Not sure where to post this - stretch marks related WWYD

So I'm not sure if this belongs on Parenting, Fashion or Dieting but since it all began with DS, I chose this board.

I got pretty bad stretch marks while I was PG but I never really cared that much because I didnt exactly have the greatest figure to show off anyway.

But since last August I have done Weight Watchers with amazing results (if I do say so myself) and I find myself looking at bikinis again after a good 15 years of pretending they didnt exist.

Anyway... I'm curious what others would do? If you were comfortable enough with your body shape/weight to wear a bikini, would you let stetch marks stop you?

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First off contrats on your awesome results!!!!! I hope to be stuck with such a decision if not this summer next summer
Personally, I would opt more for a sexy one piece or even a tankini to show off my "new" shape rather than a bikini because I would still be self conscious with the stretch marks. However if I saw someone with a nice body and stretch marks wearing a bikini I probably wouldnt even notice, its more my insecurity than anything else.

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I think it would depend on how visible they are. Im sort of in the same boat (losing weight for summer) but my stomach is fine. I do have a few on my hips and thighs that at least this year (my first summer PP) I would like to cover since they are still pink. I found this bathing suit at Nordstoms and Im in love. For me, its sexy and covers all the right places.

Sorry pics so big.


What about a monokini? Something like this.

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I have white stretch marks on my hips and butt, since I'm a teenager . I'm so self conscious ( i HATEThem) but still wear a bikini bc you can see them no matter what I wear. If I had them on my stomach I would not wear a bikini. I love the black swimsuit above though, great suggestion

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I have read you can use professional make up, like Dermablend, to cover up the appearance of stretch marks and it is waterproof. Something to consider.

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I have a similar problem.
My stomach is actually FLATTER in a bikini than it looks in some outfits like certain dresses. I would DEFINITELY wear a bikini except. . .

around my belly button, the skin is ALL stretched out, its basically the half inch between my old piercing scar and my belly button -it is wrinkly and saggy and because of that, I am looking for some sexy tankinis! No bikinis here. . . stinks but I wouldnt be comfortable and there is nothing LESS sexy than someone who is uncomfortable in their own skin.

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I wonder if spray tanning would cover them up? Tat might be good you can wear a bikini and feel comfortable

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Thanks ladies! That black bathing suit is gorgeous! Its just so strange that last year I was trying on Spanx bathing suits and this year I'm thinking of bikinis and my stomach is NO 6 pack or anything but I have a good self esteem now. I will be looking into the sexy 1 pieces though.

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Congrats!! I don't have any on my stomach, but I do have a lot on my hips from a growth spurt as a teenager. Since i've had them so long time I don't let them bother me or stop me from wearing a bikini, although I don't wear string bikinis, I usually wear bottoms that have more coverage over my hips.

I love those one pieces that PP's posted, that's a great option. But if you feel comfortable wearing a bikini go for it! Everyone always tells me I make mine out to be so much worse than they actually are, so i'm sure it's the same for you.

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Posted by RocPin
Im in love. For me, its sexy and covers all the right places.

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I love this suit!!! Those that ordered...do they run true to size??

Congrats to you!! I have really bad stretch marks on my stomach from DS and I just feel very uncomfortable showing my stomach now. This summer I plan on wearing tankinis and monokinis. I think it just depends on your comfort level.