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Swimwear for Women Over (or Nearing) 50: Suits for Every Body Type

Swimwear for every body type

As the days warm up and we’re treated to long sunny afternoons, our thoughts turn to more peaceful, relaxing days ahead: lazing on sandy beaches, lounging by crystal pools, taking refreshing dips in cool lakes, and maybe even going for a ride on a catamaran in the ocean, searching for whales. This is the year to find an adventure – and there’s no better way to do that than by donning a new swimsuit, grabbing your towel, and heading out for some fun. 

Let’s help make those fantasies a reality and find you the perfect swimsuit to make those experiences joyful and help you feel good about yourself. Because the most important thing about a swimsuit (or any piece of clothing) is that it makes you feel confident. But our bodies aren’t all alike – we’re blissfully unique, and what works well for one person doesn’t work for another. Also, we’re not all going on the same adventure, so our swimsuit needs are different. 

Here are our suggestions for the perfect suit for your body shape and your specific purpose.

ONE-PIECE SUITS

Curves

Bal Harbour Hip Minimizer Draped Bandeau One-Piece Swimdress
Bal Harbour Hip Minimizer Draped Bandeau One-Piece Swimdress, $50.99
Bal Harbour Tiered Faukini One-Piece Swimsuit
Bal Harbour Tiered Faukini One-Piece Swimsuit, $50.99
Plus Size Slender Tummy Control Chlorine Resistant V-neck Wrap One Piece Swimsuit Print
Plus Size Slender Tummy Control Chlorine Resistant V-neck Wrap One Piece Swimsuit Print, $108.46
The Baia
The Baia, $88
Plus Size Bal Harbour Hip Minimizer One-Piece Swim Dress
Plus Size Bal Harbour Hip Minimizer One-Piece Swim Dress, $50.99
Draper James x Lands' End Women's Plus Size Chlorine Resistant Ruffle V-neck One Piece Swimsuit
Draper James x Lands’ End Women’s Plus Size Chlorine Resistant Ruffle V-neck One Piece Swimsuit, $57.47
Island Goddess Lingerie One Piece
Island Goddess Lingerie One Piece, $83
Bal Harbour Bow Front One-Piece Swimdress
Bal Harbour Bow Front One-Piece Swimdress, $50.99
Square Neck One Piece
Square Neck One Piece, $98
Spectra Trilogy Plunge V-Neck One Piece Swimsuit
Spectra Trilogy Plunge V-Neck One Piece Swimsuit, $178

Slender Body Shapes

Miraclesuit Women's Swimwear Oceanus Tummy Control V-Neckline Soft Cup One Piece Swimsuit
Miraclesuit Women’s Swimwear Oceanus Tummy Control V-Neckline Soft Cup One Piece Swimsuit, $108.66
Farm Rio Cutout Halter One-Piece Swimsuit
Farm Rio Cutout Halter One-Piece Swimsuit, $148
CUPSHE Women's V Neck One Piece Swimsuit Ruffled Lace Up Monokini
CUPSHE Women’s V Neck One Piece Swimsuit Ruffled Lace Up Monokini, $32.99
Seafolly Active V-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit
Seafolly Active V-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit, $128
The Sidestroke
The Sidestroke, $95
Reebok Women's Swimwear Sport Fashion Prime Performance Scoop Neck Soft Cup One Piece Swimsuit
Reebok Women’s Swimwear Sport Fashion Prime Performance Scoop Neck Soft Cup One Piece Swimsuit, $98
Coastline One Piece Swimsuit
Coastline One Piece Swimsuit, $119
The Long Torso Sidestroke
The Long Torso Sidestroke, $95

Larger Busts

Bondi Wrap Underwire One-Piece
Bondi Wrap Underwire One Piece, $93.75
B2prity Women's One Piece Swimsuit
B2prity Women’s One Piece Swimsuit, $35.99
Splash Frill Underwire One-Piece
Splash Frill Underwire One-Piece, $72
Hibiscus Wrap Underwire One-Piece
Hibiscus Wrap Underwire One-Piece, $112.50
Miraclesuit Swim One-Piece Swimsuit, $188
Colorblock V Neck One Piece
Colorblock V Neck One Piece, $52

Tummy Control

Plus Size Chlorine Resistant Tummy Control High Neck Belted One Piece Swimsuit
Plus Size Chlorine Resistant Tummy Control High Neck Belted One Piece Swimsuit, $31.98
Raya De Sol Brio Underwire One Piece Tummy Control Swimsuit
Raya De Sol Brio Underwire One Piece Tummy Control Swimsuit, $196
Boa Blues Peregrina Underwire Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit
Boa Blues Peregrina Underwire Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit, $200
Draper James x Lands' End Women's Plus Size Tummy Control Chlorine Resistant Wrap One Piece Swimsuit
Draper James x Lands’ End Women’s Plus Size Tummy Control Chlorine Resistant Wrap One Piece Swimsuit, $57.47
Nefertiti Temptation Tummy Control Underwire One Piece Swimsuit
Nefertiti Temptation Tummy Control Underwire One Piece Swimsuit, $186
Bal Harbour V-Neck Tummy Control One-Piece Swimsuit
Bal Harbour V-Neck Tummy Control One-Piece Swimsuit, $50.99

Trending Fashion Statement

Cutout Back One-Piece Swimsuit
Cutout Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $210
CUPSHE Women's One Piece Swimsuit
CUPSHE Women’s One Piece Swimsuit, $34.99
Fine Line Plunge One-Piece Swimsuit
Fine Line Plunge One-Piece Swimsuit, $128
Cassandra belted two-tone stretch-ECONYL swimsuit
Cassandra belted two-tone stretch-ECONYL swimsuit, $154
Camille Reversible One-Piece Swimsuit
Camille Reversible One-Piece Swimsuit, $138
Cut out Contrast Mesh One Piece Swimsuit
Cut out Contrast Mesh One Piece Swimsuit, $13
Halter Low Back One-Piece Swimsuit
Halter Low Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $145

 

Active Lifestyle

Active One-Piece Swimsuit
Active One Piece Swimsuit, $86

 

Speedo Women's The One Back Solid One Piece Swimsuit
Speedo Women’s The One Back Solid One Piece Swimsuit, $51.75
Whole Hearted Short Sleve Rashguard
Whole Hearted Short Sleeve Rashguard, $30
Athletic Swimwear One Piece Swimsuit
Athletic Swimwear One Piece Swimsuit, $24.39
Dolfin Women's Athletic One-Piece Swimsuit
Dolfin Women’s Athletic One-Piece Swimsuit, $14.98
Women's HydraStrong Solid Poly Racer Back One Piece Swimsuit
Women’s HydraStrong Solid Poly Racer Back One Piece Swimsuit, $48
4505 active swimsuit with open back detail
4505 active swimsuit with open back detail, $40

Tankini

Black Forever Underwire Tankini Top
Black Forever Underwire Tankini Top, $86
Plus Size Maya Swim Top With Flowy Swim Skort
Plus Size Maya Swim Top With Flowy Swim Skort, $96.01
Corsica V-neck Tankini Top
Corsica V-neck Tankini Top, $70
Tempt Me Two Piece Tankini Bathing Suit
Tempt Me Two Piece Tankini Bathing Suit, $35.99
Camari Tankini: Larkspur
Camari Tankini: Larkspur, $88
Tommy Bahama Pearl Underwire Tankini
Tommy Bahama Pearl Underwire Tankini, $98
Corsica V-neck Tankini Top
Corsica V-neck Tankini Top, $70
Chlorine Resistant Square Neck Underwire Tankini Top Swimsuit Adjustable Straps
Chlorine Resistant Square Neck Underwire Tankini Top Swimsuit Adjustable Straps, $37.47
Levanzo Halter Tankini Top
Levanzo Halter Tankini Top, $75
Deep Ocean Tie Front Underwire Tankini Top
Deep Ocean Tie Front Underwire Tankini Top, $89.10
Plus Size Chlorine Resistant Adjustable V-neck Underwire Tankini Top Swimsuit
Plus Size Chlorine Resistant Adjustable V-neck Underwire Tankini Top Swimsuit, $38.97
BeanSport® Swimwear, Tankini Top
BeanSport® Swimwear, Tankini Top, $49.95

Protective

Land's End Women's UPF 50 Sun Protection Modest Swim Tee Print
Women’s UPF 50 Sun Protection Modest Swim Tee Print, $37.99+
Naples Stripe Half Zip Long Sleeve One-Piece Swimsuit
Naples Stripe Half Zip Long Sleeve One-Piece Swimsuit, $178
Zip-Up Long Sleeve Rashguard Top
Zip-Up Long Sleeve Rashguard Top, $94.95
Mari Botanical Rash Guard One-Piece
Mari Botanical Rash Guard One-Piece, $99
Secret Garden Long Sleeve One Piece Swimsuit
Secret Garden Long Sleeve One Piece Swimsuit, $33.99
Habitat Long Sleeve Rashguard Swimsuit
Habitat Long Sleeve Rashguard Swimsuit, $149.95
Long Sleeve Floral One-Piece Swimsuit
Long Sleeve Floral One-Piece Swimsuit, $149.95
Stella Myrtos Long Sleeve One-Piece Swimsuit
Stella Myrtos Long One-Piece Swimsuit, $95

TWO-PIECE SUITS

Curves

Curve Love Wide Strap Underwire Bikini Top
Curve Love Wide Strap, Bikini Top, $38.50
Palm Conciuos Crop Bikini Top
Palm Conscious Crop Bikini Top, $42.99
MIRACLESUIT Solid Criss-Cross Bikini Top D-DDD Cups
MIRACLESUIT Solid Criss-Cross Bikini Top D-DDD Cups, $86
Racerback Swim Bra With Flowy Swim Skort
Racerback Swim Bra With Flowy Swim Skort, $68.95
The High Waisted Cheeky Bottom
The High Waisted Cheeky Bottom, $45

Slender Body Shapes

Portofino Cup-size Bikini Top
Portofino Cup-size Bikini Top, $70
SkinnyDippers by Miraclesuit Kontiki Bridgette Banded Bralette Swim Top
SkinnyDippers by Miraclesuit Kontiki Bridgette Banded Bralette Swim Top, $82
Madewell Second Wave Balconette Bikini Top
Madewell Second Wave Balconette Bikini Top, $45
Behind The Seams Surplice V-Neck Cap Sleeve Cropped Swim Top
Behind The Seams Surplice V-Neck Cap Sleeve Cropped Swim Top, $69

Trending Fashion Statement

Ruffle One Shoulder Top
Ruffle One Shoulder Top, $53.20
Teal And White Striped High Waisted Bikini
Teal And White Striped High Waisted Bikini, $27.99
Midnight Dash Icon Swim Crop
Midnight Dash Icon Swim Crop, $88
Santorini Rched High Waisted Bottoms
Santorini Ruched High Waisted Bottoms, $64
Azores Bikini Top
Azores Bikini Top, $165

Whether you’re hitting the pool, heading to the beach, or planning a swim workout, we’ve got a swimsuit that’s sure to fit your needs. But remember, when you’re picking out a new swimsuit (or any clothing, for that matter), finding something that makes you feel confident and helps you put your best foot forward is really important. Because in the end, that’s what really matters. Now go have some fun!

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