Mens Swimming Trunks - The Long And Short Of It

Until recently, most men would not have thought twice before buying mens swimming trunks. After all, what's there to think about? Just buy the most comfortable swimwear and you're ready to splash! Cut to the present, and things have changed big time! Today, men are self aware, sometimes self conscious too. Looking good matters - a lot - and they're willing to go the extra mile to look great and feel good when they are in the water.

The most defining aspect of mens swimming trunks is variety. There are a lot of designs, styles and colors out there. Given below are a few of the options available to men who want their swimwear couture simplified.

Mens swimming trunks are at the top of the list as these are still the most popular kind of swimwear worn by men. However, unlike designs from the past, these days, broad shorts are out and shorter trunks are in. Also, mens swimming trunks are more hip hugging and figure defining. Unlike the square-cut swimming trunks of the past, the new avatar is sexy and stunning. That is why years after Baywatch introduced them as sexy swimwear, swimming trunks still rule the roost!

Broad shorts are the next on the list. They are loved both by grown men as well as teens. Broad shorts have originated from the world of surfing and therefore remind one of the blue waters and surfing with the winds. They are typically made of nylon or polyester. They are baggy and so long that they almost come to the knees. To make them fashionable, opt for stunning colors - and oh, wear them really low over the hips!

Square leg swimming trunks, though not as popular as the others, are what men used to wear traditionally. These look more like boxer briefs and are quite figure hugging. They are typically made of stretchable material and can be worn with aplomb by men who have a great physique - like Daniel Craig who donned them in his James Bond movie 'Casino Royale'.

Mens swimming trunks - tips and tricks

Men with fat around their middle must avoid waistbands with elastic bands as these may be too tight and therefore uncomfortable to wear.

Choose colors wisely as dark colors make you look thinner than you are. Light and bold, striking colors fill out the frame and bring visual balance.

Broad shorts are for those who are naturally lean and wiry. For others, they make you look puffy and chunky.

Square cut mens swimming trunks are a God-send for men with washboard abs. The trend is to wear these as low as possible, but that does not mean that swimming trunks must ride the middle of the butt!