Are String Bikinis Best for all Body Types?

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dmpizza
dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
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My wife says that string bikinis are the most flattering for all body types.

What do you think?
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  • angelicdisgrace
    angelicdisgrace Posts: 2,071 Member
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    Ah no! But on the other side of the coin if a person feels comfortable wearing them by all means just not around my family.
  • thegymbunny
    thegymbunny Posts: 602 Member
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    A very loud NO


    I'm reasonably fit and 32, and I am about ready to sport a one piece.

    String bikinis are only flattering on about 25% of the female population, tops.
  • liftingbro
    liftingbro Posts: 2,029 Member
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    String bikinis are not the most flattering for most female body types. I would say a 1 piece or tankini (or whatever they're called) or the ones with the little skirt things are the most flattering.

    You really have to have a hot bod to look good in a string bikini.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
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    My wife says that string bikinis are the most flattering for all body types.

    What do you think?

    I can't tell if you don't post her pic in one.
  • BrownEyedG1rl
    BrownEyedG1rl Posts: 625 Member
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    I don't think they look good on anyone. Just don't like them.

    So, no, they are NOT flattering for all body types. At all.
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
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    Oh this brings back memories.

    I think string bikinies look really really nice on a curvy hourglass figure. I wore one once upon a time and loved the way my hips looked. Very very curvy.

    One day I will wear one again!!!!
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
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    NOOOOOOO! Nothing would ever convince me to wear a string bikini, nor would anyone else ever want to see me in one.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    I must respectfully disagree, though I saw a few women at the beach the other day who think that. They were wrong.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
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    Bit of nomenclature/ language issues here I think.

    In the UK, a string would be a thong, ie that bit of dental floss that goes between your cheeks.

    Is that what you mean by a string bikini?

    I'll not post you pictures of men in string vests....
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
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    of course they are! Everyone's doing it.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Bit of nomenclature/ language issues here I think.

    In the UK, a string would be a thong, ie that bit of dental floss that goes between your cheeks.

    Is that what you mean by a string bikini?

    I'll not post you pictures of men in string vests....

    It has a bit of a different definition in the US! lol

    A string bikini here is basically a teeny-tiny bikini with strings that tie on the hips and relatively small breast coverage.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
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    How is "relatively small breast coverage" of any use to someone with size G boobs? Especially after 5 years of breastfeeding.

    I repeat, a string bikini doesn't NOT flatter all body types. In fact, I'd go so far as to say it probably only flatters about 1% of bodies, and those are the ones that would probably look good in a bin bag.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
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    I don't think they look good on anyone. Just don't like them.

    So, no, they are NOT flattering for all body types. At all.
    I would have to agree with this. I really don't want to see that much skin on anyone...unless I'm watching porn
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    Just to throw this out there... let's not confuse what flatters a particular body type with what we personally like or dislike. Not being comfortable in something doesn't mean it's unflattering. I know people who insist on wearing certain styles/cuts because they feel better in them, even though the end up drawing attention to the worst part of their body.

    Clearly the less fabric there is the more skin you're going to show, and thus the less you'll be able to hide. IMO, string bikinis are only good for about 1% of the people out there and are only good for relaxing in. I think a bikini top (whatever covers/supports you best AND that you're comfortable in) along with a swim skit/cover up/board shorts whatever is a good look for a lot of body types.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
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    The first time I ever wore one I felt a little silly, but that's all I wear now because I heard the same thing. And they're not too strict with the dress code at work so I wear it ever day.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    How is "relatively small breast coverage" of any use to someone with size G boobs? Especially after 5 years of breastfeeding.

    I repeat, a string bikini doesn't NOT flatter all body types. In fact, I'd go so far as to say it probably only flatters about 1% of bodies, and those are the ones that would probably look good in a bin bag.

    I was just explaining what it was. :-)

    If I ever reach my goal weight, I'll probably be able to get away with a string bikini bottom, but I need some support up top.

    A visual for the Brits:

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I--mT5SvKH0/TXEy1y7HQRI/AAAAAAAADmg/sCtIUndUT7o/s400/string+bikini+%282%29.jpg
  • joeygirl84
    joeygirl84 Posts: 224 Member
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    WHAT? haha... the day I say that, I'm in huge denial, especially if that means I'd even dare try to wear one hahaha
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
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    Just to throw this out there... let's not confuse what flatters a particular body type with what we personally like or dislike. Not being comfortable in something doesn't mean it's unflattering. I know people who insist on wearing certain styles/cuts because they feel better in them, even though the end up drawing attention to the worst part of their body.


    You are quite right.


    But string bikinis still don't flatter 99% of the population.
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
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    How is "relatively small breast coverage" of any use to someone with size G boobs? Especially after 5 years of breastfeeding.

    [Pictures this image, throws up a little bit in his mouth....]

    When my son was 5, he walked and talked and even got his own milk out of the refigerator....
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
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    How is "relatively small breast coverage" of any use to someone with size G boobs? Especially after 5 years of breastfeeding.

    [Pictures this image, throws up a little bit in his mouth....]

    Thanks for the ego boost.

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