How big is too big for a bikini?

[Anonymous]

Summer is coming and so I need information.

I am 5 foot 8 and 140 pounds and wear a Canadian dress size 6.

Also a "straight" body type unfortunately. And I have a BMI of about 21.1.

Do you think that is too big for a bikini? If so what do you think would be a good substitute? Full piece or tankini maybe?

Too Big

Go for it

[RideThroughTheRain]

1. There is no such thing as too big for a bikini. (I say this as a petite person, but it's still valid.) If you want to wear one, you can. But size 6 isn't big at all. You're not even in double digits, and you're a pretty tall girl, so proportionately, you probably look really thin. (Height is a consideration, because a short size 10 looks different from a tall size 10.)

2. There might be more flattering choices if you want to look slimmer/curvier/whatever. I think one of the coolest styles for women is a cutout monokini, like this: link

It hides any belly pudge and emphasizes your curves instead of whether or not your stomach is flat, if you're concerned about that.

[Anonymous]

I'm about the same size as you (judging by the numbers). I'm self-conscious now as I've put on weight (I'm 5'7" and at 145) but according to my boyfriend, I'd look hot in a bikini lol. I feel fat, but I think I'm just being particular because it's me.

Since you're a bit taller and slightly less weight, I'm sure you'd pull it off.

[Anonymous]

you have to decide what you feel comfortable wearing at the beach in public , I agree 90'% of the girls wear revealing tiny bikinis that show off fit bodies and pierced belly buttons when at the beach now its normal to want to do what everyone else is doing but if your not sure you'd be comfortable in one maybe its best to just not

[yaddayaddayadda02]

This might give you a better idea of how you would look. Personally - I say go for it.

link

[Kiran04]

Go get in a bikini and determine if you're satisfied with the way you look. If you are, f*ck what everyone else says. If not, determine why not and make appropriate adjustments. Also note, all bikinis are not the same. Just because one doesn't suit you doesn't mean another won't. Try on lots of them and find a look you like.

[KERMlT]

Sorry but the numbers don't really mean much to me. A pic is probably needed to give an accurate opinion.

[steph85]

Uk size?I don't understand it either..Its mostly how you wear things anyway.It really is..

[Asker]

Using the body gallery thing someone else suggested, I look pretty similar to this girl link

[KERMlT]

That's considered skinny to me.

[martyfellow]

Not too big, but not curvy enough to warrant undressing so much in public. I'd go with a one piece, maybe a monokini as suggested below...

[martyfellow]

I think you'd be smashing in a full or one-piece, especially if you are muscular...

[Prof_Don]

I say go for it, BMI is bullsh*t because it penalizes muscle mass. Now start thinking about what color bikini to wear! :)

[tbju0001]

Go for the bikini. White color and bikini cut with more 'curves' will be more flattering on a straight body (ie scoop shape waist band and higher cut legs instead of boy short cut)

[fun-weird-guy]

I have seen women who are bigger that worn a bikini and still looked great

[Alexias]

Go for it! (Must resist the urge to say YOLO...)

[Malcom_Reynolds]

I agree with the majority, go for it.

[Anonymous]

You're just right for it. Go for it.

[JanuaryX]

GO FOR IT! :D

[Prof_Don]

:)