High Waist | MARA Basewear Bottoms

Name: High Waist | MARA Basewear Bottoms
Brand: Têra Kaia
SKU: MAR-4HW-BLK-22A
Price: 54.0 USD
Availability: InStock

High-Waisted Underwear and Swim Bottom

★★★★★

$54

Size

We recommend: 0

Measure Your Buns for the Perfect Fit

We've got unique bodies, and finding the perfect bottoms to fit your body type can be tough. Our sizing is based on hundreds of fit tests so we can include EVERYTHING that matters to you about your sizing (like those fabulous buns, of course)! This isn't your average pair of undies so it can affect your standard measurements. Prepare your peaches to find the perfect fit!

Let’s get to know your size.

Ready to give up all your old undies and replace them with Basewear Bottoms? Great! Grab a piece of string or measuring tape and figure out your size by following the steps below.

Step 1: Measure your hip
Step 2: Measure your butt
Step 3: Do a little math

Step 1: Measure your hip

Handy Tip: If you don't have measuring tape you can use a piece of string, and measure it against a straight ruler.

Use the measuring tape to wrap around your hips, just over your hip bone. Make sure to shed your current undies and don your birthday suit for the most accurate measurement. Remember to keep the tape parallel with the ground, and measure with a relaxed abdomen (don't try to suck anything in!). Write down your Hip Measurement to use in the next steps.

Step 2: Measure your buns

Measure around the fullest part of your butt.

Next, wrap your measuring tape around your buns at the point where your peaches are their most plump. Make sure the tape remains parallel to the ground. Write down your Butt Measurement to use in the next steps.

Step 3: Do a little math

WAIT! Subtract: (Butt Measurement – Hip Measurement) Is the difference 7" or more? Congrats you curvy thing you, you broke our size chart! Read on to the box below to help us perfect this guide. If the difference is under 7" carry on to the next step.

Help us perfect our size chart

Don't worry, if the difference between your hip and butt measurements is over 7" it doesn't mean these bottoms won't fit. It just means we haven't figured out how to accurately create a size chart that checks out with the math. Help us out by sending your measurements along with a photo to info@terakaia.com and we'll be able to improve our chart to represent more body types.

Step 3 (continued): Do a little more math

Here's the easiest homework you've ever aced! Plug the measurements you just took into the equation below to get your Basewear Bottoms recommendation.

(Hip Measurement + Butt Measurement) ÷ 2 = Bottoms Measurement

Bottoms Measurement	Basewear Size
Less than 32.5"	0
32.5 - 33.5"	2
33.5 - 34"	2 Compression Fit → 4 Relaxed Fit
34 - 35”	4
35 - 36"	4 Compression Fit → 6 Relaxed Fit
37 - 41”	6
41 - 42"	6 Compression Fit → 8 Relaxed Fit
42 - 45"	8
45 - 48"	10
More than 48"	12

☎️Hold the phone! What do these “relaxed” and “compression” terms mean?

Since our Basewear Bottoms are bringing a broader spectrum of sizing than a traditional sports bra or swimsuit, you can choose based on your preferred level of SNUG.

“Relaxed” fit will feel naked on your body. You’ll forget it’s there!
“Compression” fit will feel like a nice hug. More supportive, but still room to breathe.

Bottoms Size Guide

Ready to give up all your old undies and replace them with Basewear Bottoms? Great! Grab a piece of string or measuring tape and figure out your size by following the steps below.

Step 1: Measure your hip
Step 2: Measure your butt
Step 3: Do a little math

Step 1: Measure your hip

Handy Tip: If you don't have measuring tape you can use a piece of string, and measure it against a straight ruler.

Use the measuring tape to wrap around your hips, just over your hip bone. Make sure to shed your current undies and don your birthday suit for the most accurate measurement. Remember to keep the tape parallel with the ground, and measure with a relaxed abdomen (don't try to suck anything in!). Write down your Hip Measurement to use in the next steps.

Step 2: Measure your buns

Measure around the fullest part of your butt.

Next, wrap your measuring tape around your buns at the point where your peaches are their most plump. Make sure the tape remains parallel to the ground. Write down your Butt Measurement to use in the next steps.

Step 3: Do a little math

WAIT! Subtract: (Butt Measurement – Hip Measurement) Is the difference 7" or more? Congrats you curvy thing you, you broke our size chart! Read on to the box below to help us perfect this guide. If the difference is under 7" carry on to the next step.

Help us perfect our size chart

Don't worry, if the difference between your hip and butt measurements is over 7" it doesn't mean these bottoms won't fit. It just means we haven't figured out how to accurately create a size chart that checks out with the math. Help us out by sending your measurements along with a photo to info@terakaia.com and we'll be able to improve our chart to represent more body types.

Step 3 (continued): Do a little more math

Here's the easiest homework you've ever aced! Plug the measurements you just took into the equation below to get your Basewear Bottoms recommendation.

(Hip Measurement + Butt Measurement) ÷ 2 = Bottoms Measurement

Bottoms Measurement	Basewear Size
Less than 32.5"	0
32.5 - 33.5"	2
33.5 - 34"	2 Compression Fit → 4 Relaxed Fit
34 - 35”	4
35 - 36"	4 Compression Fit → 6 Relaxed Fit
37 - 41”	6
41 - 42"	6 Compression Fit → 8 Relaxed Fit
42 - 45"	8
45 - 48"	10
More than 48"	12

☎️Hold the phone! What do these “relaxed” and “compression” terms mean?

Since our Basewear Bottoms are bringing a broader spectrum of sizing than a traditional sports bra or swimsuit, you can choose based on your preferred level of SNUG.

“Relaxed” fit will feel naked on your body. You’ll forget it’s there!
“Compression” fit will feel like a nice hug. More supportive, but still room to breathe.

Color

Black (Recycled Fabric)

In stock

Support women owned & run.

Designed in the Eastern Sierra.

Free U.S. shipping & exchanges.

The MARA High Waist is our most universally flattering full-coverage underwear that doubles as a swimsuit. No matter what movement or outdoor environment you get into, you'll feel comfortable, confident, and cute. Basewear Bottoms will become the only underwear you need to pack when you head out for travel, backpacking, or just a weekend camping trip. They're quick-drying, light, and comfortable and they won't slip down if you happen to jump off a cliff into a big alpine lake.

What are Basewear Bottoms?

Basewear Bottoms are unlike any underwear AND swimsuit you've ever worn... they're both.

Basewear Bottoms will simplify your packing for any trip. Not only will you be prepared for any adventure (land or sea) you’ll never have to overthink packing again.

Switch to Basewear and feel comfortable, confident, and prepared for any adventure.

One Size does Not Fit All!

Our 100% all-women team has fit-tested every single size we create on as many body types as we can find: from compact and muscular to full and curved.

We’re so confident you’ll get the perfect fit that it’s part of our guarantee. Exchanges are free and easy, and we'll do everything we can to help you get the right size.

Designed by Women, for You.

TK is more than just Basewear: it's a community. Everything we make is designed from the experience of being a woman living an outdoor lifestyle - because that's exactly what we are. We design to solve problems real women face, and wear test everything we make in the Eastern Sierra mountains.

Support a grassroots, women-run operation without sacrificing the design quality you’d expect from a huge corporation.

Sustainable by Design

"Shoot, I left my swimsuit at home" We know that feel. Normal underwear has no technical performance, and swim bottoms are way too tight and stifling to wear under clothes. You probably have a drawer filled with both that you never wear because they're too uncomfortable.

Replacing this endless cycle of disappointment with one single item that is ethically and sustainably created will have mother nature singing your praises. Your purchase is an investment in a more comfortable, sustainable future.

More details

These are a dream! ★★★★★

The most flattering bottoms I’ve tried in a long time. ★★★★★

Cute, comfortable, and functional. ★★★★★

Basewear is designed to go anywhere you can.

Hike

Climb

Swim

Camp

Travel

Don't take it from us, read the Rearviews!

I literally live in these. The new bottoms have become my first go to grab and I am slowly filling out enough to swap out all old ones. For someone who takes in ALL details/senses at all times, this takes just one more thing out of that removing just one more layer of stress which is crucial in my ability to function in life.

— Jessica (TK Supporter)

Basewear tops and bottoms are great for outdoor activities: climbing and hiking. I’ve also just started wearing the bottoms always because they are high waisted and most of my pants are high waisted so they don’t fall down under my jeans and that is lovely 👍🏼

— V.M. (TK Supporter)

Basewear Tops are for weekends, adventures, bike rides and hiking. Bottoms: I love them for airline travel and managing sweat. Any time I know managing sweat is going to be a problem I wear them. I am also using the High Waist and Crop Top now as a swim suit.

— Ashley (TK Supporter)

Basewear is comfy running and climbing. The band isn't so tight that it leaves marks or gets uncomfortable after a long time. The bottoms are just really cozy.

— N. (TK Supporter)

FAQ

How should I figure out my size?

Measure your perfect fit at www.terakaia.com/find-my-bottoms-size . If you are in between measurements, pick based on your preference! Do you like a breathable fit or a snug fit?

How will I know if I ordered the right fit?

We are finding most people fit a spectrum of sizes in the MARA High Waist Bottoms. If the bottoms feel loose you will probably want to size down. If they fit comfortably that is most likely your size but you could also size down for more of a tighter shapewear effect.

Will my MARA bottoms be the same size as my TOURA bottoms?

Possibly. With the higher waist on the MARA bottoms we are finding most humans are a size down from their TOURA Brief size.