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Would you think it was odd if someone wore a burkini at an indoor pool?

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incognitolady · 10/07/2024 01:39

I'm extremely self conscious about my body and I'm very overweight. Once upon a time I used to run but my knees are awful right now and the best thing I can think of is water exercises.

I would quite happily wear a burkini to my local pool. I haven't been to a swimming pool in about 9 years. Would it be really odd for someone to wear a burkini? Would it make you stare? Have you ever seen anyone wear a burkini at an indoor pool?

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Penguinsa · 10/07/2024 03:57

Get people wearing a variety of things to pool I am a member of and doesn't bother me what anyone wears. I might quickly look at someone but not in a judging way just noticing they are there. We even have people entering in normal clothes recently, that I am less sure about as don't know how hygienic it is but there's chlorine and each to their own. Good to see people swimming. Go for it and hope it helps. I love swimming.

CowTown · 10/07/2024 03:55

I haven’t ever seen anyone wearing one at our pool, so I might notice them, yes. You should absolutely wear what you’re most comfortable in. If you’re at a pool where not many women wear them and your aim is to blend into the crowd and not be noticed, it might not have that effect. But you’ll be fully covered, so there’s that.

deleteitforpro · 10/07/2024 03:54

AquaFurball · 10/07/2024 03:49

Please let the lifeguards know beforehand, and try to attend a disabled session if possible. The additional clothing does create an additional risk to your safety in the pool.

Let the lifeguard know she is overweight and is wearing a burkini?

OP I have seen the occasional person wear a burkini at my pool and no one bats an eyelid. Definitely go for it if it makes you feel for comfortable.

AquaFurball · 10/07/2024 03:49

Please let the lifeguards know beforehand, and try to attend a disabled session if possible. The additional clothing does create an additional risk to your safety in the pool.

garlictwist · 10/07/2024 03:40

A common sight at my pool. But usually worn by Muslim women. I guess you can wear one if you're not and it wouldn't make any difference.

Ihateslugs · 10/07/2024 03:39

I am obese and go to the baths to do walking exercises. I wear a swimsuit with a skirt as I feel it hides my tummy area and also the top of my legs. I don’t feel self conscious at all. It’s a pool in a multi cultural area and during the days there are quite a lot of elderly men and women from many different cultures all walking or swimming slowly in the slow lane - it’s quite social as we chat a bit as we pass!

Women wear a variety of things, some in very modest, full body outfits, other is t shirt and short and then there are others like me in “old lady” swimsuits! I never seen anyone in a full burkini though, I guess the fabric would retain a lot of water and you’d drip all over the place! Some people take a towelling robe to leave by the pool to put on quickly when they get out.

Octavia64 · 10/07/2024 03:33

I have one.

I wear it because I'm disabled and it hides my body.

Never had any comments.

(I'm white and not Muslim)

Andylion · 10/07/2024 03:31

I have never seen anyone wear a burkini anywhere, so yes, I would think it was odd. I hope I would then move on.

purpleme12 · 10/07/2024 02:05

I've seen a couple of Muslims wear one yes

novocaine4thesoul · 10/07/2024 01:58

Yes, I swim a lot, and agree with all posters, doesn't really matter what you are wearing to swim in - just do what you are comfortable with. Also if you are happier just walking up and down the pool, do that too if you are not in the fast swimming lanes. Go for it ! x

MonsteraMama · 10/07/2024 01:53

A woman at my local pool wears one and I like it very much, it's navy and gold and looks really nice on her.

I wouldn't find it odd to see anyone wearing one, I think they're great when you want to cover up a bit, whatever your reason for doing so.

DeeCeeCherry · 10/07/2024 01:51

I'd notice but I wouldn't think it strange at all. Do what makes you comfortable, why not

Inspireme2 · 10/07/2024 01:51

Or a legsuit swimsuit.

VerityBridge · 10/07/2024 01:42

If I even noticed, I would think absolutely nothing about it.

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