So... Let's talk swimsuits. <.<

[NicholeD]

I'm not entirely sure to go about this. I haven't been in a position to swim since just shortly after I started HRT and at that point I didn't have boobs or anything so I just went in with swim trunks though it was kind of embarrassing still.


At the point when you're completely out about being trans and are primarily living that way and potentially have been on HRT for a while, what swimsuit do you wear?

I'm pre-op so should I just wear swim trunks and a bikini top? Or should I just try to hide it and go full blown female attire? This is more of a question just in general, because I'm curious.

[Keira]

For me at least...I would be tempted to wear swimming trunks and a top. I would just be deathly afraid that something would "slip out of place". Although, then again swimming trunks and a top does naturally fit my gender expression (androgynous)...so maybe that's part of why I would choose the trunks...idk

[XchristineX]

I would just sport a one piece with a sarong
And take off sarong for water...classy...
But hey I do come from Vancouver lol..almost a right
Of passage to ->-bleeped-<- a Tgirl I think sometimes lol...

But I also like the idea of nice tight super short shorts and a
Tank top...

Vancouver is different....used to be over run with us literally
So different culture for me....

[noleen111]

I am pre-op (2 years HRT)... and I have worm a womans swimsuit, only worm a one piece in public before. I was worried too that something would slip..

Tuck properly and be careful that what I did, no accidents.

[Shantel]

Being transdrogynous I went to the beach last summer in a pair of hot shorts and pondered what to wear on top and opted for a cotton A shirt at the last minute. Big mistake, when I decided to take a dip and came back out I probably could have been a close runner-up at a wet shirt contest. My spouse was horrified and a lot of onlookers were more than curious. In retrospect it was probably a very humorous situation but at the time is was sooo embarrassing! 

[Natkat]

I hear some transwomen buys special dress-swimsuit to hide the thing there.

[FrancisAnn]

A nice one piece & tuck away!!! Just go for it. Maybe take a matching skirt as backup.

Have fun, don't forget a big hat, bag, magazine to read, good sunglasses, etc...

[Shantel]

A nice one piece & tuck away!!! Just go for it. Maybe take a matching skirt as backup.

Have fun, don't forget a big hat, bag, magazine to read, good sunglasses, etc...

Yes, so far the best plan yet!

[Tristan]

I wear a 2 piece now but that's only because thanks to the help of my mom and Ana I lost all my weight
I also use to worry about the classic mayday. Don't want anything slipping out

[Michelle G]

This is gonna be my swim outfit for Lake Tahoe this summer, I can't really do the bottoms so I will just wear a denim skirt over them and maybe wear a sarong or cover up while wandering around the beach.
This should work good while on my paddle board also.

[cassandracav]

I've heard great things about swim skirts, too. Still really cute, but prevents any mishaps of the nether regions. :p

[NicholeD]

Wow, some of you are pretty brave o.o. I'm envious.


Also I COMPLETELY forgot about swim skirts. That is an awesome idea >.<

[FrancisAnn]

It's great to go to the beach normal. I've always tucked, stuff kinda small anyway, kinda normal, sometimes use some tape if I need to make sure of no problems.

Life is too short not to have some girl fun in the sun!!!

[Shantel]

It's great to go to the beach normal. I've always tucked, stuff kinda small anyway, kinda normal, sometimes use some tape if I need to make sure of no problems.

Life is too short not to have some girl fun in the sun!!!

This is a gaf from Amazon.com and is best to wear under the swimsuit bottom for non-op trans women with concerns.

[Michelle G]

nice find Shan! good idea

[ZoeM]

Hmm... What about not-out gals with ... Noticeable ... Development? How does one hide the girls in swimwear? v_v

[Joanna Dark]

Zoe you're prob not going to be able to. But a lot depends on nipple size as much as breast size. I've had boobage my whole life but before I started HRT, because my nipples were really small they didn't look like boobs. But now with nipple growth (plus they're kinda rounding out at the bottom), I'm worried I'd get arrested if I took my shirt off at the beach. I don't exactly know when it becomes indecent exposure. A thick, black shirt or top will hide them best. If it get's wet, the skin won't show thru, and it'll slim the shape of them, making them appear smaller. This is what I have done in the past.

Also, everything Tessa said.

[Jamie D]

Devlyn and Jamie last summer, on Cape Cod



Clambake, anyone?

[ZoeM]

Zoe you're prob not going to be able to. But a lot depends on nipple size as much as breast size. I've had boobage my whole life but before I started HRT, because my nipples were really small they didn't look like boobs. But now with nipple growth (plus they're kinda rounding out at the bottom), I'm worried I'd get arrested if I took my shirt off at the beach. I don't exactly know when it becomes indecent exposure. A thick, black shirt or top will hide them best. If it get's wet, the skin won't show thru, and it'll slim the shape of them, making them appear smaller. This is what I have done in the past.

Also, everything Tessa said.

I've got that same thing, Joanna - as far as lifetime gynecomastia is concerned. They're basically on the small end of B's right now.
I figure if anyone asks what I'm doing in the ladies' section of the mall I can threaten to remove my shirt.

[Joanna Dark]

I've got that same thing, Joanna - as far as lifetime gynecomastia is concerned. They're basically on the small end of B's right now.
I figure if anyone asks what I'm doing in the ladies' section of the mall I can threaten to remove my shirt.

Yeah it used to be something that really bothered me especially when my friends point them out. Now they are more like assets in my transition. The stairs have become my enemy lol and i can't scamper down the stairs anymore. I don't think anyone would ask what you're doing in the women's section. Though I know the worry. We always expect the worst.

BTW, you you avatar looks really good. You're looking a lot more femme. :-)