Larger women in bikinis?

[donaldlovesdaisy]

...and you think these women would look any better in a one piece?

yes absolutely it would be better!

 

[LSmith]

Not all bigger girls are firm. There's a line somewhere.

I agree. I rarely see very big women in bikinis that don't have a ton of cellulite or whose skin is smooth. The first pictures posted on here looked photoshopped. The second set also looks 'over the top' but in the other direction (two of them may or may not be wearing bottoms).

Incidentally, I don't care what people wear to the beach but I'm not going to pretend that obese women look good in bikinis. Of course this is just my opinion. People are allowed to wear whatever they want and thank goodness for that.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I'm all for women feeling good about themselves but that does not mean you have to look ridiculous doing it. I just say have a little respect for yourself. Men have no choice. My husband always feels funny taking his shirt off. At least women have options. I just think women should use them. I know myself I don't want any person staring at me. I'm sure I could guess what they are thinking. That someone just lied to you.

Men do have options. They could swim in a tshirt or a rash guard. My point is, I do not think the double standard is fair. I was wondering how others felt about it.

 

[punkin]

yes absolutely it would be better!

I disagree.

 

[Liberty Belle]

...and you think these women would look any better in a one piece?

That's the thing. I did not have this size woman in mind when I asked the question, but it would apply to all sizes. I do not think a one piece (except possibly a one piece with a huge skirt, which would be very uncomfortable, imo) would make these women look any better.

 

[NikitaZee]

Not all bigger girls are firm. There's a line somewhere.

Ugh, the women in that last photo should not be wearing bikinis. I would be honestly surprised if folks think they should. Emphasis on 'should'.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Men do have options. They could swim in a tshirt or a rash guard. My point is, I do not think the double standard is fair. I was wondering how others felt about it.

Just as a side note, our local water park does not permit shirts on the slides.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Ugh, the women in that last photo should not be wearing bikinis. I would be honestly surprised if folks think they should. Emphasis on 'should'.

I would never wear a bikini (I don't think, anyway!) if, God forbid, I were even close to those women's size. Should they were a bikini, though? Yes, if it makes them comfortable, I do think they should.

That doesn't mean I think they look appealing or good, but whatever gets people out and active, especially those who are so, so obese, is ok, in my book. I do think they probably could find better fitting bottoms, though. With the exception of the woman in pink, I think all the tops seem to fit them just fine.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Just as a side note, our local water park does not permit shirts on the slides.

Even rash guards? (Just curious. Ours does).

I remember a few years ago, "you" were never allowed to wear a tshirt in most pools, but now most around here seem to allow it. Maybe because rash guards have become more popular?

 

[LSmith]

Men do have options. They could swim in a tshirt or a rash guard. My point is, I do not think the double standard is fair. I was wondering how others felt about it.

I can't figure out the "double standard" that you are talking about.

Some men wear t-shirts, some men don't care. Some overweight women wear bikinis, some don't care.

I haven't read one post that said that it is ok for men to let it all hang out but not women. T-shirts are often not allowed on many waterpark rides and I can't imagine finding a rash guard in obese sizes but maybe I'm wrong.

 

[NotUrsula]

...and you think these women would look any better in a one piece?

The number of pieces is irrelevant; what counts is how it fits. If you have that much apron flesh, the only thing that will be truly flattering is something with a relatively loose tunic-type shirt and longer shorts. (If your apron flesh makes the bottom of your suit invisible, then it's the wrong suit; because looking like you are bare-arsed in public goes a bit beyond bad taste and into the sort of territory that will have police officers visiting your spot on the beach.)

Here is an example of a 2-pc suit that covers fully and would be as flattering as possible to someone that size, while being safe to swim in:

Or something like this, for a bit more sun on one's shoulders:

 

[Liberty Belle]

I can't figure out the "double standard" that you are talking about.

Some men wear t-shirts, some men don't care. Some overweight women wear bikinis, some don't care.

I haven't read one post that said that it is ok for men to let it all hang out but not women. T-shirts are often not allowed on many waterpark rides and I can't imagine finding a rash guard in obese sizes but maybe I'm wrong.

Most people did not answer the question about it being ok for men, so I don't know.

In my experience, I've seen way, way more obese men in just swim trunks, than I have seen obese women baring their midriff. That is where my idea of there being a double standard came from. I was curious as to if there truly is one. Nothing said on here has changed my mind (but, again, many people did not answer if it was ok for obese men to not wear a shirt).

 

[Liberty Belle]

The number of pieces is irrelevant; what counts is how it fits. If you have that much apron flesh, the only thing that will be truly flattering is something with a relatively loose tunic-type shirt and longer shorts. (If your apron flesh makes the bottom of your suit invisible, then it's the wrong suit; because looking like you are bare-arsed in public goes a bit beyond bad taste and into the sort of territory that will have police officers visiting your spot on the beach.)

Here is an example of a 2-pc suit that covers fully and would be as flattering as possible to someone that size, while being safe to swim in:

Or something like this, for a bit more sun on one's shoulders:

I think the top one would be incredibly uncomfortable and would possibly discourage swimming for some women. The bottom? I think it's cute and semi-comfy looking, but again, I find swimming much more comfortable without fabric on my midriff. Again, though, I wear a tankini because I, personally, am not comfortable with my fitness level, but sometimes I do tuck the fabric up under the bra part when I'm in the water, because it feels so much better.

 

[TheAviator]

Most people did not answer the question about it being ok for men, so I don't know.

In my experience, I've seen way, way more obese men in just swim trunks, than I have seen obese women baring their midriff. That is where my idea of there being a double standard came from. I was curious as to if there truly is one. Nothing said on here has changed my mind (but, again, many people did not answer if it was ok for obese men to not wear a shirt).

I'm a man and NO its not fine for a man. But depends on your definition of "fine," Its a free country I"m not saying that they shouldn't be allowed to wear a speedo if they weigh 350 and want the gut to completely go over their speedo where you can't even see anything but flab. Its their choice to do that. It doesn't really bother me. But on the other hand, if it were a friend of mine I would tell them its not a good idea. Like someone else said, anyone with those kind of weight issues man or woman would most likely look better more covered.

And the pictures someone posted of the over weight women in bikinis, I happen to think they are fine for the most part. I certainly wouldn't think twice about them wearing those. They look nice, but none of them have crossed over the line too bad yet, yes they are technically over weight and need to lose, but I think its more of the people that can't fit into what they are trying to wear is the main issue.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I'm a man and NO its not fine for a man. But depends on your definition of "fine," Its a free country I"m not saying that they shouldn't be allowed to wear a speedo if they weigh 350 and want the gut to completely go over their speedo where you can't even see anything but flab. Its their choice to do that. It doesn't really bother me. But on the other hand, if it were a friend of mine I would tell them its not a good idea. Like someone else said, anyone with those kind of weight issues man or woman would most likely look better more covered.

And the pictures someone posted of the over weight women in bikinis, I happen to think they are fine for the most part. I certainly wouldn't think twice about them wearing those. They look nice, but none of them have crossed over the line too bad yet, yes they are technically over weight and need to lose, but I think its more of the people that can't fit into what they are trying to wear is the main issue.

I'm guessing you mean the first set of pictures. I think it's pretty likely, though, that all (except maybe the first - but she's probably borderline, if not) of those women would technically considered obese. You only need to be 20% over ideal weight.

 

[aaarcher86]

The best part of this entire thread has been the use of the term "apron flesh."

 

[TheAviator]

The best part of this entire thread has been the use of the term "apron flesh."

Ha ha. Not to make fun, but when you look down and cannot see your feet, that means its time for some major life changes.

 

[NikitaZee]

The best part of this entire thread has been the use of the term "apron flesh."

Yeah I googled that and one of the results was 'hanging pannus ' ... which IMO should NOT be paired with the word bikini ...

 

[aaarcher86]

Yeah I googled that and one of the results was 'hanging pannus ' ... which IMO should NOT be paired with the word bikini ...

That just sounds awful!

 

[DisneyDiva8401]

Just remember.....anytime you get dressed and leave your house, you are choosing how you want to represent yourself to the world. If you wanna Go bra-less with curlers in your hair and pjs to Walmart, that is your right. Doesnt mean it looks good. Everybody has thought negative thoughts about someone at least once in their live, even if they are too high on themselves to admit it.