https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:31:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2200978 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:43:37 +0000 Tanya 2200978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, FashIntern.&nbsp; Lots of useful info here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2200967 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:14:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2200967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping this post in case Tanya’s interested. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2187000 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:12:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2187000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Nikki and Kate! I always wonder what people wind up doing after posts. With as many replies as this one got, I thought I should report back. I also kept the floral bikini top &amp; bottom from Esprit, but don’t have any good shots of them in action. Most of the week I mixed the Esprit pieces, one solid and one pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2186999 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:02:30 +0000 Kate 2186999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the suits you chose, FI, especially the flag suit. You look smashing in both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2186987 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:13:05 +0000 Anonymous 2186987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome swimwear! Lovely beach </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2186965 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:06:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2186965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wound up keeping one of the flag ones just because. Not sure how flattering it is; my ribs look like a second, lower, set of boobs, lol. I like that both top &amp; bottom have tie closure, so fit is entirely adjustable. Didn’t wear it though—the Esprit pieces all worked quite well, though 1 bottom is the wrong size (tended to slip down if I pushed off pool wall too hard). I’m trying to find the right size now—they’re sold out online. Sister is wearing suit I gave up on for straps being too short &amp; non-adjustable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2182478 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:41:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Smittie! And thanks for sticking around to the very end. They aren’t as high-flying as some of the others, but should be good for my activities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2182403 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:57:02 +0000 smittie 2182403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really like the esprit multi-coloured ones. Really the best of the bunch. Good job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2182400 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:45:34 +0000 N 2182400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah I suppose its like being long waisted or whatnot, I think i'm average for my height in that respect but I do think I have a big distance between my boobs and top of shoulders. I don't know if that is again average for my height or just i'm longer in that area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2182385 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:13:02 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LaPed, I never would have guessed there was that much variation! I mean, there is no standard body, some people are long-waisted, some have long legs, etc, but this particular measurement is not one I would have thought could be so different within a size. Thanks for commenting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2182382 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:08:47 +0000 LaPed 2182382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, I am the opposite with bra/camisole straps. I often have to cinch them almost all the way down. Apparently the distance from the top of my shoulders to my armpits/ bust is shorter than whatever average the product designers are using.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2182374 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:34:02 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>N, that’s discouraging! I had to put back all the ones I tried today too—they say had different fit issues, but there was something that didn’t work well with each of them, and I had several styles &amp; sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/5#post-2182371 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:06:06 +0000 N 2182371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm tall so always assumed that was why but yes I always need to let the straps down. Suits I need to size up a few sizes so they stretch to my length </p> <p>Talking of Bras, I had to send all mine back, they didn't fit properly. Going to try another size soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2182185 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:31:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2182185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I’m in the habit now. Today I decided I needed lingerie lol. In the summer, I won’t want to wear my undershirts or bodysuits with built-in support, so I went looking for bras. </p> <p>I have the same issue with bras as with bikini tops: the shoulder straps are always set much too short for me. Usually they can be changed, but not always. Idk if my breasts are unusually low, or if they just are easier to manufacture this way and everyone has to let them down.</p> <p>Can you relate? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181943 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:07:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I think you’re right! I really should’ve put my glasses on when looking at the one Anchie posted. But oddly, it looked more in the direction of pastel to me—I don’t think glasses fix that! But yes, I think it is indeed the same top, with slightly different “pants” (the Germans say “Höschen”, a diminutive word for “pants” for swimsuit bottoms). Anywho, I added a correction to my earlier comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181937 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:58:24 +0000 rachylou 2181937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look nice! And sound money-wise!</p> <p>I’m thinking Anchie’s choice and the ones you tried on are actually the same material pattern, btw.</p> <p>... and I’ve quite a few memories, all the way down to age two. For example, I also remember flicking the light switch on and off from my crib, ‘cuz the ‘rents unwisely had it placed right by it. Lol! It was a lot of fun! :)</p> <p>... and ps, Lyn: yes, I probably should get on all the new parenting Internet boards, lol... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181914 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:54:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LaPed, that’s exactly what I did! Got both the navy/turquoise and the floral Esprit suits (ruching on the floral one). I’m going to try them with the two pieces I have at home too. I think the navy/turquoise top will work with those Mandela bottoms. Would be surprised if the top I have works with anything but the Mandela’s, but will see </p> <p>Anchie, I’m so glad you mentioned esprit! Prices in the store were much lower than online. All four pieces together were less than half the price of the turquoise or botanical suits at the lingerie place. As much as I like to enjoy most clothing for years, I can’t see a swimsuit performing that much better no matter what I paid. I usually switch my things around—buying expensive suits ($100 is “expensive”, in my book) to do that with doesn’t make sense, because I don’t wear them often enough. </p> <p>The time spent in the boutique was useful in seeing what I like/what works. And I truly appreciate all the discussion and that so many people chimed in! I felt like I knew what I was looking for and what I was doing when I picked these out today. Thank you all so much!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181904 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:43:42 +0000 LaPed 2181904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the last two Esprit options! Both the bright floral and the turquoise/navy look good to me. I can't really see a difference between the sizes from here. And it looks like the colours on the two suits work together (Team Mix-n-Match over here )!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181902 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:37:27 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, 1st or 2nd size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181901 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:28:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Time’s up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181900 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:20:21 +0000 anchie 2181900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like printed bottom better. Size looks good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181899 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:20:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, I &lt;3 that comment. If I didn’t laugh, what then? Also, Synne called me “brave” upthread, but I think of posting here like being in my closet with friends who will give honest advice, not tell anyone in the rest of my life of the horrors they saw there, and really, cutting comments are very rare (&amp; come in messages, usually). Most people here are positive, and if anything too much so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181898 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:16:23 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the cut of these bottoms generous enough? I don’t think it’s a size issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181897 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:15:57 +0000 anchie 2181897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you have some good options there. Granny pants maybe need a bigger size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181896 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:13:37 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie , that is cute! If I had time to order, I’d try it. They don’t have it in this store (the only esprit open in Berlin, &amp; my shopping appt is 45 min)</p> <p>ETA oops—it’s the top I got, with different but similar bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181895 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:12:16 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thought this was a halter, but straps work kinda like purple top I own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181892 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:06:00 +0000 anchie 2181892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this one, is it one of the models I posted before? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181889 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:03:46 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Top 1 size bigger. Better? </p> <p>Wonder if no fastener at mid back will bother me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181888 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:01:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same top, bottoms with ruching on one side. An exception to my usual dislike of asymmetry . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bikinis-for-grown-ups/page/4#post-2181886 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:58:57 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now we’re getting somewhere—adjustable straps ftw! </p>