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I'm a tankini girl all the way. Between the scar from WLS and the stretch marks from twins, my stomach is a hot mess! I also love that the tankinis are easy to wear, when you are drinking or having fun, the potty problem always arises, and I HATE taking a wet one piece off to potty, it never seems to go back on right! ;)

Of course now that my thighs do not rub or look like boulders, I may skip the skirt bottoms and go for the regular bikini bottoms! But then there is the issue of landscaping!~!! what a dilemma we girls have!!!!

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I have not worn a bikini since I was a teen. And will probably be a one piece with a wrap after I do loose to my goal. But I also refuse to wear tank tops or anything sleeveless because I hate my arms. But I say if you feel fine in it, wear it ! You will unlikely be the biggest thing there and even if you are, so what? Gon' get ur freak on!!! ;)

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My stretched out saggy skin keeps me from wearing a 2 pc. otherwise I could totally wear one :)

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Hm, my 1st reply went into the ether, guess I'll try again! :-) I totally agree with BBJ: rock a bikini if you feel comfortable! It sounds like you are feeling comfortable enough to consider it, so maybe get a bikini bottom and both a tankini and bikini top so you can play it by ear while on vacation! Options are always great! Also, click the link on BBJ's post to see the amazing Ms. Helen Mirren rocking a bikini! That's one of the more inspiring things I've seen in a while :-)

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I have worn a tankini with bikini bottoms all along, even when I was heavier. I am just more comfortable in a two-piece, and the skirt or shorts on the bottom just seemed to accentuate things instead of actually 'hiding' them.

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Thanks for all your comments ladies... I went shopping today and had a sneaky look at the two pieces. There are loads of choices in all different shapes and sizes. If we do manage to get the money together for a hol, I will defo try some on just out of curiosity! If I am brave enough to buy and actually wear one in public I shall let you know...lol

That link with Helen Mirrem is amazing Lila... Oh to be half as toned as her!!

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I could never see myself wearing a bikini. I don't think I will ever be that comfortable with my body. However, I think a tankini is good for almost any body type.

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I just got one of those racing style speedos with the cross over back... It has been 40 years from the time I last wore a bikini... but you never know....I like sarongs too...funny thing is, I would rather go "suit optional" than wear a bikini...my funny brain!

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Someone else posted this on another thread...it is SO much fun! I think it may help you decide before you venture out to the stores! Enjoy!!

http://www.mvm.com/cs/

Heheheeee... that does look like fun! Reckon I am gonna have a few hours of chuckle time on that! Thanks!

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Hey Kerry,

I hadn't even thought of it like that,.. and in that case it must be a NSV for me...lol!!

I was just browsing on the net looking at different options when it dawned on me that all my holiday gear is going to be way to big and that includes my swim wear.

I think I might try on a tankini and see how it feels.

Thanks ladies for your input! I was gonna ask my hubby, but unfortunately he normally says what 'he thinks' I want to hear when it comes to clothes... and it is usually the wrong thing ...lol... for example, I put a tee shirt on and I suspected it was still a little tight, especailly around the tummy area, when I asked him he said 'No love, it is just a bit short...!!' WHAT is he like. Luckily I found this amusing!!

Hi Coops!!!! Go to the store and try one on and see if you approve! If you feel comfortable in it, go for it, if you feel any way "I don't know" then don't. . . no one else will see you in the change room. . . good luck!

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Hi Coops! I bought myself a one piece from next that pulls your tummy in, not that I had a chance to use it yet!

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http://www.next.co.u...202s2#442607x47

(o course I don't look like that ,yet!)

Ooh, chilo, that is so cute!! I haven't got the t*ts for the strapless bandeau, but I love the look.

I just got this one, but I have to say, things are spilling out all over the top part. It doesn't have cup size options, so I just got size 10 (top and bottom, when I should have gotten a 12 top)...which is still a bit tight on me of course lol, and I'm thinking I might have to take out the soft cups that are in there, as they just show up as outlines on my chest, like oversize nipples or something. :huh: Anyhow, it's hard to find good suits here, so I paid the outrageous shipping charges and I'm not sending it back, so I'll make it work. If all else fails, I will use the red pants and find another top to go with. Argh.

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