Comments on: The best bathing suits for women over 40 – swim suits that make you feel fabulous!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:16:13 +0000

In reply to Melanie.

You may like to consider a swimdress. There’s one option in the article but there are a few more options at https://amzn.to/3Kp4f3j

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:28:17 +0000

In reply to M. Thank you for this. I inherited my Mothers legs and have broken blood vessels on both thighs. I saw nothing here to help me out. I’ll look into what you suggested!

By: Jenice L Ferguson

Jenice L Ferguson — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:27:20 +0000

In reply to ellen. Amazon- and they have various color combo options.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 15:36:54 +0000

I too have self confidence issues with my body in public. Poochy thighs and very uneven breasts due to past cancer surgery. Now that board shorts are available ( I like the 9″ and
11″ Indians I buy those and always pair them with a Land’s End ranking to – feel confident. Also for women looking for more coverage of you Google “modest bathing suits” there are now companies making good quality suits that do cover more. BTW I am 69 so maybe looking for more coverage that those of you just over 40.

By: Sherrill

Sherrill — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 14:35:42 +0000

Best thing about a tankini: you can get a better fit by mixing and matching different size tops and bottoms. My favorite top is Moorea from Prana, not least because it can be adjusted on the sides. Also like the LaBlanca halter @ Garnet Hill. A friend loves Title 9.

Bottoms more hot or miss, I find. I have a pair from Nautica I like best. Garnet Hill also has decent options. FWIW & good luck!

By: Randi

Randi — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:25:39 +0000

For just plain swimming or water aerobics, you can’t beat the Land’s End Tugless One Piece. https://rstyle.me/+YRRqGTLtwSybedXTPqFHxA It’s very comfortable and very reasonably priced. LE often offers 25-30% off sales, which makes it a steal. The options for bra types and sizes is extensive. Comes in Petite, Regular and Long torso choices. You can choose solid, print or faux wrap styles. Not exactly “jazzy”, but if you want functionality, it’s a great choice.

By: Barbara Richards

Barbara Richards — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:13:12 +0000

I am very conservative. Going out in a bikini, to me, is no different than going out in my bra and panties IN PUBLIC, to a beach. I just don’t do it. I wish they would make vintage swimsuits for the woman that is conscience of this because the furthest that I’ll go is wearing a suit BUT I have an amazing cover up that I rarely take off. Designers need to reach this sect of women because it’s discouraging to go into stores to see nothing that will work for me as discreet as I am.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:20:28 +0000

In reply to Beverly.

For a top I do like to wear rash vests. some of them are super stylish and have long sleeves. For the bottom, if you are wearing the rash vest, try getting briefs that are a bit longer. Although you can now also get long pants as swim suits, I think that would only draw more attention there.
Rather I would buy a nice cover up. This can be semi see-through and go up to your knees but will do a good job at hiding your cellulite. (even though I don’t necessarily think that you should as probably only a few people would notice).
One last tip I’d like to give you is to perhaps try a roller. They have proven to be very effective to combat cellulite. There are specialist rollers for cellulite but I like this one http://amzn.to/2yJFTwb. Just lay on you side and roll your thighs over this with as much tension as you can bear. In the beginning you will not be able to do this for very long (or with much pressure) but with time it gets easier and you should see a lot of improvement with the cellulite. You may like to give it a try. In addition to combatting cellulite, it will also keep your muscles and fascia subtle 🙂

By: Beverly

Beverly — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:20:15 +0000

Hi Sylvia,
I’m not sure if you’ve already addressed my concern in some of your other comments. I am 62, not overweight, run and walk daily and lift weights regularly. Since my early 40’s I have had severe cellulite on my thighs and now, my upper arms. I am very active, but find it unbearable to wear a swimsuit which will expose my thighs, literally to my knees.
Do you have any suggestions for swimsuits that are shapely but would help me not feel so uncomfortable?
Thanks!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 18 May 2018 12:22:24 +0000

In reply to ELEANOR BROWN.

I would like that too but that’s not possible for a site like ours and here’s why. https://40plusstyle.com/fabulous-40-plus-women/ You will still find LOTS of 40+ women on this site though.

By: ELEANOR BROWN

ELEANOR BROWN — Fri, 18 May 2018 12:07:29 +0000

It would be nice if the models were 40+!!!
Makes sense to me!

By: M

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:17:34 +0000

Now that I’m over 50, I have been preferring more modest swim attire such as “swim dresses” that come down to either mid-thigh or just above my knees. I also prefer “boy shorts” with my bikini tops. I don’t see either of those swim options shown here so I wanted to let the ladies know that those options exist also. Venus has some and Athleta has some off the top of my head but others sell them as well.

By: Post Surgery

Post Surgery — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:59:11 +0000

My bust is small, tummy large, very hard to flatter this figure post mastectomy! Like tankini top flowy style.

By: Greetje

Greetje — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:42:13 +0000

That black bathing suit by J Crew with the ribbons on the shoulder… so nice. I would be tempted but not for ordering from the USA. Alas.
Greetje

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 06 May 2016 00:54:12 +0000

In reply to Kim Martin. Thanks for the recommendation. I have added some pieces from their collection to the page!