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I recently saw some comments about some uncomfortable situations people have had as overweight folks. Maybe I’m being paranoid but now I’m second guessing going to the beach or wearing shorts. First time in SEA, I’m already 5’8 so I’m a giant but I’m chunky (170) with stretch marks and cellulite. How thick does my skin need to be? Should I pack a one-piece with shorts? A circus tent?*Thanks for all the comments! I try to be respectful of the cultures I interact with so I appreciate the insight. While I don’t plan on being a total chameleon, I also don’t want to be the “ugly American” stereotype.*
I recently saw some comments about some uncomfortable situations people have had as overweight folks.
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No problem? Did see a few Vietnamese swimming in clothes?? But plenty of overweight people, same as any beaches anywhere!
Relax! There is nothing to worry about!
I used to be self conscious about my weight and shape but nobody knows what my body has been through so I just ho swimming in a one piece now. I certainly don’t have a skimpy pair ofbathers and, if I look at clothes in the markets, they say ‘we have big doze’ or once even ‘we have jumbo size’ but they say it in good fun and are not being awful.. it is true compared to the size of a lot of Vietnamese it Laos people. Just enjoy yourself and don’t worry about it.
I’m 5’8″ and 240 but hoping to lose for next year.
I wore a bikini top and high waisted bottoms because there was no one I knew there 😂 would never do that at home! It honestly doesn’t matter, it’s mainly only in the markets where they say stuff like ‘fat girl size costs extra, more material’ etc.
If the Vietnamese are going to talk about your weight, it would be in their language. So unless you speak Vietnamese you aren’t going to know. And I see a lot of nice bathing suits online for larger women that aren’t tents.
Definitely modest swim wear. They won’t say much to/about tourists because it’s common to see them “bigger” than locals. It’s the natives that are more judgmental/critical of natives.
Geez you are worrying about nothing!
5’6″ 260 here… I can’t find shoes or clothes, I double up the plastic stools when I eat at the local spots. When they look at me with “that look”.. I just say too big and laugh.. they usually smile and that’s it. No direct insults or questions about my size in 6 months I’ve been here.
Vietnam is a modest country and covers up. Be somewhat like them since ur on their soil.