Larger women in bikinis?

[mickeysgal]

i have seen size 10 (and larger) women who look more fantastic in a bikini than some skinny women!

Wasn't Marilyn Monroe a 12/14? And what a sexy 12/14 she was!

 

[Southernmiss]

Wasn't Marilyn Monroe a 12/14? And what a sexy 12/14 she was!

According to snopes by today's standards in sizes, she would have been an 8 maybe a 10 at her heavier times.

I am a size 8 to 10. Just because I could wear a bikini doesn't mean I should. People should look in the mirror before they go out.

 

[trewin]

I don't think there's a certain size or weight that shouldn't wear a bikini.....I think it's about whether the suit offers enough coverage/support necessary for a certain body type. It's common courtesy to wear an appropriate swim suit. Call me shallow, but I don't think obese women belong in bikinis! The style of a bikini is not practical for their body type.
It applies to women of other sizes as well, ex. A size 0 woman can wear a bikini and not fit properly in the top. Is it appropriate if most of her **** hangs out- not really!

 

[DisneyDiva8401]

I personally don't like bitty bikinis on anyone. i mean, just because you are at the pool doesn't mean your modesty and decency should be forgotten. What would you do if someone caught you in your bra and panties? Bikinis are no different. What if someone walks by and yanks your string? Fully exposed. Regardless of size, most people I know that wear bikinis like the attention they receive. They don't affect your ability to swim or anything....

 

[NHdisneylover]

I personally don't like bitty bikinis on anyone. i mean, just because you are at the pool doesn't mean your modesty and decency should be forgotten. What would you do if someone caught you in your bra and panties? Bikinis are no different. What if someone walks by and yanks your string? Fully exposed. Regardless of size, most people I know that wear bikinis like the attention they receive. They don't affect your ability to swim or anything....

I just don't like the feeling of wet fabric on my stomach. That feeling really bothers me. I am not in any way seeking attention--I think ti is weird that you would even assume someone who wears what is a common choice for pool/beach wear to be attention seeking.

Truthfully, I have gained weight in the last couple of years, and I am not really a "bikini body" any more--but I still wear one. I wear it because that feeling of wet fabric over my belly button bothers me so much that I don't enjoy the pool or each in a one piece or tankini.

I guess I am not particularly modest--but then I never really have been about anything. Indecent though? Geeze that is a pretty harsh thing to say about someone whose clothing choice doesn't match what you, personally, like to see.

And if someone pulled the string (though most of my suits are a clasp in back), and I were fully exposed? Well, I think the jerk who pulled the string would be the bad person in the scenario--not the person wearing the suit.

 

[donaldlovesdaisy]

Really? You're grossed out by a size 10 woman in a bikini?

if you are a size 10 with a giant muffin top then yes I think your bikini days should be over!

 

[luvmy3]

if you are a size 10 with a giant muffin top then yes I think your bikini days should be over!

A size 10 with a giant muffin top?

You must be a man

 

[jaminmd]

There are gorgeous women with larger frames that don't have rolls, scars, cellulite, sagging, etc., and they look fantastic in bikinis. It's not the size really but the distribution of fat, rolls, etc.

I don't like my thighs so I wear swim shorts but have no problem rocking a bikini top. I cover my uglies and showcase my assets.

 

[cepmom]

I thnk it depends on the body type, not necessarily the size you wear. Some people should not wear bikinis period. I am 5'9" and a size 8 but no way should I wear a bikini...3 kids, each with a 50 lb weight gain, 1 c-section and a hysterectomy...my belly should never be exposed to the public

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I would never wear a bikini unless you can see my ripped abs.

As far as others, I could care less.

 

[smallblackstars]

Personally I don't like bikinis, I think full swimsuits look better on everyone. I have always felt a bikini is just glorified underwear and I certainly wouldn't wear my underwear outside!

Saying that, if someone wants to wear a bikini then that is their choice. It does not bother me at all to see anyone in a bikini regardless of their size, if that's what you are comfortable in then why shouldn't you wear one? As long as all 'bits and pieces' are covered I see no issue with it. I am very sure a lot of people do not like items that I chose to wear but I couldn't care less! If it makes you comfortable and you feel happy then go for it!

 

[donaldlovesdaisy]

A size 10 with a giant muffin top?

You must be a man

Nope I am a woman and I am embarrassed for women who let it all hang out when they should not. You should dress for your body type and if you have fat rolls keep them covered.

 

[eliza61]

another "spent some time in Europe" gal here. I'm got so use to women big and small with no tops that bikinis on anyone rarely gets a raised eyebrow out of me.

Now that being said, do I think it's attractive? no but I'm not the fashion police.

 

[luvmy3]

Nope I am a woman and I am embarrassed for women who let it all hang out when they should not. You should dress for your body type and if you have fat rolls keep them covered.

So YOU don't have to look at them? Maybe while you are out on the beach you should just be concerned with yourself instead of making sure everyone elses wardrobe choice meets your specifications. If they aren't embarrassed, why should you be for them



Oh, and there is nothing giant about a size 10.

 

[donaldlovesdaisy]

So YOU don't have to look at them? Maybe while you are out on the beach you should just be concerned with yourself instead of making sure everyone elses wardrobe choice meets your specifications. If they aren't embarrassed, why should you be for them



Oh, and there is nothing giant about a size 10.

Yes you can have a small bottom and have a fat rolls on your tummy and upper body. I can't imagine why over weight women think that is OK to dress like that and it is kind of hard to ignore huge eyesore like that. I also question parents who allow their daughters who are over weight to run around in bikinis. Why set your kid up for failure like that in public? It is great to be comfortable in your own skin or with your body type but in that same aspect covering up areas that should be covered is be important.

 

[punkin]

I just don't like the feeling of wet fabric on my stomach. That feeling really bothers me. I am not in any way seeking attention--I think ti is weird that you would even assume someone who wears what is a common choice for pool/beach wear to be attention seeking.

Truthfully, I have gained weight in the last couple of years, and I am not really a "bikini body" any more--but I still wear one. I wear it because that feeling of wet fabric over my belly button bothers me so much that I don't enjoy the pool or each in a one piece or tankini.

I guess I am not particularly modest--but then I never really have been about anything. Indecent though? Geeze that is a pretty harsh thing to say about someone whose clothing choice doesn't match what you, personally, like to see.

And if someone pulled the string (though most of my suits are a clasp in back), and I were fully exposed? Well, I think the jerk who pulled the string would be the bad person in the scenario--not the person wearing the suit.

...and that is why I prefer bikinis for myself. I don't care what anyone else wears. Honestly, super-obese people don't look any better or worse whether they are wearing a bikini or a one piece. Nothing flatters real obesity. Oh, and a size 10 in most cases would look just fine in a bikini. In her 40s, my mother wore a bikini as a size 14 and looked fabulous!

 

[luvmy3]

Yes you can have a small bottom and have a fat rolls on your tummy and upper body. I can't imagine why over weight women think that is OK to dress like that and it is kind of hard to ignore huge eyesore like that. I also question parents who allow their daughters who are over weight to run around in bikinis. Why set your kid up for failure like that in public? It is great to be comfortable in your own skin or with your body type but in that same aspect covering up areas that should be covered is be important.

As long as the T&A are covered that is what is important and appropriate.

Its attitudes like yours that make overweight people not okay in their own skin. Its really a shame.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I haven't seen too many people answer the last question.

If you think that overweight/obese women should cover their whole torso, do you think overweight men should, as well? Do they seem just as gross to you or are we just more used to see them "letting it all hang out?"

 

[Liberty Belle]

As long as the T&A are covered that is what is important and appropriate.

Its attitudes like yours that make overweight people not okay in their own skin. Its really a shame.

I agree. And having been overweight at different times in my life, I can tell you that the better I felt about my body, the more I wanted to work at losing weight and getting in shape.

 

[donaldlovesdaisy]

As long as the T&A are covered that is what is important and appropriate.

Its attitudes like yours that make overweight people not okay in their own skin. Its really a shame.

That's just it in most cases they are not covered appropriately in a bikini!! Bikinis are made to show as much skin as possible even when it is made in a size 18! What is shameful is not letting someone know when maybe they should be a little more reserved when it comes to wearing a bathing suit and encouraging them to go out and make a fool of themselves in public where they may end up on someones Facebook or a website that makes fun of them!