Am I going to look frumpy?

[The Young Mermaid]

So I am a christain and I think it is imodest to where a bakini top. Am I going to look frumpy, and not like a mermaid if I where a takini top? I am kinda worried about this. How can I make it look more mermaidy? I am making my tail now so I have some time to think about it.

[telzey.amberdon]

seashells, netting, seaweed can make for a modest look that is mer-interesting

[Blondie]

You can make a higher waist tail. There's lots of cool tankiki ideas out there with fun use of netting.

[AniaR]

totally. Also, consider I high waisted tail. That's what I do

[Winged Mermaid]

I don't think you'll look frumpy! There are mers that wear one piece bathing suits under their tails, and it just looks like they have a tank top on. FishButts makes tops that are less cleavage-y, and she can and has made them to cover the stomach and they still look good!

There are lots of ways to make mermaidy tops that offer more coverage. Just get creative!

[Elle]

Definitely a higher waist when it comes to your tail. Higher waist-ed tails are becoming more popular (that could just be me, but there seem to be more high waists than low ones)
Don't be afraid to be creative with your netting and 'sea weed' when it comes to the top.
I know of some tops have a lot of leafiness around the cleavage, which can help with modesty.
also look into different ways to wear the netting around your neck. having it cross over across the top of your chest covers up a lot more than just looping it over your shoulders.

Raven's Octo-top covers a lot of area, and "leafiness" hides extra skin.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...size=655%2C960

Tankini style mermaid top
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68145684...h684-lady-jade

Check step 1 for cross over mer-top
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/project...id-fancy-dress

[The Young Mermaid]

Thanks! I like the net idea! Where can I buy netting like that? And seaweed?

[telzey.amberdon]

Sometimes Michaels, other craft stores, etsy

[Winged Mermaid]

Michaels or Hobby Lobby for the netting. If you don't live near one, Hobby Lobby lets your order online (link). Seaweed- any place that has a fake floral section. Keep in mind it’s not really “seaweed” but plants that LOOK like seaweed. If they look like they could pass for sea flora to you then go for it! One tip though- if it's for water wear get the more plasticity kinds. The fabric-y kinds of fake plants don't hold up as well in the water over time.
Also keep in mind Michaels has weekly adds that have coupons. JoAnns sends out coupons via mail, email, and their smartphone app. Hobby Lobby also has coupons (not sure how they're sent out as I don't live near one). Make use of them!

[NerineArcticMermaid]

Michaels, joanns and hobby lobby now have apps for smart phones

Michaels and joanns accept competitor's coupons

[Dacora]

I found this picture on my face book. Its of mermaids with fabric tops. You could do something like that to help cover up. I like the bottom left one.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

[Elle]

I found this picture on my face book. Its of mermaids with fabric tops. You could do something like that to help cove up. I like the bottom left one.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

These are really cool.

[The Young Mermaid]

How high waisted should I go?

[Elle]

That's entirely up to you.
just under you belly button, on it or above it. whatever you like.
Have a look at some of the tails on here, and have a look at the different heights.

[The Young Mermaid]

Okay! I am very thankful for your help!

[Mermaid Saphira]

Bubbles got me to make her matching tail top a tankini...

[seagirls626]

I think you should make your tail go all the way up and have shoulder straps

[Lois]

I know this thread hasn't been touched since before Christmas but im looking at tops online :P You could have one which goes the whole way up and then is strapless that would be nice or alternatively you could get one of those tankinis wired corsety tankinis which look like a bra on top but have a band of fabric going further down

[Mermaid Danielle]

Decorate the tank top you are planning on using with shells, netting, and beads. Make a design out of it, or have it match your tail! Either way it will look beautiful!

[-Annwyn-]

Why not create a one-piece tail costume? It could look really pretty.


Just curious also, you say you're a Christian, aren't you at all worried about the 'portraying a non-godly mythological creature/vanity' side of things?