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Do these look really bad??

416 replies

Fundraiser12345 · 02/04/2026 13:25

Do I look really bad in these? Please be honest but gentle 🤣

Do these look really bad??
Do these look really bad??
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fairylightsanon · 02/04/2026 20:54

Puppylucky · 02/04/2026 19:32

I am really sorry but I'm not seeing what everyone else is seeing. The OP has lovely skin but is overweight and a two piece isn't doing her any favours. A one piece would help give her torso shape and cover her tummy.

Her tummy is already covered, there’s virtually no skin on show anyway
I’m a size 18 and wear a bikini, partially as I’m tall and big boobs and swimsuits never fit right and partially as I want to

M103 · 02/04/2026 21:04

You look great! I love the flowery one.

previouslyknownas · 02/04/2026 21:07

Puppylucky · 02/04/2026 19:32

I am really sorry but I'm not seeing what everyone else is seeing. The OP has lovely skin but is overweight and a two piece isn't doing her any favours. A one piece would help give her torso shape and cover her tummy.

I agree and I think the #be kind Is how we have got to the point where people don’t tell the truth any more

But Stripy stuff will always make you look bigger

one color Is better if you want to look slimmer

the flower one is a lovely bikini but both give no support to your boobs
I think the top bit of it is to low so gives you no definition

Get a fake tan as that always make people look healthy and slim

YepItsAnotherOne · 02/04/2026 21:09

Aluna · 02/04/2026 20:36

I think everyone is understandably trying to be kind and that’s great, but I prefer the friends of mine who tell me the truth.

Imo OP would look much better in a one piece.

Sorry, but I have to agree. I don’t think the 2 piece with cropped top/high waist combo is doing you any favours. If anything, it’s drawing attention to your tummy and making it look larger than it is.

Id find a one piece with better support for the boobs, and would also accentuate your curves/waist. Your legs are great! And the floral one has two flowers for nipples, I can’t see anything else.

Aluna · 02/04/2026 21:25

Here, I’ve created an image of OP in a black underwired swimsuit with a bit of light fake tan. Compare with the original bikini pic. See what you think OP.

Do these look really bad??
Do these look really bad??
GetOffTheCounter · 02/04/2026 21:28

previouslyknownas · 02/04/2026 21:07

I agree and I think the #be kind Is how we have got to the point where people don’t tell the truth any more

But Stripy stuff will always make you look bigger

one color Is better if you want to look slimmer

the flower one is a lovely bikini but both give no support to your boobs
I think the top bit of it is to low so gives you no definition

Get a fake tan as that always make people look healthy and slim

But we are telling the truth as we see it. She asked about which suit we prefer, not about her weight or to make any comments about her health. She's not going to lose weight to your satisfaction between now and whenever so what... she's not allowed to wear a two piece and enjoy a summer holiday? I happen to think the first bathing suit looks good. That's the truth as i see it. That's the question she asked about. It's not about be kind, its about answering the question. Remember that meme that went around fb a few years back? 'How to get a bikini body for summer... have a body...buy a bikini'.

WearyAuldWumman · 02/04/2026 21:32

I'm a similar shape to you, @OP and I genuinely like the floral one - the material looks supportive and the colour suits your skin tone.

I buy two pieces from Lands' End, because they do tankinis with a longer torso - I'm 5ft 9, but longer in the body: my legs are only 31 inches.

Having seen your picture, I would now consider a similar outfit for myself. The plain black that someone has posted looks frumpy by comparison.

Sheena99 · 02/04/2026 21:32

I love the floral set, you look great.

YepItsAnotherOne · 02/04/2026 21:36

Aluna · 02/04/2026 21:25

Here, I’ve created an image of OP in a black underwired swimsuit with a bit of light fake tan. Compare with the original bikini pic. See what you think OP.

So much nicer!

Newsenmum · 02/04/2026 21:39

Puppylucky · 02/04/2026 19:32

I am really sorry but I'm not seeing what everyone else is seeing. The OP has lovely skin but is overweight and a two piece isn't doing her any favours. A one piece would help give her torso shape and cover her tummy.

A one piece never hides the tummy. Bigger women can still look attractive and she does.

ImFinePMSL · 02/04/2026 21:40

One pieces are boring and frumpy.

If the gal wants to wear a bikini, she can wear a bikini FFS!

She didn’t ask for unsolicited comments about her weight, tummy and skin tone.

Newsenmum · 02/04/2026 21:40

Aluna · 02/04/2026 21:25

Here, I’ve created an image of OP in a black underwired swimsuit with a bit of light fake tan. Compare with the original bikini pic. See what you think OP.

The black looks awful in comparison, sorry! It’s like she’s trying to hide her body. And makes her look less shapely.

Newsenmum · 02/04/2026 21:41

ImFinePMSL · 02/04/2026 21:40

One pieces are boring and frumpy.

If the gal wants to wear a bikini, she can wear a bikini FFS!

She didn’t ask for unsolicited comments about her weight, tummy and skin tone.

I totally agree. One pieces can look fine but they’re not very attractive.
op wants to look nice!

GetOffTheCounter · 02/04/2026 21:46

Aluna · 02/04/2026 21:25

Here, I’ve created an image of OP in a black underwired swimsuit with a bit of light fake tan. Compare with the original bikini pic. See what you think OP.

I don't like the one piece version tbh. It looks like every one piece i currently own and is just boring and frumpy. I still like the floral.

Hohumitsreallyallthereis · 02/04/2026 21:46

The top isn’t supportive enough and too much material in the bottoms. Either go a really great quality one piece or try a different style of two piece

Aluna · 02/04/2026 21:52

GetOffTheCounter · 02/04/2026 21:46

I don't like the one piece version tbh. It looks like every one piece i currently own and is just boring and frumpy. I still like the floral.

There’s nothing more frumpy than the bikinis in the OP.

The black looks sleeker, slimmer and more stylish. And would look nice with a floral sarong.

fairylightsanon · 02/04/2026 21:54

Aluna · 02/04/2026 21:52

There’s nothing more frumpy than the bikinis in the OP.

The black looks sleeker, slimmer and more stylish. And would look nice with a floral sarong.

Edited

Maybe she isn’t bothered about looking slimmer or sleek and she just wants to wear a bikini? I hate one pieces with a passion. My fat makes me look fat, not what I’m wearing

Newsenmum · 02/04/2026 21:55

Aluna · 02/04/2026 21:52

There’s nothing more frumpy than the bikinis in the OP.

The black looks sleeker, slimmer and more stylish. And would look nice with a floral sarong.

Edited

No way! Strong disagree. Colour and confidence all the way.

Aluna · 02/04/2026 22:04

fairylightsanon · 02/04/2026 21:54

Maybe she isn’t bothered about looking slimmer or sleek and she just wants to wear a bikini? I hate one pieces with a passion. My fat makes me look fat, not what I’m wearing

Ok well good luck with that.

Aluna · 02/04/2026 22:09

OP I will leave you with some patterned one pieces. I hope you enjoy your swim or your holiday.

Do these look really bad??
Do these look really bad??
Do these look really bad??
JumpinJehoshaphat · 02/04/2026 22:11

Aluna · 02/04/2026 21:25

Here, I’ve created an image of OP in a black underwired swimsuit with a bit of light fake tan. Compare with the original bikini pic. See what you think OP.

I would agree, the black looks better. But I also think the OP is aware she’s large, she can wear whatever she feels looks good. Nothing is going to make her look slim. It’s about feeling confident and comfortable.

Jamesblonde2 · 02/04/2026 22:15

I think they’re too pale and you could do with a bolder colour. Also I’d go for a full swimsuit that offered structure in the boob area.

MorePlantsYES · 02/04/2026 22:16

ImFinePMSL · 02/04/2026 21:40

One pieces are boring and frumpy.

If the gal wants to wear a bikini, she can wear a bikini FFS!

She didn’t ask for unsolicited comments about her weight, tummy and skin tone.

She asked for comments if she looked nice.

One pieces are classy and most women look far better in them.

They come in so many styles to hide our bad bits and accentuate the good ones.

High leg, low leg, padded bra top, supportive bra , tummy control, ruching around the bust for smaller boobs, all kinds of necklines.

And black is not the only option.

Mumblechum0 · 02/04/2026 23:05

I think a one piece, with good boob support and some shaping would be much more flattering to be honest

123teenagerfood · 02/04/2026 23:14

U need to go up a size.