40SomethingReviews.com is a site that typically reviews products and services that 40-something women care about. However, we’ve had a request to provide information about swimwear for 40-somethings. Here’s a little review of which styles work well and not-so-well for women in their 40s.

A study conducted by More magazine and Land’s End shows that we, as 40-somethings, have become more confident when wearing bathing suits. Not necessarily more *comfortable*, but more confident. And surprisingly, we’re not confident in our bodies, but we are confident in our own skin.

The survey doesn’t say so, but my own take is that we’re more confident in ourselves overall professionally and personally and that translates into confidence at the pool, lake or beach.

Does it take a perfect body to wear a swimsuit? Absolutely not! None of us has that. But, we can make the most of our assets while minimizing our flaws by choosing suits designed for specific body types.

Don’t Try too Hard

There are some women that simply can’t embrace the fact that they are 40-something. With every ounce of strength within them, they try to recapture their youth by wearing swimsuits that just don’t work. I accept that I don’t have the body of a 20 year old any longer. While I don’t want to look like an old granny, there are options that don’t involve ruffled, attached swim skirts with matching bathing caps.

That said, unless you’ve got a killer body, you’ll want to steer away from string bikinis that reveal too much. There are exceptions to this rule, but for the most part, the more revealing the bathing suit, the younger you should be to wear it.

My husband and I spend a good deal of time on the lake. I can tell you from experience how hideous 40-something women look when they are trying to appear much younger by wearing a swimsuit that’s too small, too skimpy or too busy. The snide comments others make behind their backs is a pretty good indication that these women are not accomplishing what they set out to do.

What’s a Good Style for You?

How do you choose a suit that’s not too old or too young? Here are a few articles that offer excellent insight into what swimwear looks good on various 40-something body types plus a few dos and don’ts.

Bathing Suit Styles for Women Over 40

Buying the Right Swimsuit: A Guide for Women of all Shapes and Sizes

Four Disastrous Mistakes Women Over 40 Make When Buying Swimsuits

2009 Slimming Swimsuits for Women: Bikinis, Tankinis and More

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