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White bikini - Mistake ?

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NomDePlume · 06/06/2005 13:25

I'm still on the hunt for the perfect beachwear for my hol in 7 weeks time. I've seen a bikini i like, but it's white. Will this be a hideous mistake ? I know I'll have to make sure that it doesn't go see-thru when wet, but will it be a faux-pas otherwise ?

I'll be lightly fake tanned for my holiday, so not pasty white (which I hope will make a mild difference to the overall effect). My colouring is dark hair & eyes.

What do you think ? It's the the colour i'm worried about rather than the shape.

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flobbleflobble · 06/06/2005 13:27

If you like it then buy it!
Why are you worried about it?

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NomDePlume · 06/06/2005 13:30

because i'd rather not be the one being sniggered at on the beach, as vain as that sounds!

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suzywong · 06/06/2005 13:30

personally and since you ask, I think white bikinis are a mistake for white ladies, whatever their colouring

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Newbarnsleygirl · 06/06/2005 13:30

Is it all white or does it have a pattern on it?

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katierocket · 06/06/2005 13:30

I think you have to have a good figure to carry it off

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NomDePlume · 06/06/2005 13:30

hmmm, i fear you may be right, sw

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NomDePlume · 06/06/2005 13:31

all white.

my figure is not great

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cod · 06/06/2005 13:31

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LemonDrizzle · 06/06/2005 13:32

They go see-through

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katierocket · 06/06/2005 13:32

then perhaps not

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Thomcat · 06/06/2005 13:32

According to the Sunday Times Style mag white bikins are a mistake, yes.

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NomDePlume · 06/06/2005 13:32

i'm getting a pretty strong and resounding 'NO!', then. Bugger

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cod · 06/06/2005 13:32

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LemonDrizzle · 06/06/2005 13:32

I spent a good 20mins of my last holiday crying with laughter at my friend who couldn't get out of the pool.

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beansmum · 06/06/2005 13:33

I wouldn't wear a white bikini, IMO they never look good. have you tried it on?

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suzywong · 06/06/2005 13:34

get the message?

anyway where are you going NDP?

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cod · 06/06/2005 13:34

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suzywong · 06/06/2005 13:34

and then we will extort you
(not really, I'm not one to talk about swimsuits)

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NomDePlume · 06/06/2005 13:35

haven't tried it on, haven't even bought it yet.

Suzy - we're off to a friend's villa in the Majorcan mountains. Heavenly

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suzywong · 06/06/2005 13:37

very nice

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cod · 06/06/2005 13:38

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katierocket · 06/06/2005 13:39

just come back from Pollensa.
Old town is gorgeous you lucky thing

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NomDePlume · 06/06/2005 13:39

am very excited. Haven't been abroad for a beach hol since Sept 2001 .

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