These swim shorts are a modest length, are totally comfortable, and will look great under any bathing suit top without bulging. I wear an extra large in all other maternity clothes and therefore purchased thses in an extra large, which was a mistake. These shorts in a size large (possibly even a medium) probably would have done a better job staying in place playing in the waves. My advice, buy a size smaller than your maternity clothes. They are very stretchy and loosen when wet. A good buy.