Big girls and bikinis

Zerashen

You post threads about every other night,,,

one night its about how shallow you are because you look so good..

the next night its about how scared you are to wear a tank or bikini.

*sigh* just post a thread and ask for compliments already.. because THIS is getting old every other night..

*edited to say that "shallow" was YOUR word.. not mine.

Oh no! A forum with active posters? The inhumanity.

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As per the topic at hand, if they've got the confidence, go them. Go anyone wearing one. Yes, people judge - and we all do it. But after someone leaves your field of vision they're usually forgotten, whether your opinion is good or bad.

So wear what you like, and focus on the fun. I wear shorts and a tank, just because I feel better the more covered I am.

miadvh

Well, at 230..I still wore a tankini this summer..but made sure the bottoms were the kind with a little skirt too. I used to wear bikinis on occasion even at 160-170 even though I was a bit chunky..but I'm doubting I will at that weight this time around since my body's changed quite a bit after having a kid. Soooo..I'm not sure what weight I'll be at when I'll be comfortable to be in a bikini in public again, but I can't wait!

asmallermeplz

:huh: We get them in all sizes I live in FLORIDA!!! :ohwell:
More power to them. Wish I could be that. :glasses:
Do what makes you happy and comfortable. :flowerforyou:
Maybe this summer I will even try one out :laugh: :embarassed:

anjanettecomer

Even at my smallest, as a teenager, I looked like a gigantic pear in a one-piece swimsuit. Not to mention that they pull and feel uncomfortable. I'm 5'7", and my highest weight was up around 180. My lowest adult weight has probably been around 125. I'm 132 right now. I have worn, am wearing, and will always wear a bikini when I go to the beach. And I live on the beach, which means I wear them often.

microwoman999

I have not read all or what everyone has said but I have seen a bunch of low self esteem! Let me share how I feel about this! I am not a small person and I love wearing my 2 piece swimsuit! I don't really care how other people think about me and how I look. I used to care and it bothered me a lot and I won't say that every once in awhile I get self conscious However I see it this way....Guys wear swimsuits without shirts all the time and there bellies hang out...right? Well its the same for us women! We are the ones who worry and I bet most guys don't care about that. Its ok to look a little flabby and to prove that I am posting these pictures to prove I am no beautiful sexy flat woman. I have flab and I wore this to a public water park.

DeonnPaul

Hmmm, I used to live in Sarasota, Florida, and women of all sizes wear bikinis there. Everybody is doing their own thing, and nobody spends much time paying attention to every body in a bikini that walks by. I have seen sickeningly thin women in bikinis, obese women in bikinis, and just about every body size in between. Love your body and wear what flatters you and makes you happy. If you want to rock a two piece, but still want a little extra coverage you still have options. Find a bottom piece with a skirt, or try a two piece that has a high waist. I HIGHLY recommend checking out Fables By Barrie. They have two online stores (fablesbybarrie.com and they also have an etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/fablesbybarrie) and if you go through etsy I believe they will do custom sizing for you. Their high waisted bikini bottom is fricken adorable in my opinion. Sure, the swimsuits are a bit pricey- but if you feel like a goddess while wearing it, it is totally worth it.

boerke33

That's my goal- to feel comfortable in a bikini. I WILL next summer!

Aviva92

I don't think I'd be comfortable wearing a bikini at any weight. Just don't have a good body shape for it.

LuxHappens

If you feel comfortable and confident, that's all that matters!

Hold your head up high, SMILE, and work it!

FlaxMilk

I don't think I'd feel comfortable wearing a bikini at any weight either. I wasn't allowed to wear them in childhood/adolescence and now I just feel like I'm running around in my underwear (even though I don't think that about others.) This is one bonus about being short--tankinis that are meant to go to about hip level cover me to almost midthigh, so it's more like I'm wearing a minidress. Discovering that a couple of years ago made such a big difference in my comfort level! (Even though I still wear tiny swim shorts under those too--it's not a rational way to feel, I know!)

Arexxx

I have not read all or what everyone has said but I have seen a bunch of low self esteem! Let me share how I feel about this! I am not a small person and I love wearing my 2 piece swimsuit! I don't really care how other people think about me and how I look. I used to care and it bothered me a lot and I won't say that every once in awhile I get self conscious However I see it this way....Guys wear swimsuits without shirts all the time and there bellies hang out...right? Well its the same for us women! We are the ones who worry and I bet most guys don't care about that. Its ok to look a little flabby and to prove that I am posting these pictures to prove I am no beautiful sexy flat woman. I have flab and I wore this to a public water park.

You look great! And I admire your confidence so much :flowerforyou: