High Waisted Bikinis | Must-have Monday

So on Saturday I wore my new $24 high-waisted bikinis from Kmart. And, yes, they were good. I’m from the Sunshine Coast beach-bum school of wearing triangle, string bikinis, but there’s something about bearing a child that made me not want to flash as much flesh as I have in previous years! Enter my high-waisted bottoms and cupped bikini. I’ve never felt so held together at the beach. I’m so used to things flying everywhere – tops going missing, bottoms escaping…Ahhh memories. So anyway, I’ve now decided that these bikinis are the way forward! And, as a bonus they’re flattering and retro-cute. Today I’ve found seven of the best under $80 for you, all with a retro monochrome or tropical print. (Note: I also plan to cover the best new season full piece swimsuits here on the blog – coming soon!)

ASOS leaf print bikini bottom AUD$30.77

ASOS tie bikini top AUD$30.77 or the fuller-bust cupped top, AUD$38.44

All About Eve high waisted strip bikini bottom AUD$34.95

All About Eve bikini bra top AUD$39.95

ASOS high waisted polka dot bikini bottom AUD$30.77

And matching top for fuller bust AUD$30.77 or smaller bust AUD$30.77

ASOS 50s style seersucker high waisted bikini bottom AUD$34.62

And matching top for fuller bust AUD$38.46

Target high waisted bikini bottoms in black AUD$20

And halter neck top AUD$20

River Island high waisted bottoms AUD$24

And matching bandeau AUD$32

Cotton On high waisted bikini bottom AUD$19.95

And matching top AUD$24.95

Do any of these take your fancy? I’m loving the tropical print and the polka dots! What sort of swimsuit do you wear at the beach?