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Would you wear a burkini (swimsuit designed for Muslim women)?

No, because I'm not Muslim.

45%

[ 35 ]

No, because I prefer other styles.

24%

[ 19 ]

Yes, because I like the modesty.

[ 5 ]

Yes, because I hate getting sunburned.

[ 1 ]

Maybe.

[ 5 ]

I'd only wear it with a regular bathing cap instead of the hood.

14%

[ 11 ]

Other

[ 1 ]

Total Votes : 77

amother

Wed, Jul 01 2020, 9:41 pm

I am kind of considering it. It's modest, it's easily available, and it provides the best sun protection you can get from a swimsuit.

Rubber Ducky

Wed, Jul 01 2020, 9:48 pm

There are frum options available such as Aqua Modesta: https://aquamodesta.com/

RuralIma

Wed, Jul 01 2020, 9:51 pm

There are lots of options for modest swimwear out there and not all of them are as expensive as the frum stores. I bought a swim skirt, leggings, and a shirt off Amazon for a fraction of the price.

avrahamama

Wed, Jul 01 2020, 10:02 pm

I like supporting frum businesses when I can. Basic colors has nice swim dresses and they ship for a decent minimum.

shaqued_almond

Wed, Jul 01 2020, 10:10 pm

I haven't found a burkini that wasn't a mini skirt.

OBnursemom

Wed, Jul 01 2020, 10:28 pm

I have an aqua modesta 4 piece. I didn’t have any reason to look beyond frum companies, so I didn’t.

ra_mom

Wed, Jul 01 2020, 10:39 pm

I would have to alter it and remove the hood completely.

Stars

Wed, Jul 01 2020, 10:50 pm

Shrimp clydes are more than good enough for me Wink

amother

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 2:57 am

Rubber Ducky wrote:

There are frum options available such as Aqua Modesta: https://aquamodesta.com/

Yes, if you happen to be quite wealthy and fit into standard sizes.

amother

Cerulean

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 3:54 am

I'd happily buy one. Much cheaper than the frum store equivalent.
I've also bought abayas in the past and use them for lounging around the house. I've one 100% cotton one with a zipper which I particularly love. Bought it on AliExpress for peanuts.

LovesHashem

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 4:37 am

In Israel Baazar Strauss has some for pretty cheap. Shirt/Skirt.

amother

Yellow

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 4:38 am

I’m a little overweight and self conscious.
I wear a bathing suit with gathers and a long t- shirt over it. I actually cut a below knee night shirt to a few inches above my knees and use as a t-shirt.
I see what you mean that the Burkini provides coverage... but still I wouldn’t look like those models who are wearing them. I would have a problem wearing their head covering.

shabbatiscoming

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 4:42 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Yes, if you happen to be quite wealthy and fit into standard sizes.

I bought a tzniut bathing suit years ago. Yes, it was expensive, but I figured I am going to wear it for years to come so I will get my money's worth. And I have. I think I bought it almost 10 years ago and its still in perfect condition. And I also am not a standard size at all and I found one that even covers my knees (fine, Im short Smile

)

amother

Amethyst

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 8:48 am

I haven't gone swimming in a long time. The last time I went, I realized how much my eyes had deteriorated and I'm not dedicated enough to get prescription goggles.
But I'm a frum, yeshivish woman. What would be wrong with a regular off the rack bathing suit? Maybe with a little "skirt", you know, the long ruffle, because I'm sensitive about my thighs?

amother

Seagreen

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 8:51 am

No. I always feel like those companies quite likely send their donations/profits to causes I do not want to support.

freilich

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 9:07 am

Stars wrote:

Shrimp clydes are more than good enough for me Wink

How dare you make fun Banging head

That’s against the rules Twisted Evil

amother

Thu, Jul 02 2020, 4:40 pm

amother [ Seagreen ] wrote:

No. I always feel like those companies quite likely send their donations/profits to causes I do not want to support.

They are now much more widely available from regular companies that are just looking to make a buck like anyone else.

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