I read an article about how NOT to look old at the beach. My idea was more practical…swim at night. The article actually talked about swimsuits that flatter any body. I think “flatter” is a loaded word. There are different degrees of flattery. When it comes to swimsuits, it’s not so much “flatter” as “this suit is least likely to provoke mating calls from manatees.” The article said ‘do NOT wear a suit with a skirt attached’. That screams “old lady” and don’t wear a T-shirt as a cover-up. Darn! That outfit was my ticket to camouflage as the young gals pass by in a series of strategically placed strings. I guess a bathrobe is out of the question too?
When you live in the Midwest, the ocean is a luxury. When Midwesterners go to the beach, we plan for months ahead of time. It’s a big deal. We diet and work out to fit into that great suit and we may even get a fake baked tan beforehand so we won’t burn. We truly enjoy the experience because we know we’re not coming back for a quite a while. Lindsay and Maggie just got back from beach vacations. They both look fabulous, tan, relaxed and rejuvenated and looking forward to the next vacation. Fortunately, they have many years before they will have to decide about swimskirts. If I make it to the beach this year, I’ll compromise. I’ll avoid the skirt, but my Stuckey & Company shirt makes a very chic cover-up…even the manatees think so.
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