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Okay so I'm kind of overweight. I'm not a whale or anything, but I'm big enough to feel really uncomfortable wearing a bathing suit. Today I bought my bathing suit for the summer. I tried it on and I thought it was perfect for me. It's light at the top and it changes to darker shades towards the bottom. The top is a halter and it has a built-in skirt that conceals my less-appealing cures. I thought it look good because it concealed my huge butt while showing off my nice shoulders and neck.

Anyway, I get it home and my mom tells me it's an "old lady bathing suit." I got mad at said, "Well at least I'm not a slut!" Apparently, if it's not a skimpy two piece, it must be an "old lady bathing suit," in her opinion anyway.

What's your opinion on this? Should I get a different suit? I don't want to be laughed at when I go to the beach or to the pool.

Should you get a different suit? Absolutely NOT. You found a bathing suit that YOU like & feel comfortable in & that's ALL that matters. I'm not overweight & I have a hard time finding ANYTHING as it is...so props to you! Regardless of your weight, it's better to be more covered than stuck with a bathing suit revealing too much. Going swimming shouldn't be a fashion show. When I go swimming, I definitely do not judge other people's weight or bathing suits. So don't worry about what other people think!

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(Rating: 5) Aww! Thanks!
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