if you saw a size 18 lady on a beach in a bikini would you think...

[lizandlulu]

good on her, or put it away?

i have my own reasons for asking

I felt more self conscious last year in a bikini because I was easily the palest person on the beach. Was a size 8-10 at the time (pg now so no longer!), but was so white thet I really felt people were looking at me for that reason!

Actually, my v fair DS was even paler than me but it was less obvious as he was covered head to knee in a sun suit. We looked ridiculous on the beach with a bunch of Spaniards staring at us! Will def get myself a spray tan next time.

(Before I get told off for being pale and out in the sun I was smothered in v high factor cream and indoors during the hottest time.

4+1 - i am pale too, but I prefer that to looking like a tile of worn brown lino, like the spaniards do.

Fourplusone I always feel like a freak because of being so pale. Am size 8-10 but paranoid of blinding people with my English Rose complexion. Just feel ugly and gawky.

Have invested in one of those tinted body lotions that builds up gradually. Then I don't look too orang. For some reason traditional fake tan just doesn't look right on me!

I wouldn't think anything.

It's such a shame that women feel so uncomfortable about being curvy but then when Liz Hurley wants her photos in a bikini to be airbrushed it's not helping us real women in any way

I owuld think 'put on some clothes' - but I think that about anyone with skin exposed in the sun. My family are the pasty looking lot in long sleeves

I think it would think 'put it away' as most size 18's I have seen also pretty un toned with rolls of fat. Perhaps if she was a tall woman who had clearly exercised and looked after herself then it would be alright.
Tbh I would think the same about any body that wasn't cared for. I think that skinnier bodies can get away with it more easily, that's all.

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Good for her!

We are far too worried about the "perfect" body and shape. Just enjoy the sun!

Starlight - I would have suggested what hanaflower said, tricky one that!

lol SM .

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Wouldn't think good on her as that is patronising and she would probably be annoyed but wouldn't really think anything although if I'm honest would feel good that I was slimmer I knwo that sounds bad but I am being truthful.But anyone can wear what they like bikinis not just for skinnies

I live in Italy, and you see all sizes and ages in bikinis at the beach. It doesn't seem to be a problem.
You never see tankinis here, and 1 pieces are for the over 70s.

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well i think i will bite the bullett and wear one. although will probably invest in a new one as i think mine is a bit too skimpy. i will need something more substantial in the stomach area.

i have 2 but never worn either, and both have tie sided bottoms.