The Subtle Art of Tact

Dear Plus-Sized Females: Just because they make a bikini (or any other skimpy article of clothing) in your size doesn't mean you should wear it.


I am so sick of plus-sized girls thinking they have the bodies of skinny girls. If there's a fat roll over the top of your bikini bottom, you probably should not be going out in public like that. If your boobs pop out of every single shirt you wear, I'd probably buy a bigger size. If you have to lay down to button your jeans, either eat less salt or buy different pants.


I'm all for being confident in your body type. Heck, I'm a plus-sized girl, and I'm perfectly fine with it. However, we do not want to see all the goods hanging out of your clothing, and especially, out of your bikini.


Fact: Plus-sized females wear a size 12 or above. Now, let's face it: a size 12 really isn't all that big, but whatever, that's our fashion industry for you. Now let's say you go into a store and are looking for a bathing suit. You find a very nice, tactful one piece (maybe even with a little skirt to hide the tops of your thighs) in the plus-sized section in a size 20. Next to it is a bikini, again in a size 20, that you think is equally cute.


Here's where the mind struggle comes in. Obviously you like the bikini, and men obviously like bikinis, too. It's in your size and will accommodate your protruding stomach, your less-than-small bust, and your bigger thighs (mainly because there's not much restricting them). Also, if it's made in your size, then you'll obviously look good in it. You decide on the bikini, and the next day, you head to the pool.


Let us, if you will, go over the many reasons plus-sized girls should choose more modest swimwear. Reason 1: Where did it go?




Reason 2: Boobs! Boobs everywhere! Don't get too close, or you'll poke your eye out.





And finally, reason 3: I don't think she's pregnant.





So as you can see, there are three very strong arguments against what happens when a plus-sized female purchases and proceeds to wear a bikini. Now, let us explore a few types of swimwear that are actually FLATTERING to a fuller frame.





As you can see, this one piece creates a nice line, emphasizing the hour-glass figure.





This choice (one of my favorites) still shows the chest area, but opts for a "dress/skirt" style that hides a bigger tummy.





And finally, this design shows that plus-sized girls can have fun, too! Notice how the exotic design again hides any bumps and creases of which you may be weary.


Without sounding too much like an advertisement for a clothing store, my point is this: it's a lot more flattering and lot more sexy if you hide what you have and choose clothing that flatters your shape. Not mention, it's a lot more respectful of those that have to see you! I don't want to be exposed to those images being seared in my brain for hours/days on end. Plus, where's the mystery? I'm sure if you ask any man, I'm sure that 9 times out of 10, they would want you to cover up and smooth down those curves.