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Would you wear a bikini aged 44?

141 replies

ymemanresu · 30/05/2024 14:55

Size 12-14 5 foot 6 weighing 11 stones?

Ive bought 2 along with tankinis anyway but just wanted others' honest opinions please.

Big boobs and curvy bum, fat belly though 😩 . Ive lost 18 pounds but can still grab 2 handfuls of fat on my middle.

I walk 5 miles every day, got mum bingo wings and need botox but i think for 44 i don't look too bad.

What do you think?

OP posts:
olympicsrock · 30/05/2024 17:30

46 size 18 bikini wearer here.
I alm comfortable and I don’t think
anyone else is looking or judging

TheMousePipes · 30/05/2024 17:30

I’m late forties and a bit of a chonk but I wear a bikini. Zero fucks for what anyone else thinks of me.

Tarantella6 · 30/05/2024 17:31

I discovered a couple of years ago that my flattering tankini was just slowing me down on water slides. I now have the tiniest pair of bikini bottoms from a French supermarket and I don't care what I look like because I am actually winning some races against the kids 😁 although if I catch sight of my reflection at any point I am usually temporarily horrified!

steammcqueen · 30/05/2024 17:31

I'd wear a bikini age 44 if I had the body of a 24 year old

GingerPirate · 30/05/2024 17:38

Sue152 · 30/05/2024 14:59

I think it's about how you feel. If you feel happy and comfortable in it then you'll enjoy yourself, if you feel uncomfortable and worry people are judging you then you won't.

This.
I never had children, 44yo, not overweight,
but I probably wouldn't, because I have an extremely low self confidence and would feel judged.
😢

therealcookiemonster · 30/05/2024 17:41

Gettingbysomehow · 30/05/2024 14:57

I wear one at 62 but age appropriate....no thongs.

why are thongs not appropriate at 62?

therealcookiemonster · 30/05/2024 17:43

@ymemanresu I'm sorry OP but I don't like the premise of your question

you are either OK with wearing a bikini or not

should have nothing to do with your age/body type etc. just wear what you want

MinnieMountain · 30/05/2024 17:43

Since we’re talking bikinis, where can I find mix and match ones with a supportive top?

Retiredearly61 · 30/05/2024 17:47

@MinnieMountain im mid 60s and like the underwired tops from Pour Moi or Fantasie. I buy print ones with a bit of black in the print and plain black high waisted bottoms. Tend to get them from Very. I’m an 18 and I still think I look ok in these as the bottoms are flattering.
As soon as I lay down the bottoms are rolled down for maximum tanning, but pulled up as soon as I walk to the pool

emmetgirl · 30/05/2024 17:49

I wear one at 57. If anyone doesn't like how I look they can sod off. I don't care.

Olika · 30/05/2024 17:49

I am wearing and will wear on the beach this summer. If anybody has a problem with my fatty body that's not my problem. 😂

Cakeandcardio · 30/05/2024 17:49

When you are on the beach or pool area you will be able to go to the loo easier. And bikinis are more comfortable.
And the truth is that NO ONE will care what you look like!

BeverForget · 30/05/2024 17:54

If you want to, wear it.
I still do a bikini, despite my figure being 'ahem' Juno-esque...
I draw a line at the string/thong, but that is my choice.

Be as gorgeous as you want to be OP

Almostwelsh · 30/05/2024 18:02

Yes. I wear one in my 50s. My weight isn't an issue, but I do have a great big scar across my body and I couldn't care less. I still wear the bikini.

UrsulaBelle · 30/05/2024 18:04

If I was you, with your BMI, hell yes! Sadly my stretch marks are like a relief map of Scotland, so I’m happier in a tankini.

honeylulu · 30/05/2024 18:07

I'm 50 and still wear bikinis. They are more practical for toileting and putting clothes on top and I like to get a tan on my tummy! I've just come back from Greece and, as always, ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes were wearing bikinis and just enjoying their holidays. Quite right too!

Yirk · 30/05/2024 18:13

Yes , wore bikini top with shorts , 67.

VibeOnWithMyGalPals · 30/05/2024 18:15

Yes, absolutely.

PiggieWig · 30/05/2024 18:17

Yes, I was your size and shape at 44 and wore a bikini. Not a teeny weeny one, but a bra and knickers style.

sandorschicken · 30/05/2024 18:24

Yes. They'll not shoot you I promise. In fact, nobody else will give a single fuck.

Flatulence · 30/05/2024 18:24

Yes.

If I want to wear a bikini, I'm going to wear one (at a beach/pool).

I'm a similar age and a lot fatter.

I stopped caring what others thought years ago.

WonderingWanda · 30/05/2024 18:33

Yes ai do...45 this year. Admittedly I go for a slightly higher waist and underwire these days and no more string straps for me (they just feel unsupportive). Absolutely wear what you want. The Pour Moi ones are great with underwrire and a flattering fit if you are curvier.

Wisenotboring · 30/05/2024 18:48

I'm shorter than you and at a heavier weight I have worn one. I actually think I looked pretty good. Whether I did or not though...my body, my choice. Wear the bikini, enjoy your holiday and feel good. Also, you don't sound like you are especially heavy for your height?

unsync · 30/05/2024 19:11

Yes, 56 and zero fucks given. Wear whatever you want.

DGPP · 30/05/2024 19:16

I’m on holiday, older than you and wearing one. On the beach, there are women of all shapes and ages wearing bikinis. Nobody cares, everyone just looks like they’re enjoying their holiday

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