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What's a modern/fashionable style of bikini?

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800wow · 13/08/2026 13:24

I reckon the one I have is c. 20 years old and I do still actually like it. While (ginger!) DC were small we didn't go on sunbathing holidays so it hasn't had that much wear.

It has bikini briefs with about 1.5 in fabric in the sides, is a bandau style with optional halterneck tie, underwiring and light padding.

I'm 56, but not looking for a matronly style. Neither do I want to look like I'm trying to be a teenager.

I'm 5'7, size 8/10, althletic, well toned, tiny boobs.

And completely clueless as to where to even start looking.

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Girasoli · 13/08/2026 13:28

I really like the swimwear in decathlon, there's a lot of mix and match stuff - I like to get the little shorts and then a bikini top that's a bit like a crop top but smaller (I don't know the proper name).

Plus if you are going to France/Italy they have matching swim caps for the pool.

onthebonesofmyartistry · 13/08/2026 13:39

I’m a little older than you, and currently entirely wedded to everything Prism. Cool, contemporary, one size fits 8-16, really versatile …

https://prismlondon.com/

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Irresistibly comfortable and versatile pieces you can wear as activewear, swimwear and shapewear that adapt to your body and environment. Made in Italy.

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princesspadam · 13/08/2026 13:49

I am same size & shape as you (but with bigger boobs)

I have bought some fabulous triangle bikins from new look this year, cheap too

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onthebonesofmyartistry · 13/08/2026 13:50

Nb - won’t matter for a toned size 8, but for anyone else it’s well worth scrolling through every photo of a garment to see how they perform on different bodies. The sucky-in capabilities are somewhat impressive.

princesspadam · 13/08/2026 13:51

This was one of them

What's a modern/fashionable style of bikini?
MinnieMountain · 13/08/2026 13:57

I like Boden bikinis. The halter-neck one I have is solid enough to swim in and their bold prints work well on holiday.

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