Help! I need help with something for swimming

[Mimiandme]

Hello ,

Ive just got back from a swim class with my husband and daughter which was lovely but it’s my turn next week and I am DREADING other people seeing me in a swimsuit. I’ve just put on a lot of weight recently, im self conscious of my skin , my thighs.
Can anyone recommend something that will look nice ? I was wondering about swim leggings and a t shirt but I don’t know it that will make me stand out?! Thanks :-)

You can wear leggings and a t-shirt, one of the lifeguards at my pool does this, she's a great swimmer and it doesn't seem to impede her.

Alternatively, you could use some kind of cover-up (your towel round you would be fine) and discard it when you're near the pool. There should be a hook/bench where you can leave it close to poolside. Once you are in the water, no one is any the wiser what size or shape you are - they really aren't.

I've swum for donkeys years, including when I was 3 stone overweight, and no one pays any attention anyway - whatever you decide, enjoy it!

The only thing to remember OP is if you wear something 'unusual' like swim leggings etc, it'll likely have the opposite effect and draw more attention to you. Remember nobody really cares what you look like, they're too busy thinking about themselves!

Women need to be at least 3 stone overweight to be bigger than average at our pool. Need to be at least 5 stone over to be especially large.

tbh, I think it's the not-overweight ones who look peculiar nowadays.

I have a nice swimsuit with a skirt attached. Goes over bum and thighs, my worst bits.

I have a boy leg swimsuit, love it for comfort and cover up xx