Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:37     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
When I was in Puerto Rico for spring break, there was an older woman...I think late 50's (we were chatting so based on our conversation this is my best guess) wearing a bikini, and she looked amazing!! I am of the camp, if you got it...flaunt it. I work hard for the body I have and I will definitely be wearing a bikini this summer. If you don't, then a one piece or tankini may be more appropriate. It has nothing to do with age.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:31     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
Anonymous wrote:not hideous, but not my fav

also I'd go for the other top option - not halter - unless you are a perky A/B cup.


I looked and no other patterns really appeal to me. So maybe I'm just old and out-of-touch and stuck in solids. I did kinda like this one:
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/tory-burch-madura-underwire-bikini-top-madura-hipster-bikini-bottom?ID=885162&CategoryID=5609

again, I'd look for underwire unless you have tiny boobs

otherwise I think bikinis are fine - maybe not string bikinis though
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:30     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
I like the yellow better.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:29     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Remind me why you need to wear a bikini?


Pardon?


If you're at the point where you're asking if a suit is age appropriate, then maybe you should consider moving away from that style of suit. I'm 39 and haven't felt like bikinis were age appropriate for at least the last five years, if not more. Bikini to me screams "trying to show off body, looking for mate". That's just a stage I'm well past.


NP here. This is so sad. Enjoy your burqa, I guess.


Ha. Because burqa is the only alternative to bikini?

I'm not sad. I've just grown up past the point where I think it's necessary to show as much of my body as possible. Bikinis have never been about water sport appropriate gear - that would be a two piece more like a tankini or a one piece. Bikinis are about showing off your body. At a certain point, it just looks...desperate.

Perhaps my view is colored by my childhood experience of my very fit stepmom frequently wearing bikinis (mid 30s through maybe early 40s). We were all horribly embarrassed by her. Our friends would snicker. My older brother's friends didn't know how to handle that much mom body/ass/boobs on display. It was generally horrifying. I don't want to be that woman who ought to know better by now.


Not the only alternative, just the alternative someone like you would probably favor. Maybe a stripey 1920's full body swimsuit, for kicks? Nice try attempting to tag a bikini as "desperate", though.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:29     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Remind me why you need to wear a bikini?


Pardon?


If you're at the point where you're asking if a suit is age appropriate, then maybe you should consider moving away from that style of suit. I'm 39 and haven't felt like bikinis were age appropriate for at least the last five years, if not more. Bikini to me screams "trying to show off body, looking for mate". That's just a stage I'm well past.


NP here. This is so sad. Enjoy your burqa, I guess.


Ha. Because burqa is the only alternative to bikini?

I'm not sad. I've just grown up past the point where I think it's necessary to show as much of my body as possible. Bikinis have never been about water sport appropriate gear - that would be a two piece more like a tankini or a one piece. Bikinis are about showing off your body. At a certain point, it just looks...desperate.

Perhaps my view is colored by my childhood experience of my very fit stepmom frequently wearing bikinis (mid 30s through maybe early 40s). We were all horribly embarrassed by her. Our friends would snicker. My older brother's friends didn't know how to handle that much mom body/ass/boobs on display. It was generally horrifying. I don't want to be that woman who ought to know better by now.


You need therapy.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:26     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
I really like the first one. I am older than you and would wear it, although maybe not at our family pool.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:25     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Remind me why you need to wear a bikini?


Pardon?


If you're at the point where you're asking if a suit is age appropriate, then maybe you should consider moving away from that style of suit. I'm 39 and haven't felt like bikinis were age appropriate for at least the last five years, if not more. Bikini to me screams "trying to show off body, looking for mate". That's just a stage I'm well past.


NP here. This is so sad. Enjoy your burqa, I guess.


Ha. Because burqa is the only alternative to bikini?

I'm not sad. I've just grown up past the point where I think it's necessary to show as much of my body as possible. Bikinis have never been about water sport appropriate gear - that would be a two piece more like a tankini or a one piece. Bikinis are about showing off your body. At a certain point, it just looks...desperate.

Perhaps my view is colored by my childhood experience of my very fit stepmom frequently wearing bikinis (mid 30s through maybe early 40s). We were all horribly embarrassed by her. Our friends would snicker. My older brother's friends didn't know how to handle that much mom body/ass/boobs on display. It was generally horrifying. I don't want to be that woman who ought to know better by now.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:24     Subject: Re:Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
I liked the first one the best, but my girls also needed more support than the halter. Tends to slide off when swimming.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:22     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Remind me why you need to wear a bikini?


Pardon?


If you're at the point where you're asking if a suit is age appropriate, then maybe you should consider moving away from that style of suit. I'm 39 and haven't felt like bikinis were age appropriate for at least the last five years, if not more. Bikini to me screams "trying to show off body, looking for mate". That's just a stage I'm well past.


navel-gaze much? not everyone is living your life. maybe she wants to show off the bod -- good for her. and maybe she wants to get laid -- again, good for her, and i wish her well.

maybe she wants to make the other insecure bitches at the pool jealous and irritable. did that touch a nerve?



+1
I died reading this.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:18     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
Anonymous wrote:I think it's cute!


To clarify, I like the first one, but not the yellow. You will not find consensus so get what you love.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:18     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
I'm 36 and about to wear a bikini for the first time in my life because I've worked for it and can finally do it without feeling self-conscious.

wear what you feel good in because it shows!
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:17     Subject: Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
I think it's cute!
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:17     Subject: Re:Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks! This is helpful.

So, do people like this pattern better:

https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/theswimshop/PRDOVR~A4639/99103371522/A4639.jsp


I'm the one who doesn't like the Southwestern pattern. Yes! This pattern is much, much better! I would get it myself if I were in the market for a bikini. Work it, girl!
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:15     Subject: Re:Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
If you have a good body, then go for it. Enjoy your body!
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2014 15:15     Subject: Re:Is this bikini appropriate for a 37 year old woman?
OP here. Thanks! This is helpful.

So, do people like this pattern better:

https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/theswimshop/PRDOVR~A4639/99103371522/A4639.jsp