Swimming costumes

Fashion.

Madmother21

Why do swimming costumes all have such a high back these days? I can’t find any that don’t go straight across my back by my shoulder blades. Years ago they came with a lovely low swooping U shaped back, what’s happened??

In my case, horrible back fat!

I have never had a swimming costume with a low swooping u-shaped back.

I wouldn't want one with a low swooping back........the shoulders straps wouldn't stay in place. I prefer a 'racer-back', much more practical for swimming in.

Some scoop back ones here. I have the Yarra one.

www.zoggs.com/en_GB/swimwear/womens?htm_back=Scoopback

Who sees a tanned back anyway (especially at our age)?. Less chance of a skin cancer with a higher back so probably a good thing really.

HI, I haven't needed to buy one for around 10 years but of the three I still have these all have low backs. I think it must be fashion, as Chewbacca points out.

I prefer costumes with a lower back, nothing excessive. I have quite a short back and find the high back ones very uncomfortable and they cut into my arm pits.

PollyDolly, the straps always stayed in place.

Thank you Shirley38

The higher backed ones are usually described as racer or fast back and are technical and designed to swim in. The scooped back ones are in the main fashion costumes.

Next (online) have some lovely ones, some are ‘Tummy control’ swimsuits, nice shaped front and low ish backs. Cost between £28-30.

All delivered to your door!!

Madmother21

PollyDolly, the straps always stayed in place.

Not on everyone they didn't.

I go to aquacise classes, and my swimsuits are racer back or cross straps.

They are bought with practicality in mind, not for fashion or sunbathing,

I like the type which cover the tops of the legs, a bit like shorts. The others I find show too much (particularly after my semi abusive husband commented on the fact, but that’s another story). I think I like them because they look a bit 1930s. I have a picture of my grandfather wearing something similar. I used to do a lot of swimming 50 plus per session, but now have shoulder problems and am awaiting a shoulder operation so can’t go at the moment. Looking forward to when I can!

I like the look of those ones too, that retro style is appealing.

I agree with the more practical one for aquarobics.