Are bikinis bad?

Jan 28th, 2002, 00:06

I'm going to Kerala & would like to know if wearing a bikini on the beach is ok? What is ok to wear at the beach?

Julie · Jan 28th, 2002, 02:34

Bikini's are fine in places like Kerela and Goa, as long as your a bit more modest away from the beach, t-shirts, sarongs shorts etc are all ok you shouldnt have any problems.

Rockers · Nov 3rd, 2002, 08:35

I have been told it's best to wear a sarong while swimming, but certain beaches are ok.
Maybe just pay attention to what the locals do and take their lead.
I am opting to cover up. We would probably get lots of stares just beacuse we are different so I dont want to encourage any more than that by showing some skin.

Dec 15th, 2002, 14:53

ladies.. bikinis are okay in the spots mentioned above..else , desist!

fake_empire · Jul 27th, 2008, 08:03

Hi there, we're having some beach time in Goa and Karnataka and really don't want to offend anyone when swimming. Was thinking a bikini and tshirt over the top would be ok.
Yeah?

SitaParityaga · Jul 27th, 2008, 08:25

Hiya FE!

I merged your post with this old one, because I think it would be interesting to hear a real update on bikinis!

Sheesh! This thread started 6 years ago!

Surely you can wear whatever, just have a sarong with you to cover up with, you know, keep your options open!

(OK, a gross generalization....feel free to comment with recent info!)

Aishah · Jul 27th, 2008, 08:37

Looks like bikinis are o.k. on Goa and Kerala beaches - although the t-shirt over the top idea sounds good to me!
Hotel swimming pools can be a different story - they all seem to have their own rules. Many will not let you swim with that t-shirt - they require a proper swimming costume. Pools where there are mainly foreigners - bikinis o.k. If there are lots of Indians swimming (I'm talking about out our way) then the one piece might be better - be prepared for a lot of ogling otherwise. Indian swimming costumes for women are extremely modest with little skirts etc. I've seen women with bikinis at both Rang Mahal and Gorbandh, and not disturbed by gawping men., because there the hotel owners have strict rules about staff not standing about. It all depends on the circumstances of the swimming situation.

edwardseco · Jul 27th, 2008, 11:13

Bikinis will always be fine with the ogglers..

Nick-H · Jul 27th, 2008, 13:23

A bikini here would start a riot.

Aishah · Jul 27th, 2008, 13:37

Yes indeed! And might I add it's not only Indians who ogle at bikinis (this garment being unknown in their culture in many areas of India) -some men all over the world ogle whenever a bikini is worn! I think this is what you are hinting at, edwardesco??

puchoo · Jul 27th, 2008, 13:45

Saw many women wearing them in Goa on the beach. Most of the locals seemed used to it , including the staff of the beach shack etc, the only people staring were Indian tourists..

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 27th, 2008, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by puchoo

Saw many women wearing them in Goa on the beach. Most of the locals seemed used to it , including the staff of the beach shack etc, the only people staring were Indian tourists..

Even I got used to it after couple of days..

Aishah · Jul 27th, 2008, 13:55

Ways or days, Shashank??

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 27th, 2008, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aishah

Ways or days, Shashank??

Days...corrected !!

Mickey S · Jul 27th, 2008, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by puchoo

Saw many women wearing them in Goa on the beach. Most of the locals seemed used to it , including the staff of the beach shack etc, the only people staring were Indian tourists.

But if Indian tourists were staring, doesn't that suggest that bikinis are not really appropriate, whether or not the locals have become used (or resigned?) to it?

Jan 28th, 2002, 00:06	#1
shaz Posts: n/a	Bikinis at the beach? I'm going to Kerala & would like to know if wearing a bikini on the beach is ok? What is ok to wear at the beach?

Jan 28th, 2002, 02:34	#2
Julie Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: UK Posts: 24	beach wear Bikini's are fine in places like Kerela and Goa, as long as your a bit more modest away from the beach, t-shirts, sarongs shorts etc are all ok you shouldnt have any problems.

Nov 3rd, 2002, 08:35	#3
Rockers 'Itchy Footed One' Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 71	I have been told it's best to wear a sarong while swimming, but certain beaches are ok. Maybe just pay attention to what the locals do and take their lead. I am opting to cover up. We would probably get lots of stares just beacuse we are different so I dont want to encourage any more than that by showing some skin. __________________ "Freedom is not doing what one pleases for the sake of it, but the ability to make good, moral choices to fulfil our social duties to our fellow human beings". Gandhi

Jul 27th, 2008, 08:03	#5
fake_empire Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 18	Are bikinis bad? Hi there, we're having some beach time in Goa and Karnataka and really don't want to offend anyone when swimming. Was thinking a bikini and tshirt over the top would be ok. Yeah?

Jul 27th, 2008, 08:37	#7
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,959	Looks like bikinis are o.k. on Goa and Kerala beaches - although the t-shirt over the top idea sounds good to me! Hotel swimming pools can be a different story - they all seem to have their own rules. Many will not let you swim with that t-shirt - they require a proper swimming costume. Pools where there are mainly foreigners - bikinis o.k. If there are lots of Indians swimming (I'm talking about out our way) then the one piece might be better - be prepared for a lot of ogling otherwise. Indian swimming costumes for women are extremely modest with little skirts etc. I've seen women with bikinis at both Rang Mahal and Gorbandh, and not disturbed by gawping men., because there the hotel owners have strict rules about staff not standing about. It all depends on the circumstances of the swimming situation. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Dec 15th, 2002, 14:53	#4
archits Posts: n/a	ladies.. bikinis are okay in the spots mentioned above..else , desist!

Jul 27th, 2008, 08:25	#6
SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 901	Hiya FE! I merged your post with this old one, because I think it would be interesting to hear a real update on bikinis! Sheesh! This thread started 6 years ago! Surely you can wear whatever, just have a sarong with you to cover up with, you know, keep your options open! (OK, a gross generalization....feel free to comment with recent info!)

Jul 27th, 2008, 11:13	#8
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,911	Bikinis will always be fine with the ogglers..

Jul 27th, 2008, 13:23	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,773	A bikini here would start a riot. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jul 27th, 2008, 13:37	#10
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,959	Yes indeed! And might I add it's not only Indians who ogle at bikinis (this garment being unknown in their culture in many areas of India) -some men all over the world ogle whenever a bikini is worn! I think this is what you are hinting at, edwardesco??

Jul 27th, 2008, 13:45	#11
puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 3,700	Saw many women wearing them in Goa on the beach. Most of the locals seemed used to it , including the staff of the beach shack etc, the only people staring were Indian tourists.. __________________ Cheers! Sidharth puchoo.wordpress.com

Jul 27th, 2008, 13:55	#13
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,959	Ways or days, Shashank??

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