Hell No!
Summer's here and what does that mean? The good ol’ bathing suit has to come out of the closet. Some people can’t wait to hop into their bikini or trunks, but for others, it's pure torture. 50 percent of women have turned down invitations that required wearing a swimsuit, and 45 percent would never walk around the beach or pool without covering up first, that's according to the results of a body image survey published in Fitness magazine. So what are creative ways to skip out of being in a bathing suit without getting bombarded by your friends and family telling to get your ass into a swim suit? Constance Dunn, presentation specialist and author of the book “Practical Glamour” gave us 5 quirky ways to skip out of being in a bathing suit:
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WEAR ALTERNATE APPAREL: Women, wear a sexy as hell dress instead. If a man, wear a super-cool collared bowling shirt or guayabera (a lightweight button up shirt popular in Latin America).
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PLAY THE SUN CARD: If asked why you're not wearing a suit, say that you are avoiding the sun in order to save your lovely skin. Another plausible option: You recent got a microdermabrasion or deep chemical peel and must shield your new skin from the effects of the sun.
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RESORT TO THE RETORT: If someone asks why you're not wearing a suit, answer: "I don't wear it because I look so hot that I intimidate other women (or men)."
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GO RETRO. Whenever I feel uncomfortable peeling down to a bikini, which, essentially, is the coverage equivalent of sporting your bra and panties in public, I pull out a super sassy vintage-style suit. These are one-piece suits that offer a ton of coverage and support, and look entirely beach appropriate. Pluck a flower for your hair and you'll be the style standout at any beach or poolside scenario.
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EMBRACE YOUR COVER. I have a friend with a fantastic figure who insists on wearing a golf shirt and walking shorts whenever we are out on the water. However, her less-is-more approach often garners more positive attention than the stringiest of swimsuits precisely because of the mystery of her cover up. Wear an attractive warm weather ensemble, groom your hair and face carefully and see what happens.
There is also the humor option. Say “believe me, you do NOT want to see me in a bathing suit.”
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