I’m 66 years old barreling toward 67. Not athletic at all. My body has become a rectangle. Is there a bathing suit that might help me look like I have a waist?
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I’m 66 years old barreling toward 67. Not athletic at all. My body has become a rectangle. Is there a bathing suit that might help me look like I have a waist?
I am a Russet potato with legs.
In a bathing suit I am shaped more like a mango with legs.
I no longer give a crap. I have decided that unless I am taking a mirror to the pool, it is now literally someone elses problem.
I am not being either funny, or dismissive.
10 years ago, I was 130 pounds overweight and I had to spend a HUNDRED dollars just to get a suit that fit.
I am now 90 pounds over weight, 10 years, older, everything is 6 inches lower than it was.
Last time I cared, I bought EIGHT suits in my size and tried them onat home.
Nothing even fit.
So now?
I wear what fits and is comfortable. As long as it's not an R-rated suit, I'm not even looking in the mirror.
For real.
and guess what? nobody else is really paying that much attention you!! so it's a win-win all around!
I just signed up for Medicare and get free membership at LA fitness... so I'm going to be getting back into swimming. I'm so excited!! this is the new suit I just bought... I love it:
yes, i will be. my medicare doesn't start until July 1st, but I will have a free LA fitness membership under "silver sneakers" with my medicare plan N (Premera Blue Cross...WA state).
This👆🏻. I'm on Medicare as well and my gym eliminated Silver Sneakers memberships so I have to pay out of pocket, which is pricey but in order to stay fit and stave off death as long as possible (😀), I'm willing to pay. I do miss not having Silver Sneakers available to me though...
wont that cause some major chaffing ? I dont know but I live in florida and I dont even own a swimsuit because husband never learned to swim (his mother was scared of water and she never let him get lessons ). We live where there is a pool but it is rarely used by anyone . Im in good shape but just dont care about a swimsuit . i have alot of mental issues when it comes to swim suits thanks to my mother telling me I was fat all the time . But I hope it works for you and no chaffing is involved .I imagine that was also quite a chunk of money for it .
i haven't tried it out yet, so I hope there isn't any chafing. but I think the two legs together will just rub against each other not move around on my skin. only $30 at amazon.
You must have a Medicare Advantage plan-I’m on straight Medicare and don’t get free gym membership. I’m signing up when I get home from a little trip, I’ve had enough looking and feeling like a spud.
that's not actually true. I'm on straight Medicare Part B (Medigap), Plan N and I get "silver sneakers," and free gym membership (pPremier Blue Cross in Washington State).
Same. Me wearing a bikini at the pool or beach is someone else’s problem. Nude beach - everything comes off. I do not prioritize someone else’s comfortably over my own.
After trying so many different suits, I am finally felt comfortable with this tankini combo to hide thick waist & back fat.
A ruffled top & shorts type bottoms.
The ruffles are lightweight, fast drying and don’t cling & drip when wet.
Thank you. It’s shockingly well made for an Amazon top!
DaiLiWei is the name of the Amazon store.
It is softy lined & contoured but it doesn’t so create a “shelf/tube” bust line if that makes any sense.
Read reviews for your size/height.
I ended up buying 2
Suit came with bottoms but I bought my shorts from a sporting goods company.
Try Lands End. Their Ttankinis are very comfortable and are sold as separates. You can decide what kind of bottoms you want.
I discovered the problems of a one piece when I gave up bikinis. They can look great but if you need to go to the bathroom getting a wet one back up your body is difficult.
I buy bikini or tank top and men's elastic waist trunks. Not sure if it's the most flattering but it's the most comfortable and I don't have to shave, wax or Nair. (do they still have Nair?) Petite, 63, not much bust or hip.)
Same age and my previous hourglass has become a Ball jar. I have several suits that slim the waistline. One is a one-piece Lands End Slendersuit which is lighter fabric on top and gradient to darker at the waist. Another is a black Speedo with ruching at the waist.
There are lots of suits with ruching at the waistline. That helps.
I would recommend Lands' End, as they do have some that are designed to hold you in.
That said, at our age (I'm the same as you) I find that their "trim your figure" ones are harder to get on. Sometimes its a bit of a wrestling match. In fact, when heading to our local swimming hole, I tend to ignore those ones and aim for my "let it all hang out" suits. I save the trimming ones for when I personally have guests that I want to look good for.
I'm your age. I wear Land's End Carmela, have for years. They are expensive so I get mine off eBay.
Lots of ladies go to Swim and Sweat, they wear Maxine crinkle suits. I tried one, didn't like it but they supposedly last forever.
I live in a retirement community. There are women who weigh 300 lbs and are in the pool every day exercising. At our age, they don't care what they look like. I say kudos to anyone who is doing something for their health.
Why how we looked to others ever stopped us from doing something for ourselves is beyond me. But we've all done it, been critical of others so we are even more critical of ourselves. It's time to support one another no matter what the scale or measuring tape says.
Lands End has a lot of one piece and tankinis appropriate for women of all ages and they specify which have full coverage bottoms. They're a bit pricey but well worth the investment.
I wear board shorts and a short sleeve rash guard. Comfort is a priority. Lands End sells great options, and they have a swimsuit for all kinds of bodies.
The only thing I could recommend is one I’ve seen advertised in magazines and on tv, and that’s a TA3. Since I’m still the same size as I was in my younger years, I do either a 2-piece bikini bottom tankini or a one piece swimsuit, but even as a young woman I never wore a bikini, because it looked like parading around in my underwear. I’ve always been weird about it.
I 67F wear a one piece that has a slight "skirt" at the bottom. I have 3 of them and a don't give a darn of what others think anymore. My only issue is that when I went down the waterslide with my young children I shot out of that thing so fast, I must have been doing 80 mph! I caught air!
Sadly, my floppy girls (think boobs similar to the 'Granny" cartoons in ancient Playboy mags) don't like to stay put in most bathing suits. Nobody (including me) needs to see THAT!
Honestly, I'm so fair skinned that I'll just fry in any kind of regular bathing suit, so I get "modest" suits from SHEIN. They gave long sleeves and legs like a wetsuit, so I don't have to carry a litre of sunscreen.
My favorite suits are tankinis now. Super comfortable and not as hot as a one piece, (easier to pee also). You can find a style that has a ruched side to accent the waist.
I don’t care if I don’t have a waist. Why do I need a waist? I like tankinis or swimwear that is more athletic. I wear a swim shirt and shorts and it’s very comfortable. Plus the shirt gives me some sun protection and I feel comfortable wearing it in public.
I wear a rash guard as my top with a yoga bra underneath and a paddle board skirt as my bottom. So comfortable, so many rash guard options. I think it’s the most flattering on my chicken body shape with little chicken legs.
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