Are you really planning to take a dip in the water or you want to spend the splash time with your lady love? If so, bring out your swimming suit and head to gather the splash memories.
But wait, before taking out those last season’s trunk, hold for a second and ask yourself, are they still comfortable enough? Do they fabric still hold the strength to wear for a beach day? If the answers are a big NO, you need a new swimwear. When it comes to buying a swimwear, the market is full of different varieties, color and fabrics to choose from.
But again, how will you pick up the one for yourself? Here are some of the most popular styles of men’s swimwear that you can look. But before you hop on the style of swimsuit, do consider these things:
- The usage of the swimwear: Swimmers are not only for the beach days but can also be worn at pool parties. So pick the one that can go with both occasions. Also, cosider whether you want the swimsuit for professional swimming or its just for fun.
- The perfect fit: Make sure that the swimwear you pick should not be too loose, that it might drop down and also should not be tight that will make it difficult for you to move.
- The length: How much legs you want to show! The ideal length of swimsuits is the one that covers half of your things, but that too is your personal choice. If you don’t want the cloth to obstruct your moments, pick the briefs. However, if you want to cover things, shorts would be perfect.
- Color and fabric: For safe play, always consider the basic colors and dark shades. Opt for dark shades as they won’t get dirt swiftly. Also, you can wear printed swimwear or pick the one that is trendy.
Most popular styles of men’s swimwear are:
Trunks:
Trunks are one of the most traditional types of swimsuit for men and are worn by men’s of all ages. Trunks feature everything that men’s expectations in their swim trunks. To ensure maximum comfort, some trunks also have mesh lining for comfortable beach days. So, whether it’s your beach day or you simply want something for an at-home pool party, trunks are the best. Usually, trunks rest above the knee and come with a loose fit to offer comfort. Also, trunks often come with basic solid colors and are made of nylon or polyester, or some with a blend of both.
Jammers:
Jammers are usually the longer version of briefs that are of mid-thigh length. Unlike traditional suits, they offer more coverage and offer a hybrid of Lycra, Spandex, and Polyurethane. While they are form fitting, they often look like cycling shorts. Jammers are all-rounders and ideal for swimming as well as for cycling. However, if you are competitive swimming, jammers might not be the best choice. They compress your body, and if stretched, you can lose your competitive game.
Boardshorts:
Boardshorts are men’s as well as boy’s favorite beach wear. They are ideal for skateboarding, boating and all the fun in the sun. Boardshorts are usually created for surfing in the sun but are also used for swimming. They are designed to keep swimmer’s body from touching the rough and hard material while surfing. Like other swimming wear and trunks, the broadsheets don’t have an elastic band. Instead, it has rigid waistband, which is either lace-up or has velcro fly. Besides, their comfort fit and the added length offer increased water resistance.
Swim briefs:
Brief feature around the high cut leg and is one of the most popular types of swimwear. It was introduced back at the time of Melbourne Olympics in 1956. Briefs also vary in style offering full coverage to high-thigh. If you want the maximum motion at the beach or during the swim, briefs are ideal for you. Besides, they don’t offer any hindrance for moving.
Square leg swimsuits:
Square leg swimsuits are more between swim trunks and jammers or are shorter than jammers, showing more legs than briefs. So, whether you want a tight one or you are looking for a looser one like trunks, a choice is yours. If you want the benefits of briefs, but with maximum coverage, the square leg shorts are perfect for you.
A comfortable and well-fitted swimwear can make a huge difference to your pool time. So, get the PERFECT one for you and enjoy your splash days without any worry!
