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CardoMondo · 09/12/2020 20:11

No I’m not a perv, I’m a fat lazy bastard that needs a kick up the arse. 3 years ago I was at the gym 3 times a week, swimming twice a week and practicing martial arts twice a week. Now i walk the dog for an hour a day. That’s it. I’ve put on two stone and feel like shit.
I bought a costume with a plan to go back to the gym but when I tried it on I looked absolutely disgusting, it actually made me not want to go at all and I sent it back.

So what do you guys wear for swimming?? I have no fashion sense so if I could at least fit in with what people actually wear that would be a start.

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trickyex · 27/12/2020 21:56

I think Zoggs are more flattering than Speedos which seem a bit old fashioned and the sizing is off. Loads on ebay if you want to try a few styles cheaply?

DieSchottin93 · 27/12/2020 22:30

I wear Zoggs, their sizing is much more true to size than Speedo and they are also made from recycled materials Smile I find Speedo too short in the body so they really dig in to my shoulders.

sadeyedladyofthelowlandsea · 27/12/2020 22:37

@TheChosenTwo that's bloody gorgeous! I've got something similar in shape, but not quite as skirty. I look amazing in it and you can't see my arse cheeks dribbling out of the back

pollymere · 27/12/2020 22:39

Try Bravissimo or somewhere that sells properly fitting swimwear. If your books are properly supported then you'll flatten your tummy straight away. Don't rule out a bikini either. I find my bikini is far more flattering than any swimsuit. This is my current one. The high way briefs also totally flatten your tummy! www.bravissimo.com/products/making-waves-bikini-top-fw195/#cobaltwhite-fw195cwt

EBearhug · 28/12/2020 00:20

If your books are properly supported then you'll flatten your tummy straight away.

Nah, I've got plenty of bookshelves, and they do nothing for my tummy. Wink

JocastaElastic · 28/12/2020 01:23

Esther Williams swim suits are great. They look like a swimsuit from the 1950's. They're glamorous, quite flattering (especially if you're feeling a bit fat), and are also very practical for swimming in.

BusterGonad · 28/12/2020 01:45

Yes. You've definitely got to get your boobs up to smooth everything out. I do think swim suits can be quite unflattering if you don't choose carefully. I wear bikinis but I'm not slim at the moment so I quickly get in the water. I still think they look better than a swim suit as I just look like a sack of shit in them.

480Widdio · 28/12/2020 02:23

I swim everyday and wear Zoggs with a scoop back.They are £20 on the Zoggs website.

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