I purchased these bottoms with the matching peplum top in romantic floral. i also purchased the higher waisted bottoms just in case. 
i returned the higher bottoms and that's saying a lot. 
i have two sons and now struggle with fit in regard to two piece bathing suits. 
the higher bottoms just didn't fit right and i didn't need the extra coverage because these fit so well and the peplum gives extra coverage, though not really necessary. 
the others cut in a bit in the seat and hips and these