SWIMSUIT, BIKINI, TANKINI - WHICH, WHY & WHERE?

One of the most stressful things to purchase – apart from jeans maybe !

It is a huge dilemma when you get to a certain age which of the above to go for – but we are all different in the age game and if you’ve got it then flaunt it.   Love your body and embrace the changes you develop over the years due to so many factors.  I wore a bikini and felt great wearing until I was 50 and now that I am 59 I occasionally wear one but don’t feel as confident as although I am still a
size 10 things are going South !

Swimsuit (all in one)
Very much back on trend – creates as suggests an all one look/effect.  Go for a bit of a fashion piece so you don’t appear ‘old and frumpy’.   If you are bigger busted go for a bra size swimsuit  - like a correctly fitting bra if it fits right it will have your boobs in the rights place which will lengthen the torso creating a waist.  This is maybe not so much needed if you are small on the bust.
 
Small bust – try adding detail ie ruffles, embroidery, detail to give impression of bigger boobs.  Or padded – although this is my pet hate.

NECKLINES
V-neck always flattering for all body shapes
Halter neck – great to show off your shoulders
Bandeau  – no tan lines

• LEGS

High Legs – do create a lengthening of the leg on a short legged lady
Shorts look – need to be athletic looking as can create the effect of short, dumpy look.
High Rise – great on most but good on plus size ladies.

• TUMMY AREA

Try ruched effect across tummy if you are self-conscious  re this                
Plain colour may draw attention to belly/tummy so perhaps look at a patterned print.
 

• PATTERN

Lots of unusual geometric about – and, of course, if you have a tan black is fab as is white if you are brave enough (might be see through)!
 

• TANKINI

Still very much around but I always feel unless it’s the perfect cut you can create a muffin top – not attractive.
 
Tankinis do have the benefit of being able to choose your own style on the bottom half – high legs, shorts, skirt effect – based on how much of your thigh you wish to expose.

• BIKINI

 
Nothing lovelier than seeing a bikini – ideally looks great on smaller busted ladies and slim waists.   As I have said above if you feel good go for it and enjoy.

FOR THOSE OF US WHO SWIM

Some fab athletic swimsuits about – I guess, me not being a swimmer it must be all about the comfort and wearability.

MATERNITY

Some lovely prints around or you may prefer plain - whatever you choose look and feel amazing as you glow through your pregnancy.

POST OPERATIVE SWIMWEAR

This is the time you wish to feel really confident as well as comfortable.  Marks & Spencer have a great range of Post Operative Swimwear to suit all. 

One thing I have found as I get older is that I have to pay more money now for my swimwear as picking up a cheapy does not work for me anymore.us

Happy Styling.

Karen x