The 90s Staple Bottom Buying Guide: Blue vs Black
By Form and Fold | Published: 2026-10-14
Category: Buying Guides
A practical buying guide to the 90s Staple swim bottom in L'Art Blue and Black, with decision rules for rise, leg line, coverage, and fit.
Quick answer
Choose The 90s Staple L'Art Blue Bottom if you want the same 90s Staple fit in an exclusive, limited-edition print that will not be restocked. Choose The 90s Staple Black Bottom if you want the lowest-price version of that shape and a solid that mixes easily with other tops. Both share the same mid-to-low rise, 90s leg line, bagged-out front seams, flat elastic, brief-to-mid rear coverage, second-skin lining, and recycled sculpting fabric. The real decision is print versus solid, not fit.
What the 90s Staple shape actually gives you
The 90s Staple is based on the bestseller The 90s Rise. It is a classic mid-to-low rise staple shape with a 90s leg line. That means the waistband sits below the natural waist rather than at or above it, and the leg opening follows a straighter, more horizontal 90s cut instead of a high-cut curve. If you already know you like The 90s Rise, the Staple is the same family of fit with a slightly different leg line.
Both the L'Art Blue and Black versions are fully lined with second-skin lining and made from recycled sculpting fabric. They have comfortable, flat elastic and bagged-out front seams. Rear coverage is brief to mid. These are the shared facts, so do not expect the colors to change how the bottom fits.
L'Art Blue vs Black: the only real differences
The 90s Staple L'Art Blue Bottom carries an exclusive print and is limited edition, so it will not be restocked. The 90s Staple Black Bottom is a solid. The L'Art Blue is priced at USD 91.25 against a catalog comparison price of USD 125.00. The Black is USD 81.65 against a catalog comparison price of USD 115.00. Both are discounted from their comparison prices, but Black remains the lower-priced option.
Because the fit specs are identical, the choice comes down to whether you want a print that is gone once it sells out or a solid you can replace or pair more freely. If you are building a set around an existing top, Black is the safer match. If you want the bottom to be the focal point, L'Art Blue does that job without changing how it wears.
How to decide before you add to cart
Start with rise. If you prefer a waistband that sits below your natural waist and leaves more room through the torso, the 90s Staple is the right shape. If you want the sculpting, high-waisted feel of shapewear, look at The Rise Black Bottom instead. That bottom is high waisted, has a seamless flat finish, and uses recycled sculpting fabric to shape the body like a second skin.
Then check the leg line. The 90s Staple has a 90s leg line. If you want a high cut that elongates your legs, The 90s Rise Glow Bottom is the closer match because it is a high-cut 90s-inspired bottom with metallic knit fabric. The Staple is not that cut, so do not buy it expecting the same leg elongation.
Sizing and coverage notes that matter
The 90s Staple L'Art Blue Bottom and The 90s Rise Glow Bottom both list Size as the available option type. The 90s Staple Black Bottom lists Bottom-size. If you already know your size in The 90s Rise family, use that as your starting point for the Staple, then adjust only if you want a different level of snugness through the waistband.
Rear coverage on the Staple is brief to mid. That is not full coverage, so if you want more behind, this is not the bottom for that goal. The flat elastic is designed to sit comfortably without digging, and the second-skin lining keeps the print or solid looking smooth. The bagged-out front seams are a construction detail, not a fit feature, so they will not change how the bottom sits on your hips.
Decision rules
- Choose L'Art Blue if print is the priority: The 90s Staple L'Art Blue Bottom is an exclusive print and limited edition that will not be restocked. If you want a bottom that stands out and you are comfortable with a print that disappears from the catalog, this is the one. Buy it when you already like the 90s Staple fit and want the print to carry the look.
- Choose Black if you want the lowest price and easiest matching: The 90s Staple Black Bottom shares the same shape and construction but costs less and is a solid. It pairs with more tops and is simpler to repurchase in the same style. Buy it when you want the 90s Staple fit without committing to a limited print.
- Choose The Rise Black Bottom if you want high-rise sculpting: The Rise Black Bottom is high waisted with a seamless flat finish and recycled sculpting fabric designed to shape like shapewear. That is a different fit goal than the Staple's mid-to-low rise. Switch to The Rise if waistband height and smoothing matter more than the 90s leg line.
- Choose The 90s Rise Glow Bottom if you want a high-cut leg: The 90s Rise Glow Bottom is a high-cut 90s-inspired bottom with metallic knit fabric made to elongate legs and flatter curves. The Staple is not a high-cut shape. Pick Glow when leg elongation is the main reason you are shopping.
Product facts
- The 90s Staple L'Art Blue Bottom: Based on the bestseller The 90s Rise, with a classic mid-to-low rise, 90s leg line, bagged-out front seams, flat elastic, brief-to-mid rear coverage, second-skin lining, recycled sculpting fabric, and an exclusive print. Limited edition, will not be restocked. You get the proven 90s Rise fit in a print that will not come back, so buy it if the print is the reason you want it.
- The 90s Staple Black Bottom: Based on the bestseller The 90s Rise, with a classic mid-to-low rise, 90s leg line, bagged-out front seams, flat elastic, brief-to-mid rear coverage, second-skin lining, and recycled sculpting fabric. This is the same shape as the L'Art Blue without the limited-edition print, so it is the easier solid to mix and replace.
- The Rise Black Bottom: High waisted, designed to sculpt and tone natural curves like shapewear, with a seamless flat finish to prevent bulge and recycled sculpting fabric that shapes the body like a second skin. Choose this instead of the 90s Staple if you want a higher rise and a smoother, more compressive waistband.
- The 90s Rise Glow Bottom: High-cut 90s-inspired bottom made to elongate legs and flatter curves, with metallic knit fabric, flat elastic, brief-to-mid rear coverage, second-skin lining, and limited-edition availability. Pick this over the 90s Staple if leg elongation from a high cut matters more to you than the Staple's mid-to-low rise.
Who the 90s Staple is for
Best for
- Shoppers who already like The 90s Rise fit and want a mid-to-low rise with a 90s leg line
- Anyone who wants brief-to-mid rear coverage with flat elastic and second-skin lining
- Buyers deciding between an exclusive limited-edition print and a lower-priced solid
Not for
- Shoppers who want a high-waisted, shapewear-like sculpting fit, who should choose The Rise Black Bottom
- Shoppers who want a high-cut leg that elongates the legs, who should choose The 90s Rise Glow Bottom
- Anyone who needs full rear coverage, since the Staple is brief to mid
