini Swimsuit

These bottoms are full coverage, while the top has a soft ruffle feature to highlight and flatter your neckline.

If you're into the '90s trends, these bottoms will give you all of the thigh bone and cheeky exposure you want. If only they came in red, you could pretend you're living that "Baywatch" life.

Barcelona High Waist Full Cut Bottom

If you like the cut of the last bottoms, but want something a little less cheeky, the Barcelona bottoms should answer the call. You can get them in this limited edition cheetah print now.

Ana Suarez is the senior commerce editor for Hearst Newspapers. She is always on the hunt for good sales, but really, she just won't shut up about her senior dog, Tyrone.