If You Hate String Bikinis, You'll Love Kendall Jenner's Non-Skimpy Swimsuit
If you've hated the last two summers of ridiculously tiny string bikinis reigning supreme, you can rest easy. Thanks to Kendall Jenner, who has the power to make or break trends with one Instagram post, high-coverage swimwear is gearing up for a comeback.
On Monday, the model, who was among the first to get on board with micro bikinis, debuted a much more conservative swimsuit than we've grown accustomed to seeing on the beach in 2022. In an Instagram post, she wore a vintage S/S 00 Jean Paul Gaultier tank-style bikini top with matching high-waisted bottoms, both of which were sourced from the vintage store Opulent Addict by Jenner's stylist, Dani Michelle. In other photos from the post, she can be seen wearing the set with its matching mesh slip dress and a cowboy hat—the Kenny from Gladys Tamez Millinery.
Though we don't expect Jenner to ditch her string bikinis for good, we are expecting slightly covered-up styles to garner some serious attention in the wake of her latest post. To prepare for their upcoming revival, shop the best high-waisted bikinis below.
On Kendall Jenner: vintage Jean Paul Gaultier top and bottoms; Gladys Tamez Millinery Kenny Hat ($185)
Shop high-waisted bikinis:
No matter what is or isn't trendy, this suit will always be in style.
Shop the matching The Brigitte Bikini Bottoms ($74).
Everyone needs a black bikini.
Shop the matching High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($28).
This vintage-inspired bikini has your name written all over it.
Boy-shorts bikinis are seriously trendy right now.
Shop the matching Shortie Bikini Bottoms ($18).
How pretty is this bikini?
Shop the matching Stretch-Crepe Bikini Briefs ($99).
We've never run to purchase something faster than when we saw this suit for the first time.
Shop the matching Daphne Shine Cheeky Boy Short ($95).
Bookmark this brand ASAP.
Shop the matching Nal Ice Bikini Bottoms ($100).
Finally, a white bikini that isn't see-through the minute it gets wet.
Shop the matching Good Waist Compression Bottom ($60).
This suit will never go out of style.
Shop the matching Deco Braided High-Waisted Bottom ($85).
To be worn separately and together.
Shop the matching Diana Ruched Bikini Briefs ($115).
The price is right.
Shop the matching Shortie Bikini Bottoms ($13).
This suit was made for you and you and you…
Shop the matching High Waist Bikini Briefs ($145).
Shine on.
Shop the matching Chania Bikini Bottoms ($95).
Don't waste this opportunity.
Shop the matching High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($28).
LBB: little black bikini.
Shop the matching Jacquard Good Waist Bottom ($55).
Show your stripes.
Shop the matching Striped Avalee Swim Shorts ($14).
Mara Hoffman makes the prettiest bikinis.
Shop the matching Jay Bikini Bottoms ($160).
We saved the cutest for last.
Shop the matching Liv Plissé Full Coverage Boy Short ($100).
Coming up next: They're Here—These Are the 7 Bikini Trends That Will Dominate Summer 2022
Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring eBay for '90s Prada and '80s Yves Saint Laurent.
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