Summer Finds You Will Love, Vol. 1
You’re getting warmer…
It’s that time of year ladies. Most of us really don’t want to put on a swimsuit nor shorts, but sometimes ya gotta. Especially at a fabulous resort pool or a sandy beach. So you want to look attractive and have all your parts secured! (I cannot believe cut-outs are still a thing.) Take a wrong turn and you have a play dough factory situation.
Here we are in search of the attractive and the suitable. There are vericose veins, crepey arms, age spots and more. What’s a girl to do? It’s hot out there and we want to look good…
I’ve found some great things for your next trip, the neighborhood club or your backyard pool if you are so lucky!
Take a deep breath and enjoy my summer shop for ladies over 55!
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I have always had success with La Blanca. I have two of their suits now and love them. These long sleeve suits are great for actual swimming and keeping the sun off your top half. It comes in several patterns.
On Sale!
This is a Land’s End low leg suit. Many women like a lower leg - here it is! Tons of patterns. If only the model here wasn’t 12.
A pretty tugless suit with a portrait back. It covers your décolleté too.
Love this simple classy black Miraclesuit with ruched tummy and high neck.
How pretty is this? And it’s not crazy expensive. This holds all of the bits in place and looks like it’s a lower leg also.
This may be the best looking suit on the post. From Garnet Hill. Love it.
This is one of my favorite summer day dresses. It comes in lots of colors and is great for errands and makes a super travel dress or beach coverup!
ON Sale!
Such a great fun brand - Sunshine Tienda! Great fun things for resortwear and summer.
A great classic pareo. Comes in several colors.
ON Sale!
This is killer. A button down front that doubles as part of your evening look the night before the pool! It has matching pants too.
Another pretty sarong, this one from Anthro. I found several really pretty sarongs. I love the idea of wearing these as a skirt with just a white tee and sandals, for lunch nearby or even to dinner after your day in the sun.
These lightweight cotton sarongs from Julia Amory have a matching shirt, for a gorgeous look. You could wear it out the day before, and then you have two coverups.
I’ve been eyeing this dress since last spring. I finally bit the bullet and I have a feeling this will be a classic I will wear for years.
ON Sale!
This sweetheart wrap suit has an underwire bra. Comes in lots of patterns. Land’s End has all swimwear on sale!
on sale!
Another Land’s End wrap suit - Slendersuit wrap one piece in several colors. V neck surplice wraps are great for a large bust!!
on sale!
A great basic Slendersuit swim dress. Nice simple back.
ON Sale!
This ruched one-piece by Johnny Was is such a nice fit. Unless you’re really busty - then no. Because it definitely give your girls pride of place. They look great in this suit. The ruching helps the tummy area and the back is simple. If you need some help in the bust area - I love this one.
ON SALE!
Another high neck suit from Gottex. Comes in several options.
This cute gingham bottom would be great with any black tankini top or rash guard! It is not a low leg, though. Do those legs come with it?
Such a cute suit with some tummy camouflage action too.
A great summer dress that doubles as a coverup.
ON Sale!
Another pretty coverup/dress from Sunshine Tienda. It would be a pretty duster over a tee and white jeans!
From Erin Gates’ collection for Kassatex. Beautiful sarongs in two pretty colors.
I found so many pretty sarongs and pareos. What’s the difference?
Sarongs originated in Indonesia and are warn more as clothing and pareos came from French Polynesia and are more for resort wear. But they are now interchangeable.
Everyone I know has seen me in this. It is one of the most comfortable things I own. It is on the pricey side, but I have worn it for 8 years. The price per wear might be $3. A great piece and packs like a dream. Wear it to dinner the night before and it’s your pool coverup for the rest of the week.
This pretty tie vest from Banana Republic has a matching skirt, to give you more options. They both come in white or black.
I liked these shorts from Evereve - several colors, very comfy and drawstring waist.
This pretty ruched one piece suit from Johnny Was is really flattering. Ruching is your friend! It comes in a few patterns. A good one if you have good shoulders and bust but want to camouflage your tummy.
This great looking one piece from Quince reminds me of the J Crew suit that they no longer have. The back is very simple and pretty - in several colors
ON SALE!
This contour action is always slimming.
ON sale!
This is from Gottex and they are having a sale too! I always like the high neck.
On Sale!
This one shoulder from Gottex is so pretty. Comes in another color and body also!
This sweetheart suit is very feminine and pretty. Ruched and with a cute skirt.
A great ruched bandeau suit that comes with removable straps.
Such a cute coverup!
This great summer dress comes in several fun patterns. Dress it up and take it out to dinner. Or to the pool over your suit!
All you need here is a white tee and sandals to make it into a great look. Or tie it over your black or white suit. Fab.
On Sale!
This is from Mille, which can get pricey, but this is on sale. Pretty belted too! If you have the legs, go for it!
Love this simple eyelet cover from Land’s End.
These are the real deal - cotton turkish towels that are your sarong for the beach, your beach towel when you get there, and you can wear them home. Let’s Talk Towels!!
This is a good looking linen short from BR. If it’s too short for you, they also have a longer bermuda short. I’m bummed - J Crew didn’t make my favorite short this year.
OK I stopped before this got too long! Hope you enjoyed this first summer grouping and found something that speaks to you — or that it sparked ideas for what will work for your summer wardrobe and plans.
Volume 2 is coming soon and will include sandals, hats, and summertime fun stuff to boot. Stay tuned for some fresh inspiration to make this summer feel cool and effortless.
Thanks for reading! 😎
