Best sports & outdoors swimwear according to redditors

NTA. Still, you should invite him over, apologize for not wearing the dress, and say you want to go out for a night on the town. And to show how much you love your gift, give him this to wear himself:

https://www.amazon.com/CHICTRY-Metallic-Wrestling-Bodysuit-Swimsuit/dp/B07DN5ZCDT

http://www.amazon.com/24x36-Rapture-Retro-Travel-Poster/dp/B00ECFRTTE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1409451577&sr=8-5&keywords=bioshock+poster

http://www.amazon.com/24x36-Columbia-Retro-Travel-Poster/dp/B00ECFRMWS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1409451577&sr=8-6&keywords=bioshock+poster

I wear a square leg style speedo. (https://www.amazon.com/Speedo-Endurance-Polyester-Square-Swimsuit/dp/B000YZAHEA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8)

Would I notice a difference switching to a brief style speedo?

Rapture Poster |
Citadel Poster |
Columbia Poster

>https://www.amazon.com/CHICTRY-Metallic-Wrestling-Bodysuit-Swimsuit/dp/B07DN5ZCDT

Yeah, The one time I had a bf buy me clothing, it was super comfy leggings and shirts that were my style and he asked his friend of a similar height who had similar tastes to go with him to test sizes. I can honestly say tha it was the absolute best birthday gift I ever got from a boy. It showed how much he knw about my style and comfort level.

You do you, you'll likely feel self conscious at first. Once you're in the water actually working out no one will notice. If you're uncomfortable out of the water, just wrap a towel around your waist until you get in.

If you're looking for a speedo with a bit more coverage look into the square leg briefs. They're a bit more coverage, but are still conforming and offer minimal drag.
www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTPZQ1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2KzGDbQB0409X

I think you are confused, /u/Antranik doesn't wear shirts. That's his hairy chest.

EDIT: My apologies for not answering your full question. There is an assortment of "bottom wear" he purchases available on Amazon, here.

You can typically get his kind of aviators at Urban Outfitters.

It looks almost exactly like this one, but the legs go all the way to the feet with stirrups.

Herobest Women Swimsuit,One Piece Long-sleeve UV Sun Protection Surfing Swimsuit Swimwear 1010Pink-L

Edit: there are some really cute swim tights out there. You could buy swim tights then a coordinating long sleeve rash guard.

[Women's Surf Pants Fitness Design Colorful Swim Tights] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XHR02L0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lwSOzbVFG25C6)

Or split the difference https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YZAHEA/

Well, here's mine. They were inexpensive, nice fabric, supportive, and very comfortable. They are here on Amazon if you think those look like what you may like. A friend recommended them to me, and I quite like them.

There are 3 basic types of mens suits:

• Classic Briefs
  
  
  
• Square Leg/short
  
  
  
• Jammers

Honestly I type in Burkini, and find many non Muslim specific styles. Burkini ends up meaning modest, they can be just to the elbows and knees. For example: https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjT1c2e6v7jAhWX-GQKHdBICewYABAVGgJwag&ae=1&sig=AOD64_2tbemUBIYyK9HFtzHmPBLzSy8emw&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwiq3cee6v7jAhVKslQKHTJxC2EQg-UECNUH&adurl=https://www.amazon.com/TianMaiGeLun-Swimwear-Islamic-Swimsuit-Beachwear/dp/B07S7PRQ8Z/ref%3Dasc_df_B07S7PRQ8Z/%3Ftag%3Dhyprod-20%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26hvadid%3D366384436496%26hvpos%3D1o12%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D1866318349531600064%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dm%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D9033290%26hvtargid%3Daud-801657747996:pla-800315247819%26psc%3D1%26tag%3D%26ref%3D%26adgrpid%3D79098075547%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvadid%3D366384436496%26hvpos%3D1o12%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D1866318349531600064%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dm%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D9033290%26hvtargid%3Daud-801657747996:pla-800315247819

>EDIT: My apologies for not answering your full question. There is an assortment of "bottom wear" he purchases available on Amazon, here.


"1 inch"? what is this nonsense??

If you're talking about Trunks, wear underwear or a Speedo underneath them. Some guys even wear jock straps under their's.

However, what I've found is actually more comfortable is to wear Jammers underneath them. The great thing about the Jammers is that you can then use them if you want to swim for exercise.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DW2KW7W/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07DW2KW7W&pd_rd_w=GTil9&pf_rd_p=10ebaf99-73de-4f5d-a994-e7f5fc52f86f&pd_rd_wg=559kU&pf_rd_r=N097SH70DVKW4GE2D2R5&pd_rd_r=cfa16a29-2d4b-11e9-91c7-79eddbe046cc

Square shorts

I prefer these as jammers stretch over my knees as they stretch out over a month.

I'll always recommend 0-1650 in the sidebar, and a jammer is worth the $25-35 you will spend for a polyester one that will last you a very long time. Trunks will likely be discouraging and hinder form.

https://www.amazon.com/Speedo-Endurance-Solid-Jammer-Swimsuit/dp/B000YZPLWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469650475&sr=8-1&keywords=speedo+endurance+jammer

If you have a local swim shop, I'd wager their jammers are cheaper than Dick's by a wide margin.

I think an important thing to do might be to dress like a woman "your size". I'm not saying big girls can't rock yoga pants and crop tops, or anything like that -- but it takes a certain style to pull it off nicely.

Some people don't care how they look and do it anyway -- more power to 'em, I'm kinda jealous really. But for me, and probably you? Keep things a little looser; avoid horizontal stripes; wear a dark belt higher up to give the impression of a smaller waist; look for "slimming" patterns -- I think this swim suit is a good example.

Look at catalogs like Torrid, see how they dress, dress like that. Start conservative (in the sense of covering more), and work your way up.

It'll take a lot of work, you'll spend a lot of money on clothes... but -- for me at least -- it's so worth it. Also, thrift stores are your friend while you're trying to find "your" look.

I’m 6’ 200 pounds, Tyr suits fit me really well.

I get about 6-7 months of daily use out of them before they start to stretch out and die. Arena suits last a little longer in my experience, but it’s been a few years so I might be misremembering.

I’ve been rocking this one since February and it’s just started loosening up and showing Lycra fuzzies:
TYR Women's Hexa Diamondfit Swimsuit, Navy/Gold, 36 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BBVXN82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tMiKDbQAR0AYR

Thanks for writing so fast! I'm still not sure if I should get square legs or jammers... I found some endurance+ on amazon:

here are the square legs:

https://www.amazon.com/Speedo-Endurance-Polyester-Square-Swimsuit/dp/B000YZEJ2G/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=speedo%2Bsquare%2Bleg&qid=1551067719&s=gateway&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1

here are the jammers:

https://www.amazon.com/Speedo-Endurance-Polyester-Jammer-Swimsuit/dp/B000YZPLZ0/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=speedo%2Bjammers&qid=1551068156&s=gateway&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1

How do those look? I am a very skinny person, and so I am wondering if I might want the Jammers for extra warmth.

With the endurance+, are they still fast? I don't need super sonic fast, but I don't want to be bogged down either. Do you have endurance+?

Damnit! I was going to row in my jammers, I thought it would be comfy.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WBZ23X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9jdRCbVRZ99HY

I've been swimming off and on for about 5 years now and this is hands down my favorite suite, I've gotten nothing but this style for years. It has an inner lining that keeps all the tummy tight and in place and has a flattering cut for your chest. Not too low in the back or too high around the legs. It holds up to chlorine really well too. It's a bit tight the first few times wearing then it's fine. It comes in smaller sizes too if you don't need a plus size. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it over the years.

Absolutely!

Speedo Men's Brief Swimsuit - Fitness Solar 1-Inch Xtra Life Lycra https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078GZV1VB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WZwZCb995723P

I actually bought it off Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR96DG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-q7oDb8NZ6S0V

Hi, how short are men swimwear(shorts) supposed to be (how high above knees?)

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like this https://www.amazon.com/Swimsuit-Briefs-Shorts-Swimwear-Boardshort/dp/B06X3TDXK8

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or this " https://www.jcpenney.com/p/st-johns-bay-solid-cargo-swim-trunks/ppr5007739588?pTmplType=regular&deptId=dept20000014&catId=cat100290086&urlState=%2Fg%2Fmen%2Fmens-swimwear%3Fid%3Dcat100290086&productGridView=medium&badge=onlyatjcp

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I have short legs so I thought maybe a pair of shorter shorts look better?

How about these?

Matching Bioshock posters, one and two

I have been a competitive swimmer for roughly 9 years and the highest recommendation I can give is a Speedo Endurance Plus jammer. They last about a year swimming 1-3 times a day 6 days a week. They usually only go out because the drawstring breaks or the suit comes apart at the seams. They have similar waist sizes to jeans and regular trousers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YZPLZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RE2Pub1KHG939

It's very similar to this one.

Mine has a hood but other than that it's the same. The only downside is that it wouldn't be that great if you were fuller figured up top; there is no support for the ladies. I'm a barely-whatever cup so it's no problem for me.

The speedo jammers do tend to be a bit thin - I feel they are more sleek even for a non-tech suit. Not sure why yours are becoming loose? Are you wringing them out during the wash? I recommend just gently squeezing out the water then rolling them into a dry towel to get more water off before laying flat to dry. A bit anal yes, but it keeps my swimwear in good shape.

If you want something thicker and more stretchy, look at TYR. I have had good experience with this particular model:

https://www.amazon.com/TYR-Solid-Durafast-Jammer-Black/dp/B001M9KYL8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519832601&sr=8-4&keywords=Tyr+jammer

My most recent pair lasted about a year of training 6 days a week. Just replaced it with the same model.