Glamour (South Africa)

Bikini, one piece or thong, and other beach questions

Wonder what’s going on behind his sunglasses? Try this for an idea. Amazingly, every man we polled had tried online dating – so what goes through a guy’s mind when he sees your profile? Take a look.

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When you see a woman in a swimsuit, you think: Sexy! ................................... 75% I wish I looked as good half naked as she does ........... 13% She could work on [insert body part here] ................ 12%

Which swimsuit is sexiest? A sporty two piece ........ 48% A string bikini ................. 39% A one piece ......................... 8% A tankini ............................. 5%

What body part do you notice most in a swimsuit? Her breasts ...................... 36% Her butt ............................ 29% Her legs .............................. 15% Her abs ............................... 12% Other .................................... 8%

What makes a woman stand out at the beach? An amazing body ........... 55% Total confidence ............. 41% A really cool swimsuit .... 4% Trend time! Hot or not: Ruffles on a swimsuit? Hot ...................................... 17% Not ...................................... 83% Cut-outs or extra straps? Hot ..................................... 44% Not ..................................... 56% Mismatched tops and bottoms? Hot ..................................... 38% Not ...................................... 62%

Which trend should end? Retro, high-waisted bottoms ............................ 42% Thongs .............................. 27% Weird cut-outs ................ 26% Other .................................... 5%

Do you check out other women at the beach when you’re with your partner? Yes! Who can resist? ..... 52% I can’t help but look, but I swear, I’m not fantasisin­g about them ....................... 34% What other women? ...... 14% Which of these (you can pick more than one) would keep you from looking at a woman’s profile? If I can tell by the thumbnail photo that I’m not attracted to her .................................. 65% She lives far away ........... 49% She’s totally outside my age range .................................. 40% Actually, I’ll click on pretty much anything .................. 8%

What type of message from a prospectiv­e date are you most likely to respond to? Something personalis­ed, like, “I also love cats!” ... 65% Something straightfo­rward, like, “Hi there. How’s your week?” ............................... 21% Something flirty, like “Hey, sexy, you look like you’d be a lot fun.” .......................... 14% Which of the following makes you most likely to message someone? I like her profile answers ...... ............................................. 54% She looks fun in her photos ................................ 27% She looks good in her photos ................................ 19%

Now, let’s talk about the photos on her dating profile. Pictures with other guys: DO or DON’T? DO It makes her look desirable ............................ 21% DON’T Who is that dude? Did she date him? ........... 79%

How about posting bikini or cleavage pics? DO Yes, please! ............. 57% DON’T It seems kind of desperate .......................... 43%

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