Men's swimming trunks today have taken on a variety of forms: shorts and boxers, briefs and slips, thongs and diving shorts – all this refers to equipment for swimming both in closed and in open waters. In our dynamic age, more requirements are made to this wardrobe item than any 100 years ago: now you can swim all year round, and swim in different ways – in the sea, river, pool or water park, someone for fun, someone then we go in for the appropriate sports for work, health or drive. We, of course, understand that at the end of summer it is a little late to write about swimming trunks, but we could not ignore this problem after what we saw on the beaches of Russia.
So, how to choose the right swimming trunks for a simple Russian peasant, far from the fashion world? What details should you pay attention to when choosing? We will consider these and other questions in the article.
Shorts and boxers are still in trend in 2017
The history of the men's swimsuit
The history of the men's swimsuit is only a few centuries old. The times of the Middle Ages are completely excluded from the 'swimming annals', since bathing was a sinful procedure, and they did not part with mud in the literal sense until the last breath. Only in the Renaissance the total ban was lifted from sailing. However, until the 19th century, men and women bathed naked or in their underwear. The first swimming suits appeared only in the nineteenth century. Previously, striped jumpsuits with cropped trousers were worn by the French.
First swimwear – striped French models
Tight suits made of thick cotton fabric of the French design lasted for almost a century. Only at the beginning of the 20th century, along with the popularization of sports, the men's swimsuit acquired a more democratic and frank look. As the main material for sewing, they began to use knitwear, which better kept its original shape when wet.
A real revolution in men's swimwear took place in the post-war years. The era of global scarcity, as well as the heyday of cinema, in which actors began to be shown in rather daring shorts on the beaches, all this made a splash. Men lost their closed suits, but got comfortable and practical swimming trunks, which are still popular today.
What to look for when choosing swimming trunks
In the 21st century, knitted bathing suits can only be seen in a museum or on old photographs. Polyester, cotton, polyamide and lycra are used as the main materials for sewing swimming trunks. For a wide range of consumers and the most popular beach models, several types of threads are traditionally used simultaneously.
Most often, men's sea or river swim shorts will be made of cotton, polyester or other synthetic fibers at the same time. This combination allows the fabric to dry quickly and also retain its original appearance for a long time. Fiber type information can be found on the product tag. If you are choosing swim shorts, also pay attention to the mesh lining inside to prevent the trunks from sticking to your legs.
Board shorts are sewn only from synthetic fabrics
Surfer shorts (board shorts) are made from synthetic fabrics only. These swimwear must be durable, so pay attention to the seams before purchasing. To test their strength, slightly pull the product to the sides. If the seams are 'springy', the shorts are cut correctly and will last a long time. This experiment can also be done with regular swim shorts or boxers.
Men's swimming pool trunks are an engineering marvel. The jumper is not only durable but also allows you to move easily in the water. They are made of neoprene (nylon and other fibers) with the addition of lycra. Such products have practically no seams that reduce streamlining. Here it is important to pay attention to the composition of the fabric displayed on the tag. It is good if the jersey will consist of at least 70% polyamide.
Men's swimming trunks for open waters
There are several basic types of men's outdoor swimming trunks: shorts, boxers, briefs, and slips.
When choosing swimming trunks, it is necessary to take into account the structure of the body, material and purpose of the model
Shorts
The most versatile among the entire line of swimwear are shorts. By their external design, they resemble elongated 'families'. This loose fit looks good on different types of shapes (from 'croutons' to 'donuts'). The convenience of such a model also lies in the fact that in the 'bathing families' you can cut not only along the beach, but also walk to the nearest cafes, not forgetting to put on a T-shirt or shirt on top.
Wearing a tank top and swimming shorts makes it pretty decent to leave the surf. 
Horizontal striped swim shorts are only suitable for people with an athletic figure 
Bright prints and coloring on shorts are not suitable for people with pale skin
The color range of men's swim shorts is very wide: from black and white to orange and acid green. However, fashion experts do not advise men with fair skin to wear too bright shorts, as this visually emphasizes pallor and an unhealthy look. As for the ornaments, there are practically no restrictions. Although individuals with a slender physique should not rely on swimming trunks with a vertical stripe, full guys should refrain from horizontal ones.
Boxers
The second most popular are boxers – tight-fitting cropped shorts. Such models are often chosen by young guys with a well-built figure. Although on puffy bathers, boxers are also not uncommon. Such models of swimwear are intended only for the beach; it will be indecent to walk in them along the embankment. The main advantages of boxers are freedom of movement and fast drying fabric. Some swim boxers may have additional pockets. The color palette of this type of men's swimming trunks is also great, and the same rules apply here as for shorts.
Boxers are tight-fitting cropped shorts 
Boxers have the same wearing restrictions as regular swim shorts 
The main plus of boxers is great freedom of movement
Briefs and Slips
The most revealing men's swimming trunks are briefs and slips. In terms of their design features, they are not very different – the briefs have a higher fit, and there is a codpiece in front (a valve on underwear or trousers). These swimwear models strongly resemble ordinary underwear.
Briefs – have a higher fit and codpiece 
Slips and briefs are designed for people with an athletic figure
Slips and briefs are intended only for men with an athletic build; on everyone else, such swimwear will look vulgar and funny. It is noteworthy that the modern canons of men's fashion advise avoiding overly explicit models, since they are not intended to be defiled in public.
For the past few years, fashion experts advise choosing shorts or boxers as the basic men's swim trunks for public beaches. This is explained not only by the convenience and accessibility for people of different ages and constitutions, but also by a wide variety of models.
Men's swimming trunks for closed waters
For swimming in year-round pools or water parks, it is better to use special equipment. Shorts, familiar to everyone, will not work here, since their material simply cannot withstand constant contact with chlorinated water (chlorine washes out paint even from tattoos). For swimming in indoor pools, it is worth purchasing jumpsuits made of polyamide, neoprene or other fabrics. The fibers of the synthetic fabric are more slowly degraded by chlorine, so the jersey will last longer than other types of men's swimwear.
Jammers and wetsuits are chlorinated water resistant
You can also swim freely in open water in such swimming trunks. However, on a summer beach under the open scorching rays, it will not be very comfortable in hydroshorts, since this bathing suit is primarily intended for sports activities and training.
Afterword
Swimming trunks and men's swimwear at all seasons should not only fulfill their intended purpose, but also be a well-matched canvas to the face and figure. The choice of a bathing suit must be approached comprehensively, taking into account the peculiarities of the body structure, material and purpose of the model. Our advice and wishes of stylists will help you with this.
