The Perfect Lady
Swim Briefs
Model: Giancarlo Murano, photo by Maloney Aguirre
In Europe, many men, regardless of their age or
their size, like the swim briefs (Speedos) style of
swimwear. Swim briefs are the smallest of all
swimwear styles with a low rise and a higher cut
leg, which allows the most leg movement. This
style has an elastic waist with a nylon tie to
secure the swimwear to you. This is a good
choice for men who are active, as there is no
fabric to drag in the water.
The brief will feel like you’re wearing not much
at all. Due to the close fit, swim briefs are the
most secure for a gentleman’s tackle, but it is the
most revealing of all swimwear styles, so ask
yourself about your comfort level before pulling
a swim brief on.
Swim Trunks
This sporty swimwear style is a great choice
for the majority of men. This style does not
shout, “look at me!” like the swim brief
might, but keeps you covered and allows a
man to be active on the beach and in the
water.
Clothy swim trunks will have a nylon liner
inside for gentlemanly support, and usually
a tie on the outside of the waistband to
secure the garment to the waist. It is a good
choice for larger men and more
conservative types.
Sporty knit swim trunks like this Adidas
style with square-cut legs suit both tall and
short men with good builds. These tight
trunks have an elastic waist, which
eliminates the need for the waist tie, and
are very form-fitting. Take a good look at
yourself and decide if this is the style for
you.
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