I have a TON of stretch marks (and I HATE HATE HATE them!!!!). They are all over my tummy, sides, but, thigh and boobs. Some are an inch wide. My tummy is flabby and gross (yes, even at my weight and height). I still wear a freaking bikini if I want to. I did last summer, will again this summer. I have a cute dress cover up for when I'm out of the water. I don't give a damn who sees me. That's the way my body looks. Got four beautiful kids to show for it. However, as much as I don't care what other people think of my body, I do! I hate, hate, hate it. I just have to much self pride and confidence in WHO I AM to let what others think of me or my body matter. With that being said, however, if my hubby would to ever make a bad or negative comment, I'd be running for the hills and hiding, because his is the only opinion that matters to me. Plus hey, I've got four kids that I have no choice (whether I like it or not) but to project self confidence in front of, positive strong self esteem, self worth and that the perfection of the human body, is perception and IS perfect the way we are! Not air brushed, starved or artificially enhanced. (although yes, I am human too and sometimes dream of the tummy tuck and boob job lol). Ok.... that was a long rant. I just hate hearing people say how much they won't wear a bikini because their stretch marks or body are gross. No, your stretch marks and body are REAL, once we all realize this we all may eventually even find the beautiful (myself included)