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What do you think to this bikini?

26 replies

LardLizard · 21/06/2017 10:29

Here

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OuchLegoHurts · 21/06/2017 10:30

Lovely if you have very small boobs!

LardLizard · 21/06/2017 10:36

I don't know if I like it, or if I just think the model is hot lol

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BagelDog · 21/06/2017 10:42

Love the pattern but hate the weird sleeve bits and think they would look even worse if it actually got wet...!

JohnCheese · 21/06/2017 10:45

Pretty colours but feck all support. If you're a teeny-boobed woman, then maybe.
But personally, those arm bits would drive me crazy

glitterglitters · 21/06/2017 10:46

Seafolly are very good quality but I'd be a) irritated by the straps. I think I'd spend all day hitching them and b) concerned I'd get a bizarre tan line.

I do like it though but it just doesn't seem overally practical

VerityHabitat · 21/06/2017 10:48

I think you'd spend the whole day hoiking it up, boobs or no boobs.

And one healthy wave comes in and you would be wearing an nice belt and no top.

But it is cute.

Tokelau · 21/06/2017 10:48

It would look lovely on my slim teenage DD, but it's £62! Just for the top!

LardLizard · 21/06/2017 10:51

Yeah I do like seafolly as they last well

I was thinking perhaps when laying slides in the beach could take down the side strap bits
As get what you mean about bizarre tan lines

Thjnk I'd have to try it on

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MorrisZapp · 21/06/2017 10:55

Pretty, but aimed at the teeny tit crowd. Those brands are only worth lashing out on if you need custom sizing imo. If I resembled that model I'd be down at primark scooping up armfuls of delightful nothings.

SealSong · 21/06/2017 10:57

The arm bits are odd. Would leave strange tan marks, and what would happen to the bra part if you raised your arms? Have visions of it all shooting upwards and leaving boobs exposed!

LardLizard · 21/06/2017 10:58

Yeah I don't mind paying out, a do have a couple of seafolly swimsuits
Not really custom sized just size 10
But they do last so well

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TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 21/06/2017 11:09

Yuck. How would you swim in that? It would end up around your neck as soon as you started moving your arms.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 21/06/2017 11:13

Oh good Lord,the fact you have to ask should tell you everything!Grin

UndersecretaryofWhimsy · 21/06/2017 11:26

I have no time for bikinis which are basically posing accessories and could barely stand up to a walk into the pool, much less a dive. And as far as I can see, you need to be so flatchested that you don't mind getting 0 support, but said flatchestedness will also mean there is nothing to hold the top up the minute you take a stroke. Plus you'd have to hold your arms terribly awkwardly to keep the 'straps' in the right place. Sorry.

LardLizard · 21/06/2017 15:46

Well I'm going to try it anyway !

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eurochick · 21/06/2017 15:53

Zero support, likely to come off if you try to swim in it, silly tan marks on your arms. I'm not a fan.

LorLorr2 · 21/06/2017 15:57

Holy moly at the price!

You probably wouldn't know anyone with the same one though, and it looks very holiday-suitable 😀
Just not sure if the straps would be annoying to wear.

ThreeForAPound · 21/06/2017 16:16

Honestly? Its horrendously garish.

Doobigetta · 21/06/2017 17:05

There's no way that top could stay on if you actually tried to swim in it. Also, I avoid red and pink in bikinis because they emphasise any slightly overcooked skin- blues and greens are better.

Branleuse · 21/06/2017 17:17

you wouldnt be able to swim or raise your arms in it. It would be ok as a summer top, but not an actual bikini

Bluntness100 · 21/06/2017 17:23

I love seafolly and have several of their kiara bikinis. This one is fine apart from the arms, it's got in built support and it's pretty colours. However IMO the arms make it look a bit daft. If you could wear it without those it would probably be lovely.

ZaraW · 21/06/2017 17:27

Not many people would look good in that bikini and the arm bits are awful.

FeiYenKansu · 21/06/2017 17:31

I bought this, it has straps. It's only available in a 16 now though.

I love bikini's but wouldn't wear one with annoying sleeves in the op!

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LardLizard · 21/06/2017 20:55

Ordered it now, I suppose it will go straight back ....

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Onthehighseas · 21/06/2017 20:58

The arms look daft, it looks like it would keep them pinned to your sides Grin