Shall I wear it bikini (photo)

[happyNotanymore]

My first ever post (long time lurker though )
Honest opinion please ,possibility of 2 weeks in tropics ,but after 3 babies and being almost 40 years old I hate my body.

So with body as this one in the pics would you wear bikini or not ....I don't think I'm brave enough

of course you should, you look gorgeous x

hmmm...

anyway, wear it. Although obviously no-one with sense sunbathes in the tropics so put on a rash vest and boardies when you swim and have to leave the shade.

Must be a stealth boast - OP you look fantastic and should definitely wear it - oh as long as you are happy to know that you will be getting a lot of admiring looks from the guys on the beach!!

Another here saying wear it and you look great. I also love the colour and style of the bikini. I enjoy the fact that when I go swimming I see so many different shapes and sizes of women and men who look confident in their swimwear. I don't stare at others thinking they shouldn't be wearing certain swimwear, it's just swimwear. Thenextday Good on you

You look vile.

Not really. Stealth boast.

If it makes you happy, go for it! And you also look rather lovely. How nice to have your swimsuit sorted before summer.

Hmm...

You don't know whether to wear a bikini on the beach in the Tropics in front of folk you don't know, and will most likely never see again, but you post a photo on the www for the whole world to see...

You look gorgeous in that bikini, I wish I looked like that in mine.

Are you naturally dark skinned?

I'm pretty thin but pale and bit wobbly tummy right now. Wouldn't look a fraction as good as you!

I hate my body too. Do I look fat here: www.iateyourbaby.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/miranda-ker-vs-bikini-09.jpg

I hope I look like you at 40!! I'm 28 and have a horrible saggy body after 2 babies x

Yes to the body but no to that bikini. Not because you don't look great, but just because it looks like the bikini bottoms will fall down.

As everyone has said, your body is awesome! And a beautiful colour! I do wonder whether anyone's opinion will change your mind though so you should wear what you feel comfortable in. Don't waste what should be a fantastic holiday feeling self-conscious.

And FWIW I always wear swimsuits - the really old fashioned 50s type ones because that's my personal style. I'm not 80 either...

Thank you very much for all your kind words. I have massive issues about my body , I was very skinny for most of my adult life , but last few years ,after each pregnanacy I started getting biger and heavier. My self esteem is laying flat on the floor. I wasn't fishing for compliments , All I want it was just opinion from ladies who don't know me .
Thank you , it means a lot to me.

You look absolutely gorgeous. The bikini is a great colour and shape on you. If I saw you on the beach I would be envious! Stand tall and enjoy your holiday, you really do look fab.

The bikini is from Tesco ,I think it was £10??

You look fantastic! Enjoy that bikini!

You look fab. Truly.

You look great and could wear whatever you liked - which everyone should do anyway.

I've never worn a bikini. Ever.

I doubt I ever will, I'm far too self conscious!

You look great in one though.

Can I ask your height and weight OP. You look lovely.

It looks good but the key to wearing ANYTHING successfully is confidence. If you can't put it on and forget about it for the day don't bother.