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Scottiebum wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:16 am

Hi there, I think it is time for speedos only! However a pair of short shorts is handy as there are a few times it is appropriate to wear them over your speedos.

Idaho wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:31 pm

Scottiebum wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:16 am

Hi there, I think it is time for speedos only! However a pair of short shorts is handy as there are a few times it is appropriate to wear them over your speedos.

Absolutely agree with this, There's times when shorts are more appropriate, but when walking the beach, sunbathing, and obviously swimming then the briefs are the way to go. When opting for shorts should definitely try for something a bit shorter as well like a 5" inseam (I believe that's around 12.5-13 cm).

Scottiebum wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:40 pm

Is 2" inseam too short? I only wear these at the beach or on holiday going to the pool etc

Idaho wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:09 pm

Scottiebum wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:40 pm

Is 2" inseam too short? I only wear these at the beach or on holiday going to the pool etc

I use 5" as a maximum, people in the states talk about 5" shorts as if they're short shorts, when I think that's the longest that looks good on most people. Shorter is better.

twink99 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 07, 2022 3:29 am

Have noticed that swim shorts are getting shorter as well. I know of course that you can't walk around in speedo's everywhere, but I just meant walking to the pool or to the beach from the hotel room or a vacation house.

Scottiebum wrote:

Idaho wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:31 pm

Scottiebum wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:16 am

Hi there, I think it is time for speedos only! However a pair of short shorts is handy as there are a few times it is appropriate to wear them over your speedos.

Absolutely agree with this, There's times when shorts are more appropriate, but when walking the beach, sunbathing, and obviously swimming then the briefs are the way to go. When opting for shorts should definitely try for something a bit shorter as well like a 5" inseam (I believe that's around 12.5-13 cm).

Is 2" inseam too short? I only wear these at the beach or on holiday going to the pool etc

BriefExcursion20 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:30 am

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What I do in these instances is wear a pair of exercise shorts over my speedos on my way to the beach, and strip off once I arrive.

I sometimes pack an extra pair of basic swim shorts in case I'm told to cover up, though I rarely need it.

twink99 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:03 pm

I'm new here, nice that there is forum dedicated to this subject!

I have always worn swim boxers as a child, then when puberty hit and wasn't in the greatest shape I tried board shorts, but I hated them (does anyone really like them for swimming and tanning?? ), a few years later I decided to finally wear an Arena swim brief. I was wearing a small swim short that covers half of the upper legs while laying in the sun, and I just decided to take them off and only wear the swim brief I was wearing underneath them, my mother was a bit bemused but said nothing. A very freeing experience ultimately.

Now I have a whole collection of swim briefs. I also like how they look on me and other guys. But even here in Europe you don't see it that often any more on young men and guys in puberty. Saw it just a few times in France and Italy.

I still walk to the beach and pool with those short swim shorts and then take them off, should I just pack only a swim brief next time instead of both? Still need a little more courage for that.

twink99 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:03 pm

... But even here in Europe you don't see it that often any more on young men and guys in puberty. Saw it just a few times in France and Italy...

diveguy wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 17, 2022 1:50 am

Yes, very sad. I sense that older men still wear speedos there but it's extremely rare to see younger men wearing them. I notice it a lot when looking for online pics and vids of freedivers. The younger males wear long and or baggy shorts for diving and it is very stupid. An entire generation of men that are culturally resistant to wearing smaller, form fitting swimwear and it's unfortunate.

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diveguy wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 17, 2022 1:50 am

Yes, very sad. I sense that older men still wear speedos there but it's extremely rare to see younger men wearing them. I notice it a lot when looking for online pics and vids of freedivers. The younger males wear long and or baggy shorts for diving and it is very stupid. An entire generation of men that are culturally resistant to wearing smaller, form fitting swimwear and it's unfortunate.

I bet that 30-40 years from now, when today's young men are still wearing baggy shorts, those shorts will become regarded as the province of boring old men, and young guys will want to wear something edgier and sexier. So speedos will eventually come back...