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4.4
216 Ratings
84%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Most Liked Positive Review
Comfy, modest, and love the high rise

I'm a 5'5", 156lb, curvy 50-year old. I appreciate the high waist and comfort of this swim bottom. This will do fine for me poolside, but I'm a bit worried for a lot of pool activity it might feel loose and that a medium would be better. I'm trying to decide if the bottom will ride up and be a bit ...

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Most Liked Negative Review
Nothing like the Original

I've been a long-time wearer of Athleta swimwear. I was excited to see it make a return after it went MIA over the last year. This new line is nothing like the original. The fabric seems thinner, almost no smoothing effect and minimal compression. I love the new colors, but the swimwear itself remi...

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190 Customer Reviews
Great swim bottom

Submitted 6 days ago

By Brittany C

From Undisclosed

I have this in a few colors and the material and fit are both great. True to size. Has not lost its elasticity and has held up well.

Cute !

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about High Waist Full Swim Bottom

Super cute ! I bought in blue also. True to Sz , I'm 5'7 140 lbs & bought Sz S. Respectful enough to wear to the splash park with my 8 yr old daughter 🥰

Love

Submitted 12 days ago

By Melissa S

From Undisclosed

This is the first bathing suit I've purchased from Athleta and I really like the style of these bottoms. They hit just below the belly button. They're a little bit big so might compare a smaller size on

⭐️

Submitted 13 days ago

By Tom H

From Undisclosed

Got this for my wife. She likes it. She's an XS normally but liked the S so a little looser and easier to move around in.

Redesign NO BUENO

Submitted 15 days ago

By Tara E

From Undisclosed

The full swim bottom has been my go-to for years, and I was devastated to find that they ruined it in 2026. Beware: these are now cheeky high rise.

Great fit!

Submitted 18 days ago

By Kelly

From Undisclosed

I love the coverage these bottoms give. Very comfortable and stylish!

Meh

Submitted 19 days ago

By MTM

From Pittsburgh,PA

I have ordered this cut/style in the past and this bottom is defintely not full coverage. Fit was MEH at best. If you like some butt cheek hanging out - this is for you !! GO back to previous design please. Returned item. For reference - 5'5" - 122lbs

New design

Submitted 24 days ago

By Bailey Holmes

From Undisclosed

Really disappointed in this new design! These use to be my go to bottoms, but the January 2026 design is now much more cheeky and flimsier. Sad to see the changes made!

Perfect fit

Submitted 27 days ago

By Janine B

From Indianapolis, IN

These are a perfect mix and work interchangeably with the two tone bikini set as well.

UPDATE! New design

Submitted 28 days ago

By Pamela G

From GA

AS OF JAN 2026: If you have any of the older designed high waist swim bottom you'll be confused. They redesigned it for less coverage and it is more "bikini" and less "hipster." Don't love it as much.