https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:12:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2714257 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:19:14 +0000 lamariniere 2714257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wear a bikini but I also wear a long sleeve rashguard with it if I'm directly in the sun or swimming since I'm super parinoid about sun exposure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2714251 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:17:25 +0000 looch 2714251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I mean, are we surprised that people are judging each other? I think we all do it at one time or another, at least I can admit I do it. Sometimes it does surprise me that I do it, I would like to think I am over it and mature, but it happens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2714248 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:14:38 +0000 sauerkraut 2714248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on the situation.<br /> While pregnant: bikini - much easier to fit!<br /> Lap swimming/baby swim class: racing style one piece - stays put<br /> On the beach: bikini or more stylish one piece<br /> Other activities (like a boardwalk or amusement park with water rides, where I want to be in a suit, but will also be doing dry land activities): bikini - easier to pee!</p> <p>I really don't understand the side eye. Why would having a kid make you somehow not allowed to wear a two piece swim suit? These things have nothing to do with each other. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2714230 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:53:22 +0000 Anagram 2714230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They are probably just marveling that you have kids and can still wear a bikini. I can't....my stretch marks are prettttty crazy from kids, so these days I wear a tankini so I can still go to the bathroom easily without pulling everything down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713791 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:39:19 +0000 Boogs 2713791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never been comfortable in a bikini so I usually wear a tankini top and shorts on the bottom or a swim skirt with shorts under. But, I say you should wear what you're comfortable in! If I looked good enough to wear a string bikini, I would proudly rock it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713790 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:38:03 +0000 smocks 2713790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have always feel super awkward in bikinis, regardless of how in shape I was. I'm a one-piece speedo girl, from my years on swim and water polo teams. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713584 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 09:50:17 +0000 MrsA 2713584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rashguard over supportive two pieces. I bet half those moms giving you side eye are just impressed that you can rock that suit after baby ;) Go for what you're happy in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713528 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 08:42:57 +0000 Littlebit7 2713528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love bikinis (and I really don't give an F what I look like in them) but I have to say, they aren't really that practical anymore. I'm thinking of switching of a more full coverage high neck Halter style two piece this season for two reasons: the sun damage mitigation to my chest area and also so LO can't pull my boob out. Or rather my boob won't fall out while bending over/chasing/carrying a 2 year old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713524 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 08:39:03 +0000 snowjewelz 2713524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wear what you want! I don't understand what people have to side eye about?! Moms can't wear bikinis?! </p> <p>I personally like tankini's since it's easier to go to the bathroom, and flowy tankini's a plus to hide my pooch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713470 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:17:55 +0000 caterw 2713470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rock it girl! I am personally pretty modest so I usually wear a one piece and shorts or tankini and shorts, but I always want to fist bump the mamas who are in bikinis. It's your body and that doesn't change just because you had a baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713349 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:51:18 +0000 SweetiePie 2713349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bikini. I actually think a one piece is less flattering on me. I have wide hips and I'm really self conscious about them and my thigh/butt area and for some reason a one piece seems to really accentuate that on me. So I do a modest coverage bottom and top.<br /> I think no matter what you wear someone somewhere will give side-eye. So just wear what you like! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713339 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:42:05 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2713339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two piece. I wear short bottoms when I'm with DD because I'm more comfortable playing with her in those. I prefer tops without strings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713337 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:40:07 +0000 erinbaderin 2713337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually a bikini, but I have a 1 piece for parent/tot swim lessons because there's a lot of clutching and pulling of my top and I don't want to flash the lane swimmers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713328 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:23:14 +0000 Anya 2713328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost always bikini! I'm far more comfortable in a two piece. I'll put on a one piece if I don't feel like being as thorough with the sunscreen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713321 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:11:59 +0000 Foodnerd81 2713321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been doing a rashguard when I'm out with the kids- less sunscreen to worry about and no wardrobe malfunctions. I pair with a bikini or bikini bottoms with a sports bra. I've never been super comfortable in a bikini anyway (I just don't like my stomach) so crouching with a toddler with my tummy out isn't fun or comfortable for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713317 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:05:54 +0000 FancyGem 2713317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the retro (high waist) swimsuits. I think one piece swim suits make my torso look short. The high waist swimsuits cover my stretch marks. I may wear a tankini while I'm pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713316 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:05:39 +0000 Meowkers 2713316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always worn a bikini. Don't let those people get to you. Wear what you want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713261 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:55:07 +0000 youboots 2713261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on team bikini- f anyone for giving you the side eye. I occasionally wear a 1pc because it's pretty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713250 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:38:14 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2713250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tankini, and sometimes a rashguard over. I like two pieces for practical bathroom purposes. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713109 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:36:09 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2713109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're comfortable with the bikini, rock it! I however am only a tankini or 1 piece wearer. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713106 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:34:30 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2713106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bikini, even while pregnant. Most mom's at our swim lessons do the same! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713104 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:33:16 +0000 Banana330 2713104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dd *almost* pulled the string on my tankini halter top this weekend at the pool... I imagine a string bikini would be worse! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713101 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:31:48 +0000 rachiecakes 2713101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wear what makes you comfortable :) </p> <p>I'm more comfortable in a one piece or tankini, my son is so active, I want to make sure my swimwear is securely on my body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713098 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:28:56 +0000 PinkElephant 2713098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just don't find string bikinis practical while chasing a child - too many possibilities for a wardrobe malfunction. For a water park I wear a tanki or one piece. I wear more supportive-on-top two pieces if I'm on vacation with just DH (even if it's adults only with the family, I just don't think my MIL, for example, needs to see my tummy, toned or not - my SIL wears skimpier bathing suits, and I feel like it's a little awkward at times).. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713086 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:22:33 +0000 Adira 2713086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tankini or one piece, but I'm not comfortable with my stomach being on display! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713084 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:21:53 +0000 catgirl 2713084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find one pieces really uncomfortable thanks to a long torso so I stick with two pieces. I got a swim skirt from lands end last summer that I LOVE. I pair it with a rash guard or a tankini top depending on what we are doing and how long we will be outside. </p> <p>But if you are most comfortable in a bikini I say rock it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713074 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:15:56 +0000 looch 2713074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everything but bikinis, basically. I do better with a one piece only because I know nothing is going to come undone, pop out, fall down, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713067 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:12:10 +0000 lilyann 2713067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bikini, I just find them the most comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swimsuits-1#post-2713066 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:10:26 +0000 mrskansas 2713066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of swim suit do you wear? Bikini, one piece, tankini, fully clothed...? </p> <p>I've always worn string bikinis but last year I got the side-eye from lots of moms at the water park when I was with my daughter. Maybe I need to wear something more modest or just stay true and stick with bikinis?? Lol.</p> <p>Just curious what everyone else wears! </p>