Sunbathing in the great outdoors is all well and good, but there comes a time when you’d really like a dip in cool water to relieve the golden toasting the sun has given you. When that time comes, if you’re not by the fountain in Washington Square Park, your options are limited. Yes, there are some public pools, and someday we’ll try one. But this past week we went to our favorite private pool, on the roof of the Dream Downtown hotel. Unlike every other hotel with an outdoor pool we’ve reached out to, the Dream isn’t scared by the prospect of bare-chested women joining in with all the bare-chested men lounging by their pool. On the contrary, they’re a topless-friendly pool all the time. Consequently, when the time comes for our annual pool adventure, that’s where we head, books in tow.
A dozen of us took over one of their cabanas, relaxed on their lounge chairs (with real sand underneath, for that Authentic Beach Feel), toasted each other with champagne, and read Lawrence Block (The Girl With the Deep Blue Eyes), Karl Ove Knausgaard (My Struggle), and Megan Abbott (The Fever).
We also indulged in a little live broadcasting via Periscope, teaching a few thousand observers about gender equality in New York…
…and just for fun, also a little touristy photography, shooting up through the cutouts in the pool bottom, as seen from the hotel lobby:
“What is this?” some hotel guests asked. “Why are you topless?” The same reason you are, we explained — if we were talking to a man. Or, when we were talking to curious women: You know you can too, right?
And a few of them took our contact info. Will they join us at a future event? We hope so. The summer isn’t over yet. Before the cold sets in (and if last year is any indication, it could be a long one), why not take an afternoon to lounge topless in the sun?
Or in the water. It’s all up to you.
Wow !! Awesome and beautiful setting. Great pics too ! Looks like it was a really wonderful time by all. 🙂
Very nice. I was going to say that the black bottom with the straps is stunning, and on review it looks as if two girls are wearing it.
Nope, just one!
Wonderfully done. What is the Periscope account name?
Beautiful as always…..
very nice black bottom straps. Kind of look like a black spider with it leg grabbing on to your bottom.
Mm, gorgeous setting, gorgeous girls. And I love the bottom seen through the bottom! 🙂
Verdict on The Fever?
summer is always more fun topless
I’m so jealous. I wish there was a nice facility like that here in Columbia, MO. All we have are municipal pools overrun with kids or private pools at the student housing complexes full of drunken students.
Why don’t you try the public Astoria Pool? It’s huge. Been meaning to go there myself.
We’re reading that your mayor is studying a prohibition on toplessness in the city, sparked apparently by complaints against the “Desnudas” in Times Square. Any truth to that?
Not as far as we’ve heard. It sounds like they’re considering prohibiting the “desnudas” from soliciting tips topless in Times Square. It could head in another, more problematic direction, but it doesn’t appear to be heading there currently.
That’s really good news. Thanks.
OMG….my favorite “pulper” is back! Haven’t seen her in any of the events in MONTHS!
I’m a Belgian Guy and Love to see Women topless! I admire your spirit(s) !!!
Why isn’t there a CoEd society in Flanders, Belgium? I’m not proud of my body, although I’ve been told it’s not bad for 41yr-old… but I would be happy not to be judged for it… Every body is different and yet all human bodies are beautiful…
If it’s legal there, we’d be delighted to see someone (maybe you) start one!
There are a number of spas in Flanders, which whilst not topless are clothes-free and Co-ed. There’s a lovely one in Hove, near Antwerp, for example, and three near Brussels. There may be others too.
How lovely! Wish there were co-ed nude spas in New York as well. We’ve turned some spas into co-ed nude spas by renting them out for an afternoon, but there aren’t any where it’s the norm.
That crane and snake tattoo someone has is awesome!
Lovely series. Enjoyed some of the new members. Alan
All girls looks beautiful topless
this the most beatifull pic you have ever posted!!!
you girls are hot
Reblogged this on clothes free life and commented:
Finding acceptance for being top free
So were the other guests okay with it, by and large? Was the reaction positive? You said there were a couple of women who expressed interest, though not enough to join you that day.
Yes. The response was neutral by and large. People saw us, obviously, but only a few people said anything. Those who did were curious or positive. No one said anything negative, at least not to us. (It’s possible some people might have felt negative and left the pool because of it, but we didn’t hear anything about it if so.)
I’m on holiday here in the English countryside, and saw this article, making me think of you guys.
http://www.today.com/money/londons-transparent-sky-pool-lets-swimmers-see-10-stories-straight-t40111
I miss the necklaces that my favorite reader, picture number 25 (with two earrings in her right ear) wears. But her smile still gets my attention. Such a strong woman ! Love it.
didn’t you go to this march http://www.lastampa.it/2015/08/24/multimedia/esteri/negli-usa-tutti-in-piazza-a-favore-delle-desnudas-qoPa38qeLmBHDooqHNPH5J/pagina.html?
I read the article and thought about you
We did not. We prefer our own events. A bit lower-key and less strenuous.
Some seriously cool tattoos!
What I really like about this blog (Not specifically this post) is that no one cares about how they look, whether they are too fat or too thin no one gives a shit and just bares it all. That’s a very empowering thing. Kudos to you gals for that ! I would like to join sometime how can i contact you for any future events ?
Just send email to toplesspulpfiction@gmail.com. We’ll be glad to hear from you.