So there I was last year sitting on the beach in my bikini and Spanx, minding my own business, when my “friend” looked over at me and was like,

Friend:  What do you have going on there?

Me:  What do you mean?

Friend:  Ahh, well…you’re wearing Spanx under your bikini

Me:  Yeah.  So what?

Friend:  Well I don’t mean to burst your bubble but I think that Spanx are meant to be worn under your clothes.

Me:  I know.  That’s why I’m wearing them under my bikini.

Friend:  But you can still see them.

Me: So what.  I need them to hold my body together.  Otherwise my belly might fall out.  It says right on the package, “slimming and shaping.”  That’s exactly what I need to wear my bikini without looking ridiculous.

Friend: So you think this looks good?

Me: Well it certainly looks better than wearing my bikini without Spanx.  That would be awkward.

Friend: I’m not sure I know what to say.

Me: Here, feel my belly, it’s really smooth.

Friend: I’d rather not.

Me: LOL.  That’s what my husband always says.

Friend: All I’m saying is you might want to consider using Spanx as an undergarment and not as actual clothing

Me: Don’t be ridiculous.  People have been taking pictures of me all day.  I’m a trendsetter and  a walking billboard for Spanx.  I might even go viral.

Friend: I’m pretty sure you already have.

Me: Perfect!  I not only have a smooth bikini belly but I may also be famous.  You know what they say, “no publicity is bad publicity.”

Friend: Not sure that’s true in this case.  I’m going to move my chair over there now.