2 piece swim suit?

Nyki06Wed43530 · December 2010

So I finally decided with much peer pressure that I'm going to go to my work holiday party tonight. It's at a hotel and everyone will be swimming. The thought of swimming is really nice, however I don't know what to do for a swimming suit. I didn't purchase a maternity one because I assumed I wouldn't need one in the Minnesota winter. My tankinis look really dumb because they cover half of my belly and my one piece practically shows my nipples because it's stretched so far. This just leaves the two piece option. What is your opinion on two piece swim suits on large pregnant women? Would you wear the suit or just not swim?

*BlackSheep* · December 2010

I would need a pip to judge. Not all women can pull off the 2 piece suit pg.

buboo · December 2010

I would say if you feel comfortable in the two piece then wear it. I do find it kind of strange that your work is having a swimming type party, but maybe thats just me.

Nyki06Wed43530 · December 2010

buboo:
I would say if you feel comfortable in the two piece then wear it. I do find it kind of strange that your work is having a swimming type party, but maybe thats just me.

Ha ha yeah that does sound strange doesn't it? I work at a childcare center with all women and our boss purchased a package at a hotel at a discounted price so we have the option of staying the night or just coming and hanging out and going in the hot tub/pool.

laura&dan05 · December 2010

When I take dd to our rec center pool I wear my bikini with a tank top over it to cover my belly. I don't know if I'd be comfortable doing that in front of people I worked with...actually I think it's odd that swimming is involved in your work holiday party. Any time I've attended a party at a hotel it's been a formal event in the bar/reception area never the pool. I don't mean to sound snarky I've just never heard of that before.

DeansGirl0329 · December 2010

Yeah, this is a hard one. If it was just you guys heading to a random pool as a family - rock the 2 piece. But a "work party" with swimming makes it weird.

How's it look on? You know your coworkers - would you feel comfortable in it?

I also remind myself that sometimes the non-preg people aren't looking so hot in their swimwear either so maybe who cares?

Nyki06Wed43530 · December 2010

The place that I work is extremely casual and most of the people that work there are good friends (I would say that I'm more of an acquaintance than anything). It would be weird to have this type of party at any other place that I've been employed at but it's not actually that weird in this specific situation.

vespa42 · December 2010

I would go for it as long as you are comfortable. Especially since you said your job is all women. They have probably all been big and pregnant and swimming sounds really nice to take some pressure off your back and legs!

AACraven85 · December 2010

I'd rock the 2 piece. I love seeing a big round pregnant belly, and think it's kind of weird when people are offended by it. I think this has a lot to do with your individual feelings and body. Do what you feel most comfortable with.. as long as all your lady bits are appropriately covered!

pixieprincss · December 2010

Swimming PG feels amazing! Personally, I would not be comfortable in a 2-piece, but that is just me. I've been wearing a maternity 1-piece and am even busting out of that at this point, LOL! I'd wear whatever you feel good in. If you put on what you have and feel self-conscious, what about wearing a t-shirt over your suit or swimming in shorts and a t or PG tank (with or without swimsuit underneath).

buboo · December 2010

Nyki88:
buboo:
I would say if you feel comfortable in the two piece then wear it. I do find it kind of strange that your work is having a swimming type party, but maybe thats just me.
Ha ha yeah that does sound strange doesn't it? I work at a childcare center with all women and our boss purchased a package at a hotel at a discounted price so we have the option of staying the night or just coming and hanging out and going in the hot tub/pool.

Well your situation isn't so strange then. I was just thinking of my previous corporate jobs where 90%of my co-workers and management were male, that would have been slightly uncomfortable to say the least.

Nyki06Wed43530 · December 2010

buboo:
Nyki88:
buboo:
I would say if you feel comfortable in the two piece then wear it. I do find it kind of strange that your work is having a swimming type party, but maybe thats just me.
Ha ha yeah that does sound strange doesn't it? I work at a childcare center with all women and our boss purchased a package at a hotel at a discounted price so we have the option of staying the night or just coming and hanging out and going in the hot tub/pool.
Well your situation isn't so strange then. I was just thinking of my previous corporate jobs where 90%of my co-workers and management were male, that would have been slightly uncomfortable to say the least.

Yeah that would be really weird and this wouldn't be a question

Nyki06Wed43530 · December 2010

buboo:
Nyki88:
buboo:
I would say if you feel comfortable in the two piece then wear it. I do find it kind of strange that your work is having a swimming type party, but maybe thats just me.
Ha ha yeah that does sound strange doesn't it? I work at a childcare center with all women and our boss purchased a package at a hotel at a discounted price so we have the option of staying the night or just coming and hanging out and going in the hot tub/pool.
Well your situation isn't so strange then. I was just thinking of my previous corporate jobs where 90%of my co-workers and management were male, that would have been slightly uncomfortable to say the least.

Yeah that would be really weird and this wouldn't be a question

Nyki06Wed43530 · December 2010

I've never used Tinypic before so this is my first shot and I'm not sure if it will work. For the PP who said they would need to see a pic this is the suit I was thinking about wearing (the appeal is that there are shorts bottoms and I wouldn't have to try to manuver that situation). You can tell me if it looks dumb and save me the trouble of looking dumb in front of people IRL.

MissYouDietCoke · December 2010

I think you look really cute. If you are still self conscious about the bump, wear a tank top over top. But, I don't really think you need it!

globetrotting7 · December 2010

hell yes, you look great.

DeansGirl0329 · December 2010

I agree - go for it.

tealio · December 2010

It's a cute suit and you look adorable. Rock it with pride and have fun!

jandy09 · December 2010

After seeing the PIP, rock it!

Bengalbelle04 · December 2010

*BlackSheep*:
I would need a pip to judge. Not all women can pull off the 2 piece suit pg.

AGREED... I mean if you are really marked up, I would say NO, and Target has one piece Maternity suits for pretty cheap, but there is no way I am getting in any kind of swim suit in front of people until this shape is sort of back and i don't have any stretch marks. so IDK post a pic

Bengalbelle04 · December 2010

Go for it sister you look great!!

Nyki06Wed43530 · December 2010

Bengalbelle04:
*BlackSheep*:
I would need a pip to judge. Not all women can pull off the 2 piece suit pg.

AGREED... I mean if you are really marked up, I would say NO, and Target has one piece Maternity suits for pretty cheap, but there is no way I am getting in any kind of swim suit in front of people until this shape is sort of back and i don't have any stretch marks. so IDK post a pic

If you look up a few posts I did post a pic after the PP suggested it. I don't have any stretch marks yet.

Nurselorie · December 2010

Your belly looks great! Wear the 2 piece!

christyp80 · December 2010

You look great! Rock the 2-piece. I went on vacation 2 weeks ago and wore a bikini the whole time, and got nothing but compliments and well wishes from the random women around me.

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