Just wondering what everyone's general thought is on moms wearing bikinis? I'm going to pool party next weekend. Very family friend, everyone will have their kids there. This will be my first time in front of others in a bathing suit since I had my daughter 5 months ago. It's not a matter of being able to "pull off" the bikini, I'm just wondering if it's no longer appropriate. It's definitely not skimpy or anything like that. I don't know why I suddenly feel that it might be inappropriate sporting a bikini with a 5 month old on my hip?!?!
Am I being paranoid? Thoughts?
Yes, you're being paranoid!
If you've got the figure, flaunt it!
Just make sure your top isn't one that can be pulled down by your daughter.
I say go for it!! I've always worn a 2 piece, and I've got 2 kids--2 & 6. Like the other mom said, if you've got it, flaunt it!!! Just be careful that your daughter doesn't tug too hard on your top (I speak from experience!!!)
Have fun at the pool party!!
Jackie
You're funny -- go for it and ENJOY the attention!
I agree - if you think you can pull it off, then why not? It has nothing to do with "being a Mom", but rather more to do with modesty and the image you are portraying.
I work at a pool, and I am SHOCKED at what some people will wear - skinny, overweight, pregnant, older, younger, you name it. Now I'm all for being comfortable and proud of your body, however I also believe in a bit of coverage (some things should just be left to the imagination, especially when children are around!).
I also agree with the prior post, watch your daughter's hands and your top while you're out in public. Somehow there's just some allure of cleavage and those tiny tops.
Have fun and enjoy the pool party.
YES YES YES! I think its great that you can do it and feel comfortable. I think its FABULOUS!
I say go for it! If I didn't have massive stretch marks, I'd wear one. I refuse to buy into the notion that just b/c we have kids, that means we can longer be sexy. Ridiculous. If you wore it before you had kids, wear it after. Fat, skinny, whatever. If you're comfortable, dont' worry too much about what other moms will think.
I don't care if you have the figure or not..if you feel comfortable wear it. I wear a size 6/8 and don't wear bikinis because I am too self-conscious but my husband would love it if I did!!!
Go for it. I still wear one. It is not inappropriate, unless it is sheer or too small. Those rules apply to everyone, not just moms.
I personally think modesty is underrated in our society. If it is pretty modest, than I think it is fine. But I don't like my husband or sons seeing too much skin at the pool. It's not a mom vs not thing, just a modesty thing. It doesn't sound like yours is skimpy, but just wanted to counter the "if you have it, flaunt it" mentality:)
Absolutely wear it!! I've always worn bikinis and just because I'm a mom doesn't mean I'm going to stop. Have fun at the party!!!
I agree with the other posters- if you've got it flaunt it! If I had it I certainly would! And kudos on having a bikini ready body 5 months post baby! Four years later and I'm still not there! LOL
As long as it's not skimpy or slutty (not okay when the kiddies are around- Mom or not) wear it.
Have fun at the party!
Go for it! I wore a bikini 4 months after giving birth to my 1st, and felt great that I was able to pull it off. Loved the nursing boobs too!! Now those are gone, and after the 2nd I have a little more pudge and spreading of the hips, but I always wear a bikini, except one place I don't feel comfortable is when I go to my kid's swimming lessons and accompany them in the pool. I wear a Tankini suit that covers my belly. My husband hates it and calls it a grandma suit. I agree, if you got it, flaunt it!!
I have 2 kids - my daughter just turned one in June. I bought myself a new bikini for this summer! It's more of a sporty one (I was never a string bikini gal) and the one change I made - which was mostly pragmatic (I always have a terrible shorts tan anyway) more than a question of modesty - was to trade the typical bikini bottoms in for surfer chick shorts. Title 9 sports has some really cute ones.
So no - I think it's completely fine. Your body probably doesn't look like a 20-year-olds, but it's a beautiful mom's body.
For a little inspiration check out the website http://theshapeofamother.com/
Impressive! If you still have it, I say, "go for it", especially if everyone is a good friend. My only reservation would be about maneuvering the baby while in a bikini. Knowing me, I would probably do a practice run, in my own home, alone, just to make sure everything stays in place, (i.e. bending, picking up baby, any little baby grips... etc.... )
Other reservation would be any kind of family volleyball, or sports game, including bean bag games.
Other than that....good for you!
I completely agree, if your comfortable in it, wear it! No matter what your size. If kids are around, keep it sensible. I do have to agree with making sure you have a secure bikini top with holding a little one. I had a funny yet VERY embarassing thing happen at the water park. I have two now adult aged children in addition to a toddler, so I'm referring to when my oldest were little. We took them to a water park & I decided to wear a two piece suit. I went down the body slides and when I hit the water at the end of the slide, my top went completely up off of my chest. I for some reason did not realize this, and stood up at the end of the pool & flashed not only my children, but their friends, and half the people at the park. Oh my god, how embarassing!!! To this day my oldest talk & laugh hysterically about this. I myself will NEVER wear a two pc. around children. LOL Have fun at the party!!
WEAR IT! As long as you feel good, why not?
I can relate. I never felt like I should be wearing things like that either, after I became a mom. It's probably fine, but you go with what you feel comfortable in. If you still look good in a bikini and you want to wear one, that's fine. But if you feel more comfortable in a one piece, go for it!
You really won't want to wear a bikini when your kids are teens! LOL!
Absolutely wear it! I just turned 44 and have a 14 year old and still wear one! No, I don't look like I did in my 20's, but I guarantee there's always someone there who looks worse than I do, even girls that are MUCH younger! I never wear a 2 piece to water aerobics or the water park (for obvious reasons) and if I'm really feeling self-conscious I'll wear a tankini, but my husband LOVES when I still wear my bikini, I get great tan lines, and I'm comfortable and that's all that matters. Go for it!
If you can pull it off -- go for it!! If you feel like you look good enough and you feel good in it, you should definitely wear it. If you got the body to flaunt, do it!! Good for you.