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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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Placestogo · 03/04/2026 20:46

Flowery oneis lookingvreally good on you. I always use a bit of fake tan because i feel im too white but everybody is different

DreamTheMoors · 03/04/2026 20:48

I think you look marvelous.
And I also like the flowery set.
I applaud your courage to go out in a swimsuit at all — I couldn’t do it. I’m s coward.
Have fun wherever you’re going ❤️
Don’t forget the sunscreen! SPF 9000 lol
And a wide brim hat! no joke

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 20:50

Plasticdreams · 03/04/2026 20:29

Where? Benidorm?

Blimey! Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Sweden, Brazil...... basically, millions of women are grandmas. All shapes and sizes.
Many, many on beaches and in pools all over the world- brace yourself - having the nerve to wear bikinis!
Shocking, I know! 😂

Plasticdreams · 03/04/2026 20:57

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 20:50

Blimey! Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Sweden, Brazil...... basically, millions of women are grandmas. All shapes and sizes.
Many, many on beaches and in pools all over the world- brace yourself - having the nerve to wear bikinis!
Shocking, I know! 😂

You know what I mean by ‘granny’ looking. I’m not referring to young grandmas who are fashionable am I 🤦🏼‍♀️
I’m talking about blue rinses and shopping at Bon marche

WhatterySquash · 03/04/2026 21:07

I agree with some PPs that a skimpier bikini or a one-piece can sometimes be more flattering, but I really love the flowery set on you. As a PP said you look cute - it's fun, stylish, fits well and I want one! I do think you'd also suit a 50s va-va-voom style swimsuit or bikini.

Peony1985 · 03/04/2026 21:10

DreamTheMoors · 03/04/2026 20:48

I think you look marvelous.
And I also like the flowery set.
I applaud your courage to go out in a swimsuit at all — I couldn’t do it. I’m s coward.
Have fun wherever you’re going ❤️
Don’t forget the sunscreen! SPF 9000 lol
And a wide brim hat! no joke

Please just wear it!
People judge but they are irrelevant to your life. Literally irrelevant aren’t they.
Your looks won’t affect society. Enjoy life ..you only get one.

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 21:12

Plasticdreams · 03/04/2026 20:57

You know what I mean by ‘granny’ looking. I’m not referring to young grandmas who are fashionable am I 🤦🏼‍♀️
I’m talking about blue rinses and shopping at Bon marche

Well. I've never heard of Bon Marche and I last saw a blue rinse in about 1983, but I suppose it depends where you live.
I think women - the OP, grandmas, anyone, should wear whatever makes them feel good 😊

OneLilacCrow · 03/04/2026 21:14

You look fine. If you are worried about looking overweight - don’t be. You look exactly the same size, or less, than over half the adult women you are likely to see on the beach. I like the flowery bikini best.

YepItsAnotherOne · 03/04/2026 21:15

Seriously?… for everyone telling OP looks great in the flowery pattern

Is no one seeing the flower nipples? I feel like I’m on another planet 🤯

HardyEustace · 03/04/2026 21:17

Great legs, amazing legs, fabulous waist and so on. Too much gaslighting going on here.

WhatterySquash · 03/04/2026 21:19

YepItsAnotherOne · 03/04/2026 21:15

Seriously?… for everyone telling OP looks great in the flowery pattern

Is no one seeing the flower nipples? I feel like I’m on another planet 🤯

See them, don't mind them!

DreamTheMoors · 03/04/2026 21:26

Peony1985 · 03/04/2026 21:10

Please just wear it!
People judge but they are irrelevant to your life. Literally irrelevant aren’t they.
Your looks won’t affect society. Enjoy life ..you only get one.

Oh I wear it.
All summer.
In my back yard.
With my dog barking (her approval, I’m sure.)
I miss my pool, though. They’re quite essential here in 500F degree Central California where I live.
Thank you for the vote of confidence. ❤️

PhotoFirePoet · 03/04/2026 21:30

I like the black and white one, as it supports your bust perfectly and it’s just a funkier style and really suits you. The floral one does not flatter your bust so well, otherwise, that would look fine too.

DreamTheMoors · 03/04/2026 21:34

WhatterySquash · 03/04/2026 21:19

See them, don't mind them!

Didn’t see them.
I’m shocked that women have nipples - why didn’t my mum or my granny or my sister or my many many friends never tell me to look in the mirror???
Shocked, I tell you!!

fairylightsanon · 03/04/2026 21:45

HardyEustace · 03/04/2026 21:17

Great legs, amazing legs, fabulous waist and so on. Too much gaslighting going on here.

I don’t think there is
one persons fabulous legs might be another’s nightmare. Not everyone likes the same thing

FuchsiaFlingo · 03/04/2026 21:50

I think the striped one looks better. But only marginally because I think they’re both dreadful.

You can do better OP. There is a 2 piece out there for you, but I’m not overly sure it’s either of these.

Summerbay23 · 03/04/2026 21:56

You look great! Go girl! Honestly embrace how good you look.

Baggingarea · 03/04/2026 22:01

I think the floral one looks really nice but isn’t the right colour for you. Perhaps florals more on the navy blue or green would match your skin tone better. Or if in doubt, fake tan!

MamaToABeautifulBoy · 03/04/2026 22:12

I’m probably going to get shot for saying this but I think you’d look fantastic in the floral ….with a bit of self tanner applied. I feel sooooo much better with a tan, swimwear looks much more flattering and my body looks immensely sexier. Your figure would look fabulous with a bit of colour!
Have a great holiday.

Plasticdreams · 03/04/2026 22:14

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 21:12

Well. I've never heard of Bon Marche and I last saw a blue rinse in about 1983, but I suppose it depends where you live.
I think women - the OP, grandmas, anyone, should wear whatever makes them feel good 😊

you sound a bit defensive. You can be a granny and be a style icon, look at the queen lol
something being a bit granny is just a term like in Swedish we say tantig which has the same meaning but it means ‘aunty’
it’s like frumpy

Plasticdreams · 03/04/2026 22:18

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 21:12

Well. I've never heard of Bon Marche and I last saw a blue rinse in about 1983, but I suppose it depends where you live.
I think women - the OP, grandmas, anyone, should wear whatever makes them feel good 😊

Oh and ‘wear whatever makes you feel good’ doesn’t quite cut it on here I’m afraid - she asked for opinions on the outfits and posted pictures. She looked great in the two piece and I wanted to highlight that because people assume if you’re bigger you should wear a one piece, which can be frumpy on a larger frame. She looks cool in her two piece so I told her.

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 22:23

Plasticdreams · 03/04/2026 22:18

Oh and ‘wear whatever makes you feel good’ doesn’t quite cut it on here I’m afraid - she asked for opinions on the outfits and posted pictures. She looked great in the two piece and I wanted to highlight that because people assume if you’re bigger you should wear a one piece, which can be frumpy on a larger frame. She looks cool in her two piece so I told her.

Eh? Post whatever advice you like!
No biggie 😂

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 22:25

Plasticdreams · 03/04/2026 22:14

you sound a bit defensive. You can be a granny and be a style icon, look at the queen lol
something being a bit granny is just a term like in Swedish we say tantig which has the same meaning but it means ‘aunty’
it’s like frumpy

Right. It's all 😊 relax!
I think women should wear whatever they feel good in, you don't. That's fine! 🙂

WearyAuldWumman · 03/04/2026 22:34

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 20:50

Blimey! Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Sweden, Brazil...... basically, millions of women are grandmas. All shapes and sizes.
Many, many on beaches and in pools all over the world- brace yourself - having the nerve to wear bikinis!
Shocking, I know! 😂

Russian grannies have worn bikinis for years, in order to soak up as much vitamin D as possible. (I first saw this in Krasnodar, at the Kuban' River, in 1980.)

Corinthiana · 03/04/2026 22:36

WearyAuldWumman · 03/04/2026 22:34

Russian grannies have worn bikinis for years, in order to soak up as much vitamin D as possible. (I first saw this in Krasnodar, at the Kuban' River, in 1980.)

True! I've seen Swedish grannies do the same. Good for them
I really admire women who don't let age or body types stop them enjoying the sunshine or the beach. Or life in general! 😊