Thanks for all the ideas! I will start researching further.
I’m not enamoured of the idea of wearing any kind of swimsuit these days, but the truth is once I’m in the water or on the beach I kind of put that behind me. I know that I’m now an “invisible” (at least to most people) middle aged woman and I’m not going to be the hottie on the beach. Frankly, the only one really paying attention, other than me, is my husband. And he loves this suit (as do I).
Also, just making it clear that the bikini thing is only for beach vacations that take us to places where literally no one wears a one-piece. Seriously, wear a one-piece in Cabo or on a beach in Maui and you will feel far more self-conscious than in a bikini because that’s what everyone else is wearing, regardless of age or size!
We don’t even have one of those trips planned right now, but I’m planning for the future. Last time we did one of those trips, it was very last-minute, and there is no way I could have found a suit before going.
At home, for swimming laps I have a serious swimmer suit, and I have a couple of cute but covered one-pieces that are good for when we have family and friends over to swim. So that capsule is in good shape.
I appreciate all the suggestions and sentiments!