I worry needlessly abt how I look in swimwear

[treedimensional]

Invariably, I have anxiety about my "public nakedness" that first time out in summer. When I look around, I am so relieved to see normal, healthy, everyday women in the same state of undress. No supermodels in sight. I am always especially grateful to full figured women rocking bikinis. And really fat guys without shirts.
It makes me calm to realize we're all there trying to enjoy life and keep cool, not scrutinize eachothers bodies.
That's all.

[birkbop]

Aww Tree... don't worry or feel anxious. Everyone has insecurities no matter their shape or size.. you're not alone in feeling this and don't let it hamper you from having a relaxing time :-)

[bimbi284]

Ditto Birk!! I have the same feelings you have Tree...that first day out in the summer is always a little anxiety-provoking, haha.

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You are cracking me up.

It's interesting because I'm a big, plus size girl, and think I'm more comfortable now in a swimsuit than I was at 16 (and 100 pounds lighter). I think it's because I just got sick of all the years of worrying and obsessing and am like, fuck it, I'm going to enjoy my life. That said, I'm not about to delude myself into thinking I can rock a bikini

I'm certainly not scrutinizing anyone when I'm at the pool or beach, and when I see a full figured woman who is obviously very confident in her own skin, I think good for her. Also, anyone who is bothering to think critically about my body or anyone else's instead of just having a good time is someone whose opinion I don't care about, anyway.

[treedimensional]

Dawgs, you like this?
www.monifc.com/plus-size-swimwear/sao-paulo-high-waisted-plus-size-bikini.html

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Jun 21, 2012 18:02:19 GMT -5 treedimensional said:

Dawgs, you like this?
www.monifc.com/plus-size-swimwear/sao-paulo-high-waisted-plus-size-bikini.html

I don't like the top. It's cut too much like a sports bra and I think that us curvy girls look sexy showing a little cleavage

I saw a plus size girl on a blog the other day rocking a hot two piece. I think I pinned it on pinterest. Let me see if I can find it.

[treedimensional]

How about this?shop.sorellaswim.com/collections/2012-collection/products/surplice-bikini-top

[ESquared423]

Aw, good for you Tree! It makes me really sad to think about how much I hated my body when I was younger, so much time wasted on negative thoughts and feelings when probably nobody else thought those things about me. Let go and enjoy life.

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This girl. I love her.


She has several plus size two piece suggestions on her blog. I think one of them is the leopard one you like. I just like my swimsuits more boobalicious.

I love this!
www.evansusa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34086&storeId=13072&productId=2883955&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=335727&parent_categoryId=335190&pageSize=20&_$ja=tsid:34768|kw:TnL5HPStwNw&cmpid=LSUS&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-LItIvand4M506P8ZyHveuw

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Jun 21, 2012 18:06:40 GMT -5 treedimensional said:

How about this?shop.sorellaswim.com/collections/2012-collection/products/surplice-bikini-top

LOVE!!

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Jun 21, 2012 18:06:40 GMT -5 treedimensional said:

How about this?shop.sorellaswim.com/collections/2012-collection/products/surplice-bikini-top

I like it; the cut is very flattering.

[treedimensional]

Jun 21, 2012 18:16:43 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

This girl. I love her.


She has several plus size two piece suggestions on her blog. I think one of them is the leopard one you like. I just like my swimsuits more boobalicious.

I love this!
www.evansusa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34086&storeId=13072&productId=2883955&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=335727&parent_categoryId=335190&pageSize=20&_$ja=tsid:34768|kw:TnL5HPStwNw&cmpid=LSUS&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-LItIvand4M506P8ZyHveuw

Who is this woman? Link to her blog please!

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Oops - I meant to give you the link!
www.gabifresh.com/

Also check out my pinterest board
pinterest.com/godawgs/curvy-plus-blogs-and-clothes/

[FormerCityGirl]

It bothered me for a while, but I think I get over it quickly since we have a pool. By the time I make it to a real beach, I'm over the insecurities.

I love the Monif C convertible dresses. I bought mine when I was a size 24 and lost 80 pounds. It still fits just as awesome. Her customer service is awesome. She works at her store in NY and picks up the phone a lot. Her little sister who is a size 6 wears the convertible dresses all the time. I love mine for going out and pool time.