PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: The Body beautiful! Elle Macpherson shows impressive toned form at 51 as she takes a dip in a seriously skimpy burgundy bikini 

Fifty-one-year-old Elle Macpherson didn't appear to have a body hang up in sight this week as she frolicked in a barely-there bikini off the coast of Capri, Italy. 

The Australian model formerly known as The Model needn't have worried either, because she displayed impressive toned form while jumping off the back of a luxury liner.

Mum-of-two Elle, recognisable for her camera-ready smile, used her long legs to scale the yacht when she took a refreshing dip in the sea with friends.

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The Body: Elle Macpherson showed off her pert bottom as she took a swim in the sea in Capri, Italy this week

The Body: Elle Macpherson showed off her pert bottom as she took a swim in the sea in Capri, Italy this week

Supermodel Elle picked a skimpy burgundy two piece for the boat trip, but packed a selection of super-chic holiday cover ups for the moments that she was seen out of the water.

The blonde bombshell shaded herself from the sun with impeccable style, peaking beneath a woven sun hat and shades as she smiled at friends.

Elle proved herself to quite the daredevil, jumping off the back of a speed boat, and didn't seem to sit still as a friend took charge of the navigation.

Holiday glow: Elle was recognisable from her bright, camera-ready smile as she glowed on holiday

Holiday glow: Elle was recognisable from her bright, camera-ready smile as she glowed on holiday

Toned: Her skimpy bikini revealed her tan lines
Gorgeous: She shaded herself beneath a sunhat and shades

Super slender: She didn't appear to have any body hang ups and frolicked in a tiny bikini

Can't sit still: Elle jumped around on the back of a speed boat as she took some time out alone

Can't sit still: Elle jumped around on the back of a speed boat as she took some time out alone

Lean: She looked athletic as she sat on the back of the liner, having taken a refreshing dip

Lean: She looked athletic as she sat on the back of the liner, having taken a refreshing dip

Make a splash in a sizzling triangle bikini like Elle

They don't call Elle Macpherson "The Body" for nothing.

The supermodel may be officially in her 50s but she looked better than ever as she flaunted her age-defying figure in this gorgeous triangle bikini.

With that tell-tale ring detail on the top we recognized this sizzling two-piece as a Melissa Odabash number -- the swimwear designer Elle has turned to for many a beach break. And with her jet-setting lifestyle, you know she's tried and tested all the bikinis!

We love the deep burgundy hue and classic triangle shape to Elle's pick here which is the "Portugal" design. Sadly, Elle's bikini is sold out but click (right) to buy a similar style at The Outnet.

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Earlier on the luxury yacht, a summery crop top and midi skirt - light enough to keep her cool - helped the beauty to relax as she spent time in the direct sunlight before her dip.

And, used to being in her swimsuit, the effortless beauty later layered on a fuss-free lace-up kaftan that helped her dry off once she'd enjoyed a relaxing day in the sea.

Elle seemed to be enjoying some time out alone when she sped off for a jaunt just off the Italian coast this week.

Relaxed: Elle was taking some time out from her hectic schedule with the Italian break

Relaxed: Elle was taking some time out from her hectic schedule with the Italian break

Seeing the sights: She took in her exquisite surroundings as she kept active in the water

Seeing the sights: She took in her exquisite surroundings as she kept active in the water

Idyllic: It's thought that 51-year-old Elle is away with her two teenage sons

Idyllic: It's thought that 51-year-old Elle is away with her two teenage sons

Refreshing: During a hot, sunny day in Italy, beach babe Elle knew the importance of cooling down

Refreshing: During a hot, sunny day in Italy, beach babe Elle knew the importance of cooling down

A family woman - Elle has two children Arpad, 17 and Aurelius, 12 - the beauty recently described how important it is for her to keep her energy levels up to be outdoors with her children.

As guest editor of The Chalkboard Mag this month, Elle - also stepmother to hotel heir husband 45-year-old Jeffrey Soffer's children - said: 'As a young model I was seen as athletic and strong.

'But it was not until much later that I realized the importance of wellness and how proper nutrition can have a profound effect on how you look and feel.

Glorious: Elle covered up with a cute tie up top and midi skirt when she was seen on the luxury yacht

Glorious: Elle covered up with a cute tie up top and midi skirt when she was seen on the luxury yacht

Glamorous: With her hair in effortless waves, Elle looked naturally glorious in the sunshine

Glamorous: With her hair in effortless waves, Elle looked naturally glorious in the sunshine

Sightseeing: Elle kept a look out as she was driven to a picture perfect spot on the luxury boat

Sightseeing: Elle kept a look out as she was driven to a picture perfect spot on the luxury boat

Photo-ready: With an exquisite backdrop, Elle was photo-ready at every angle

Photo-ready: With an exquisite backdrop, Elle was photo-ready at every angle

'It’s well known that eating more plants can help keep our bodies alkaline, but I know how difficult it can be to live a strict alkaline diet, and honestly, I don’t believe in extremes. I want to live my life and not worry, so I take an alkalizing greens supplement every day.' 

The stunner was nicknamed The Body by Time Magazine when she appeared on their cover in 1989 following a string of appearances in the Sports Illustrated annual Swimsuit Issue. 

Along with glam squad Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen and Claudia Schiffer, Elle was named among the 'Magnificant Seven' in 1996.

Holiday glow: In white, Australian beauty Elle showed off an impressive, deep tan

Holiday glow: In white, Australian beauty Elle showed off an impressive, deep tan

Keeping hydrated: She held a bottle of chilled water in one hand during the sizzling day out

Keeping hydrated: She held a bottle of chilled water in one hand during the sizzling day out

Chilling out: Worshipping the sun, Elle was seen messaging on her phone on the way back

Chilling out: Worshipping the sun, Elle was seen messaging on her phone on the way back

Getting the giggles: Arriving on the yacht, Elle proved she can have a giggle with the staff

Getting the giggles: Arriving on the yacht, Elle proved she can have a giggle with the staff

Statuesque: Elle wore a maxi dress in a youthful leopard print pattern 

Statuesque: Elle wore a maxi dress in a youthful leopard print pattern 

 

 

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