Please be honest.

sassykitkat22

I've never worn a bikini in my life.

Please be honest, yay or nay? I get the whole if you have a body and a bikini then you have a bikini body but...just please be honest.... Thank you.

Chieflrg

Rock if only if you want people drooling...

shadow2soul

You look great in it. If you want to wear it and you feel good in it, wear it.

Ninkyou

You look fine.

brenn24179

you look great, wear it while you can. I am 61 so tankini for me!

jmooose

Yeah your ok

rainbowbow

You are wearing a bikini. What's the question?

Is the bikini the wrong color? wrong fit? what do you want our opinions on? Your body? If so, that will not end well. Can't compliment without being a creeper and cant criticize without being an *kitten*.

CleanUpWhatIMessedUp

Definitely yes. Your body looks great to me.

I know some people have their problem areas that they are sensitive about, so if you feel like you have that, then maybe go with little swim shorts instead of a bikini bottom or one of those little rap around things (can't think of the name!).

DoreenaV1975

Your body reminds me a lot of mine.. and I always wear a bikini!

DoreenaV1975

CleanUpWhatIMessedUp wrote: »

Definitely yes. Your body looks great to me.

I know some people have their problem areas that they are sensitive about, so if you feel like you have that, then maybe go with little swim shorts instead of a bikini bottom or one of those little rap around things (can't think of the name!).

sarong

TheNoLeafClover

Honestly? You look gorgeous.

mistikal13

You look fine, but how do you feel in it?

sassykitkat22

i've been around the block a bit on here, i totally know what you mean @rainbowbow .....And where I would agree with you, I did honestly ask for opinions so, you can be an *kitten* it's fine. or a creeper.

I've gone through pretty much my whole life being overweight. The last two years after my child was born I was able to drop some weight and while I don't look perfect and clearly still have fat on my body I finally want to feel confident enough to sport a bikini. Obviously I won't gain that confidence from lies or from strangers on a forum but I also don't want to feel like a damn fool if I wear one I suppose.

It sucks to feel like you have to look for outside approval. It sucks to not be okay with yourself i guess. And i'm still working on my body so if you honestly wouldn't wear a bikini if you looked like this then I really don't mind you saying so. I'm still not sure I feel comfortable enough to do it so i'm trying to decide....though in all honesty this is for sure the closest i've gotten so i feel sort of proud about that.

Sorry, I'm rambling.

sassykitkat22

CleanUpWhatIMessedUp wrote: »

Definitely yes. Your body looks great to me.

I know some people have their problem areas that they are sensitive about, so if you feel like you have that, then maybe go with little swim shorts instead of a bikini bottom or one of those little rap around things (can't think of the name!).

I've been reading that with a pear shaped body that you should try to stay away from the swim shorts because it calls attention to the bottom? I have another pair of bottoms that are solid black that go a little closer to my belly button I may try.

I'm mostly uncomfortable about my stomach.

KatieMusselwhite92113

sassykitkat22 wrote: »

I've never worn a bikini in my life.

Please be honest, yay or nay? I get the whole if you have a body and a bikini then you have a bikini body but...just please be honest.... Thank you.

You look great, but if you're not comfortable and confident in it, you won't be happy!

DoreenaV1975

sassykitkat22 wrote: »

CleanUpWhatIMessedUp wrote: »

Definitely yes. Your body looks great to me.

I know some people have their problem areas that they are sensitive about, so if you feel like you have that, then maybe go with little swim shorts instead of a bikini bottom or one of those little rap around things (can't think of the name!).

I've been reading that with a pear shaped body that you should try to stay away from the swim shorts because it calls attention to the bottom? I have another pair of bottoms that are solid black that go a little closer to my belly button I may try.

I'm mostly uncomfortable about my stomach.

Yes... swim shorts actually make you appear bigger. The higher the cut the longer and thinner your legs appear!

DoreenaV1975

sassykitkat22 wrote: »

CleanUpWhatIMessedUp wrote: »

Definitely yes. Your body looks great to me.

I know some people have their problem areas that they are sensitive about, so if you feel like you have that, then maybe go with little swim shorts instead of a bikini bottom or one of those little rap around things (can't think of the name!).

I've been reading that with a pear shaped body that you should try to stay away from the swim shorts because it calls attention to the bottom? I have another pair of bottoms that are solid black that go a little closer to my belly button I may try.

I'm mostly uncomfortable about my stomach.

Oh and I have never had a flat stomach, even at my skinniest, younger, and before kids, so at nearly 40 and after 2 kids.. there is no way that will probably ever happen. So I just accept it and rock it!

jnv7594

You look beautiful. My only concern is that mole on your side, lol. It's pretty dark...get it checked. Sorry, I'm just a bit paranoid. I had malignant melanoma 8 years ago...not fun.

sassykitkat22

jnv7594 wrote: »

You look beautiful. My only concern is that mole on your side, lol. It's pretty dark...get it checked. Sorry, I'm just a bit paranoid. I had malignant melanoma 8 years ago...not fun.

HA, thank you. It runs in my family too, it's horrible!!!! I want to go in and have everything freaking removed.

rainbowbow

Ah, okay, OP. I'll be honest then... let's hope i don't get flagged out the wazoo....

My personal opinion is that you are definitely on the chubby side... but not enough to cross the threshold of being too big to wear a bikini. You have a pretty nice body, but i think it could be even nicer with some weight lifting and fat loss.

I can see that you're a pear (like i am) and have more pudge on the outer corners of your hips/thighs than your stomach. I know you said your stomach is your problem area, but honestly i don't see that at all.

If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt).

Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt.

sassykitkat22

rainbowbow wrote: »

Ah, okay, OP. I'll be honest then... let's hope i don't get flagged out the wazoo....

My personal opinion is that you are definitely on the chubby side... but not enough to cross the threshold of being too big to wear a bikini. You have a pretty nice body, but i think it could be even nicer with some weight lifting and fat loss.

I can see that you're a pear (like i am) and have more pudge on the outer corners of your hips/thighs than your stomach. I know you said your stomach is your problem area, but honestly i don't see that at all.

If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt).

Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt.

Thank you. I was going to say, i'm the freaking poster child for too much damn cardio and no lifting. lol I look great with clothes on. but whomp whomp naked. I'm almost at my goal weight and still not freaking happy, so annoying. My bottom half is definitely gah! I think i'm mostly insecure about my stomach because i've never shown it off if that makes sense.

See I think you said that very nicely. lol

I actually have a high waist suit that I do think I look great in, but i want a real bikini damnit!

klriano

rainbowbow wrote: »

If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt).

Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt.

Seconded, You look better than many wearing less on the beaches...I agree with the sheer sarong though.

rainbowbow

sassykitkat22 wrote: »

rainbowbow wrote: »

Ah, okay, OP. I'll be honest then... let's hope i don't get flagged out the wazoo....

My personal opinion is that you are definitely on the chubby side... but not enough to cross the threshold of being too big to wear a bikini. You have a pretty nice body, but i think it could be even nicer with some weight lifting and fat loss.

I can see that you're a pear (like i am) and have more pudge on the outer corners of your hips/thighs than your stomach. I know you said your stomach is your problem area, but honestly i don't see that at all.

If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt).

Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt.

Thank you. I was going to say, i'm the freaking poster child for too much damn cardio and no lifting. lol I look great with clothes on. but whomp whomp naked. I'm almost at my goal weight and still not freaking happy, so annoying. My bottom half is definitely gah! I think i'm mostly insecure about my stomach because i've never shown it off if that makes sense.

See I think you said that very nicely. lol

I actually have a high waist suit that I do think I look great in, but i want a real bikini damnit!

I want to wear a swimsuit like this...



But unlike you... i don't have the bust for it! XD

There's always going to be something we nit pick about ourselves.

sassykitkat22

I'm hoping to actually be in the water.

sassykitkat22

rainbowbow wrote: »

sassykitkat22 wrote: »

rainbowbow wrote: »

Ah, okay, OP. I'll be honest then... let's hope i don't get flagged out the wazoo....

My personal opinion is that you are definitely on the chubby side... but not enough to cross the threshold of being too big to wear a bikini. You have a pretty nice body, but i think it could be even nicer with some weight lifting and fat loss.

I can see that you're a pear (like i am) and have more pudge on the outer corners of your hips/thighs than your stomach. I know you said your stomach is your problem area, but honestly i don't see that at all.

If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt).

Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt.

Thank you. I was going to say, i'm the freaking poster child for too much damn cardio and no lifting. lol I look great with clothes on. but whomp whomp naked. I'm almost at my goal weight and still not freaking happy, so annoying. My bottom half is definitely gah! I think i'm mostly insecure about my stomach because i've never shown it off if that makes sense.

See I think you said that very nicely. lol

I actually have a high waist suit that I do think I look great in, but i want a real bikini damnit!

I want to wear a swimsuit like this...



But unlike you... i don't have the bust for it! XD

There's always going to be something we nit pick about ourselves.

no for sure which is why I needed some input.

I have to constantly take pictures of myself to actually see myself. I don't trust what I see in the mirror anymore. The suit was just harder for me to decide.

that is a wicked suit though. I'm sure you can pull it off!!! The suit i'm wearing has a push up bra thing so it's all an illusion.

Lounmoun

sassykitkat22 wrote: »

It sucks to feel like you have to look for outside approval. It sucks to not be okay with yourself i guess. And i'm still working on my body so if you honestly wouldn't wear a bikini if you looked like this then I really don't mind you saying so. I'm still not sure I feel comfortable enough to do it so i'm trying to decide....though in all honesty this is for sure the closest i've gotten so i feel sort of proud about that.

I realized the other day looking at clothes online and seeing cropped tops that my bare belly has not been seen in public since the 1970's. I have only been overweight for 15 years. I don't know if I will ever feel comfortable wearing a bikini.

I think you look perfectly fine in your bikini. It looks like it fits you well and I love the color.

slp51

I am envious. I haven't worn a bikini since my early 20's. I think you look fine. If I had your figure, I'd wear a bikini (at age 64, mind you). I'd want my bottom piece to come up a little, but that is a matter of personal preference. If you feel comfortable, then go for it! Trust me, you will look better then 50% of other women "attempting" to rock a bikini!

DoreenaV1975

rainbowbow wrote: »

sassykitkat22 wrote: »

rainbowbow wrote: »

Ah, okay, OP. I'll be honest then... let's hope i don't get flagged out the wazoo....

My personal opinion is that you are definitely on the chubby side... but not enough to cross the threshold of being too big to wear a bikini. You have a pretty nice body, but i think it could be even nicer with some weight lifting and fat loss.

I can see that you're a pear (like i am) and have more pudge on the outer corners of your hips/thighs than your stomach. I know you said your stomach is your problem area, but honestly i don't see that at all.

If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt).

Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt.

Thank you. I was going to say, i'm the freaking poster child for too much damn cardio and no lifting. lol I look great with clothes on. but whomp whomp naked. I'm almost at my goal weight and still not freaking happy, so annoying. My bottom half is definitely gah! I think i'm mostly insecure about my stomach because i've never shown it off if that makes sense.

See I think you said that very nicely. lol

I actually have a high waist suit that I do think I look great in, but i want a real bikini damnit!

I want to wear a swimsuit like this...



But unlike you... i don't have the bust for it! XD

There's always going to be something we nit pick about ourselves.

That would leave a weird tan! Luckily for me, I don't tan! LOL!

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sassykitkat22

Thank you everyone.

I really wasn't fishing for compliments so I hope you're all being honest. I totally have a ways to go before I get to where I want to be, but I want to feel good in the mean time.

I really need to face the facts and lift weights.

rainbowbow

sassykitkat22 wrote: »

Thank you everyone.

I really need to face the facts and lift weights.

I didn't want to for the longest time. I was afraid to, too nervous to, and thought it was going to make me look like a man.

Believe me when i say it completely reshaped my body faster than months of cardio.



If you're serious about getting into it i'd suggest The New Rules of Lifting for Women. it has step by step details, good pictures, and it helps get you acquainted with lifting.