About Men's Underwear & Swimwear styles - For the Modern Man
Men's underwear
styles defined
Bright, unique graphic designs are in fashion in 2008 and styles are
getting are more creative than ever. The same goes for swimwear this
year.
If you are reading this, you are either buying new underwear for
yourself, or you are spoiling a friend or partner and you want
to buy quality comfortable swimwear or underwear, something special, sexy or
cheeky that they will love to wear. We'll try to define some basic guidelines
for buying men's swimwear and underwear.
Below are descriptions of some common modern styles of men's underwear and swimwear. Styles tend to cross over and mix as fashions
change and there's lots of individual interpretation
thrown into the mix.
There's nothing dull or boring about men's underwear or swimwear
today !
Its fun, its creative and flattering and designers of men's swimwear
and underwear have taken up the the challenge giving modern men the
world over some fantastic styles in the best materials with great
support where men need it most. Let's put codes about physical modesty aside...
Buying underwear is probably the most personal choice we
make when it comes to clothing both Adam or Eve in their "fig
leaves".
Buying for your other half or partner can become pretty daunting
especially if you
don't really talk about what he likes and dislikes in swimwear or
underwear. Note the word YOU... never buy
or wear undergarments styles because peer pressure has led
you by the nose... If you do, you will most likely be
both disappointed and uncomfortable...now who deserves
that?
Perhaps you're buying for elegance and style, or opting for conservative
styles, high fashion, novelty or
seductive and sexy underwear. Perhaps you prefer
the touch of certain fabrics more than others. You may prefer the way some
styles fit more than others, and yes you may even have a preference in brands,
simply because the designer has made what you like most, and you feel good
in it - it fits your body well, and that's what matters most.
Important factors for men, are good support, fit, and obviously comfort.
If you've not experimented with styles and fabric before we suggest you buy a few
new pairs today, select a variety of styles of
different brands to start your new wardrobe with.
Go On! Try them out on different days, during
different activities, and different temperatures - then
choose the best selection for your lifestyle. Soon you will find your
preferred brand and style or a variety of preferred styles that are
comfortable for you.
We can't all look like fashion models for the rest of our lives, but our underwear and swimwear should be
comfortable (no prickly labels), the clothing should make us feel good, support us
well, should wash well (hygiene) and
last a long time (good stitching & quality materials)
while showing off your choice in style.
So let's take a look at the styles available for men these days and make her remember you, dressed in only the best.
Briefs - Boxer Briefs - Trunks - Sport Jockstraps - Thong & G Strings - Boxers
Originally only a women's style but men styles followed and today its a popular swimsuit style in Australia, South America, Africa, the East and Europe, not as popular in USA due to female stereotyping.
Men's bikini swimwear are usually identified by high-cut legs, a typical V-shape design with a traditionally thinner side band than Speedo swimwear styles. A skimpier suit, perfect as a tanning swimsuit and best suitable for more athletic built men, meaning that you should be in reasonable shape to wear them. The back can vary from full coverage to Rio or Brazil styles.
These swimsuits have sides of less than 1.5
inches, mostly worn for recreational use such as sun tanning to minimize
coverage. Also popular as a posing suit for bodybuilding. Although
posing briefs often provide even less coverage to show more of the
muscle and form. Some great tan through suits for men available as well.
Pros: Offer great comfort and support, the suits are unrestricting (range of
motion) and great for tanning. Some bikini suits offer flattering
V scoop fronts, which can make you look a bit
taller as is makes the torso look longer.
As with the Speedo style these suits dry faster than baggy board shorts and offer far less drag in the water. A great suit to tan in and great to enjoy water sports at the beach, also worn comfortably under wetsuits and leisure wear.
The Speedo style brief derives its name from the Speedo brand, a well known swimwear brand manufacturing competition briefs and racing swimwear.
This style refers to any brief-style swimsuit for men regardless of competitive swimming use or manufacturer.
Speedo styles feature a "V-shape" front and
full back providing form-fitting coverage. The swimsuit is normally secured by a drawstring and
has a 2-3 inch side. Most Speedo style swimsuits are made of a nylon and
Lycra/spandex blend and have a front lining.
Speedos are used mainly by professional and recreational athletes in many water sports.
Pros: Preferred as competitive swimwear as they reduce drag. Speedos are typically worn by divers and
in water sports such as water polo. Speedo's offer good support.
Preferred swimsuit worn underneath wetsuits by men who participate in waterskiing,
scuba diving, surfing, very practical and comfortable. If you're body
boarding you need to glide in the water unless you are sitting in the
prone position, this is a good choice of swimsuit for body boarders when not wearing
wetsuits.
Popular Brands include: Speedo, TYR, aussieBum, colors vary
from solids to striped, or combination of some fantastic bright
colors.
Probably more popular in Europe for sunbathing in St. Tropez. So If you're prepared to bare your bum cheeks you'll enjoy a swim thong.
Usually made of a stretchy blend of nylon and Lycra, with a dual-ply front panel and is available from brands such as Speedo.
Pros: If your planning to tan your toned Gluteus Maximus muscles, its either this style or tan through swimsuits that will do the trick. These suits offer good support.
Cons: Stereotyping attitudes could give you a few strange looks, but with your self confidence it won't really matter. Other than that; you either like it or don't. Its a style not for the faint hearted, and again probably only best suits men with well toned bodies.
A good choice, for more modest coverage than the bikini or Speedo styles, and still offers good to reasonable support. Mostly fitted with a drawstring with front lining. Some great brands available here. Fashion wise its much of a boomerang, as these were similar suits were very popular in the late 50's and 60's, This time round we have the benefit of advanced material blends and some inspiring designs. Also available in tan through ranges.
Pros: Good support, they mould the
body well. Try a few brands to find the best trunk. You may find some
designs to restricting around the genitals.
Cons: They are very trendy and therefore tend to be more pricy. You may want cooler styles with less material in
hotter Summer regions. Also note that the same fit applies to boxer briefs.
Probably not a good idea to buy a board short with those scrunched waistbands. Not hip at all! Not everyone is a surfer, so if the shoe fits, wear it by all means.
Pros: They offer great coverage so if you are a bit on the heavier side, this is a perfect cut.
Drawstring, good coverage, many have zip fronts or Velcro fronts and some have pockets.
Cons. They can be heavy, which can get too much on a hot day at the beach and they are not going to get you anywhere in the water fast...
Board shorts actually have a lot of drag in the water and take quite some time to dry out after a swim. Not a tanning suit, as only 2/3rds the leg below the knee is exposed to sun light.
The tan line you will get...is from the hips all the way down to below your knees....you decide if you want that ...
Men's swimwear and underwear styles & descriptions