No matter what your age or body shape is, you need to take a dip sometimes! Once you reach the “older woman” category it can become harder to find a swimsuit that you feel comfortable wearing due to a few imperfections here and there. But if you use this guide, you’ll be in the water in no time at all!
Be a Realistic Older Women Before Shopping for a Swimsuit!
First of all, getting older for a woman is not easy! It’s difficult letting go of that image we had of ourselves in our thirties, but that is an essential step to take before going shopping for a new swimsuit. Whether you are bothered by a few extra pounds, a poochy stomach or fat knees, stop trying to be perfect and relax about them!
Before shopping for a swimsuit, assess your body honestly and decide what it is you need and not what you want. Sure, you’d love to be stunning in a black bikini, but if your midriff no longer shows off a tight tummy, think one-piece suit. If you have some bulges around the back section, don’t aim for a backless, thin strapped suit. If your breasts are heavy, accept that you need some support and a built in bra. Make it your primary goal to find a flattering suit for the woman you are today.
Swimsuit Solutions for Problem Areas:
When shopping for a swimsuit, look for suits which address these body issues:
Saggy Stomach – Suits that have a firming panel across the stomach area will create a slimmer profile. Shirring can also help. A good two piece choice would be a tankini or shortini suit.
Thicks Thighs – A swimdress or skirtini is a perfect solution to minimize thighs. The flirty skirt has a flattering length, and the style is very youthful! You can also find shortinis which pair shorts with a swim top in matched sets or sold as separates.
Heavy Hips – Suits that hit at your natural panty line will slim the hip area. Suits that are two toned with the darker shade at the bottom will also help slim.
Big Breasts – Suits that provide support are essential. The bra cups don’t need to be molded and unnatural, and can be fabric with elastic undersupport. The main goal is to make sure the girls are kept in place. Also suits that have a higher cut armhole will help minimize the side bulge. Look for malliots with thicker straps to eliminate that uncomfortable shoulder dig.
Back Bulge – Suits that sport a tank-top style cover more of the back with thicker straps, which will minimize those bulges and make for a prettier rear view!
Plus Size Bodies – finding separates can provide a plus sized woman more options. She can accentuate the positive and minimize the negative. Swimdresses can offer a more comfortable feel as well
Swimsuits Made For the Older Woman
There are many designers today that focus on problem areas for women of all sizes. Check out the company website, It Figures, which manufactures swimsuits to minimize women’s figure flaws. You’ll find a category you fit in, and can view a selection of suits as well as where you can buy them.
The Department Store websites have swimsuits for an older woman to choose from as well. Spiegel.com has swimdresses, Land’s End has “Swim minis”, swim shorts and plus-sized suits. Chadwicks offers slimming suits and “skirtinis”, J C Penny and Kohls has all of them!
Don’t Forget About Swimsuit Cover-ups!
Now that you have a great swimsuit that you can feel comfortable in, be sure to find a cute cover-up. Sitting around the pool or beach after a swim is a time to relax, not worry about a body flaw, so cover up! And just because you want to be comfortable, don’t settle for a cover-up that is some dowdy, huge terry cloth tent. Buy something that matches your suit and is comfortably cute.
Okay, now you can hit the pool or beach in comfortable style, and strut your mature, sexy stuff. Do it!
Related Reading:
Dating for Women Over Fifty’: Fishing in a Shallow Pond”
Getting Older Isn’t Easy for Women”
Resources:
It Figures Website
