What to Wear at the Pool

2024 Jun 9

Style at a Certain Age

What to Wear at the Pool

I know I know many of us groan when it’s time to go swimsuit shopping or have given up altogether. But take heart! There is swimwear that’s perfect for you. I’ve selected a pretty wide variety of swimsuits to inspire your shopping list, from full-coverage bikinis and one-pieces to a swim dress or swim skirt that offers a little more coverage. Remember, you don’t need a beach body to don a swimsuit. Part of living a vibrant, healthy life is heading outdoors when the sun is shining. I don’t know about you, but I love to spend time at the pool.

I have also rounded up some great accessories for a day at the pool, so be sure to find my accessories collections at the end of the post!

The Summary

Today, Beth shares What to Wear at the Pool

Shop Beth’s Collections of Swimwear

Plus, find shoppable accessories for a day at the pool

What to Wear at the Pool

Swimwear at Lands’ End

Lands’ End might fly under your radar when it comes to shopping for swimsuits, but they have a great selection of well-made swimsuits. Last year, I chose this black one-shoulder one piece for a Lands’ End collaboration. This year, I chose this one piece brown suit and paisley pareo.

If you love a modest swimsuit then Lands’ End has a multitude of suits made just for you. Swimdresses, MiracleSuits, Plus Size, Mastectomy, Tummy Control, Chlorine Resistant, Swim Shorts and Tankinis. Phew! That’s a lot of choices.

1. Chlorine Resistant Smoothing Control One Piece 2. Slender Suit Grecian Tummy Control One Piece 3. Slender Suit Pleated X-Back One Piece 4. Tulip Wrap One Piece Swimdress 5. Slender Suit Wrap Swimdress 6. Gingham One Piece Swimdress 7. Plunge X-Back Tankini Top 8. Swim Short Bottoms 9. Tankini Swim Top 10. Tummy Control Modest Swim Skirt

Shop Lands’ End Swim Cover-Ups

1.

Gathered Waist Caftan

2.

Scoop Neck Maxi Cover-Up Dress

3.

Cotton Jersey Long Sleeve Hooded Cover-Up

4.

Sheer Oversized Cover-Up Pants

5.

Tie Front Cover-Up Kimono

Beth’s Swimwear

Last year, for a Nordstrom collaboration, I chose this colorful Sunlit Soiree one-piece suit and matching cover-up that’s still available. It came along with me to Mexico!

Shop the Outfit

Sunlit Soiree Swimsuit | Gold Thongs | Straw Handbag | Oval Sunglasses | Straw Fedora

Swimwear at Chico’s

Chico’s features the popular swimwear brands Miraclesuit, Gottex, and Magicsuit. The majority of Chico’s selection are one piece swimsuits, but they do offer some beautiful separates. And if elegant, coordinating cover-ups is the pool style you like to rock, Chico’s has you covered!

1. Miraclesuit Botanico Crossover One Piece 2. Magicsuit Pebbles One Piece 3. Magicsuit Obi One Kami Swimdress 4. Gottex Rocky High Neck One Piece 5. Gottex Modest One Piece 6. Magicsuit Kismet Parker Swimdress 7. Miraclesuit Cappadocia Peephole Tankini Top 8. Miraclesuit Swim Bottom 9. Miraclesuit Zahara Love Knot Tankini Top 10. Magicsuit Tennis Swim Bottom

Shop Chico’s Swim Cover-Ups

1.

Miracle Suit Botanico Cover-Up

2.

Gottex Rocky Button Down Blouse Cover-Up

3.

Shirtdress Swim Cover-Up

4.

Miraclesuit Tropica Caftan Cover-Up

5.

Eyelet Swim Cover-Up Dress

Swimwear at J.Crew

J.Crew is one of my favorite places to shop for swimsuits. First, they’re well-made and typically have a matching coverup to elevate your poolside chic factor. Second, they offer a wide variety of solid colors or cheerful patterns. I own several J. Crew one-piece suits from a ruched bandeau swimsuit to a one-shoulder ruched swimsuit. And I’m a big fan of J.Crew coverups! There are a variety of silhouettes, from beach shirts in a variety of colors and patterns to gauze beach dresses to beach shorts to sarongs to relaxed beach pants. You name it, J.Crew’s got it! They also have a nice selection of men’s swimwear and kids’ swimwear, too. And they also offer well-made sandals that can go to the pool or beach with ease.

1. Ruched One Shoulder One Piece in Limoncello 2. Heritage Scoop Neck One Piece 3. Ruched Bandeau One Piece 4. Ruched Ruffle One Piece 5. Ruched One Piece with Ruffles 6. Ruched Tie-Shoulder One Piece 7. Underwire Bikini Top 8. Swim Skirt 9. Twist Front Bikini Top in Reversible Dot/Stripe Print 10. High Waist Full Coverage Bikini Bottom in Reversible Dot/Stripe Print

Shop J.Crew Swim Cover-Ups

1.

Relaxed Beach Pants

2.

One Shoulder Beach Dress

3.

Eyelet Beach Pants with Tassels

4.

Eyelet Side-Tie Tunic

5.

Cotton Voile Beach Shirt

Pool Day Accessories

1.

Wide Brim Bucket Hat

2.

Cabana Stripe Towel Set of 6

3.

Insulated Multi-Compartment Cooler Bag

4.

Pool Chair Towel Clips

5.

Sam Edelman Waterproof Jelly Slide Sandals

6.

Freezable, Insulated, Double Wall Plastic Chilling Tumblers Set of 2 with Lids

7.

Beach/Pool Bag

8.

Sun Bum SPF 50 Spray

9.

Yeti 12oz Can Insulated Cooler

10.

Yeti Slim Can Insulated Cooler

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About The Author

Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 66, 5’8, and size 8.

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June 9, 2024

Pegg

I bought that J. crew striped bathing suit on your recommendation a couple of seasons ago . It did not disappoint. Thanks for all the advice.
1. June 9, 2024
  
  Beth Djalali
  
  J.Crew has a great selection of swimsuits! One of my go-to brands. I’m so happy you loved that swimsuit too!