I say wear it only if you feel most comfortable in it. If you can't wear it around the house vacuuming or dancing, I'd reconsider.

I bought a two-piece for the first time in years. I had to order it specially because I need a lot of support on top and couldn't find anything local. Those flimsy "shelf bras"? Please. My new swimsuit hasn't arrived yet so I don't know how it will look, but it's just for wearing in the hot tub with my girlfriends from work so it should be fine. I wouldn't mind a one-piece but my torso is so long that they never fit correctly....I always feel like they're not long enough.

So we shall see how comfortable I feel! But I definitely intend to wear it if it fits.

Dissent: I'm not a fan of bikinis... I just think they look generally unflattering and can be a bit tacky. If you feel comfortable in one, age shouldn't cause you to reconsider one way or another. But a classy, sexy maillot (anthropologie has some spectacular ones) might be a better way to go.

I'm not even of drinking age, yet, if that matters. I bought my first bikini two months ago and regret it immensely.

Appreciate everybody's feedback. I haven't made out my mind yet and anyway have a few more pounds to go....

Buy one you like and wear it twice. Once, to see if you like it, a second time just to make sure :) The worst that can happen? Haven't we felt shy enough all our lives???

My Bikini & new pics after 40lb loss/Yes I did it!!!
 

Hello everybody, just wanted to share a new milestone in my weight loss journey. A couple of months ago I was debating whether or not I should allow myself to use a bikini. I've never worn one before so I felt hesitant to start now.
After loosing 40 pounds in a little less than a year and getting great support from so many of you as well as my husband, I decided to go for it!!! :carrot:
So I am sharing a few recent pictures(including one on my brand new bikini!!).
I have another 5 pounds to lose, but I felt confident enough to do it. :D

Thx 3FC members for you amazing support!


Caribbean Girl

You look great! Congrats!

You look amazing - very athletic! I would love to be that toned. Maybe someday....