How should I feel ?

[Lessisbetter]

Hello. Newbie here. I'm 50 years old I'm straight and married. Enjoy being in the sun and pool or lake.
For the past few years I've started wearing smaller swimwear to the neighbors pool. Just a bit smaller than Speedos. I truly enjoy having less on wile swimming or tanning. I have one neighbor who seems to be bothered by it. And she just makes dumb comments wile she's there. And my wife seems to be embarrassed at times. I'm not overweight I'm tan and 6' tall. I cant stand wearing regular swimwear anymore.
Why is this bothering me. Any ideas will help. Thx.

[dm106]

Originally Posted by Lessisbetter

Hello. Newbie here. I'm 50 years old I'm straight and married. Enjoy being in the sun and pool or lake.
For the past few years I've started wearing smaller swimwear to the neighbors pool. Just a bit smaller than Speedos. I truly enjoy having less on wile swimming or tanning. I have one neighbor who seems to be bothered by it. And she just makes dumb comments wile she's there. And my wife seems to be embarrassed at times. I'm not overweight I'm tan and 6' tall. I cant stand wearing regular swimwear anymore.
Why is this bothering me. Any ideas will help. Thx.

When I was on high school swim team my mom didn't want me wearing my Speedos to the beach or on vacation trips (hotel pools, etc.) but I prevailed. Some women think speedos are cool, some think, ewww. I think it all depends on your own personal comfort level and confidence. If you're not embarrassed then don't give a damn for what some others may think. That being said, if you are wearing something very skimpy and revealing, you might want to think about what's appropriate in the situation you are in.

[Lessisbetter]

Front is covered with no outlines. And back is covered. Only side straps between. Thanks for your thoughts.

[NJHunkguy]

What dumb comments did your neighbor say? Could it be really jokes of support?

I agree it had to do with suit selection according to the situation.

[Torchwatch]

Is the neighbour you are having issues with the owner of the garden the pool is in or is she also a guest there ?
If you are going into her garden in brief bikini swimwear and she doesn't like it then you are abusing her hospitality and had better wear something more conventional.
If she is also a guest and the owners of the pool and garden have no issues with your choice of swimwear then it is her problem.
If the owners of the pool object to your swimwear choice they would tell you or simply stop inviting you over, so try to ignore this woman's hostile comments.

[Minimalist75]

Originally Posted by dm106

When I was on high school swim team my mom didn't want me wearing my Speedos to the beach or on vacation trips (hotel pools, etc.) but I prevailed. Some women think speedos are cool, some think, ewww. I think it all depends on your own personal comfort level and confidence. If you're not embarrassed then don't give a damn for what some others may think. That being said, if you are wearing something very skimpy and revealing, you might want to think about what's appropriate in the situation you are in.

If you wear speedos for swimming, I think it makes sense to wear them to the beach or when relaxing by the pool. Otherwise your pale thighs show every tim you are doing serious swimming.

[Lessisbetter]

Originally Posted by Torchwatch

Is the neighbour you are having issues with the owner of the garden the pool is in or is she also a guest there ?
If you are going into her garden in brief bikini swimwear and she doesn't like it then you are abusing her hospitality and had better wear something more conventional.
If she is also a guest and the owners of the pool and garden have no issues with your choice of swimwear then it is her problem.
If the owners of the pool object to your swimwear choice they would tell you or simply stop inviting you over, so try to ignore this woman's hostile comments.

She is also a guest. And my freinds who own the pool dont care. They suggestef it when i told them i was going to mexico. Now its all i wear. Thanks for your reply.

[PSDave]

Originally Posted by Lessisbetter

Front is covered with no outlines. And back is covered. Only side straps between. Thanks for your thoughts.

What you are describing is a string bikini or tanga -- that is considerably less than a speedo.

[Malcontent]

Originally Posted by PSDave

What you are describing is a string bikini or tanga -- that is considerably less than a speedo.

I figure that is what the problem is. Not many people can pull one off and for older guys it just come off as creepy.

[Malcontent]

Originally Posted by PSDave

What you are describing is a string bikini or tanga -- that is considerably less than a speedo.

I figure that is what the problem is. Not many people can pull one off and for older guys it just come off as creepy.