I will be 56 soon - am I too old to wear a bikini?

[oldandscunnered]

I am 5'8" with a typical hourglass shape I would say. Cellulite is an issue but it would be in a swimsuit. I have fairly good boobs and I find that a swim suit just squashes them. I would usually wear bikini and a sarong. I don't have major overhang (well not standing up). What's the consensus? If bikini where can I buy one that gives good upper support with a fairly high bottom half? Don't want to spend a lot of money.

Nope, not too old and if you feel you want to you should

Absolutely not!

Hell no! Wear whatever you're comfortable in.

No. Not at all.

Who do you think is going to stop you?

Give over. Next do good bikinis for —older women— us

I wear one. Never given it a second thought
Try figleaves as they go by bra sizes

Bravissimo does nice bikinis, go for it!

You could be 156 and still wear a bikini. Care less what other people think.

No chance I like that women all ages wear them when I go on holiday

Nope. I'm 58 and have the figure of a potato. Anyone who thinks I'm too old fat or ugly to wear one can fuck right off. I love getting my skin out in the sunshine.

I'm 52 and wear a bikini on the beach.

I find a swimsuit clings to my stomach and makes it look more rounded than it actually is, plus if you dress old you look old!

No there is no cut off age for bikinis.

Totally fine.

It’s often more flattering.

You're never too old!

who cares, wear what you like and to hell with the world.

I wear a bikini, I'm fat and middle aged but don't care

I remember going on holiday as a young 20-something walking along the beachfront. There was a lady who must have been late 60s/early 70s.
She was wearing bikini bottoms and a lovely big sun hat and hadn't a care in the world. And then I thought just wear the bikini. Or just the pants. Be comfortable.

Go any where hot and women of all ages and sizes wear bikinis. Who cares.

Who says we can’t wear a bikini at any age?

As long as you wear it in the appropriate place ie the beach, and not out shopping

I love my bikinis on holiday and they really dont have an age limit! Try Curvy Kate or Asda for good mix and match options with bra sized tops and loads of different cut bottoms

I'm 59 and overweight. I started wearing a bikini last year. I don't care what people think any more!

I'm a year older than you, OP. I would, and do! There's no age limit.

I really hate hate ageism especially when it comes to clothes. I particularly hate the word appropriate in this context. Do you want to wear a bikini? Yes? So just wear one!

If I get to go somewhere sunny this year and can find a flattering one I shall be wearing one at 53 + very fat and frumpy - why not - I'm now past caring ! ( obv I am assuming that apart from DH I won't bump into anyone I know )