Friday, July 30, 2010

Land's End...Bathing suit-able for a woman of a certain age.

Polka dots
lots of spandex to keep the wobbly bits stable
built in bra 
 custom sized
lined
ample coverage


slightly shirred at sides
deeper V to elongate
wide straps for support 
black because it has a slimming effect
dots because you need a bit of fun


a cover up to minimize sun exposure
allows for a wee bit of modesty
at my age I am not looking for attention
 nor do I want to have the tongues wagging
or fingers pointing in my direction!
I'd rather blend in gracefully



I do not wear my swimsuit often
but I do love to swim in the heat of summer

in the water
 I wear this one
from Lands End

 LOOK they have a sale!
Happy Shopping.

11 comments:

Susan B said...

Love the polka dots!

Lands End makes great swimsuits. I just bought a couple of tankini's for our Mexico trip later this year. Haven't been brave enough to try them on yet....

mette said...

Your swimsuit looks good! And the white shirt is a wise choice. Cute sandals!

Blighty said...

Really love those chic sandals, and very nice swimsuit indeed, Bx

RoseAG said...

I finally broke down and bought a skirted tankini from them.

I've always had contempt for skirted swim suits but I have to say that it's oddly liberating. No worrying about those jiggly upper thighs.

the gardener's cottage said...

hi leslie,

is so need a new bathing suit so i will pop over and see what they've got. swimsuit shop is the worst!

i like to wear a mens white shirt with the sleeves rolled up as my cover-up. what do you think of that?

~janet

the gardener's cottage said...

i meant to say swimsuit shopping is the worst.

also, what's your opinion of a 50 year old in a bikini?

~janet

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Deja Pseu- Mexico will be a wonderful vacation!

metscan-the cover up is an essential!

Blighty-These sandals are actually on their 3rd summer and show very little wear...

RoseAG-Comfort is important...those skirty things are very feminine.

The gardener's cottage-Yes suit shopping involves great strength and a critical eye...the white shirt is your style icon...do you ever wear pearls with yours?

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Janet- A 50 year old in a bikini is fine...I saw a picture of Helen Mirren in a red one and she looked amazing.

the gardener's cottage said...

thanks leslie for your opinion. i'm long waisted and while i think a one-piece is more appropriate on a 50+ lady, a bikini is so much more comfortable for me. i'll let you know what i decide to do.

~janet

Semi Expat said...

Love the Lands End bathing suit - think that they do a great range but in UK we only used to get a limited selection.... x

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Semi Expat-I know how you feel...I love many UK products and they are not available in Canada.