Modest Swimwear for ladies

[islander222]

Appealing? I don't think so!

This web site (modestswimwearsolutions.net) reallly bothers me! I find this site to be offensive for a couple of reasons.

My first question is why do so many people use the name of God, the Lord, Jesus or whatever being they believe in, to make money? Why would God be glorified by someone spending $50.00 - $99.00 plus shipping for buying one of these ugly suits and wearing it? If somesone really wanted to be modest and not be noticed, I would think an all black suit would be more appropriate than bright and bold Hawaiian prints.

Another question. When the women and girls are wearing these suits, what are the men and boys wearing for swimwear? The last time I was in Florida in July, I saw some women dressed in such warm clothing that they almost passed out from the heat. They were wearing long dresses and head scarves. I noticed that their husbands and sons were wearing lightweight short-sleeved shirts and shorts.

I also grew up in a family of four girls. I think we all are very conservative in the way we dress. However, we would never wear one of these suits. Can you imagine the looks we would get if we wore one of these at the beach ? No grandma I know would wear one of these suits. Not even this grandma!

 

[DeniseM]

Amazing! The parents agree with this?
Connie

I was trying to avoid bringing religion into this thread, but it's a private faith based school, so one would assume that the parents are in agreement with this policy.

 

[turkel]

This web site (modestswimwearsolutions.net) reallly bothers me! I find this site to be offensive for a couple of reasons.

My first question is why do so many people use the name of God, the Lord, Jesus or whatever being they believe in, to make money? Why would God be glorified by someone spending $50.00 - $99.00 plus shipping for buying one of these ugly suits and wearing it? If somesone really wanted to be modest and not be noticed, I would think an all black suit would be more appropriate than bright and bold Hawaiian prints.

Another question. When the women and girls are wearing these suits, what are the men and boys wearing for swimwear? The last time I was in Florida in July, I saw some women dressed in such warm clothing that they almost passed out from the heat. They were wearing long dresses and head scarves. I noticed that their husbands and sons were wearing lightweight short-sleeved shirts and shorts.

I also grew up in a family of four girls. I think we all are very conservative in the way we dress. However, we would never wear one of these suits. Can you imagine the looks we would get if we wore one of these at the beach ? No grandma I know would wear one of these suits. Not even this grandma!

I totally agree.

I also believe the OP new 100% that this was a "religious" based bathing suit. Different strokes for different folks but keep religion OFF tug.

 

[KHolleger]

Thank you

Well, I want to thank the orginal poster for the link. I like the suits and have passed on the link to friends.

 

[johnmfaeth]

OK, I can't resist any longer, some observations:

1) Went to Orient Beach in St. Maarten last summer. Despite any male fantasies on the subject , the reality is that the average nude sunbather is about 55 and subject to gravity and aging like the rest of us. While I greatly respect their courage and lack on inhibitions, many would do very well in these suits (both women AND men). PS. I'm getting older myself - not an age attack...

2) An earlier poster indicated that they should be in black if minimized attention is the goal. Add about 50% more fabric, and in black, you have a formal Islamic Burka. (not a religious comment)

3) I could see these being appealing to those with a conservative religious belief system. But some also have physical issues such as surgical scars or burns these could be great for. Remember Elvira (TV personality - won't say star) from 20+ years ago. Her black "witchlike" costume both covered up and exposed a lot of skin (for back then). Turned out she was a severe burn victim as a child and the covered up areas (in her self designed outfit) had the scar tissue, which occupied 40% of her body.

It is hardest to extend liberties to those your least agree with, even in matters of fashion taste. I disagree that posting info on these suits is a religious statement, regardless of their possible constituency.

John Faeth

PS. Equal time - who thinks wearing Speedos should require a license for men over 30?

 

[akbmusic]

Doesn't work

"The suits basically protect women from the unwanted looks of men," he said.

So women have to wear some ridiculous outfit because men can't behave themselves? :annoyed:

I have been jogging before in baggy, dingy sweatpants that I have even painted in, a t-shirt with one of my DH's large long-sleeved sweatshirts over the top (He is 6'3", I am 5'5", so it is pretty baggy!), I have on no makeup, and haven't showered yet (it is the first thing I do in the morning when it is nice out, so why bother?) and received cat calls/whistles...
I am not sure those swimsuits will really prevent a guy from looking/commenting if that is what he wants to do.

I have a tween-age daughter and the way she is built, she has to wear two piece suits-one piece ones are never long enough. I teach her about modesty, but we deal more with the attitude. As a parent, I can dictate styles, but she has to decide if she wants to draw the attention of the opposite sex or not.

 

[AwayWeGo]

It's A Guy Thing -- No Getting Around It.

I have on no makeup, and haven't showered yet (it is the first thing I do in the morning when it is nice out, so why bother?) and received cat calls/whistles.

It's a guy thing. The whistlers & cat-callers know that underneath those unshowered baggies & everything, you're completely naked. Doesn't have to make any sense; they can't help it. That's what makes it a guy thing (not that there's anything wrong with that).

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[Topeka Tom]

Reader's Digest said it!

Nearly sixty years ago Reader's Digest had a blurb about two nuns who were sent to the beach for a vacation. They had the kind of overly modest suits shown originally, above. The story said that all the guys were looking at them, which made them nervous. They went to a nearby shop and bought regular bathing suits, and then were ignored for the rest of their vacation.

At that time, practically all nuns wore the habit, and probably a good majority taught in primary schools.

I say that to emphasize that this story is about modesty, not religion.

 

[Kal]

Yeah but those "regular bathing suits" did not have a holster for the nun's RULERS like the "overly modest suits"!

 

[Noelle]

I've always liked TUG and other timesharing user forums because it is a place to share experiences. And experiences are very individual by their nature. I would hate to see this forum become an unsafe place for people to share with others. I expect I'll sound preachy, but needed to stand up for free speech in a non-judgemental environment.

IMHO if someone don't relate to something shared by another member, I suggest you either be open to learning or pass-by the discussion thread. There is no need, EVER, to respond in an agressive, critical, sarcastic way to anyone who has innocently offered to share an idea, a point of view or something that might help someone.

I would never wear a 'modest swimsuit' to the extent the OP's link showed us. On the other hand, my brother works and travels internationally with his family and when in some other countries (Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bahrain, Dubai ...) there are times that dressing more in keeping with the social standards of the country is a wise thing and so I will pass the information to my SIL .... Noelle

 

[teachingmyown]

WOW!

Ok, so it isn't everyone's cup-o-tea. I knew when I posted that lots of folks wouldn't be impressed. Still, I NEVER expected such a torrent of negative responses. I just thought I'd share a nugget of information in return for the countless such nuggets I've received here through the years.

FWIW, this particular suit as pictured is a bit much for me too, though I would love it with just a couple of modifications. I do like the cap sleeve rather than having to deal with straps, and I really like that a sport bra could be worn with it rather than having to deal with built in cups or going cupless. It would be a relatively easy adjustment to raise the hems on both the skirt and the leggings, making it more like some of the skirted suits available in department stores, but custom fitted. Personally I prefer a suit with a "tennis" skirt over "boy shorts", but they are nearly impossible to find. This one could easily be modified to that style. Besides, it's always easier to remove excess fabric than to add to insufficient fabric. It's just harder to find suits with excess fabric to remove.

It never occurred to me that anyone would consider my sharing a young woman's entrepreneurial efforts to meet a need that obviously does exist, if not in the minds of everyone, then at least for some, a violation of TUG's policy on religion. I merely connected the dots between swimming--vacations--TUG.

I truly appreciate that at least a couple of fellow Tuggers found the link useful and took the time to say so. I was beginning to feel quite rebuked, though appreciative that most refrained from attacking me personally...thank you for that. And if perchance somebody here notices someone wearing a suit similar to these I hope they'll remember what our moms taught us (at least mine did)... "Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? If not 2 out of three then don't say it."

 

[JudyS]

I'm surprised by the negative comments, too. If someone wants to wear a more modest bathing suit, what's the big deal?

I have very, very pale skin and often wear a shirt while swimming for protection from the sun. I've had too many bad experiences where I missed a spot while applying sunscreen, or some of the sunscreen wore off, and I got burned. These outfits are made from a swimsuit fabric, and I was thinking that they might work a lot better for me than what I usually wear (a dark t-shirt.)

By the way, there are sites selling swimsuits for Muslim women, and they are much, much more modest than the ones being discussed here. See www.ahiida.com

 

[Kal]

IMHO the posters here are simply saying those bathing costumes look terrible. If a person showed up on a beach wearing one, they would stand out like Ronald McDonald at a black-tie affair. All eyes would be focused on the costumed beach dweller. I would think one would not want to draw attention to themselves.