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Partner got really funny about swimwear I wore to work away day

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JadeHoliday · 09/07/2025 11:30

We had a two day work ‘away trip’ last week where one of the bonding things was going to an indoor swimming complex with slides etc. Really fun!

When I got back from this, my partner said ‘you didn’t wear a bikini did you’- which I said I obviously did.

He thinks that’s disrespectful and I should have worn a swim suit ‘rather than have my arse out in front of colleagues’(!)

I told him he can’t control what I wear and he got the hump. He thinks I was trying to make myself attractive and impress colleagues..

Would you say I should have ‘covered up’ or is he being unreasonable

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YourAquaLion · 09/07/2025 13:39

You can wear whatever you like! Kudos to u for rockin a thong bikini, you go girl xx

CherryAlmondLattice · 09/07/2025 13:39

I can think of nothing worse than my colleagues in swimwear 😂

But OP isn’t being unreasonable to wear swimwear to a water park.

Imonlyhereforthebuffet · 09/07/2025 13:38

“We had a two day work ‘away trip’ last week where one of the bonding things was going to an indoor swimming complex with slides etc. Really fun!”

🥱🎣 nibble

Crikey OP if this really happened your arse must be in tatters going down slides in a thong 🙄

Aspanielstolemysanity · 09/07/2025 13:36

JadeHoliday · 09/07/2025 11:56

It doesn’t need HR approval - in the past we’ve also done things such as bowling, escape room, ninja warrior type course. It was something different and really fun.

I cant imagine anyone showed up at Bowling with their entire butt cheeks on display though

Stripperyone · 09/07/2025 13:35

ZoggyStirdust · 09/07/2025 11:42

Work event at a swimming pool?

fuck no

This. And as by my username I worked in adult entertainment for 20 years! But this is a whole new level-no (normal work) work colleagues need to see my pretty good if I say so myself body in a bikini.

Sod the boyfriend, you're a Maverick OP! Grin

KimberleyClark · 09/07/2025 13:33

mrsm43s · 09/07/2025 11:41

Yeah, a thong bikini (or a thong swimsuit for that matter) is totally inappropariate attire for a work away day.

I also think with slides etc, a bikini is a bad choice as it's more likely to slip and slide, hence exposing you.

On a team event, it would be much more appropriate to wear something with full coverage, as no-one wants to see their colleagues arse or cleavage. A modest one piece (with full bum coverage) or a tanktini would be far more appropriate.

A sporty swimsuit would be the most professional attire I think. The kind my gym sells. High cut at the neck so no risk of boob making an unexpected appearance. My preference would be boy short as well or a work event.

wizzywig · 09/07/2025 13:29

I guess it depends on what work you do? Club 18-30 yeah it'd be appropriate.

ToClimb · 09/07/2025 13:26

I voted YANBU then saw the update and absolutely think you are! Thong bikinis don't look good on anyone.

theDudesmummy · 09/07/2025 13:25

I was quite an exhibitionist when I was a young hot woman. Always the first to get my gear off on the beach when drunk, dance topless in a club etc etc. I won a wet t-shirt competition at my local bar! No way would I have ever considered wearing a swimsuit in front of work people!

BunnyLake · 09/07/2025 13:25

JadeHoliday · 09/07/2025 11:56

It doesn’t need HR approval - in the past we’ve also done things such as bowling, escape room, ninja warrior type course. It was something different and really fun.

Did you have your arse out for those?

At least not for the bowling I hope 😬

Thaawtsom · 09/07/2025 13:25

I have just bought an arse-covering swimsuit as I am going somewhere with colleagues with a swimming pool and they may see me in it. (We are not expected to do this together, but it may happen by accident.)

Agree with PP: it's not his business what you wear; having said that I would raise an eybrow at a thong bikini at a work event.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 09/07/2025 13:25

JadeHoliday · 09/07/2025 11:33

Yeah it was but I really don’t see the issue

It is your choice. I'd rather die before wearing a bikini around colleagues.
I wouldn't wear one to an indoor swimming pool either.

WhistlingStraits · 09/07/2025 13:24

If this is true - touch to a thong bikini in this environment. No-one wants to see your arse. Put it away and have some class.

AnotherGreyMorning · 09/07/2025 13:23

Thong bikinis only at beach or outdoor pool.

Bit weird to wear at indoor pool. They're for minimising tan lines.

BunnyLake · 09/07/2025 13:22

bibliomania · 09/07/2025 13:19

Aren't there....friction issues going down the slide?

😁

BunnyLake · 09/07/2025 13:22

theDudesmummy · 09/07/2025 13:17

Even when I was very much younger (and I had absolutely no problems showing my body in appropriate settings):

  1. I would not have gone to a work event involving getting undressed.
  2. If I had absolutely had to for some reason, I would have worn a one-piece with shorts.
  3. I would have burned down the office and gone to jail for it rather than wear a thong in front of my colleagues.

Exhibionism seems very popular now, everyone’s attention seeking.

I guess OP would be fine if her husband when to a work event in his budgie smugglers and spent the day surrounded by all the female colleagues peachy arses 😏

bibliomania · 09/07/2025 13:19

Aren't there....friction issues going down the slide?

BunnyLake · 09/07/2025 13:19

Personally I hate those thong bikinis and I don’t want to see arses out but I’m older and I know the younger ones seem to love all that. I’d not want to see any work colleagues buttocks thank you, especially not old Mr Jones in accounts 😬

theDudesmummy · 09/07/2025 13:19

And if my DH had told me that he had worn a thong to a work meeting I certainly would have had plenty to say to him!

Bringyourfoldingchair · 09/07/2025 13:19

A thing bikini to a work event 😂I'm sure you're the talk of the office

theDudesmummy · 09/07/2025 13:17

Even when I was very much younger (and I had absolutely no problems showing my body in appropriate settings):

  1. I would not have gone to a work event involving getting undressed.
  2. If I had absolutely had to for some reason, I would have worn a one-piece with shorts.
  3. I would have burned down the office and gone to jail for it rather than wear a thong in front of my colleagues.
Y2ker · 09/07/2025 13:14

ZoggyStirdust · 09/07/2025 11:42

Work event at a swimming pool?

fuck no

Hahaha my thought too.

Icanttakethisanymore · 09/07/2025 13:14

ThreeTescoBags · 09/07/2025 13:09

I'd resign on the spot and consider it constructive dismissal if there was a requirement for me to wear a thong bikini to a work event 😂

I think you and about 95% of the female work force to be honest!

Kbroughton · 09/07/2025 13:11

So much judgement on this thread with most missing the point. You are a grown woman and therefore it is up to you to decide what is appropriate attire for a work event. I should imagine that in a workplace where a trip to a slip and slide is not balked at, then a bikini is entirely appropriate . In any case, that is up to you and you alone. He is channelling his insecurities to you in an inappropriate way.

Pomegranatecarnage · 09/07/2025 13:11

If it was a thong style, I think it’s weird to wear that in an indoor complex with slides and especially in front of colleagues. A standard bikini with arse coverage is fine.

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