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1. Bikinis are boring. If most people are wearing them, are you really fashion forward?

2. Bikinis are not flattering on the vast majority of people, even “skinny” people.

3. Modest designs, especially vintage cuts, are more flattering for more body types. And that’s pretty much a fact.

4. Modest swimwear decreases the chances of nip-slips by 78%. (Yes, I made that number up, but I’m pretty sure it’s accurate.)

5. You won’t have to worry about a “girl” or both “girls” falling out. (I’ve had some serious scares while surfing LOL.

6. You can stop being self-conscious and have fun!

7. You’ll get a ton of compliments on you’re cute and flattering suit.

8. The men in your life will thank you for it.

9. Other men will stare, but they’ll be thinking, “Man, who is that hot modest girl that totally looks like Mary!”

And perhaps most important:

10. You will have kept your convictions.