The 21 Most Flattering Swimsuits for Women Over 50

We updated this article in May 2022 to add new picks, remove out-of-stock options and to ensure all product information accurately meets the standards of the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab.

Shopping for the perfect swimsuit can feel impossible, no matter what age you are. It sometimes seems like finding a swimsuit that checks all the boxes – fits well, lasts for multiple swim seasons, feels comfortable and looks great on – can't be done.

At Good Housekeeping Institute, we test swimsuits of all kinds, from bikinis to slimming styles to tankinis to one-piece suits in our Labs and with consumer testers to make the process of finding the right swimsuit less overwhelming for you. We analyze how well swimsuits keep their shape after being stretched, how they stand up to elements like seawater and UV rays and how well they hold up to repeated washing. Most importantly, we consider how the swimsuits fit, look and feel on real women. The following picks are all swimsuits with a little added coverage that have been tested in Lab, come from top-performing brands or have rave customer reviews online. Here are the best swimsuits for women in their 50s, 60s and beyond.

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