A 78-YEAR-OLD woman has revealed that she will never stop posing in bikinis.
Jenny, a pensioner from the UK, often shows off her jaw-dropping figure online, as she films herself wearing colourful swimwear.
The “retired baddie,” who has amassed 14,700 followers on TikTok and earns commission by showing off clothes from TikTok Shop, recently took to the video sharing platform to give people a close-up look at her new two-piece.
But while the content creator was praised for her youthful looks, others compared her to Madge Harvey, the sharp-tongued, sun-worshipping grandmother from ITV’s Benidorm.
Posting on social media, the self-proclaimed “mature woman” said: “Now I know I said no more bikinis and I have been doing a lot more sensible clothes on TikTok, but guess what they sent me? Another bikini.
“I think this is perhaps supposed to be more for the mature woman so it’s higher at the front, a bit more sensible at the back.”
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Jenny, who thinks of herself as “old but fit” and believes that “age is just a number”, described her new bikini as “very bright.”
She acknowledged that she got the swimwear in a size ten and it fits her “fine.”
The blonde, who also posts exercise and fashion videos online, then shared her motives behind her account.
She continued: “I’m trying to get people to do a bit more exercise, get a bit fitter and to wear very nice, casual, stylish outfits.
“I think we can call this casual and stylish, but it is a bikini, sorry.”
Jenny’s TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @jennyoldbutfit, has clearly impressed many as numerous viewers eagerly rushed to the comments to praise the influencer.
One user wrote: “You look amazing. I can’t believe you’re 78! I pray I look this good, I won’t.”
Another commented: “You look fabulous. Love the bikini too. Life’s too short for sensible!”
Tips for finding swimwear that makes you feel confident
Pay attention to the fit
“The first thing to do is consider the fit. If your bikini or swimsuit doesn’t fit correctly, you could find yourself with straps that dig in, backs that ride up and tight or baggy briefs which could look unflattering. It should feel like a second skin and one you are confident in!”
Find your swimwear style
“It’s natural to want to follow trending styles and shapes but they may not necessarily make you feel your most comfortable.
“That being said, swimsuits are having a real resurgence this year and are a fairly universally flattering shape. Whether you prefer a sporty style or cut-out silhouette, these make a great option if you like to have more coverage than a bikini provides.
Take note of the material
“Different fabrics have different functions and will support your body in different ways, this will impact how your body looks and therefore how you feel.
“Powermesh linings are good for that extra tummy control, this fabric will usually be on the inside of control suits or briefs for that added support.
“Suits or bikinis with a higher elastane content are also beneficial for comfort as this provides extra stretch giving you better movement in your swimwear.”
Importance of colour
“The colour of your swimwear can also be key – choose colours you like and colours that complement your skin tone. Colour can have a big effect on how we look so nailing this will work wonders for your confidence.
“The same can be said for patterns. Certain patterns are great for creating illusions and hiding any small insecurities we may have.
“For example, vertical stripes in a swimsuit or bikini can give a more slimming illusion.”
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Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “You have a fabulous figure!”
Whilst one woman beamed: “Body goalssss.”
The new Madge?
TikTok user
However at the same time, not everyone was as kind and others compared the elderly woman to Madge from the popular sitcom.
One person said: “Oh no not you again.”
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To this, someone replied: “Jealousy is bad.”
A second tagged a friend and questioned: “The new Madge?”
As well as this, one user gasped: “You’re what I expect to see in Benidorm.”
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