Can plus size women wear bikinis?

[Greengrassonhighroad]

I am a plus size woman. I am a size 18 to 20. I am working at reducing this but its not happening over night. I am 5 ft 4 and I carry all my weight in my belly. I have a big belly. It is divided into two parts and I have a muffin top too.

I have two sets of swim gear:

1. a swimdress
2. a tankini and shorts

I will be honest I hate all of the material, especially when it's wet. There's just so much of it. I don't usually go to the beach but sometimes in the summer I might go to the beach and I hate wet togs and sand. Sand gets everywhere.

I'm thinking maybe a bikini might be the answer because there will be less material. It would mean more than likely the top part of my belly being on display. Would this be a big no no?

Plus size women can wear whatever the fuck they want to and feel comfortable in

If you're in possession of a body then you can wear a bikini

I am not slim and I wear a bikini

Course you can, you can wear whatever you want to

Plus size women can wear anything that they want to. Go forth and wear that bikini with pride OP.

Anyone can wear a bikini. You arent responsible for what others think and feel.

One thing I have learned as I have aged is that no one gives you the head space you think they do. In the kindest way possible, no one really cares what you're wearing and they're certainly not thinking about it.

I am the same size and shape as you and I wear bikinis, if that's any help?

You can wear a bikini if you want to, yes.

Go to beaches in Spain, Italy, Greece and see many older women who aren't slim with bikinis. We have such a judgmental attitude. Being comfortable is much more important.

Yes of course they can. You can wear whatever you want

You can wear whatever you want.

If you are physically able to put it on, you can wear it!

I find tankini shorts (the high rise ones) more comfortable than having the edges of high/low cut bottoms disappearing into the arse or irritating skin folds.

Other than though, if you're physically comfortable in the things, wear whatever the fuck you like.

Absolutely. I'd say get something with a decent structure in the top half (it's what I would do, so I feel more held in and supported) but whatever you feel comfortable in, go for it. No one is thinking about you as much as they're thinking about themselves.

Your body, your rules. Put the bikini on

I agree that other people barely notice.
The main thing is that you feel comfortable. If wearing it makes you feel self conscious (even though there's no need) then it might spoil your enjoyment.
Sounds daft, but it might help wearing it round the house/garden a bit so you get used to seeing yourself in it.

@gobbynorthernbird

Plus size women can wear whatever the fuck they want to and feel comfortable in

This with bells on it!

I find high waisted bottoms much more comfortable and help to hide the muffin top as well, but yes - go for it! Much more comfortable!

Yes.

Stand tall and claim your place in the world.

I’m a 20/22 and I wear a bikini! Granted I make sure it’s high waisted and make sure I have coverups for lunch by the pool etc but go for it! Order a few and see what you feel happy in. Plus if you’re going abroad who care, you’ll never see them again

Absolutely you can. Just make sure it fits properly and is comfortable.

@LancesGold

If you're in possession of a body then you can wear a bikini

100% agree with this

I own two bikinis and a halterneck backless high cut swimsuit that makes me feel like sophia loren I’m a size 16/18 with a csection overhang and weightlifting thighs that could kickstart a truck and if i say so myself I look damn fine at the beach. It’s 90% about confidence and 10% about swimwear that you like and that flatters your body.

I'm a size 18-20 and wear a bikini most years whilst sitting next to my size 10 sister, who practically wears a burka.
I care not a jot what other people think, if they don't like it, they can look at the sun and go blind.

I would suggest though maybe instead of bikini bottoms you try a fuller pair of bottoms or some short-shorts and a well structured top. I'm bottom heavy which causes the bottoms to rise or disappear lol.

Do it. Get yourself a fake tan first too