And for those of you stuck in frigid temperatures this month, may this post serve as a reminder that spring break is literally right around the corner, so it actually is time to upgrade your swimwear. (Besides, if you belong to a gym with an indoor pool you already know that bathing suits aren’t just for the summer anymore.)
A classic boardshort shape or not too revealing pair of trunks still seem to be the go-to silhouette for most guys – Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte being an obvious exceptions – and many new offerings for holiday 2016 liven up this somewhat staid cut with technical fabrics and prints that are eye-catching without being over-the-top or obnoxiously in your face. Although you might shun florals or tropical motifs in your day-to-day wardrobe choices, the bathing suits featured here will allow you don them without looking like a sandy dandy. Worn with a solid-colored T-shirt or polo, they’ll add just a touch of color and fun that won’t overwhelm you.
Consider them welcome, warm weather alternatives to that “ugly” printed Christmas sweater….
Cactus Day Swimsuit by BATHER TRUNK CO., $59.98
Calder 7.5″ in Ensign Blue/White by ONIA, $145
Calder 7.5″ in Green/Multi Toucan Print by ONIA, $195
Charles 7″ in Black/White Print by ONIA, $195
Evolution Trunk ’19 by OUTERKNOWN, $43.98
4″ Miter Print Mykonos Stretch Swim Trunk by PARKE & RONEN, $150
2″ Swim Fan Print Stretch Angeleno Swim Trunk by PARKE & RONEN, $135
5″ Lido Pluma Print Stretch Tailored Swim Trunk by PARKE & RONEN, $145
Baeza Swimsuit by RETROMARINE, $155
Mistery Eye Swimsuit by RETROMARINE, $155
Murcia Swimsuit by RETROMARINE, $155
Westwater Boardshort 9″ by UNITED BY BLUE, $46.98
American Dad Swim Short by WELLEN, $43.98
Belvedere Swimsuit by ZACHARY PRELL, $95
