The Best Long-Torso Swimsuits

There is a particular indignity known only to the long-torsoed among us: the swimsuit that fits everywhere except the one place it matters. The bust sits right, the legs are flattering, and yet the whole thing pulls taut between shoulder and hip like a drawn bowstring — riding up at the back, digging in at the shoulder, and forcing that discreet, doomed tug every time you stand. The instinct is to size up. The instinct is wrong. What you actually need is a swimsuit cut with the rise to match your proportions, and a handful of premium houses understand this beautifully. Below, the best long-torso swimsuits worth packing — designed, quite literally, with room to breathe.

Hunza G — the one-size wonder that grows with you

If there is a hero of the long-torso cause, it is the crinkle. Hunza G's signature seersucker fabric is famously, almost magically, elastic, which means a single one-piece stretches to flatter a remarkable range of bodies — and, crucially, lengthens through the body rather than straining across it. The cult Nile and Domino silhouettes settle smoothly over a longer torso without that telltale shoulder bite, and the textured fabric quietly skims rather than clings. It is the rare swimsuit you can buy without trying on and trust completely. Start with a classic scoop-back maillot in black or a vivid seventies hue. Shop Hunza G

Vitamin A — long-line maillots with eco credentials

For the woman who wants her swimsuit to do some quiet good, California's Vitamin A cuts its sculpting one-pieces from recycled nylon and a clever compression knit that holds, smooths and — the part that matters here — runs generously through the rise. The brand's plunging and scoop-back maillots are drafted on the longer side as standard, so they reach the shoulder without protest. Look to the Jenna or Leah styles for a clean, architectural line that elongates rather than truncates. Earthy ribbed neutrals make them feel less like swimwear and more like resortwear you happen to be able to swim in. Shop Vitamin A

Monday Swimwear — designed by women who get the fit

Founded by two women who spent years living in swimwear, Monday Swimwear approaches fit with the seriousness it deserves. The result is a line of one-pieces with thoughtfully high-cut legs and a longer body length that elongates without exposing — a genuinely difficult balance. The Saint-Tropez and Capri silhouettes lift the leg to lengthen the line while keeping the back covered and secure, so nothing shifts when you dive. The make is substantial, the fabric weighty in the best way, and the fit forgiving where it counts. Shop Monday Swimwear

L*Space — adjustable straps that take the strain off

The single most useful feature for a long torso is also the most overlooked: the adjustable strap. L*Space builds many of its maillots with tie or slider straps, which means you set the length to your body rather than the pattern-cutter's idea of an average one. The Phoebe and Sandy styles are particular favourites — clean lines, a flattering ruched back, and that all-important give at the shoulder. It is the smartest insurance against the dreaded ride-up, and it travels from beach to a linen cover-up without missing a beat. Shop L*Space

Melissa Odabash — old-world glamour with a generous cut

For poolside drama with a Riviera accent, Melissa Odabash is the name to know. Her draped, gold-hardware maillots have a built-in advantage for longer bodies: the signature ruching and gathered fronts are forgiving by design, accommodating extra length through the centre without a hint of strain. The plunging Lisbon and Spain styles drape rather than stretch, which is exactly what a long torso wants — fabric that follows the line of the body instead of fighting it. These are the swimsuits you wear with oversized sunglasses and absolutely no intention of getting wet. Shop Melissa Odabash

Frankies Bikinis — the high-leg one-piece, perfected

If your taste runs younger and a touch more playful, Frankies Bikinis has mastered the high-cut maillot — and the high leg is a long torso's quiet ally. By raising the leg line, these silhouettes visually shorten the body and lengthen the leg, restoring proportion in one elegant stroke. The brand's lace-up, ruched and cheeky-back one-pieces come in dreamy florals and sorbet shades that photograph beautifully (no small consideration). Choose a high-leg style with a little back coverage for the best balance of fun and fit. Shop Frankies Bikinis

How to find your fit (and style it)

A few rules to shop by. First, prioritise the rise over the size — a swimsuit cut with a long body will fit a long torso far better than a too-big one in a standard cut, and you'll avoid a gaping bust. Second, befriend the high leg and the adjustable strap; both buy you length and proportion without compromise. Third, look for ruching and draping through the centre front, which quietly absorbs extra length and flatters as it goes. When in doubt, the unfussy scoop-back maillot is the safest long-torso bet of all. Style yours with a high-leg cut to elongate, a wide-brimmed hat, and a throw-on linen shirt or kaftan, and you have a look that carries from the lounger to lunch. For more of our holiday wardrobe thinking, browse the edit — and if you've yet to discover the crinkle, begin with Hunza G. The right swimsuit, it turns out, was never about a bigger size. It was about a longer one.