There are a truly amazing number of people who don't give a rip what they look like in a bathing suit. Now, I should tell you that I am a plus size woman. I have always thought that it would be a disservice to the world to be seen in a bathing suit.....even one that managed to suck me in and cover me up. But, I can honestly say that I looked fine compared to some of the beached whales I have seen on vacation.
There's something really odd in the vacationer's mentality. They seem to leave their fashion sense at home. I saw women in the oddest outfits. Those who normally have a realistic idea about what looks good on them will wear see-through "cover-ups" that were meant for 16 year olds. And a pareau or sarong was really meant for a well proportioned woman. Just because it wraps around you doesn't mean it looks lovely.
We have just returned from a trip to Maui, and this is one of the very few things I can complain about, so you have to know that trip was awesome!
If we call out the fashion police, I'll have to diet before I can return. Actually, that's not a bad idea, and a LOT of incentive, because Maui is lovely. I hope each of you gets to experience it.
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Egads! Now I'm paranoid about what to pack for my trip to Bogie's (via Chi Town). Assuming that you don't run screaming away from home at that time, you gets what you gets! (BTW: My belief is that the best thing I can do for 66-year-old skin is to cover it up!!!) Yes, I've seen 'way too many beached whales, myself.
Posted by Cop Car | July 21, 2004 2:32 PM
Posted on July 21, 2004 14:32
Not to worry... Be prepared for a laid-back, easy going visit. My sister, the fashion maven, won't be here...so we can relax! I'm looking forward to meeting you. *S*
Posted by Buffy | July 21, 2004 7:24 PM
Posted on July 21, 2004 19:24
Most beaches make me feel thin, for all the reasons you describe.
Posted by Blue Witch | July 22, 2004 2:55 PM
Posted on July 22, 2004 14:55
I hope that everyone will pardon my snobbish comment. In some ways I envy those people that I maligned. They get on with their lives without worrying about what I think of them. Obviously, no one died and left me in charge of decorum. (They should know better than to leave me in charge--LOL.)
Posted by Cop Car | July 22, 2004 8:26 PM
Posted on July 22, 2004 20:26
We have an amazingly modest family. No one wears a thong bathing suit, and most everyone is reasonably covered up when they have on swim suits. The guys eschew Speedos in favor of baggy trunks.
In a way, I envy those people who are grossly overweight who can ignore what others think of them. I tend to be very self conscious about my extra weight, and feel that it shouldn't be flaunted at strangers. I guess when it comes right down to it, I'd rather be looking at a gorgeous hunk than a beached whale. If I followed my own preferences, I'd never get to swim.
Posted by Buffy | July 23, 2004 12:09 AM
Posted on July 23, 2004 00:09