I just got a new bathing suit, and i got 2 tops w/ one bottom peice. One top is a tankini, and the other is a bikini (and fits loads better than the tankini), but its one of the non-slutty ones. The problem is, i'm a total chicken and don't know if i have enough guts to wear the bikini in public. I've only ever worn one peices and tankinis, so i'd feel pretty awkward. I have a pretty average body, too. i'm definitely not fat, but i don't have a perfect body, by any means. so, should i just stick to the tankini? or if i should wear the bikini, how can i overcome the insecurities? I just wanna swim, not worry.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fashion and Styles? partygurl24 answered Sunday May 13 2007, 2:02 pm: Since you have the right body for it, I think you should definitely go for it. It's normal to have insecurities over wearing swimsuites more revealing than before, but just think of all the people who are out of shape but still wear string bikinis. I mean, I'm not trying to be mean and all, but if you have the right body for it, I don't see why not. But maybe you can wear other bathing suits to get you started to a more comfortable route. Try bathing suits like:
lbwhite89 answered Saturday May 12 2007, 8:34 am: Definitely DON'T cover your stomach with your arms in a bikini like someone said to do. That just brings attention to your insecurities.
If you just want to feel comfortable and carefree, wear the tankini. But I urge you to wear the bikini at least once.
Here's what you do, even if you don't feel confident, ACT like you do! No one will be able to tell the difference and a girl with confidence is the most attractive. You may be uncomfortable, but once you see the reactions of others you will feel more at ease.
No one is going to laugh at you or say "she definitely shouldn't be wearing a bikini with that body". Chances are that no one will notice. And even if they do, they won't care. And even if they do, it most likely won't be negative.
I'm the same way as you. I would never go in public in a bikini...but if I were to do it, this is how it should be done.
DearAbby92 answered Friday May 11 2007, 11:44 pm: Confidence, baby. Trust me, Im super nervous when I put on a bikini to. But once you get to the pool and are having fun with your friends, all inhibitions dissapear. You don't need a models body to wear a bathing suit, just there confidence. Get a cute cover up to go over the suit so you can hide it when you want and flaunt it as well. [ DearAbby92's advice column | Ask DearAbby92 A Question ]
redhead6154 answered Friday May 11 2007, 11:44 pm: well think about it. you'll be in the water most of the time so people won't really see your stomach. when you get out of the water, just cover your stomach with your arms.
to overcome the insecurities, you just have to wear it more. you'll get more comfortable with it & eventually not care. it happened to me, i used to hate bikinis because i'm so pale. but now i'm used to bikinis & i'm fine with it. it's not like someone's gonna say, "dude, that chick looks disgusting in that bikini!". nobody really pays attention to that.
NiceGirl4Ever answered Friday May 11 2007, 11:42 pm: ok ditto, i just got a bikini and the top has more support than any tankini ever would have. i would say to just get over your insecurities. Guys love confident girls, so if you are confident then no one will care [ NiceGirl4Ever's advice column | Ask NiceGirl4Ever A Question ]
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