It’s not uncommon for your body to see some changes after the age of 35. If you’ve been struggling to feel like your old self while wearing a bikini or one-piece, it’s time to update your swimsuit collection, investing in flattering styles that complement your new shape. Whether you’re seeking additional coverage or are after playful designs that make you feel more confident, we found 17 styles that deliver. From high-waisted styles to sleek one-pieces, these swimsuits are designed to visually slim larger thighs — no coverup required!
Using strategic ruching, high-cut leg openings and optical illusion color-block panels, all the suits in our roundup elongate and streamline the legs. Whether you’re someone who prefers a solid-colored one-piece or a bright, printed bikini, you’ll find that function and fashion can go together. Even better? Styles start at just $29, so you can take the plunge without too big of a splash.
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1. Our Favorite: The number one bestseller in women’s one-piece swimsuits is this ruched pick with a playful cutout that draws the eyes upward.
2. Clever Color-Blocking: From high-waist bottoms to a thick, contrasting trim, this silhouette slimming bikini was made for elongating the thighs.
3. High-Waisted Hero: Betweent the color-blocking and the high-cut legs, the focus will remain on your torso with this vibrant two-piece.
4. Seriously Sculpting: Complete with a tummy control panel, this shaping one-piece suit from Shapellx gently contours the curves.
5. Boutique-Inspired: Over 1,000 shoppers bought this boutique-looking bikini in the last month. The pretty print makes it look expensive.
6. Sleek Sarong: You won’t have to buy a coverup with this sarong one-piece swimsuit. The mesh overlay lightly covers the thighs.
7. Tummy Control: Hide belly bulge with B2prity’s tummy control one-piece, which smoothes cellulite with its thoughtfully ruched design.
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8. Darling Details: This textured two-piece proves that it’s all about the details and even includes eye-catching gold accents.
9. It’s Giving Rich Mom: Serve rich mom energy this summer with a tie-knot swim dress that is sure to garner compliments.
10. Streamlining Strapless: Keep things sleek and streamlined with a strapless one-piece that converts into a halter neck when you need.
11. Strategically Gathered: With crossed ruching under the boobs and across the tummy, Smismivo’s gathered one piece tricks the eye into seeing a sculpted, hourglass shape.
12. Seriously Snatched: Made to slim large thighs, this drawstring one-piece can be adjusted to your liking to visually make legs look longer.
13. Slimming Swimdress: This ruffled bottom swim dress covers the legs for a flattering fit without feeling too covered up.
14. Designer-Looking: Look like you’re wearing designer in a logo-printed one-piece that ensures you’re the most posh at the pool.
15. Contour-Enhancing Panels: This optical illusion swimsuit makes it appear like you have a slimmer waist and thighs, thanks to its smartly placed color panels.
16. Waist-Slimming: Want something spicier? Try a corset-style swimsuit that cinches the waist, providing balance to the whole body.
17. Acts Like Shapewear: Exude confidence in Popilush’s shapewear-like swimsuit, which enhances the chest while providing tummy control.
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