For all who have fought the bathing suit battle...

[ParrotheadDiver]

I am also tall and slender...I find the Tankini's work well....that is if you can find one that doesn't have those teenie bikini bottoms

[BlowingBubbles]

Originally Posted by ParrotheadDiver

I am also tall and slender...I find the Tankini's work well....that is if you can find one that doesn't have those teenie bikini bottoms

That's why I pair a set of spandex type sport shorts with the Tankini type top. It's ironic that they make the tops to cover well and then most times put some ridiculous bottoms that undo the purpose. Ah... to be a guy and only worry about covering half. And for some reason, guys have more options in that area. Long, mid, and speedo <- and let's not go there.

[sidneydiver]

The speedo! I went on a dive trip once and there was a guy who paraded around in a tie-dye pink speedo at every available opportunity! I can imagine that some men might look better that others in a speedo but sadly he wasn't one of them!

[thevalkyry]

Oh wow - cant believe that I am coming so late to this. And am thanking my lucky stars that the speedo grab-bag suits work for me. I am no Claudia Schiffer by any stretch, but since I decided that I am not shopping for a bf while diving, I just decided to get over it. Besides, if some guy thinks I'm hot with scuba hair - that's real attraction

[Eurodiver]

Originally Posted by sidneydiver

The speedo! I went on a dive trip once and there was a guy who paraded around in a tie-dye pink speedo at every available opportunity! I can imagine that some men might look better that others in a speedo but sadly he wasn't one of them!

No no no no no NO SPEEDOS!

Any time you get around ANY kind of water here in Europe 3/4 of the European Union wear speedos. Last trip to Spain saw a little old guy probably 85 sporting a purple one. As he walked to the beach his little what used to be butt cheeks were sagging out.
Some inventions we all love and could kiss who ever came up with the idea but others like the Speedo we just want to send them to an evil place and bad bad things to them.

[scubajane]

oh dear, oh dear!

wait I have to wipe the slobber off my face

i have laughed so hard I'm drooling on myself.
those tailgate honeys are hot!!

wrestling an alligator is good practice for donning a bathing suit. I opt for a skin suit that zips up the front with a bathing suit under it.. divegoddess.com has some great colorful skins.
I got my dive skin second hand and it's rather plain. next one will probably be a dive goddess.

[sea princess]

Thanks for that hillarious post! I am laughing so hard i am crying right now! I am very visual so i can see it all live right before my eyes. Been there hated it!
I stick to tankini tops and board shorts. I have heard from my girlfriends that Everything but Water has built in bras in some of their suits and you can mix and match the tops and bottoms so you get the right fit. That is my biggest trouble. I need a 14 top and a 8 bottom and suits don't come like that.
Now as for the speedo or as i call it the boner strapper (can i say that here?) if not sorry not trying to offend i just call it as i see it. Those things are just plain wrong! Why is it that when a guy has one on he has to strut around like a proud peacock thinking he is so hot? I am sorry guys but no matter how good looking you are these things don't do you any justice! I think a woman made those to get even with the man who made pantyhose and bikini bathing suits!

[bubbles]

Another good reason to dive in a dry suit! Ahh....can wear whatever I want under it!

[Lulubelle]

Originally Posted by sea princess

Now as for the speedo or as i call it the boner strapper (can i say that here?) if not sorry not trying to offend i just call it as i see it. Those things are just plain wrong! Why is it that when a guy has one on he has to strut around like a proud peacock thinking he is so hot? I am sorry guys but no matter how good looking you are these things don't do you any justice! I think a woman made those to get even with the man who made pantyhose and bikini bathing suits!

I can defend a conservative cut speedo IF you are: European, a competitive swimmer, or just don't like being in the water in baggy shorts, but I'm right there with you on the parading part, ICK.

There is an OLD, OLD, slim man who lives near me at the beach. He wears a THONG version of a speedo, saggy ass, limp bits in a little pocket in the front, and can't even be decent enough to buy them in black/navy, etc. They are light orange, yellow, or white. EEWWWWW. But I'll give him high marks for body confidence.

[BlowingBubbles]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle

There is an OLD, OLD, slim man who lives near me at the beach. He wears a THONG version of a speedo, saggy ass, limp bits in a little pocket in the front, and can't even be decent enough to buy them in black/navy, etc. They are light orange, yellow, or white. EEWWWWW. But I'll give him high marks for body confidence.

I guess there just comes a time in one's life where you just don't care what anyone thinks anymore. Either that or you probably think you have it going on. I hope I never get that old because I'm pretty sure at that point I wouldn't have the common sense to be embarrassed. Everyone would be all clicking their tongues and shaking their heads and pointing and I'd probably look like that old extremely tanned lady in "There's something about Mary".