Best Swimsuits for Women Over 50

The best swimsuits for women over 50 won't make you feel over-exposed. These are 5 of the most flattering swimwear options for older women in 2010.

Best Swimsuits for Women Over 50: Gottex Rhythm One-Shoulder Bandeau

This swimwear for older women is so beautiful, you won't suspect it's a control garment. Done in purple, it has a flattering and secure one-shoulder sweetheart neckline and ruched shoulder strap, soft cups, and built-in tummy control. ($138).

Best Swimsuits for Women Over 50: St. John Collection Tribal Print Bandini and Retro Bottoms

This two-piece suit is fun without being too scanty. The tribal print bandini top is done in a soft brown and red print with a flattering sweetheart halter neckline, back tie, and gathered bust plus golden bead detail at the hem ($145). The modestly cut retro bottoms are a solid brown for easy mixing and matching ($81).

Best Swimsuits for Women Over 50: Spanx One-Piece Swimdress

For older women who may have gotten a little out of control over the winter, this swimwear dress comes with a breathable mesh compression liner that slims and shapes the abdomen, hips or other trouble spots. It's solid chocolate with pink straps featuring a halter neckline, pleated triangle cups with removable padding, and an empire waist. The A-line skirt has a full coverage swimsuit underneath. ($198).

Best Swimsuits for Women Over 50: Gaultier Striped One-Shoulder Swimsuit

As long as you are thin, you don't have to give up horizontal stripes. This swimwear is done in flattering earthtone graphic stripes of yellow and multicolors. It features a twisted one-shoulder strap on the left side for secure coverage ($395). For older women who appreciate having a matching cover-up, there's a striped long caftan with a bateau neckline, bracelet kimono sleeves, tie waist, and side slits on the A-line skirt ($795).

Best Swimsuits for Women Over 50: Gaultier Halter Bikini

For a bikini that isn't too bare and a tribal effect that isn't too loud, this swimwear top and bottom has a black and white abstract print. The top features a halter neckline with relatively full triangle cups and the moderately low rise bottoms have a touch of mesh trim ($335). The matching knee-length tunic has a bateau neckline and smocked waist with a straight skirt and mesh trim on the short sleeves and hemline ($595).

All these best swimsuits for women over 50 will help older women look and feel great.