I'm the type of mid-sized girlie who can really struggle to find a bikini bottom like this that works for me, and so I usually stick to something more modest, like a high-waisted swim skirt. Took a gamble, though, and I'm glad I did, because YOWZA this thing looks good!! The high waist secures my tummy and creates a killer silhouette, and the gusset area provides the right amount of comfort and coverage. I paired it with the lift-up bikini top, and the combination looks INCREDIBLE. Highly recommend, with one note: in my usual size, it revealed a fairly daring amount of cheeks—not enough to be totally scandalous, but enough that I went up a size for the sake of a little modesty (and not having to extricate any poolside wedgies).

I'm usually a 0-2 in all swimwear bottoms. The white band is super tight around the waist. Unfortunately, I need to return and try the next size up.

Ribbed Isle is a very flattering color. Agree with others that I would need to go up a size to have more comfortable coverage. Otherwise is great.

Sized up from medium to large based on other reviews which was helpful. While the bottoms fit, I did not like the style on my body. Kept the medium size triangle navy and white stripe bikini top and bought a solid navy very high waisted swim bottom from Amazon that looks adorable with the top, so now I have a swimsuit I'll be confident wearing. Returned the Pepper bottom with tags attached, which was a simple process as Pepper provided a printable, pre-paid USPS return label which I attached to the original packaging. Expect no issues receiving my refund once Pepper's return process is complete on their end.

According to their size chart, I would be an XS. I originally ordered these in XS, but they were too tight. I exchanged for a S, but even those felt like they squeezed my waist in more than I would have liked. I debated trying to size up again to a M, but decided that the style wasn’t looking good on my petite body (w/little waist definition and straighter hips) and ended up returning