Tess Munster once said on Instagram, "For some, wearing a bathing suit for the first time might not be a big deal, but for others it can change your life." Those words really resonated with me because it changed mine. As a teenager I lived in dread of swimming publicly (even though it was one of the few physical activities I loved, and still do). I think wearing a swimsuit in public without a cover-up is such a key moment in accepting your body and understanding that we all have a right to bask in the sun.
To this day, my swimwear posts on Instagram are still my most liked photos.
Incidentally, they're also the photos that took the most courage to publish. They're not the most liked because my followers are all pervy guys. I think deep down, everyone has some understanding that existing beauty standards aren't right. Don't get me wrong - I'm not totally free of insecurity and fear when it comes to baring my bod, but putting on a swimsuit that shows your visible belly outline, bingo wings and cellulite is the ultimate fight against all that bullshit.
I've had my fatkini moment, so you won't be seeing that much skin again for this post. I wanted to show off my Sienna Floral Cap Sleeve Crop Top from ASOS. It's a size 18 from the standard range, and it's just the prettiest thing! It's made from stretch swim fabric.
I'm wearing it with my Seafolly sarong. I have some black board shorts on underneath but I'll be posting about those in more detail in an upcoming post (I've got lots of swimwear to post about in the next few months, so don't go far! ;)
Flower Headband: Lovisa
Swim Crop Top: ASOS (here)
Sarong: Seafolly (here)
As always, thanks for reading xx
