The Low-Rise Bikinis Celebs Over Age 40 Can't Stop Wearing
We’re basically a swimwear site now. Just kidding, but it is true that when warmer weather rolls around, swim-trend coverage takes center stage. We’ve covered the rise of the thong bikini among It girls and celebrities as well as how to wear one in real life—you know, if you aren’t an It girl or celebrity. We’ve documented the massive swim trends taking over this season and the lingerie bikini trend that’s sweeping Instagram as well as the one bikini style that is suddenly dying out. Essentially, we spend a lot of time poring over bikini photos to bring you the latest and greatest in swimwear.
The most recent trend we’ve noticed is low-rise bikinis, which seem to be gaining popularity in the stylish-and-over-40 set. Jennifer Lopez is spotted in them regularly, though she is always ahead of the curve when it comes to swim trends. Remember when she set the internet on fire with this barely there pink bikini? But it isn’t just J.Lo out there trailblazing trends by herself: Sofía Vergara, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Eva Longoria have all joined the low-rise club. Scroll down to see how they’re wearing the early ’00s trend, and shop the look no matter which celeb’s style speaks to your swimwear aesthetic.
1. Knot Bikinis
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This shimmer finish is everything.
Shop the matching Lara V Bottoms ($32).
Any swimsuit with this texture is so comfortable.
Shop the matching Puckered Bikini Bottoms ($25).
Basic doesn't have to mean boring.
Shop the matching Waist Cincher Bottoms ($55).
2. Embellished Bikinis
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Simple but elevated.
Shop the matching Plexi Shine Bikini Top ($320)
1. Leopard Bikinis
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This is reversible for double the versatility.
Shop the matching Hi Tanga Top ($39).
Leopard print is a neutral in our opinion.
Shop the matching Printed String Bikini Top ($98).
Really into this color combo.
Shop the matching Porto Bikini Bottoms ($145).
Such a pretty ruffle detail.
Shop the matching Adley Bikini Bottoms ($88).
4. Triangle-Top String Bikinis
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Retro rewind.
Shop the matching Lucid String Bikini Bottoms ($95).
Big rich-mom energy here.
Shop the matching String Bikini Bottom ($43).
Crochet bikinis feel especially fresh.
Shop the matching Crochet Bikini Top ($40).
5. Strapless Bikinis
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Big yes to this color.
Shop the matching Paula Bikini Bottoms ($98).
Good American makes some of the best-fitting swimwear.
Shop the matching Better Bikini Bottoms ($45).
Tie these straps in any number of ways.
Shop the matching Bikini Bottoms ($13).
6. Red Bikinis
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Prepare for major compliments with this neckline.
Shop the matching Zuma Bikini Bottoms ($104).
There's a reason this brand is in every fashion editor's closet.
Shop the matching Eva Bottoms ($79).
Ooh.
Shop the matching Frenchi Bikini Bottoms ($99).
Zara does it again.
Shop the matching Knotted Bikini Bottoms ($28).
Up next, shop 29 cheap bikinis that look anything but.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.
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