I’m probably treading on thin ice with this article. The wiser part
of my conscience told me to leave this issue alone. But this subject
bugs me. And I know that it is the bane of many women’s summers—the
bikini question. Not just for us, but for our daughters as well.
Rachel Clark wrote a thoughtful article challenging
women to ditch their bikinis as a sacrifice for all the men around them
who cannot control themselves. I respect her decision to wear a tankini
or a one piece, but I cringe at telling women that they are not modest
if they wear a bikini. As soon as we make it about bikinis and tankinis,
I think that we are missing the point. Sure, there are many bikinis out
there that are inappropriate. But this is also the case with one-pieces
and tankinis.
Is stomach exposure really the issue? Are you really making a
sacrifice for the guys around you when you are wearing a flattering
tankini? And let’s face it, none of us want to walk around the beach in
an unflattering swimsuit. Of course, this also begs the question, If a woman looks good in her bathing suit, is that being immodest? There’s also the question that I’ve asked before, Can a man admire a beautiful woman without sexually fantasizing about her? Continue at Aimee Byrd
