age appropriate beach wear

created on Mar 26, ‵08
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It’s almost that time of year, bathing suit season. Getting beach bound ready can be a bewildering task. What suit should I wear? What suit looks good on me? Should I buy a new beach bag? What type of cover-up should I wear? Your head starts to spin, and sometimes that can cause you to make some bad decisions. We are here to give you a little head start, by breaking it all down for you. Hopefully, this will help you organize your thoughts.

  • The 20 something’s : Ok young lady, you can have some fun with your beach look. Choose fruit colors like apple red, or kiwi green. A bright bikini or one piece, topped off with an eyelet tunic. Forget the average beach bag, grab a fashion forward, unexpected bag instead. It will catch people’s eye, and you will intrigue them. Don’t forget a little jewelry. This year, go with bracelets. It’s a fresh, crisp, youthful look. You are no longer a teen, so stay away from wearing old gym shorts over your suit, or even a ratty t-shirt. You are at an age where you should look pulled together, yet maintain a youthful edge.

  • Red bikini by Cia Maritima @ Molly Brown Swimwear (page 16)
  • Skulls tunic by Letarte @ Canyon Beachwear
  • Tory Burch “T” Contrast Patent Tote @ Nordstrom
  • Alex & Ani expandable bangle @ Saks
  • White Leather Gizeh sandal by Birkenstock

  • The 30 something’s: You’ve done it; you’ve hit the sweet spot. You are a woman with a little experience under your belt. You spent your twenties getting to know exactly who you are and what you want. Now, take it out for a test drive. Choose a sophisticated suit, with a more serious tone to it. One that exudes confident sexuality, without being overt. Earth tones are your best bet, and they mix beautifully with the minerals. A multi-tonal suit in a mixture of browns, greens, and yellows looks beautiful with gold jewelry and sandals. A caftan cover-up, and a linen bag completes the look. It’s pulled together, and stylistically confident – it reflects the woman you’ve grown into.

  • Ana bikini by ViX @ InStyleSwimwear
  • Silk Beaded Caftan by Lotus London @ Vivre
  • Caribbean Sun Bag by Mayle @ Shopbop
  • Single Stone Cuff by Kara Ross @ Shopbop
  • Dolce Vita ‘Athens 38′ sandal @ Nordstrom

  • The 40 something’s: You’ve still got it, you know it, and you don’t feel the need to prove it. Choose a one piece with intricate design or embellishment. One piece no longer equals frumpy and boring. There are a lot of sophisticated one piece suits designed to be fashionable and flattering. Cover-up with a tunic in a luxurious fabric, it’s a smart piece to invest in. A silver sandal will reflect the outfit nicely, and a refined straw bag that goes beyond the beach. Resist the urge to look younger than you are, 40 is fabulous. Stay away from the starlet look, it can come across as trying too hard – or trying to look like you’re 20. A little self -tanner, a big hat, sunglasses, and they’ll all be saying “what an elegant woman.”

  • Brown one-piece by Odabash at Molly Brown Swimwear (page 4)
  • Printed Chiffon Beaded Tunic by MB Beach Couture @ Vivre
  • Mirror Straw Tote by Anya Hindmarch @ Vivre
  • Tory Burch silver Ali sandal @ Jildor

  • The 50 something’s: You’re more interesting than ever, and it shows. All the silly little things you used to worry about now seem irrelevant; you are comfortable in your body. Choose a one piece in a beautiful jewel tone. They have a number of “miracle” suits on the market, so you can feel confident that everything is where it should be. Pair your suit with a print pareo tied under your arms. Add gold bracelets and earrings, leaving your neck bare. For a beach bag, go for a woven leather tote. It’s a rich texture that looks brilliant on the beach. Voila! You look fantastic at fifty!

  • Shape fx® Bejeweled Control Surplice Maillot @ Spiegel
  • Devi Pareo sarong @ Caylpso Christian Celle
  • Golden Stones bracelet by H.Stern @ Neiman Marcus
  • Dolce & Gabbana large Raffia tote @ Bergdorf Goodman

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    • http://lonesophist.com trish

      I think what bathing suit you wear also depends on your body type, size and your comfort level, a lot more than your age. Some 50-year-old women look better in a bikini than a 20-year-old.

      trish’s last blog post..Bullies

    • http://lonesophist.com trish

      I think what bathing suit you wear also depends on your body type, size and your comfort level, a lot more than your age. Some 50-year-old women look better in a bikini than a 20-year-old.

      trish’s last blog post..Bullies

    • http://lonesophist.com trish

      I think what bathing suit you wear also depends on your body type, size and your comfort level, a lot more than your age. Some 50-year-old women look better in a bikini than a 20-year-old.

      trish’s last blog post..Bullies

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      These were just some suggestions to get people started. I agree, it depends on a lot of things … body type etc. Age certainly plays into it though. There are a lot of women out there who are trying to dress much younger than they are, and they don’t need to. There’s a sophistication that is achieved with age, and that makes women more and more attractive. Aren’t the 20 somethings flaunting it, because they aren’t really sure about it yet? Older women are more secure, and stylistically that opens up a lot of doors. Thanks for your comments.

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      These were just some suggestions to get people started. I agree, it depends on a lot of things … body type etc. Age certainly plays into it though. There are a lot of women out there who are trying to dress much younger than they are, and they don’t need to. There’s a sophistication that is achieved with age, and that makes women more and more attractive. Aren’t the 20 somethings flaunting it, because they aren’t really sure about it yet? Older women are more secure, and stylistically that opens up a lot of doors. Thanks for your comments.

    • http://www.giftgirl.com Jean Vouté Pratt

      These were just some suggestions to get people started. I agree, it depends on a lot of things … body type etc. Age certainly plays into it though. There are a lot of women out there who are trying to dress much younger than they are, and they don’t need to. There’s a sophistication that is achieved with age, and that makes women more and more attractive. Aren’t the 20 somethings flaunting it, because they aren’t really sure about it yet? Older women are more secure, and stylistically that opens up a lot of doors. Thanks for your comments.

    • http://www.ladylanguage.com/blog Michelle

      Great post – I like how you broke it down by age. I have a swimsuit post planned soon and I would like to link back to you for this type of advice if that is okay. .

      Michelle’s last blog post..Monday’s Muse?What I Likey

    • http://www.ladylanguage.com/blog Michelle

      Great post – I like how you broke it down by age. I have a swimsuit post planned soon and I would like to link back to you for this type of advice if that is okay. .

      Michelle’s last blog post..Monday’s Muse?What I Likey

    • http://www.ladylanguage.com/blog Michelle

      Great post – I like how you broke it down by age. I have a swimsuit post planned soon and I would like to link back to you for this type of advice if that is okay. .

      Michelle’s last blog post..Monday’s Muse?What I Likey

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      Sure, that would be great. I can’t wait to read your post.

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      Sure, that would be great. I can’t wait to read your post.

    • http://giftgirl.com Jean Voute Pratt

      Sure, that would be great. I can’t wait to read your post.

    • http://beachwear.cc Beachwear

      Younger women tend to go with less coverage, Brazilian bottoms. The older, more sophisticated clientele usually want more coverage.

    • http://beachwear.com Beachwear

      I think we should choose our bathing suit according to our bodies not to our age. You may be 50 and have a great body.So why shouldn't you wear something really hot?

    • http://beachwear.com Beachwear

      we should choose our swimming suit according to our body and not to our age because you may be 50 and have a great body that deserves to wear something hot too.

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      Obviously, it will according to age because of sizes. You can not wear bikini for 40 years old when you are only 20 years of age because of different body size. Nice post.

    • http://www.sojones.com/celebrity_lines/rocawear_clothing/ urbanwear

      Obviously, it will according to age because of sizes. You can not wear bikini for 40 years old when you are only 20 years of age because of different body size. Nice post.

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      I would recommend this beach wear to anyone. Unless they want to know when their significant others.
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      first off all you have to choose which is depends upon the feagure and comfortness..

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      Those are some really great tips. I am 21 and I think a lot of the time, I don’t follow rules. I don’t know what looks good on me exactly but I just kinda go with it and hope for the best. Now, I have a heads up :)

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Michaela-David/100000712153015 Michaela David

      Nice article. You seemed very passionate about it! Wonderful to know that the beauty of a woman can still be appreciated regardless of her age.. A woman can wear swimsuit whatever her age is and be comfortable about it. Thanks for sharing. You really did your homework!