Colorful Bathing Suits for Women Over 50 From Nordstrom
Bathing suit shopping strikes terror into all but the bravest women, and shopping for them in a tiny dressing room with bad lighting doesn’t make it any more appealing. I wanted to see what was new, so I buried my pride and took one for the team to show you some colorful bathing suits for women over 50 from Nordstrom.
The sizes I’m showing are all over the map because I tried on whatever I could find. I’m 5’4″ and weigh around 140 pounds with broad shoulders and straight hips.
This La Blanca Coastal Belted Stripe One-Piece swimsuit is such a fun color combination. The belt is removable, but honestly, why would you want to? It’s very stretchy and adds a fun touch with the contrast striping. It has modest back coverage and is lined with soft, removable cups. I love La Blanca swimsuits because they use quality fabrics that hold up year after year. This size 8 is snug, so it seems to run true to size because I usually wear a size 10 in swimsuits.
If you’re shopping for a swimsuit and these don’t strike your fancy, have a look at my 2026 Complete Swimsuit Guide for Women Over 60
This Amy Rib One-Piece Swimsuit by Robin Piccone also has moderate back coverage and a snap-up front you can customize for your shape. The fabric is a rib material that doesn’t cling any more than a regular fabric. I’m wearing the dragon fruit color, and it’s also available in 3 other neutrals. This is fully lined with removable cups and comes in sizes 2-14. The halter effect of the straps is a nice proportion on broad shoulders.
Here’s the La Blanca Island Goddess suit, a favorite with me and many other women. It comes in 17 colors, I’m wearing sky. The front shirring flatters your waistline, and I find it helps camouflage your tummy. The straps are adjustable, and it is lined with soft, removable cups. The legs are also a modest height, elongating the look of your legs without showing your hip bones.
This Becca Modern Edge One-Piece Swimsuit has a bit less coverage than the others but is still fairly modest. It comes in this color or sky blue and is lined. It ties in the back with a keyhole opening that isn’t too bare. This is sized S, M, L, and I probably could have worn the medium. The contrast banding adds a nice detail.
This La Blanca Modern Tie Neck Tankini is the only tankini I found in the store. It’s fully lined with soft removable cups and ties to adjust at the front and sides of the bottom. I’m a big fan of tankinis because they make bathroom breaks so much easier. This exuberant pattern is one of the more effective ways to hide lumps and bumps.
The coordinating Modern CoverUp Dress is maxi-length and could be worn with or without a pool nearby. It has a drawstring waist, side pockets, and pom-pom trim along the sleeves and bodice.
These swimsuits are both by Ralph Lauren. I put them side by side to show you the differences.
On the left is the Martinique One-Piece Swimsuit, which comes in 4 colors. I found the leg height a bit lower than the suit on the right, and the slightly wider straps are helpful if you have a larger bust.
On the right is the Kennedy Low Back One-Piece, which has narrower straps and a slightly higher-cut leg. It comes in 4 colors. They describe this one as having a low back, but on me, it was about the same as the blue swimsuit. Both felt quite modest and had removable soft cups.
This Lands’ End Tugless Suit comes in 21 colors or patterns, available in petite, regular, and tall sizes. I like the optical illusion this print creates, which visually slims your torso.
This Lands’ End SlenderSuit Wrap One Piece Swimsuit has a very nice design in UPF 50 fabric with a special spandex that lasts 10X longer than suits made with regular spandex. This comes in lots of colors and patterns, many of which are on sale and are also in petite, regular, and tall.
This Sea Level Cross Front Suit has front shirring, a powermesh lining, and full coverage in the back. The surplice V-neck gives nice shaping and holds everything in place. This comes in five colors up to size 16.
This Miracle Suit Escape One-Piece Swimsuit is lined and has underwire cups for extra support. The fabrics of these suits are strong and stretchy to hold everything in. This comes in three colors, sizes 16W-24W.
What is your favorite brand of swimsuits? I’d love to hear!
I like a two piece swimsuit. Would love to see what’s new and how they look on an over 50 woman of your size and shape. Fingers crossed and hoping for a Part 2 on your swimsuit post.
Oh boy…I will try but no promises.
I like to wear LandsEnd swim shorts and long sleeve rash guards. I also have a LaBlanca zip-front rash guard that I love and it matches all my swim shorts. Jennifer, you look great in all these swimsuits! Particularly the Beca Modern and the LaBlanca Island Goddess.
I’m going to invest in a few rash guards. I think they’re a brilliant idea.
I always love Lands End tankinis- they used to make them with a slimming piece that was hidden under the fabric of the main suit. I have several that have lasted for years. I don’t think they make them anymore. 😢
At age 80 there are lots of problem areas I deal with. The biggest concern to me is my upper arms.
Lands End makes a UPF elbow sleeve top and a matching bottom in various styles that allow me to feel confident.
Also thanks to you I discovered the Westmore body coverage. It covers the many bruises and brown spots on my legs without giving me an artificial tan.
I love the products you’ve introduced me to.
That body makeup is magic, I agree.
The floral print with the matching dress is gorgeous!
As I’ve stepped fully into my Wise Woman Era, I just don’t want that much of myself on display or exposed to the sun. (My dermatologist concurs!!) For the past few summers I’ve worn Lands End board shorts with a bikini bra top and a long sleeve rash guard. Fantastic for snorkeling and diving or splashing with the grandkids. LE has an amazing collection of colors and patterns and their suits hold up well through several seasons. They are also budget friendly, especially during end of season clearance sales.
I highly recommend and hope this helps other readers looking for even more coverage and less scolding from their dermatologists! 😉
I hear you Angela, and I have to admit, I agree with you, and my wise woman eras is so enjoyable to explore. I’m very modest and the older I get the less I want to be on display.
I have worn the Miracle suit for many years and loved them. After my DMX with reconstruction it didn’t work as well for me. Currently I have 2 suits from Land End. Both have tummy control. You look fabulous in all the suits. We have the same stats but those wide shoulders really work for you.
I’m a big fan of the fit of Lands’ End Suits.
You look amazing in any swimsuit!!
Thanks so much. You didn’t see the disasters. Some only made it as far up as my knees before I knew they were a failure.
Jennifer, you look fabulous in all of the bathing suits! I especially love the Robin Piccone suit and the Becca Modern-Edge Swimsuit on you! This is such a timely post, as I have finally decided (at 71 years of age) to wear a bathing suit again this year. It’s been a very long time since I have even contemplated wearing one. You have truly inspired me to go ahead and purchase one or two that I have been thinking about. Thank you so much for putting yourself out there for your subscribers. You really look fabulous in all of them! Happy 4th of July!
I’m so happy this helped. A fresh new swimsuit is fun. Go for it Carolyn.
You look fantastic in all these swimsuits! Thanks so much for modelling them for us!
Do you have a link for the earrings you are wearing in the photos. They are really pretty.
Yes, I love these earrings!
Can you refer me to your previous posts on hair thinning? Have you tried Minoxidil?
I have several posts in hair thinning and yes, I’m on oral Minoxidil now. Thinning Hair After 50: Here’s What Really Helps
Thank you for doing that
You look amazing
Thanks
All these swim suits look great on you. Honestly you could wear any one of those. I don’t have a favorite brand because I haven’t bought one in years. We used to have a pool and I had many cute suits but I really haven’t needed one since. The La Bianca shirred front blue suit was my favorite on you. That would be the brand I would look for.
I seldom go in a pool or the water so I don’t need many. I like that one too.
You have nothing to worry about! You look great in every single one of these!
Bathing suits are a necessary evil, for sure, but Jennifer, you look great in all of them! I like LaBlanca and Gottex suits. I also have several J. Crew bandeau style suits. Surprisingly, the shirred front hides a tummy bulge and the backside coverage is adequate. I buy them when they’re on sale and they come in fun prints and solids. Happy summer!!
I’ll have to try some from J Crew.
Good morning! May I say that you looked fabulous in all of the bathing suits you showed. We should all be so lucky. Have a great day!
You’re sweet. Thanks Violet.
Jennifer, you look fantastic in all of these suits, hope you bought one or two. I love your candor in your blog and applaud your confidence and courage in posting these!
Thanks, Gina. It took some courage to post these because I’m pretty modest.
I love all the suits you modeled. My favorite suit is a pair of black swim shorts with a bright patterned tankini top with a higher neckline and a sport style back. I always feel confident and covered but still beachy if that makes sense. No spilling out of my top when I bend over and no tugging at my bottom every time I move makes it easier to chase after the GRANDS at the beach or pool without putting on show lol 😆
That makes total sense to me! I like suits with high necklines to protect my chest from the sun.
You look fabulous!
Thanks Brenda.
Just for the record, you look fantastic. I thought you should know.
Thanks Julie.