More from CafeMom: Side-by-Side Bikini Photos of Sisters With Totally Different Body Types Prove Beauty Has No Size Linda reciprocated the thought. She called Ashley her “rock” in inspiring her to be proud of her body at age 53. The shoot was also the first time Linda ever put on a string bikini, she told Vogue. “Here I am at 53 years old and in a hot pink string bikini [on set], but I was kind of in love with that swimsuit!” More from CafeMom: Finally: A String Bikini That Actually Works for Plus-Size Women