Swimming pool etiquette - 1 piece or 2 piece

convert · 06-06-2011 08:56PM #1

This kind of falls in between F&A and tLL, but I said I'd post here...

It's a pretty odd question, I know, but I was wondering what most people would wear while at a hotel swimming pool - a swim suit or a bikini?

I've asked a few friends, and their answers didn't really help as their answers fell pretty much 50/50 between the 2. I'm heading away with a few friends next weekend and wasn't sure what the 'correct' etiquette was. I don't think I've ever used a hotel pool before in Ireland (apart from when I was a kid, but that doesn't really count!), so I'm really at a loss!

FreudianSlippers · 06-06-2011 09:00PM

IMO: Indoor 1-piece; Outdoor 2-piece.

Don't ask me why, it just feels right in my gut

Morag · 06-06-2011 09:02PM

It is up to yourself and your own preference and modesty.

06-06-2011 09:03PM

normal swimming pool 1 piece but a hotel one, could do either I reckon. I'd say it's just up to you

cee_jay · 06-06-2011 09:03PM

IMO I would say one piece for swimming, two piece for sunbathing.
So indoor pool in a hotel would be one piece.

Lucyfur · 06-06-2011 09:34PM

I'm a member of a hotel gym/pool. It's 50/50. I wear a one piece, purely for comfort. I'm there to swim lengths. I don't use the sun loungers/steam room/sauna or jacuzzi. I'd be afraid to wear a bikini as any time I've been in the water wearing one, it ended up not covering me...:o...couldn't give a monkeys when on holiday but I don't want my bits popping out in my local pool:p

ted1 · 06-06-2011 09:38PM

If you plan on actually swimming then its a one piece. I worked as a.lifeguard for years and saw way to many wardrope malfunctions with two pieces.

Ickle Magoo · 06-06-2011 09:44PM

Yeah, bikini's for beach/sunbathing; cozzie for everything else. :cool:

Edited to add...the above is what I do - I have no idea if or what etiquette there is...

Princess Peach · 06-06-2011 09:48PM

Definitely doesn't matter! I use the pool and jacuzzi and steam room in my gym and I alternate between one piece and two piece, depending on whatever I grab before going out. There's no etiquette for it, think its about half and half really. They serious swimmers tend to wear one piece cause its better for laps, just depends on what you want and what you feel good in.

Acoshla · 06-06-2011 09:55PM

I don't own a swimsuit because they don't suit my shape, I always wear a bikini, didn't realise there was any etiquette about this! The one I used to wear when I went swimming in the gym was a 50's style one with quite a covered up top and high waisted shorts type things, but still a bikini.

convert · 06-06-2011 10:04PM

I was leaning towards a 1 piece, not really due to fear of wardrobe malfunctions or what suits me, but just I reckon a 2 piece is better suited to warm weather and sun, rather than an indoor pool with our lovely Irish summer weather!

That reminds me, I should probably go and check that my 1 piece still fits me (and is in good working order! It's been about 3 years since I was swimming last!

)

Thanks for the replies!

Stench Blossoms · 07-06-2011 12:09PM

Acoshla wrote: »

I don't own a swimsuit because they don't suit my shape, I always wear a bikini, didn't realise there was any etiquette about this! The one I used to wear when I went swimming in the gym was a 50's style one with quite a covered up top and high waisted shorts type things, but still a bikini.

I'm the same, never knew there was any sort of etiquette.

I don't own a one piece and wouldn't be inclined to buy one either.

carlybabe1 · 07-06-2011 12:15PM

well if your just swimming in the pool, then either is appropriate, depending how comfy you feel. However, due to my own experience DO NOT wear bikini while attempting aqua aerobics, I made that mistake. The instructor hasn't been able to meet my eyes since, god love him

ppink · 07-06-2011 01:02PM

saw a girl one day in our local indoor council pool with a bikini thong! she thought she was the bees knees, spent most of her time strutting around the edge not actually swimming:eek:

Oryx · 07-06-2011 01:20PM

Definitely a one piece if youre getting in the water. Too much risk of your bikini top floating away after jumping in or a length or two.

ztoical · 07-06-2011 01:48PM

Like others have said if your actually planning on doing any serious swimming then wear a proper 1 piece swim suit....if it's just to be social or splash about at the edge of the water then wear what ever you feel comfortable in. The majority of two piece outfits are purely for aesthetic appearances and not really for swimming.

rainbow kirby · 07-06-2011 01:57PM

Oryx wrote: »

Definitely a one piece if youre getting in the water. Too much risk of your bikini top floating away after jumping in or a length or two.

Agree with this. If I'm doing any sort of swimming at all it's got to be a proper one-piece that's going to hold the twins in properly.

FreudianSlippers · 07-06-2011 03:31PM

ppink wrote: »

saw a girl one day in our local indoor council pool with a bikini thong! she thought she was the bees knees, spent most of her time strutting around the edge not actually swimming:eek:

Ahem... directions to said pool please!

Wibbs · 07-06-2011 03:34PM

OK Lets dial back the blokishness just a little please.

Eve_Dublin · 07-06-2011 04:04PM

I don't think I've owned a one piece since I was a kid and I don't think one would suit me anyway. I don't have that sleek, athletic shape going on. I'm not a proper swimmer though...I just mess about in the pool but I've had the occasional accident only because I haven't bought a new one for years and it probably doesn't fit me anymore. Time to go bikini shopping.

Be||e · 07-06-2011 04:11PM

I have one of those sporty two piece swimsuits - best of both worlds!

It's a little pair of shorts and a vest top, so more modest than a bikini. I find two pieces so much easier for getting changed in and out of.

Pinklady11 · 07-06-2011 04:29PM

So glad I came across this thread, I'm heading away in a couple of weeks and was wondering the same thing. I think I'll go for either a one piece or the two peice vest and shorts type. Imo just seems wrong to wear a bikini in a hotel swimming pool, I think they are better suited for sunbathing, but each to their own.

tan11ie · 07-06-2011 04:55PM

Whatever you feel most comfortable in. I only ever wear a bikini can't stand swimsuits they just look meh on me !!!

iguana · 07-06-2011 07:19PM

I always go for a one-piece or a tankini (vest top bikini) in an indoor pool. Bikinis feel like outdoor pool/beach wear.

Snoopy1 · 07-06-2011 08:11PM

Bikini if im on holiday, but i dont really like my body in a bikini, so one piece for proper swimming!!

newbee22 · 07-06-2011 10:04PM

Tankini or one piece for swimming, bikini for sunbathing!

08-06-2011 01:24AM

Swimsuit. Because I actually swim HARDCORE.

I worked in a leisure centre for a few years and the only girls that really wore bikinis were the ones that just went for the jacuzzi etc..

beeftotheheels · 08-06-2011 02:05AM

There is etiquette on this???

Is there also etiquette on the type of bikini or one-piece one wears that I'm not aware of? My one pieces tend to be of the speedo variety but I have seen "one piece" swimsuits of a designer variety which strike me as being as suitable to swimming a couple of km as many bikinis are (i.e. not at all).

squeakyduck · 08-06-2011 10:15AM

I wouldn't be confident to wear a bikini in a hotel swimming pool for some reason!

username123 · 08-06-2011 10:20AM

Definitely one piece. Or sports style two piece - vest top and shorts.

Bikinis are for sunbathing.

I occasionally see woman in bikinis in my gym pool and cant help but inwardly roll my eyes. Its a bit like showing up for the cardio machines wearing heels - just not appropriate.

Stench Blossoms · 08-06-2011 11:47AM

username123 wrote: »

Definitely one piece. Or sports style two piece - vest top and shorts.

Bikinis are for sunbathing.

I occasionally see woman in bikinis in my gym pool and cant help but inwardly roll my eyes. Its a bit like showing up for the cardio machines wearing heels - just not appropriate.

Your comparisons aren't really valid. You're not allowed use a cardio machine with heels but you are allowed swim in a bikini.

It really depends on what your actually doing in the pool though surely?

When I'm there I stay in the paddling pool with the kids. Not doing lengths of the pool or any strenuous exercise so a one piece in not necessarily needed.

Swimming pool etiquette - 1 piece or 2 piece

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