What is it about THE bikini?
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I get that confidence is sexy
BUT, I guess, and maybe I am too picky but I think the majority of people that wear a bikini SHOULD NOT
Ok I said it
:indifferent: :glasses:
Thank you for saying it. I have tons of confidence, and rock a one piece. I just chose to gross out the world with my stretch marks.0 -
There's no such thing as a person who "should not" wear an item of clothing.I get that confidence is sexy
BUT, I guess, and maybe I am too picky but I think the majority of people that wear a bikini SHOULD NOT
Ok I said it
:indifferent: :glasses:
A person who has the confidence enough to rock a bikini at 250lbs is just as awesome as the girl rocking it at 110lbs.
After all, there's nothing shameful about the human body, at any weight. A body is a body.
I wore bikini's at 165lbs, I wear them now at 128lbs, and I'll still be wearing them at 112lbs.
It's not even that confidence is always sexy. It's not about being sexy. It's about doing what you want despite other people's judgements or opinions. Being your own person - now THAT, is sexy.0 -
Hi Kim,Just curious what is the fascination with THE bikini?
Kim
Which bikini are you referring to ("THE bikini")?
Are you referring to a particular style of bikini, or one specific bikini.
Thanks,
Gas0 -
Confidence is sexy. So rocking a bikini with a fit body on top of it... super sexy. To be honest, I have never seen a sexy one piece. Unless it is one piece of a bikini on my bedroom floor.
So would you say the same applies to a man wearing a Speedo?
Dear GOD NO!0 -
The logic for me is: if I do look good in a bikini, it means I will look good in anything:
Short shorts
Skirts & tank tops
wrap dress etc.
It is the foundation to a "feeling good' wardrobe.0 -
I was always so ashamed of how I looked in a swimsuit even as a young teenager. I never felt like I fit the mold of a healthy, in-shape woman. It was never a direct goal of mine (at first) but it just sort of evolved as I got into better shape. Plus, I've had two kids and am middle-aged so I figured if I could be comfortable going around in as little clothing as a bikini is as a 40 yo mom, then I really have made progress, lol.0
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I get that confidence is sexy
BUT, I guess, and maybe I am too picky but I think the majority of people that wear a bikini SHOULD NOT
Ok I said it
:indifferent: :glasses:
Preach it sister! But that may be my petty jealousy talking.
Never been a jealous person ( a hater as I refer to them)....honestly!
I totally can admit, and am aware of my strengths and weaknesses
I think woman that eat clean, and bust their *kitten* at the gym to look fantastic should be proud..... and I have nothing but respect for them0 -
There's no such thing as a person who "should not" wear an item of clothing.I get that confidence is sexy
BUT, I guess, and maybe I am too picky but I think the majority of people that wear a bikini SHOULD NOT
Ok I said it
:indifferent: :glasses:
A person who has the confidence enough to rock a bikini at 250lbs is just as awesome as the girl rocking it at 110lbs.
After all, there's nothing shameful about the human body, at any weight. A body is a body.
I wore bikini's at 165lbs, I wear them now at 128lbs, and I'll still be wearing them at 112lbs.
It's not even that confidence is always sexy. It's not about being sexy. It's about doing what you want despite other people's judgements or opinions. Being your own person - now THAT, is sexy.
I agree with this lovely poster. It's not about looking sexy or having some stereotypical goal, or even attracting attention. When it's hot out and I want to play around in the water, I want as little clothing on me as possible. I'm 50 pounds overweight and I wear two-piece suits when I go out to the pool, etc. I may not look like a supermodel, or even look as good as I want to, but I'm not there to impress anyone or find a mate - I'm playing in the water.
It's really too bad women try to shame each other over our own personal hangups. You don't feel comfortable or that it's necessary to wear a bikini? Fine. Don't. But don't tell me I can't do it either just because you don't like it.0 -
I think it has to do with confidence. Women who successfully pull off a bikini usually appear more confident and comfortable with themselves. Not to say women who wear one-piece aren't confident, but it takes a lot of confidence to show a lot of skin without being self conscious.
Not one of us is perfect, and no matter who is wearing a bikini, they have flaws. It's not about being perfect.0 -
It's really too bad women try to shame each other over our own personal hangups. You don't feel comfortable or that it's necessary to wear a bikini? Fine. Don't. But don't tell me I can't do it either just because you don't like it.
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I've been wearing bikinis since I was little. It just feels natural. I tried shopping for a one piece once, but I didn't think they were as flattering on my weird body.
To each their own though. I have seen some gorgeous women in one pieces who rock it.0 -
It's really too bad women try to shame each other over our own personal hangups. You don't feel comfortable or that it's necessary to wear a bikini? Fine. Don't. But don't tell me I can't do it either just because you don't like it.
This totally!0 -
Ok just a friendly debate here.....right?
but are u really saying if it is hot and u want to take a dip in the pool it matters if u wear a 2 piece, or 1 piece
As if that one little piece of material makes a difference in the heat?
and just to add.... I dont care what anyone else wears..I really dont
I have just noticed in real life on on this site...the big talk and HYPE about fitting into, or wearing a bikini in public....0 -
If my junk was big I would wear a speedo all the time hahaha but im confident in my body so I will wear swimming trunks instead 0
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Hi Kim,Ok just a friendly debate here.....right?
but are u really saying if it is hot and u want to take a dip in the pool it matters if u wear a 2 piece, or 1 piece
As if that one little piece of material makes a difference in the heat?
and just to add.... I dont care what anyone else wears..I really dont
I have just noticed in real life on on this site...the big talk and HYPE about fitting into, or wearing a bikini in public....
I'm still confused by this, and would really appreciate some clarification.
Which bikini are you referring to ("THE bikini")?
Are you referring to a particular style of bikini, or one specific bikini.
Thank you in advance!
Gas0 -
Because looking good clothed was my first challenge, now it is to look good naked, and a bikini is as close to naked as i can get in public.0
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Ok just a friendly debate here.....right?
but are u really saying if it is hot and u want to take a dip in the pool it matters if u wear a 2 piece, or 1 piece
As if that one little piece of material makes a difference in the heat?
It is to me. I'm not comfortable showing my body, because I still find it gross to look at. It's my issue, not anyone else's. To be brave enough to wear a two-piece would be a big personal deal for me no matter what size I am. For a lot of women who were obese or extremely overweight who are no longer that big, it's a difficult task to be brave and confident with our bodies.
That's how I see it at least.
And yes, this is a friendly debate. No hard feelings at all from me. 0 -
I look like hell in most one piece suits. I'm short waisted and have small boobs. A bikini gives the illusion of a longer torso, and I have a separate upper, middle and lower body, instead of looking like a lumpy throw pillow with arms and legs sticking out.
Plus, in the summer, I'm all about the air flow. I don't want any more fabric touching my body, before, during or after I get out of the pool, than absolutely necessary.0 -
Ok just a friendly debate here.....right?
but are u really saying if it is hot and u want to take a dip in the pool it matters if u wear a 2 piece, or 1 piece
As if that one little piece of material makes a difference in the heat?
It is to me. I'm not comfortable showing my body, because I still find it gross to look at. It's my issue, not anyone else's. To be brave enough to wear a two-piece would be a big personal deal for me no matter what size I am. For a lot of women who were obese or extremely overweight who are no longer that big, it's a difficult task to be brave and confident with our bodies.
That's how I see it at least.
same here
thanks for the insight
:flowerforyou:
And yes, this is a friendly debate. No hard feelings at all from me.0 -
It's really too bad women try to shame each other over our own personal hangups. You don't feel comfortable or that it's necessary to wear a bikini? Fine. Don't. But don't tell me I can't do it either just because you don't like it.
I don't think anyone said that. Wear what you want.0 -
I look like hell in most one piece suits. I'm short waisted and have small boobs. A bikini gives the illusion of a longer torso, and I have a separate upper, middle and lower body, instead of looking like a lumpy throw pillow with arms and legs sticking out.
Plus, in the summer, I'm all about the air flow. I don't want any more fabric touching my body, before, during or after I get out of the pool, than absolutely necessary.
Got it and u look awesome
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I've talked to guys that said some of the cut out one pieces are sexier than a bikini. I just like how i look in a bikini better I think it depends on the guy/person/whatever! 0
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Bikini > One Piece
Actually, Waterpolo Suit > Bikini > One Piece
It's got like.. a zipper up the back and shows no skin on the torso. and gives love mesh tans/tramp stamps
You are bringing back memories of University where I wore those non grip speedos.0 -
I'm with you OP. I will always wear a one piece, I don't care how skinny I get. For me it's a matter of modesty. Wearing a bikini is basically just like wearing a bra and underwear in public. No thank you. Not the kind of attention I want to get. However, if others want to wear a bikini that's none of my business...0
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Ok just a friendly debate here.....right?
but are u really saying if it is hot and u want to take a dip in the pool it matters if u wear a 2 piece, or 1 piece
As if that one little piece of material makes a difference in the heat?
and just to add.... I dont care what anyone else wears..I really dont
I have just noticed in real life on on this site...the big talk and HYPE about fitting into, or wearing a bikini in public....
It sure sounds to me like you DO care about what other people wear....I get that confidence is sexy
BUT, I guess, and maybe I am too picky but I think the majority of people that wear a bikini SHOULD NOT
Ok I said it
:indifferent: :glasses:
Personally, I don't consider the bikini to be the end-all-be-all of my fitness goals, but that may be due to the fact that I wear two-piece suits regardless of my size.
We can definitely keep the debate friendly, but I thought it might be important to point out that declaring a certain type of people shouldn't wear a particular item of clothing because you have deemed it something inappropriate isn't very friendly.0 -
I have just noticed in real life on on this site...the big talk and HYPE about fitting into, or wearing a bikini in public....
That's because this is a health/fitness site. As for real life, I think it shows that more people are becoming health-conscious and that's not a bad thing.
Personally, I don't care one way or the other what kind of swimsuit anyone wears to the pool or beach. I just know that I've worked damn hard to get where I'm at physically and am proud to show it off. If anyone wants to read more into that, go right ahead.
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It kind of feels like this thread went from why is wearing a bikini someone's goal (like a fitness or weight loss goal) vs why would someone wear a one piece vs two piece to go swimming.
Or maybe I misread OP...0 -
I think the biggest goal for a lot of women is to look good naked. A bikini is as close as you can get to that IN PUBLIC, so I'm sure that's why a lot of women make that their goal.
I know I don't want to look good in clothes, I want to look good naked. And if I want to show off that I DO look good naked, a bikini gets me there without having to run around flashing people!
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I've been wearing bikinis since I was little. It just feels natural. I tried shopping for a one piece once, but I didn't think they were as flattering on my weird body.
To each their own though. I have seen some gorgeous women in one pieces who rock it.
Ditto, I have really long legs and an insanely short torso (like it's seriously not normal) and a one piece makes my torso look even more short and squatty. The bikini really helps elongate my torso so I look more proportionate.
Also, on that note, my boss is tall and slim and had me exchange a swimsuit she bought, it was a one-shoulder one piece and it was SUPER cute, I'd rock something like that if it looked good on me.0 -
Bikini = more naked. Naked = good.0
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