Bikini first time in public... Should I?

bre1833
bre1833 Posts: 34 Member
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I've lost some weight and with that I'm getting a little more confidence. We are headed to the beach in a couple of weeks and I'm considering wearing this suit to the beach. What are your thoughts...should I or should I wait until I've lost more weight?

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  • pippywillow
    pippywillow Posts: 253 Member
    I think you look great, and if I were you I would for sure. But it depends on how you feel comfortable.
  • bre1833
    bre1833 Posts: 34 Member
    Thank you
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
    go for it.
  • 6spdeg
    6spdeg Posts: 394 Member
    yes
  • sunnmuun
    sunnmuun Posts: 76 Member
    absolutely...you have earned it. love the tat!
  • marcoscu
    marcoscu Posts: 99 Member
    You look great, so go for it!
  • meredith1123
    meredith1123 Posts: 843 Member
    go for it. No one cares as much as we think they do.
  • bevtyndall
    bevtyndall Posts: 72 Member
    yes
  • bre1833
    bre1833 Posts: 34 Member
    Here is a side view

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  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    My honest opinion? Well, I think if it were me, I'd wait to lose more. What I do think would look nice on you is a cute tankini. There are a lot of them out there, and I would recommend one to show off your nice bosom. Don't hate on me folks, she asked for opinions and this is mine. Have fun at the beach in whatever you decide to wear!
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Your fine, go for it. Next time post more pictures and rotate them 90 degrees. For science. :drinker:
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    Wear a bikini? Yes, absolutely.

    This bikini? Not sure it is a good fit/style for you. The bottoms are fine, but you need a bigger cup size or a different fitting top. This top could get uncomfortable pretty quickly. It might just be the way you're holding the camera up, but you're pinching yourself a little. A halter style will provide good support and be more flattering on your frame.

    Beautiful tattoo! You should show it off, definitely.
  • Ashleyxjamie
    Ashleyxjamie Posts: 223 Member
    Yes!!! go for it
  • MFPRat
    MFPRat Posts: 201 Member
    If you are comfortable, go for it.
    If you are apprehensive, take another suit with you and change if you start feeling uncomfortable.
  • Lillyeatslilies
    Lillyeatslilies Posts: 91
    Go for it girl! You look great and need to strut your stuff. I would flaunt it if I were you!
  • kitka82
    kitka82 Posts: 350 Member
    Wear a bikini? Yes, absolutely.

    This bikini? Not sure it is a good fit/style for you. The bottoms are fine, but you need a bigger cup size or a different fitting top. This top could get uncomfortable pretty quickly. It might just be the way you're holding the camera up, but you're pinching yourself a little. A halter style will provide good support and be more flattering on your frame.

    Beautiful tattoo! You should show it off, definitely.

    ^^THIS. I love your tattoo. :)
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    wear a bikini in public? yes. go for it.

    but wear one that fits properly. get one that is for your shape. it looks like the top of it is to tight and you have boob sticking out under it. and in my opinion, the string bikini's bottoms don't compliment a curvier woman.
  • wswilliams67
    wswilliams67 Posts: 938 Member
    If you are comfortable in your own skin, do what you want!
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    Wear a bikini? Yes, absolutely.

    This bikini? Not sure it is a good fit/style for you. The bottoms are fine, but you need a bigger cup size or a different fitting top. This top could get uncomfortable pretty quickly. It might just be the way you're holding the camera up, but you're pinching yourself a little. A halter style will provide good support and be more flattering on your frame.

    Beautiful tattoo! You should show it off, definitely.

    I'm with her, this is good, but a different top would make it great!
  • PlayerHatinDogooder
    PlayerHatinDogooder Posts: 1,018 Member
    Personally I would suggest losing a bit more weight first but really it's up to you. If you think you look good then do it and do it with confidence.

    Also this particular one doesn't look like it fits properly.
  • jaly92
    jaly92 Posts: 91
    I say that if you feel confident and feel sexy - you'll look sexy too!

    Be proud of yourself and your body - you deserve to show it off but only as much as you feel happy with. There's always the option of changing if you don't feel comfortable on the day - your tattoo is lovely.

    But I agree with some of the comments, your top doesn't look like it's giving you proper support for your boobs - a more flattering style and a better fit will take attention away from your tummy if you're more conscious about it anyway! :)

    Enjoy yourself! It doesn't matter what anyone thinks but yourself, you'll look beautiful only if you feel beautiful. :)
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Wear a bikini? Yes, absolutely.

    This bikini? Not sure it is a good fit/style for you. The bottoms are fine, but you need a bigger cup size or a different fitting top. This top could get uncomfortable pretty quickly. It might just be the way you're holding the camera up, but you're pinching yourself a little. A halter style will provide good support and be more flattering on your frame.

    Beautiful tattoo! You should show it off, definitely.

    I'm with her, this is good, but a different top would make it great!

    I like that top, but I agree with them. It's too small. Looks super uncomfortable.
  • TigressPat
    TigressPat Posts: 722
    Wear a bikini? Yes, absolutely.

    This bikini? Not sure it is a good fit/style for you. The bottoms are fine, but you need a bigger cup size or a different fitting top. This top could get uncomfortable pretty quickly. It might just be the way you're holding the camera up, but you're pinching yourself a little. A halter style will provide good support and be more flattering on your frame.

    Beautiful tattoo! You should show it off, definitely.

    this ^^^^
    the top doesn't begin to fit or do you any justice.
    the underwire is sitting ON your boob
    this is both super uncomfortable and not as flattering as it could be.
  • ILuvMoo
    ILuvMoo Posts: 41
    I can't see the pictures because my work computer is blocking them... but was in your situation a couple weeks ago on my honeymoon (5' tall and 145 lbs, but dangit, I'm wearing a bikini on my honeymoon even if it kills me!)...

    So here's my advice: go for it, nobody cares as much as you do, and PEOPLE WATCH while you're there. This is how I reassured myself: keep an eye out for people in bikinis who are bigger than you, but are wearing them anyway. There are lots of these people around. I promise.

    It shouldn't be a judgemental thing... not, "UGH that person should NOT be in a bikini!" but more of an objective thing to help you frame and analyze the social norms that tell us who gets to wear which bathing suits... think about this for a few minutes, and it will start to feel really absurd and its power over you will decrease.

    Also, when you see someone larger than you rocking a bikini, ask yourself: "As an onlooker, am I feeling any of the things I'm afraid others feel when they look at me in a bikini? Or am I just sort of ambivalent? Am I concerned and embarassed FOR this person because I'm afraid others are judging her even though I'm not? Does she look like she cares? Why should I be embarassed for her if she's not embarassed herself? What is there even to be embarassed about?"

    Etc etc
  • rainsable
    rainsable Posts: 7
    There are lots of vintage style bikinis out there with fuller bottoms to hide the stomach if you feel self conscious about it. They also tend to have more structured bikini tops too. Will look great with your tattoo!
  • emilypink573
    emilypink573 Posts: 133 Member
    I say yes! But no to this one.
  • TigressPat
    TigressPat Posts: 722
    I can't see the pictures because my work computer is blocking them... but was in your situation a couple weeks ago on my honeymoon (5' tall and 145 lbs, but dangit, I'm wearing a bikini on my honeymoon even if it kills me!)...

    So here's my advice: go for it, nobody cares as much as you do, and PEOPLE WATCH while you're there. This is how I reassured myself: keep an eye out for people in bikinis who are bigger than you, but are wearing them anyway. There are lots of these people around. I promise.

    It shouldn't be a judgemental thing... not, "UGH that person should NOT be in a bikini!" but more of an objective thing to help you frame and analyze the social norms that tell us who gets to wear which bathing suits... think about this for a few minutes, and it will start to feel really absurd and its power over you will decrease.

    Also, when you see someone larger than you rocking a bikini, ask yourself: "As an onlooker, am I feeling any of the things I'm afraid others feel when they look at me in a bikini? Or am I just sort of ambivalent? Am I concerned and embarassed FOR this person because I'm afraid others are judging her even though I'm not? Does she look like she cares? Why should I be embarassed for her if she's not embarassed herself? What is there even to be embarassed about?"

    Etc etc

    not judgemental but make sure you people watch to find other women who are larger than you are in bikinis?

    hmm....
  • TammyS327
    TammyS327 Posts: 134 Member
    My honest opinion? Well, I think if it were me, I'd wait to lose more. What I do think would look nice on you is a cute tankini. There are a lot of them out there, and I would recommend one to show off your nice bosom. Don't hate on me folks, she asked for opinions and this is mine. Have fun at the beach in whatever you decide to wear!
    I get this. ↑

    I am heading to the beach next week too so I went shopping yesterday. The suits didnt look as good on me as I thought they would so I will stick to a tankini.
    You do what makes you feel comfortable.
    I would be showing off that bi**hin in tattoo though.
  • 111orBust
    111orBust Posts: 41
    Bikini? Absolutely.
    BTW your ink is gorgeous!
  • Lifting_Knitter
    Lifting_Knitter Posts: 1,025 Member
    do it! I have been going to the pool for weeks already and I can tell you...one woman has been in a one piece. One woman in WEEKS! Women of every shape and size are rocking bikinis. I even talked to one of my friends about it and she was amazed that I was right! She went to the pool and very few were wearing one pieces! Go out and rock it! :heart: :drinker:

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