Category: Men’s swimwear

When it comes to buying a new swimsuit, we get frustrated sometimes. Which type suits my body better? What should I choose to look really good on the beach! How can I emphasize my body’s qualities and conceal the parts I don’t like? Here’s a quick guide for men to help them choose the best type of swimsuits.

Swimsuit buying guide for men

Personal Preference

The swimsuit you choose reflects your personality. Its colors and print can tell what kind of man you are; solid colors for a conservative man rather than graphic prints, and if you’re not comfortable showing your body too much, it’s better to stay away from briefs and speedos.

Length

The length of your shorts is important; they can make you look shorter than you actually are if you choose the wrong one. The length depends on the style you’d like to get, but you want trunks or board shorts, you should know how much leg you want to show in relation to your height. Taller men can choose longer shorts, while shorter men can add the illusion of height with a shorter length.

Color & Skin Tone

The color is always up to you, but you don’t forget to consider your skin tone before picking your suit. For very light skin with red or blonde hair, you can go for a brilliant shade of pastel pink, it’ll look great without too much contrast. Really bright or loud colors don’t look good on light skin, so try a classic navy or royal blue.

For medium or olive skin tone, go for black, rich red or earth tones, those will look great.

For darker skin tones, opt for bright and pastel colors, which will look perfect in contrast to your dark skin. Why not a light blue?

Material

Selecting the right material depends on the purpose you’re getting the swimsuit for. Does it stretch? Is it robust? Will the color fade with repeated use or is it durable? Are the material and style suitable for this sport?

If you’re going to be exposed to the sun a lot, nylon and polyester would be good choices. Recently, SPF ratings are added to some swimsuit designs.

If you’re heading to the pool more often, a chlorine resistant fabric is the one for you. Note that Lycra isn’t chlorine resistant. Generally, Lycra swimsuits last for less than 12 months, depending on the quality. But there is a new fabric called Xtra Life Lycra, and it’s supposedly about 10x more durable.

Usually, nylon is fairly light weighted and fits softly. It also doesn’t absorb much water and dries quickly. But nylon doesn’t hold the color for long and lacks elasticity.

Polyester is a substitute to Lycra, it lasts much longer. It’s less soft and flexible though, but it lasts longer.

Fit

Whatever bathing suit you choose should fit you right: not too big, not too tight. You should feel comfortable in it. Check the size chart of each brand to find the right size for you, and make sure you try it on yourself!

Both men’s and women’s swimwear have their own fashion styles that change every so often, and in our modern life, these styles have become more and more practical and decorative. Choosing the proper swimsuit can take some time and effort if you want to find the most comfortable, practical style that fits you and looks fantastic. So guys, you’ll need to know the styles of these swimsuits and decide what suits your body type and desired activity the best.

Short swimsuits were extremely popular in the past. Since then, swim shorts have become even more common, with different lengths that have changed over the years. Men’s swimsuits are generally categorized by their cut’s length and looseness, and can come in any color, printing and design you can imagine.

In the last couple of decades, long shorts have been more popular, but swim trunks that are a little on the shorter side are coming back into style. Most people would like their swimsuits to be both practical and stylish, to feel comfortable and confident on the beach.

So, let’s take a quick look at the different styles of men’s swimsuits that are popular today. Maybe this will help you figure out which style you like most, and the one that fits your body better.

Men’s bathing suit styles

• Swim trunks are the most common in North America. They look the same as normal shorts, but are made from lighter, fast-drying fabrics and have a tighter-fitting lining inside. There are a wide variety of colors and inseam lengths. Shorter men who want to look taller should stick to an inseam that is at least a couple inches above the knee.

• Board shorts come to or past the knee. They usually have a non-elastic waist, and fit closer to the torso.
• Swim briefs or “speedos” are tight, body-hugging swimsuits with a V-shaped front that bares the thighs and leaves little to the imagination. These are much more popular in Europe than North America.
• Square-cut shorts are a body-hugging style that covers the body from the waist to the upper thigh, with the leg openings cut straight and a little bit less revealing than angled speedos (think Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale).

• Jammers are knee-length, skintight suits, generally used by competitive swimmers and other water sports athletes.
• Wetsuits and drysuits are insulated close-fitting suits designed for snorkeling, scuba diving, or board sports.
• Rash guards are an all-body swimwear used by surfers, kayakers, and paddle boarders. They are mostly made from a UV-reflective fabric with an SPF rating.
• Swim shirts are another version of a rash guard but for the upper body only, casual bathers like those as a sun and surf protection option.

All of the above styles we talked about can come in any imaginable color or pattern. Traditional men’s colors and patterns generally include solid navy blue, charcoal gray, blue-and-white striping, as well as floral or Hawaiian-style prints. But you should definitely choose a color or print that fits your personal style and looks great with your skin tone.

In summer, it’s normal for every guy to think about looking good in his swimming trunks at the beach, and what to choose. So, if you want to find the perfect swimwear just in time for summer, here’s our guide to help you get the most out of the swimsuit you’re going to buy. Our guide for choosing swimwear for men.

Swim trunks for men

Swimming trunks are the clothing we think the least about, and we may stick to a single style each season. But it’s good to know that you can enjoy wearing a great pair of trunks, change them every year, and look fashionable, stylish and fabulous for the hotties at the beach or around the pool. So, let’s see how to choose a good one!

If you’re really trying to follow the trend, avoid bright colors and stick to navy or charcoal grey. And keep in mind that you don’t have to stay away from brands, but try not to have large brand symbols or logos on your swimwear. If you buy a brand just because it’s a brand, you lose your personal style and it’s not going to impress anyone. Just make you purchase based on how it fits you, color, length, purpose and your personal preference. Don’t be a victim of ads and brands.

Try not to wear a low cut v-shaped vest top. If you want to have some accessories on, opt for a cool watch (waterproof!) and sunglasses. And please: leave the crucifixes and any wooden necklaces or bracelets at home. But you can bring your straw hat, bucket hat or cowboy hat, or even a baseball cap.

Other swimwear for men

Here are some types of swimwear other than the usual swim trunks and board shorts, as it is essential to choose the right style for your own tastes, purpose and comfort. Generally, the best style is loose cut. But, there are still some other options that depend on function, length and the looseness you actually prefer for whatever activity you’re doing

Cool Swim Trunks

Very similar to normal casual shorts, cool swimming trunks have a tight fitted lining inside them, and are often made from fast drying nylon or polyester.

Square Cut Shorts

Just like those worn by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale. A fitted style that covers the body from wait to upper thigh. It doesn’t reveal as much as angled swim briefs because of its square cut.

Swim Briefs

Speedos, tight shorts with a V-shaped front that bares the thighs, generally they have an interior lining.

Jammers

A skin tight suit like those of water sport athletes and competitive swimmers.

Wetsuits

Close-fitted suits made for prolonged periods of activity under water in order to reduce heat loss.

Rash Guard

These have a similar design to a wetsuit, but they have a looser fit and are made from a UV reflective fabric with an SPF rating.

If you’re choosing to get board shorts, just keep the right length that fits your own height. If you’re a tall guy, you can take the shorts length down to the knees. But if you’re on the shorter side, shorter trunks will give your legs some additional length, and show off those muscles you’ve been working on at the gym.