Padma Lakshmi was seen in a skimpy hot pink bikini in an Instagram post shared on Thursday.
The fashion model turned master chef was enjoying a sun-drenched day by the beach when she let her hair down.
The TV star noted she was enjoying a summer break in The Hamptons, which is not far from New York City.
She is best known for hosting Bravo’s Top Chef from 2006 until 2023. Lakshmi has also hosted the Italian program Dominica In.
And the Indian goddess is a New York Times best-selling author who’s written cookbooks like Tangy, Tart, Hot & Sweet and The Encyclopedia of Spices & Herbs.
Padma Lakshmi was seen in a skimpy hot pink bikini in an Instagram post shared on Thursday
This comes after she talked about her changing body when launching her Padma X Bare Necessities line last year.
‘I know that women’s bodies change and have different needs,’ said the former Vogue cover girl.
‘I hope this collection makes you not only look good but feel good,’ she noted. ‘I hope that my selection is versatile and makes women feel not only like they have something pretty and special on, but that it’s functional.’
Her body has changed in recent years as she has gone from a 34C bra size to a 36DD. And she has also said her hips got wider.
Now she wants to serve ‘a variety of customers’ of all body types.
‘I’ve always wanted to do a lingerie line,’ the TV star – who talked about her ‘sexual peak’ recently – shared.
And she wants voluptuous women to feel safe. ‘I hope that everybody enjoys the lingerie, but I designed it for women who might be a little more well-endowed,’ she noted.
The ex of author Salman Rushdie has embraced the changes to her body since she crossed 50.
The fashion model turned master chef was enjoying a sun-drenched day by the beach when she let her hair down. The TV star noted she was enjoying a summer break in The Hamptons
Her only note in her caption was a sun emoji as she worked on her tan
‘As I have aged, I’ve found that my breasts have gotten bigger, and if you have a bigger bust, often you don’t get enough coverage,’ the Taste The Nation star added.
The star noted that she recently went from a 34C bra size to 36DD, which she said she ‘wasn’t prepared for.’
‘So, I wanted something that would look pretty, but give the support that a woman with a larger bust needs, without looking matronly. We also have things like a beautiful bikini that look great on women with smaller busts.’
Turns out there is more of Padma to love.
‘As I’ve aged, I’ve needed more support; my breasts have gotten bigger, and my hips have gotten curvier,’ said the siren.
‘And I prize comfort more than I used to. When I was young, I didn’t mind wearing uncomfortable things to look good, but now I’m not willing to do that as easily. ‘
The lingerie has ‘rich textures, intricate prints and mix of influences she’s gathered across the globe,’ said a press release.
The star also posed with her little Chihuahua. She’s best known for hosting Bravo’s Top Chef from 2006 until 2023
Lakshmi has also hosted the Italian program Dominica In. She’s a New York Times best-selling author who’s written cookbooks like Tangy, Tart, Hot & Sweet and The Encyclopedia of Spices & Herbs
There are supportive bras and swimsuits as well as loungewear and coverups.
‘I think putting on a nice piece of lingerie can be a mood-lifter,’ she also said.
‘Even if you’re in jeans and a T-shirt, it can make you feel dressed up on the inside.
‘Wearing lingerie is a way of caring for yourself that’s very private, and that’s also what I love about it. It’s just for you, and those you wish to share it with, of course.’
The line is more than bras, however.
‘I wanted to try my hand at a few different garments, and these items seemed like a good place to start. It’s a humble capsule offering of the things that I think every woman needs: a couple of bathing suits, a bodysuit, a corset, bras, some pants to lounge in, a coverup to throw on over said bra and a stretchy, long dress to hang out in that’s cozy but shapely.
‘Pretty, delicate sky blue lace makes for a heavenly matched bra and panty set.
Last year Lakshmi was seen in a pink lingerie set from her Padma X Bare Necessities line
And then she turned to her side, making her butt the focus of the frame. The Top Chef veteran also spoke with Daily Mail about her body
One of Padma’s personal favorite pieces is this zip-up rashguard.
‘One of my favorite pieces is the zip-up rashguard with the mesh panels. When you’re going to the beach, you have to put on sunblock, but it’s such a pain, especially if you’re a mom or you have a lot to do. This bathing suit is one-piece, with long sleeves for more coverage.
‘It’s a very utilitarian suit that also looks sporty, sexy and chic in a Bond Girl way, but without being too revealing. If you wanted to be more modest, it would be a good thing to wear.
And she kept the American woman in mind when designing.
‘I don’t pretend that my tastes are always mainstream, so it was important for me not only to design for myself but for other women, too,’ said Padma.
