Just when you thought that trends like the itty bitty sunglass and multi-color hair dye looks hadn’t left any room for more summer goals, chicas of Instagram have one more audaz y hermoso look for you to get addicted to. This time, however, instead of running up a bill at your favorite online shop, all you’ll need is to strip and rock some swimwear. That’s right, mi gente, in the year of our Lord 2018, stretch marks are finally being appreciated as a trait to be flaunted and this summer it’s time to put yours on exhibit.
Here are seven pics to prove that owning your stretch marks this summer aren’t for girls who are trying to “be brave” or join in on a trend, but for real women happy to be carefree and stylin’.
1. Estrías on hype for the best high-waisted look of the summer.
“ I lead the pack so my backs to them. Yep, the Queens back what’s happening. “ YASS
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Of course, it comes as no surprise that Afro-Latina Queen Bee Monica Stylemuse would be kicking it poolside not giving a single-ish over her stripes. Snag a tip for your future Instagram looks from this proud Dominicana’s page by embracing your bum stripes with a high slit bikini bottom.
Check out more of her summer looks here.
2. The peek-a-boo stripes which must never be hidden by a onesie.
Showing up for life???? #ChooseHappy #StretchMarksAreSexy #PositiveVibes
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Embrace the tummy skin lace this summer by putting it on full display. Take a hint from Crissy and opt for a bikini that shows of your natural curves while also highlighting your beauty marks.
Check out more of her looks here.
3. These stripes that are just here to roll with the punches.
Vanessa Romo has a cute curvy body and some fly stretch marks to boot. No need to cover up your marks with any of that tanner and cream caca, copy/paste Romo’s look by wearing whatever GD bathing suit your heart desires.
Find more of your summer goals with her looks here.
4. These sweet teta stripes though.
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It’s pretty impossible not to fall in love with Denise Mercedes and her confidence. The successful Dominican Instagrammer is all about the self-love #bopo. Chase her look with a similar low cut bathing suit that’ll help you show off the stripes that formed naturally on your senos.
Find more of her cute summer looks here.
5. Marks which are ready for you day or night.
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Now, I’m guessing that if you’re ready to share your stretch marks with the world, you’ll have little trouble doing so in the bedroom. Still, if you’re not out shopping for some lingerie that’ll highlight just how sexy your stretch marks are, then take a tip from Denise and add something silky and colorful for your nighttime wear to your check out cart.
Check her page out for more tips on how to be more beautifully authentic here.
6. Never ever let these babes be disgraced with a filter.
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You really can’t lose with an Instagram pic that shows of your melanin AND your stripes while you’re chilling poolside. Still, do your colors and stripes justice by ditching the filter por favor ???? we wanna see those marks in their full glory.
Get more tips on how to embrace your body positively by following her here.
7. Hold up I think we just found the natural thigh high.
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If the Instagram bikini pics of the summer have proved anything it’s that vertical stripes are totally in. The next time you head to the beach, avoid any instincts you might have to buckle under societal pressure and go full on with your display with a high slit or thong bikini bottom. TRUST you will not regret your choice. Do it for the gram!
Check out more of her summer style inspo here.
A wise man once said, “show me somethin’ natural like ass with some stretch mark” and Latinas of Instagram are on it, so get to get!
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