How to Adjust to Wearing a Bathing Suit as a Tomboy

No item of clothing more strongly emphasizes your femininity than a bathing suit. So if you're a tomboy, wearing bathing suits can be even more awkward than wearing skirts. You have to find a swimsuit that fits your personality.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Become familiar with the huge variety of bathing suits available on the market. Visit department stores, speciality swimwear boutiques and surf shops. Take note of the different colors, styles, fabrics and cuts.

2. Decide not to try on any bathing suits your first time shopping. This will reduce your level of stress, allowing you to decide objectively which suit styles appeal to you the most. You also might browse online to lower your anxiety about bathing suit shopping.

3. Try on simple bathing suits, like solid tank suits in dark colors and tankinis, once you're more comfortable in the bathing suit department. These styles are simple and not overly girly, so you're more likely to feel at ease in them. Plus, they are generally flattering on most body types.

4. Venture for slightly more daring styles if you feel comfortable in simple bathing suits. A simple bikini top and boyshorts can be flattering on certain body types, without offending tomboy sensibilities.

5. Wear your bathing suit underneath clothes you're comfortable in on the day of your big reveal. That way if you become uneasy revealing your new look, you'll be able to wear familiar garments.

Tips & Warnings

• Be firm if your new swimwear inspires some ribbing. If your friends' teasing bothers you, ask them to change the subject in an assertive tone of voice.