Bathing Suits to make you Look Sizzling in the Sun

O.K., So at 40+ the thought of an eensie weensie teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini is an absolute nightmare for most of us, but on the other hand why settle for some boring old bathing suit with zero wow appeal that makes you look like you are part of the geriatric beach crowd?

How do you Still Look Vibrant and Sexy poolside, yet cover up those little problem areas that become more pronounced with age?

Here are 3 hot tips to help you Look Sizzling in the Sun

1. Choose a Bathing Suit that minimizes your maxed out Bod!

At 40+ our thighs and tushy are not what they used to be and our breasts…well, let’s not go there! But that doesn’t mean you can’t look great in a bathing suit. All you need to do is play up your best parts and play down the rest. For example, if you have:

Big hips – Try putting the emphasis up high by choosing a suit with lots of detail up top. If it is a two piece suit, make sure the top has has a pattern or a bright color.

Big bust – To minimize large breasts try finding a suit with a solid dark color up. Also v-necks flatter a chesty woman and make you look sexy.

Small bust - Ornamentation,frills or beading can give the illusion of a bigger bust and of course some padding always helps.

Long Torso – Tankinis are perfect for this. The longer top disguises the fact that you are long and lean.

Big Tummy – Look for a suit with tummy control panels. A darker color at the stomach will also help you fade out this area. Diagonal lines across the stomach like a wrap or diagonal stipe are also an effective disguise.

Short Legs – Buy a swimsuit that sits high on the leg. This will make you legs appear longer.

2. Fake a Tan

There’s nothing more deflating than looking at yourself in the mirror wearing your brand new bathing suit and seeing white pasty body (spider veins and all.) Avoid rushing out and getting a burn. Just get a bottle of insta-tan. These products get better and better every summer. Just remember a good exfoliaton before you apply it will give you the smoothest, non streaky look. If you’ve never used a product like this before, just know it only lasts a few days before you need to reapply.

3. Create a Poolside Persona

You’ve got the bathing suit. You are working on your insta-tan. Don’t forget to accessorize your look. Create a poolside persona with a hat, sunglasses, a cover-up, sandals and fun jewelry that compliment your look. Love that jungle print one piece you just bought? Then why not add a straw hat, some big natural beads, gold sandals, and a Safari throw.

Adore that two piece navy swimsuit with sailor skirt bottom? Try some white rope thongs, a nautical style hat, and a bit red white and blue canvas tote.

If you’ve got a great overall look happening, no one will even notice those nigly, bothersome figure challenges that make you feel so self conscious. Pay attention to detail, be thoughfully put together and well groomed, and we guarantee you’ll be the belle of the beach.