Discussion this morning women who wear bikinis that are over 40.

[Anonymous]

Bikinis ARE more comfortable. I can't imagine being so into myself that I think one other person even cares what I wear.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well I'll tell you what. I have no idea what you look like obviously but I see a LOT of women > 30 who should really cover up more. No one wants to see your poochy post childbirth belly or cellulite. Or rolls. Or saggy breasts in a string bikini. No ma'm.

Yet ugly, fat men take their shirts off at pools and beaches around the world!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well I'll tell you what. I have no idea what you look like obviously but I see a LOT of women > 30 who should really cover up more. No one wants to see your poochy post childbirth belly or cellulite. Or rolls. Or saggy breasts in a string bikini. No ma'm.

This genius seems to think a one piece somehow covers cellulite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well I'll tell you what. I have no idea what you look like obviously but I see a LOT of women > 30 who should really cover up more. No one wants to see your poochy post childbirth belly or cellulite. Or rolls. Or saggy breasts in a string bikini. No ma'm.

Really? You should ask yourself why you hate normal bodies so much. Why do you think they're ugly? You've been conditioned to think that only exceptionally toned and unblemished skin is allowed to be bared. That is not healthy thinking, my dear.

[Anonymous]

Fine by me. But if they actually swim--and I mean really swim--a bikini is simply not practical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well I'll tell you what. I have no idea what you look like obviously but I see a LOT of women > 30 who should really cover up more. No one wants to see your poochy post childbirth belly or cellulite. Or rolls. Or saggy breasts in a string bikini. No ma'm.

Easy peasy... don't go to the beach or pool. Then you won't see it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have no problem with it, and if anything, I am envious of women 40+ who still can. I would do it in a heartbeat if I could pull it off. And by pull it off, I don't think you have to have a perfect hard body to wear a bikini.

I agree that many women in this area are very harsh critics on this topic, which surprises me considering how liberal the area is.

Americans don't accept natural beauty. We've been bombarded with too many images of perfect hollywood bodies. Hard to overcome that even if you are liberal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was surprised at how many women at the table didn't like it and were so judgmental about it. Why do people care?

in my country (Brasil)everybody wear a bikini even you are 80 years older, no problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well I'll tell you what. I have no idea what you look like obviously but I see a LOT of women > 30 who should really cover up more. No one wants to see your poochy post childbirth belly or cellulite. Or rolls. Or saggy breasts in a string bikini. No ma'm.

Cover up their bodies because you don't find them to be attractive enough, per your standards?

I don't wear bikinis because I don't like that much of my skin to be exposed to the sun, but explain to me why people should take your opinions into consideration when choosing swimwear?

[Anonymous]

This not for everone,it's is good for nice body,not for double culo..

[Anonymous]

Don't care. I think you can even wear a bikini if you are fat too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they're judgmental jerks.

+1 I am 46. I won't wear one because my skin was stretched so much during my pregnancies to the point where I look like a human charpe, but if you look good wearing one, who cares how old you are.

I saw a pix of Helen Mirren in one. She looked awesome. Some people are so uptight.

Actually, who cares even if you don't look so-called "good"...One of my favorite things about my Jamaican vacations was that all the local people treated you like you were gorgeous no matter what you looked like, how old you were etc.

That's because they were after your visa. The locals were probably snickering.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they're judgmental jerks.

+1 I am 46. I won't wear one because my skin was stretched so much during my pregnancies to the point where I look like a human charpe, but if you look good wearing one, who cares how old you are.

I saw a pix of Helen Mirren in one. She looked awesome. Some people are so uptight.

Actually, who cares even if you don't look so-called "good"...One of my favorite things about my Jamaican vacations was that all the local people treated you like you were gorgeous no matter what you looked like, how old you were etc.

That's because they were after your visa. The locals were probably snickering.

....or your ability to get them a visa.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As far as it being "desperate for attention," in many countries, and in parts of the US, ALL women wear bikinis, not just ones with great bodies. You would gain more attention and stand out like a sore thumb if you wore a one-piece or swim shorts/skirt.

This is what I've discovered in Aruba! My suits have gotten skimpier and skimpier, to the point of bikinis now, after years of going there. I felt SO FRUMPY in my one-piece.

[Anonymous]

You are not hiding anything with your tankini, one piece or swim shorts. If you are fat we know it. Wear what is comfortable. FWIW a bikini top is far more supportive than a one piece that Smooshes down your boobs.