Swimsuit season is a time to celebrate the warm weather, perhaps relaxing by the pool on a well-earned holiday or even taking a dip in the sea and then lounging on the beach. But as we age, sometimes finding the perfect swimsuit can sometimes be a daunting task. Older women often look for swimsuits that provide a balance between comfort, style, and a boost of body confidence.
Best Swimsuit For Older Women
Fortunately, here at Halocline, we offer lots of great swimsuits, catering to different body types, sizes, and personal styles. We’ve put together this guide to help you find your dream swimsuit. We'll explore the world of swimwear for older women, emphasizing the importance of features like adjustable straps, colours and patterns, extra coverage, additional support and more. We've also pulled together our recommendation of the best swimsuit for older women and a few others that fit the bill too. Hopefully, we can ensure that you're well-prepared for your next swimwear shopping spree.
Tips for Finding Your Perfect Swimsuit
Finding your perfect swimsuit also involves considering the features that are most important to you. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice – and remember if you are shopping with us and are in the UK, delivery is free when you spend over £30 and so are returns. So you can try on as many sizes and styles as you need, without any hassle. No worrying about dusty changing rooms, parking at the over-crowded out-of-town shopping centre or even if they have your style or size in stock. Just a couple of clicks on our website will have your swimwear winging its way to you within a couple of days. That's what swimwear shopping should be about.
Know Your Body Type
Understanding your body type is essential for choosing a swimsuit that flatters your figure. Whether you have an hourglass shape, a pear shape, or a long torso, knowing your body type can guide you towards the best styles for you.
Consider Your Comfort Zone
Some women feel more comfortable in high-necked one-piece suits, while others prefer the freedom of less coverage. Choose a style that aligns with your comfort zone.
Consider the Detail
Pay attention to details like an in-build shelf bra for extra lift, tummy control fabric for extra body confidence and adjustable straps to achieve the perfect support and fit. These features can make a significant difference in how you feel in your swimsuit.
Explore Colours and Prints
While solid colours are timeless, don't be afraid to experiment with different prints and patterns. A well-chosen print can be visually appealing and divert attention to the right places. Also, you want to buy a style you are going to love, year after year.
Embracing Your Body Shape
Before we present our swimwear recommendations, let’s look at some of the features that could be important when older women are looking into which swimwear might be the most suitable for their bodies. Ageing gracefully is about feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin, and the right swimsuit can make all the difference.
Swimsuits should empower you to embrace your body, regardless of age. Feeling confident is key to enjoying your time in the sun. We want every woman, no matter what their age is, to feel happy and confident in their swimwear.
As we age, our bodies change. Swimsuits with features like longer length, built-in shelf bras, and tummy control offer the support needed for a comfortable and flattering fit.
Older women come in all shapes and sizes, so it's essential to have a variety of swimsuit styles, colours, and sizes to choose from to match your personal style and body type. We embrace size inclusivity here at Halocline and offer a wide range of swimwear for all shapes and sizes. So if you are looking for plus size, longer-length or even extra bust support, we’ve got some fantastic swimsuit options for you.
Many older women prefer their swimwear to provide extra coverage, so we’ve got styles which have higher necks or in-built legs – whichever style you prefer, we’ve got some lovely choices for you.
Whether you're into swimming laps, lounging by the pool, or engaging in water activities, there's a swimsuit that suits your needs and preferences. We’ve got swimsuits for lap swimming, chlorine-proof swimming costumes and even swimsuits which are suitable for waterparks – if you dare!
Now that we've covered why finding the right swimsuit is so important for older women, let's look at some of our amazing swimsuits, including the one we think is the best swimsuit for older women.
The Best Swimsuit for Older Women
Iris Longer Length Swimsuit
Our Iris Longer Length Swimsuits are ideal for older women as this style has a lot of wonderful features which suit a mature body. The design of our Iris suits is fresh and modern, without being too flashy. The design across the tummy area is not only stylish, but it’s there to help achieve a slimming effect. This classic one-piece swimsuit offers light control fabric and light bust support, which our older customers have said is a must-have for their swimwear. It’s perfect for regular swimmers too as it is made from our amazing chlorine-resistant material. This swimsuit will last twice as long as standard swimwear when used regularly in a chlorinated pool.
Our older customers have also commented about the longer-length fit of this Iris Swimsuit. Not only does it fit longer torsos nicely, but you can also use the adjustable wide straps to achieve a perfect fit.
We have this swimsuit in many different sizes. Starting in a UK size 8 right up to a size 24, perfect for everyone who wants to take a dip. The one shown is our Iris Longer Length Swimsuit in Grey Ombre, but we also have this in several other colours. We have a number of tummy control swimsuits that are designed to give you extra confidence across the torso.
Iris has been one of our best sellers with many five-star rated reviews and it’s easy to see why.
Our Best Swimsuits for Older Women
Molly Longer Length Legsuit in Midnight Sea
Our Molly Longer Length Legsuit in Midnight Sea is one of our newer swimsuits. Legsuits are perfect for those who want full coverage from their swimwear and coupled with the fact it is one of our longer length styles, Molly gives you a lovely fit. It’s also perfect for active classes like aquafit or if you are a sea swimmer, it’ll give you more protection and less exposure to the elements.
This legsuit not only offers taller swimmers a more comfortable fit, but it has a whole host of other amazing features too. This swimsuit is one of our eco-friendly swimsuits made from our recycled Econyl® textile yarn. This yarn is made from waste plastics which may have otherwise been discarded in the ocean. So when you buy a Halocline swimsuit made from Econyl®, you are helping to reduce the amount of waste that is being discarded the the ocean.
The other thing to take note of with this superb swimsuit is the lovely, eye-catching design. Our older ladies have regularly commented about this stunning and eye-catching print. It's a big tick for those looking for modest swimsuits.
Nancy Longer Length Swimsuit in Savannah
Our Nancy swimsuits are one of the best bathing suits for those who need a bit more buts support from their swimwear. The Nancy style of swimsuit offers extra coverage in the chest region for large busts. This one-piece bathing suit has support on the bust area, whilst also being lined. Perfect for when you just need the right swimsuit with a bit more going on up top.
Not only will the extra bust support go down a treat with the mature, bustier swimmer, but we’ve also had some lovely feedback about the chic Savannah print on this Nancy Longer Length swimsuit.
Women's Sleek Longer Length Zip Back Swimsuit in Animal Print Teal
If you are looking for slimming, flattering swimsuits with a higher neck, then our next suggestion is ideal for you. This Sleek Longer Length Zip Back Swimsuit in Animal Print Teal is a beautifully distinctive swimming costume, which offers good coverage and is very flattering.
It's a smart choice for wearing in the pool as it’s made from our chlorine-proof swimwear fabric. This fabric gives you double the lifespan of standard swimwear. You’ll notice that this attractive swimsuit has a high neck design, which will stay in place during more energetic swim sessions, whilst allowing additional freedom of movement around the shoulder area.
We’d also recommend this lovely animal print one-piece swimsuit for a beach or pool holiday as it offers UV 50+ protection whilst also being sun cream and oil resistant. This style is also available in a solid colour. Our older women have commented regularly about how much they like animal print – so this swimsuit is a real winner.
Why Shop With Us?
Halocline was created by the growing demand for good quality, value-for-money, body-inclusive swimwear. Our dynamic styles and approach to swimwear design have been gaining popularity among women of all ages. We understand that older women come in different shapes and sizes and want a great range of stylish options. Our extensive collection caters to everyone, ensuring that you can find the right swimsuit for your body and personal style.
We’ve prioritised features like adjustable straps, large bust swimsuits, and legsuits, providing the extra support and coverage that many older women want. We’ve married these features with some great designs and prints.
Our swimsuit collection is known for its quality and durability, so you can enjoy your swimsuit season after season, lap after lap or lounge after lounge. Come and read our reviews and you’ll see the same theme again and again about how good quality our swimsuits are. They last the distance, stay bright and in good shape and feel amazing on. We all know you can buy cheap, fast-fashion swimwear which might save you a bit of money in the short term, but our swimwear will give you the swimwear longevity that comes from buying from a quality manufacturer who specialises in women’s bodies and women’s swimwear. So when you are shopping around, ask yourself if you are buying a swimsuit which you’ll be happy to wear again or if will you wear it for one season, only to find it goes baggy, the colour fades and it no longer fits. The bottom line is, that you get what you pay for. Our swimwear is very affordable and you are getting great value for money from a UK business.
Finding the best swimsuit for older women involves considering your body type, comfort level, and personal style. It's important to prioritise features like adjustable straps, extra coverage, tummy control fabric or extra support from a built-in bra to ensure you feel confident and comfortable in your new bathing suit. The good news is that we offer different styles of swimsuits that cater to the needs and preferences of mature women, making it a great choice when shopping for your new swimsuit.
Remember that the most important thing is finding a swimsuit that makes you feel confident and beautiful, allowing you to enjoy the warm weather and water with joy and ease. So, embrace swimsuit season, and come with us into the world of flattering and stylish swimwear designed for women of all ages.