Clothing Optional or Clothing Not Allowed??? Any Preferance? .

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  Soupie

  May 11, 2020

  I don't mind if someone one the next lounger has a swim suit on. I don't, and that's their loss. I plan to enjoy my vacation naked.

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• V9

  

  V90man

  May 11, 2020

  The Nudist Campground I go to in Upstate NY has a policy that it is Clothing Optional for most areas.
  I prefer full nudity, but I am fine with others comfort level.

  The pool however requires complete nudity. I think this is great!

  Most people seem to be fine with these rules.

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  Wayne

  May 11, 2020

  I go to Gunnison Beach in the summer. On weekends that parking lot fills fast, like 10 AM. I typically wait and go around 330 PM. When I get there, maybe 20% are wearing some sort of clothing. I think it should be nudity required so it will free up some more parking for those who want to be nude.

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• HH

  

  HghySjoerdh h

  May 12, 2020

  I have never been to a resort,, but on many beaches.

  On the most official nude beaches is everybody naked, except people walking by over the beach. I don't care about this walkers, sometimes i suprise the walkers and go for a swim so i have to cross their way. Girls (15-20 years old) donot know where to look.

  On not offical beaches there is a mix of nude and i donot mind. On that beaches i stay away from clothed people, but when i go for a swim someting i have to pass them. I donot mind, and they also not.

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• JO

  

  John

  May 12, 2020

  I was put off visiting Euronat in my earlier naturist years because the bye-law extract on the web site included:
  All users must adopt total nudity in all parts of the centre, including the shopping mall.

  However I now realise that this is honoured as much in the breach as the observance but am thankful it exists because it gives me confidence to remain naked in restaurants when everybody else is dressed.

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• BO

  

  Bob

  Nov 19, 2020

  To the best of my recollection, all the "traditional" hetero nudist clubs I've visited over the past 50+ years have been clothing-optional, except when around or in the swimming pool. My personal preference was to be nude all the time but I understand why some might not choose to be. I have visited several gay nudist clubs/events and they were nudity-required and I felt that it was entirely appropriate to insist on that policy.

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  2bnude4me

  Nov 23, 2020

  I prefer clothing free, as there seems to be a more friendly and inclusive atmosphere. I started out going to a clothes optional landed club, and at first about half of the people were nude, and the pool area was nude only and busy. Over time there were less and less people going nude, and the pool area had few users. At the end there usually were only a couple others and myself nude, I wondered why the others came, just to look? I switched clubs to a clothes free club, and what a difference. I was immediately included and played volley ball and pataunque, nude lunches in the club house, campfires, conversation and more. Everyone was equal and nude.

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• NU

  

  nudony

  Nov 25, 2020

  [quote]At the end there usually were only a couple others and myself nude, I wondered why the others came, just to look? [/quote] I've heard of this issue being frequent when nudist resorts opened their doors to non-nudist residents - who may be looking for a more economical living arrangement. One the one hand I get it: it's a more steady revenue stream. On the other hand once a resort goes down that path, it is often irreversible. If you have several people who go about the resort fully dressed most of the time, that is going to change the ambiance of the resort. Which in turn can discourage actual nudists and newbies from fully embracing nudity. And before you know it you're the only person still walking around naked. But the good news is that this is still the exception rather than the rule. The dozen or so C/O resorts I've visited, even the fully C/O ones were nudity was truly optional everywhere, still maintained a "pro-nudity" philosophy. The C/O resort I visit the most with my wife is "C/O in name"; yet you can't even tell they're C/O because the vast majority of people there choose nudity. Part of the reason is that it is co-owned by actual nudists. So first-time visitors are introduced to the resort by nude people. Who in turn are empowered to be nude themselves. Ultimately it doesn't matter if it's C/O or "nude mandatory." It's really about the other nudists and respect for the philosophy of nudism.

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  Sam

  Dec 1, 2020

  We prefer nudist clubs to clothing optional but readily enjoy both. We have been to four clubs withing driving distance, two are nudist and two are clothing optional. Our experience:
  Avalon: Clothing optional but if the weather is nice you hardly ever see anyone clothed. People go there to be nude. We have dined nude and danced nude there, but a good percentage of people dress for dinner.
  MAHESO: Also clothing optional, but if you get in the pool, you must be nude. Think we have only seen one person clothed in the pool area. Nudity is the norm and we definitely leave our clothes in the car.
  Pine Tree: Nudity is mandatory, weather permitting, even for newbies. Some people dress a bit for dinners or dancing. Much more a nudist club than clothing optional.
  White Tail Resort: Again, a nudist club and not clothing optional. Most people there are committed nudists. Good atmosphere.

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• ME

  Member

  Dec 6, 2020

  I agree. I go to two clubs near Atlanta as a day visitor and mostly on week days and even at the pool/clubhouse some people are clothed. Some are nude. Seems odd but I dont mind. I go to the clubs to be nude so I undress at the car and stay naked until I leave.

  I also hike naked in the forests but Im always listening and watching out for others. Its so much more comfortable to be at a place where I dont need to do that.

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• NU

  

  nudony

  Sep 23, 2021

  Now that I'm a "regular" at a nude-mandatory resort, I can actually talk about it "intelligently"; keeping in mind that it's just one resort and I have no idea - other than second hand accounts - how the others are run.

  A little backstory: my wife and I were checking out the various resorts in our region, which were all clothing-optional. My wife at that stage had decided that "strictly" C/O (nude only in the pool area to swim, tan and hot-tub) was the way to go for her. When we first visited the nude-mandatory resort, we actually had no idea it was "all nude"; and no one came over to "correct" my wife when she walked outside the pool area in a short dress. My wife liked it so much there (the lake is what did it for her) that we decided to make it our main nudist spot. We managed to return during the pandemic; which would be the first time my wife would venture outside the pool area nude. There were few people there and being "cooped up" most of the year gave her the motivation to stay naked.
  It wasn't until earlier this year when we returned to the resort that it was more or less "back to normal" in terms of the number of attendees. That's when something struck me. The person who checked us in was naked; and with just a couple of exceptions - women occasionally just wearing a top - everyone was naked throughout the resort. I had a "hunch" so I went to the resort website; and sure enough: they are nude-mandatory. I informed my wife of my find; and her reaction was actually pretty nonchalant. She no longer had any negative feelings about "all nude"; since she now preferred lounging by the lake, and she just found it more practical and enjoyable to just stay naked as we moved between the pool area and the lake. Everyone else also being naked makes it easier for her to do activities on the lake nude; since other people are doing it too (she certainly would have not been comfortable paddle-boarding naked if other women wore a sarong to do it).

  The interesting thing to me is that there actually is little difference between the "nude-mandatory" resort we go to, and some of the "C/O" resorts I've visited, in terms of number of people choosing to be naked. It's only when "extremes" are reached (too many sarongs at a C/O resort, or strictly enforced nudity at N/M resorts) that there can be an issue. But I pretty much had the same experience years ago at Cedar Creek or Bell Acres, as I've had at LOTW. And now more than ever, I feel that's how it should be.

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• FU

  

  FullSun

  Sep 24, 2021

  How does the nude mandatory work on a cooler evening when in my experience women are cold must most guys are fine, or on a cooler day?

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• CR

  

  Craig

  Sep 24, 2021

  On several occasions, I have been the only person naked or at least one of the only people nude.

  The first time was on my birthday. I went to a friends house who has several acres of land so it is very private. They host many nude parties every year. (Nude Years Eve is fantastic!). Anyway...I want to spend my birthday weekend in my birthday suit. I arrived on Friday stripped naked and sat down with my friends at the table of conversation and drinks. I was the only one nude. Later in the evening, a few other guests arrived. They were dressed and I was nude. Now it was about 7 dressed to me naked. After a couple hours, everyone was nude.

  The next day, as people woke up, I was still nude. The rest got dressed and went into town for food and drink supplies. Later that afternoon, the rest of the guests arrived. I was nude they were not (yet). I was the only one naked in a group of 20. Only for about 2 hours.

  The point is, it didn't phase me to be the only naked person. The others were nudists. They eventually got naked. But, while I was the only one naked, I felt very comfortable and normal.

  I went to a Halloween party at the nudist resort that I frequent. Almost all of the people had costumes on. I had nothing on. I told everyone I was the Invisible man. It was fun.

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  nudeyooper

  Sep 24, 2021

  [quote] I went to a Halloween party at the nudist resort that I frequent. Almost all of the people had costumes on. I had nothing on. I told everyone I was the Invisible man. It was fun.[/quote] If I had to go to a costume party, I'd be tempted to go as a nudist with my towel to sit on or throw over my shoulder.

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  nudony

  Sep 25, 2021

  [quote]How does the nude mandatory work on a cooler evening when in my experience women are cold must most guys are fine, or on a cooler day?[/quote]
  
  My resort is not uncompromising. I have been there on a cooler evening, and some women did choose to wear a sarong or T-shirt. My wife chooses a long knitted cover-up; which is open in the front but still warm enough to keep her from getting too chilly. As long as the purpose is clearly just to stay warm; it's totally acceptable.

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• JO

  

  John

  Sep 25, 2021

  At Harbin Hot Springs, a clothing-optional meditation center here in California, it is advised that people bring a robe if they want to use the pools in the evening, as there is sometimes a wait for one (the number of people in the pool is limited), and it gets chilly at night. That makes sense to me. And I've worn a robe at other naturist resorts when it got cold, and nobody thought twice about it.

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Sep 25, 2021

  [quote]I have been to clothing optional hot springs, beaches and resorts and on a nice day I dont understand why people that go to these places are too shy to be naked with others that are naked. I like to get naked as soon as it is permitted because I like the freedom to enjoy being naked and no one can say anything about it. I just ignore and not bothered by those that are not naked that dont interfere in my naked activities. I have noticed some guys like to wear jock straps at theses clothing optional venues which can attracts more attention than just being naked, but why wear one when nudity is acceptable and when yo have paid to be in a nudist setting. I also find some guys are scared to have their penis seen by others and will use their hands or towel to hide their penis behind, there is nothing to be ashamed of since we are all born with a penis as a male.[/quote] I can see two valid reasons to go to a clothing optional venue and not be nude, other than temperature. Going with someone who wants to be nude and you are not comfortable doing so. Wearing less than is permissible in most other settings, eg. topless for women, g-strings for either gender. Most of the people at the nude beach I use (Gunnison) that are not nude seem to meet one of these two.

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  David

  Sep 26, 2021

  I'm very much a freedom loving, live and let live kind of person. So for me clothing optional doesn't bother me in the least. I have the freedom to go nude and if another chooses to cover or partially cover then that's their business. Besides I can think of numerous reasons one might stay covered and a few of them are medical. Just my 2cents.

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Sep 27, 2021

  [quote]For me, I am so keen on being nude that I will go so far as to drive nude to a resort and walk into the office carrying my towel, wallet, car-keys and phone. Only at one resort was this frowned upon (by the guy working the front desk): White Tail Resort near Ivor, VA. [I later found out from folks who live at that resort that a lot of the regulars/residents consider that front-desk guy a 'dick.' ] In any case: whether nude or clothing-optional, the only option for me is nude. The only time I've ever worn clothes at a nudist resort was at the night time dance. And this was because I didn't want to have to be carrying a towel.[/quote] How little clothing do you bring for the trip? The office experience could have been worse. One of the men on this board posted that he checked in wearing just shorts because he knew that the office was outside the clothing optional area and the person at the desk told him to wear a shirt next time! What do you do on chilly evenings?

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  Tom D

  Sep 27, 2021

  [quote]For me, I am so keen on being nude that I will go so far as to drive nude to a resort and walk into the office carrying my towel, wallet, car-keys and phone. Only at one resort was this frowned upon (by the guy working the front desk): White Tail Resort near Ivor, VA. [I later found out from folks who live at that resort that a lot of the regulars/residents consider that front-desk guy a 'dick.' ] In any case: whether nude or clothing-optional, the only option for me is nude. The only time I've ever worn clothes at a nudist resort was at the night time dance. And this was because I didn't want to have to be carrying a towel. How little clothing do you bring for the trip? The office experience could have been worse. One of the men on this board posted that he checked in wearing just shorts because he knew that the office was outside the clothing optional area and the person at the desk told him to wear a shirt next time! What do you do on chilly evenings?[/quote] Two afterthoughs concerning the dance. Did you just wear shorts since that's all you need to avoid bringing a towel? Have you tried dancing nude? I think it might be enjoyable enough to go to the effort of carrying a towel.

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  Tom D

  Sep 27, 2021

  [quote]For me, I am so keen on being nude that I will go so far as to drive nude to a resort and walk into the office carrying my towel, wallet, car-keys and phone. Only at one resort was this frowned upon (by the guy working the front desk): White Tail Resort near Ivor, VA. [I later found out from folks who live at that resort that a lot of the regulars/residents consider that front-desk guy a 'dick.' ] In any case: whether nude or clothing-optional, the only option for me is nude. The only time I've ever worn clothes at a nudist resort was at the night time dance. And this was because I didn't want to have to be carrying a towel.[/quote] Someone else who leaves all clothing in the car. https://www.truenudists.com/forum/thread/193804/cancel/

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  J.

  Sep 27, 2021

  [quote]For me, I am so keen on being nude that I will go so far as to drive nude to a resort and walk into the office carrying my towel, wallet, car-keys and phone. Only at one resort was this frowned upon (by the guy working the front desk): White Tail Resort near Ivor, VA. [I later found out from folks who live at that resort that a lot of the regulars/residents consider that front-desk guy a 'dick.' ] In any case: whether nude or clothing-optional, the only option for me is nude. The only time I've ever worn clothes at a nudist resort was at the night time dance. And this was because I didn't want to have to be carrying a towel.How little clothing do you bring for the trip?The office experience could have been worse. One of the men on this board posted that he checked in wearing just shorts because he knew that the office was outside the clothing optional area and the person at the desk told him to wear a shirt next time!What do you do on chilly evenings? Two afterthoughs concerning the dance. Did you just wear shorts since that's all you need to avoid bringing a towel? Have you tried dancing nude? I think it might be enjoyable enough to go to the effort of carrying a towel.[/quote] Dancing nude is the way to go and your towel doubles as a seat holder for when you want to rest. And on chilly nights as a shawl to head back to your cabin/RV at the resort.

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  nudony

  Sep 28, 2021

  [quote]Someone else who leaves all clothing in the car.[/quote] Same here. At my "NM" resort it is perfectly acceptable to arrive naked. Most people choose to check-in dressed ; then return to their car, get naked, and proceed to the lake or pool area. Which is also my wife's preference: I personally would jump out of the car naked as soon as we arrive; but she likes to check in first, go back to the car, strip naked and organize our bags/baskets before proceeding. Regardless; once we've checked in, undressed and left our clothes in the car: we're completely free of them for the day. If we decide to stay later and it gets chilly, we simply return to the car and she can pull out her knitted cover-up. But other than that: no reason to bother bringing any garment with us. We're going to stay naked all day long.

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  Sam

  Sep 28, 2021

  Odd. We have checked in at White Tail both clothed and nude. Absolutely no issues arriving nude in the office and when we first went and checked in clothed, they made a point that WTR is a nudist resort and not clothing optional and that we should be nude before using the facilities.

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