ALPHA MALE: Getting the Right Bathing Suit
Thursday, April 05, 2012
In the early Twentieth-Century, male swimwear covered a man’s body from head-to-toe. Today, bathing suits are a few very slight steps from one’s birthday suit, and accordingly, it is important to find apparel that
Speedo or no Speedo?
If you’re Michael Phelps or a competitive swimmer, skip this paragraph, otherwise, we’re going to review the pros and cons of the infamous Speedo for the non-competitive swimmer. In some countries, sporting your classic trunks would be seen as a distasteful choice. Speedos are a function of location; if you’re in South America or the Mediterranean, dress to the crowd. There are advantages to Speedos including better range of motion while swimming, sleeker tan lines, and faster drying. It’s all about time and place; if you’re on a foreign vacation, sport a hammock. However, if you’re headed to Newport or the Cape for the weekend, there are smarter choices.
Board shorts
For the average masculine American man vacationing on US soil, leave the Speedo at home and bring a pair of classic board shorts or trunks. If you’re carrying a few extra winter pounds, a baggier pair of board shorts will hide the bulge. Additionally, a well-fitting, high-end material pair of board shorts will be the most comfortable option for you on the beach. We recommend something that comes a few inches above your knees (not the long jammers kids are wearing these days) and something that dries fast. Finally and more important than your own comfort is the comfort of those around you. Just because men like to see women in small bathing suits, it doesn’t mean women (or even men) like seeing men in the same. A well-fitting, not too bright pair of trunks will keep the attention of beach goers on the water, instead of on you.
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