Hey-o…swimsuit time is upon us. And it can be fun. At 47 I just have to remind myself that being in the sun or the pool or the ocean or the lake…all fun things. So screw the stigmas around bodies and swimsuits and get out there and live it up, friends. (And, my one tip is self-tanner or shimmery lotion to up the glow factor even more.)
This time around for my swimsuit try-on, I just went with any suits I wanted to try. There was no real rhyme or reason here, just things I liked that caught my eye.
This 47-Year-Old Is Looking For The Best Swimsuits Out There (Left On Friday, Quince, CUPSHE, Boden + More)
My Body Type: As a reminder, I’m 5’4″, late 40’s, size 29 jeans and 34DD bust. I’m straighter through the midsection and have a booty. I hope these details can help you figure out what might fit you, accordingly.
For a few years now, I’ve mostly relied on a beloved Boden one-piece to get me through (sold out, but similar to this one in green.) This year I wanted to try out a mix of both two-piece swimsuits and one-piece swimsuits, to add some variety back in my swim game.
Let’s Try: One-Piece Suits
Looking back over this sesh here, I do need to try a new Boden one-piece suit on, just for kicks. Maybe I’ll do that soon and throw it up on our socials. But my beloved green Kefalonia halter suit (similar) is still going strong, so I don’t really need a new one. Alas, I did find a few more inexpensive options that looked cute online, so I tested those out. Let’s get into it.
1 | Holipick Cutout One Piece Swimsuit
One Piece Suit (M)
Fit Notes: This brand is new to me but it was so cute I had to give it a try. LOVE this one. The cutouts are just enough to show a little skin but not make me feel uncomfortable. The top flattened my bust a little bit more than I might want, like a sportsbra, but other than that this suit was a real winner. TTS.
2 | CUPSHE High Neck Tummy Control Swimsuit
One Piece Suit (M, at CUPSHE)
Fit Notes: I’ve had a CUPSHE suit I’ve loved for years now and so I wanted to try another style. This one was great and provided some high neck coverage that I need for a spot on my chest. LOVE the color, the cutouts at the top and the ruching. This had a little more coverage in the booty than some of the others, but not really full coverage. P.S. You’ll see below, too, but I ordered directly from CUPSHE lately and it was an easy process, both ordering and returning!
3 | CUPSHE Wire Tummy Control
Swimsuit (similar)
Fit Notes: Dang it this one is out of stock currently, but gah love this alternative in the same 2 green shades. The one above was fine, but I didn’t love how it fit. I think the alternative looks like it would be a little more supportive up top. I did love the textured fabric of this and the colors. And the price point. CUPSHE was easy to work with for the order and the return. I was concerned since I hadn’t ordered from them before but they were great.
Let’s Try: Two-Piece Suits
When it comes to two-piece swimsuits these days, I’m still undecided on exactly what I want. I’m not a fan of most tankini-style tops, but I did try one from Boden below that I wound up loving. Left On Friday has always been a phenomenal swimsuit brand (so well made and feel like a hug on) so of course I had to try those in my updated size.
And lastly, Quince has been rocking it in just about every other area, so I knew I had to order up their two-piece suits to compare to my more expensive favs.
1 | Boden Santorini Tank + Bottoms
Fit Notes: Have I mentioned I love Boden swimwear? They’re so high quality and the color blocking is my favorite. They do tend to run a little on the small side. I’m typically an 8 in US sizing, but the 10 in the top here was perfect. The bottoms though I could have used a 12 to compare (the 10 fit but was quite tight and not quite high rise enough.) It could have been the style of the bottoms, as well. I’m used to a higher rise in general now. I LOVE this set and keep thinking about reordering it in the size up.
2 | Left On Friday Rash Guard, Far Out Top + High Tide Bottoms
Rash guard (L) | Bottoms (L)
Fit Notes: When it comes to two piece suits, I feel my very best in Left On Friday. I had a different top and the same bottoms a few years ago in a size smaller and am SO glad I recently updated my set to fit me now. They do run a little small. I had Mediums in both pieces before and now went to Larges. They are incredibly well made and last forever. I lay mine flat to dry but wash in cold just in the washing machine. This rash guard was a new addition to my collection and is so good for swim coverage. I have the top below on underneath for bust support, just FYI.
Fit Notes: I’m so happy to see Left On Friday has expanded their sizing some from a few years ago. This top is in a D+ cup size and it’s great. I feel so secure and gosh…their colors are just fab right? The High Tide bottoms are like a hug and are just cheeky enough without being too cheeky for me (I tend to lean in the middle for my comfort zone on bottoms right now…not full coverage but not showing lots of booty.) These pieces are an investment for sure, but if you like their style I promise they are worth it!
3 | Quince Italian V Neck Bikini Top & High Rise Bottoms
Fit Notes: Oh hiii Quince. Nicely done! These swimsuits are remenescent of the Left On Friday above, but at Quince’s fab prices. They aren’t quite as well made IMO and don’t feel quite as secure/like a hug on your body but they are great for the price! The bottoms here are higher cut on the leg but still in-between as far as cheek factor. I much preferred the fit of the M top here. These run more true to size than the LOF. I’m loving this color combo!
Fit Notes: This is the Large top to compare. It just sits looser and doesn’t provide as much support. I didn’t even bother trying on the Large bottoms I ordered because the Mediums were great and not super tight at all. I would say if you’re truly between sizes, size down in the Quince.
As always, I hope this helps in your search for new suits if it’s time for you to find one, too. Thanks for being here, friends, and supporting a job I love to provide…even when it comes to putting myself in swimwear up on the web. Lol. Happy Swimming…
xo,
L
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