Speedos or board shorts

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  Tom D

  Jul 17, 2024

  [quote] The Ft Lauderdale and Wilton Manors area are much more liberal than Vero Beach.[/quote] I have heard that you and others mention that those two areas are rather liberal along with Oakland Park. The neighboring community of Coral Ridge is home to one of the largest and most conservative churches in the country. Is there peaceful coexistence or friction between the two cultures?

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  Tom D

  Jul 17, 2024

  [quote]Our friends had gotten a swim spa and invited us over to get into it. I wore my tan through swimming suit. Because I wanted to see what a swim spa was like. But I know I hated having to wear a swimming suit in a hot tub.Since then, I have not been in their hot tub again. But we got our own swim spa now, and I never wear a swimming suit in it. Not to mention the chemicals leaching from the swimming suit doesnt help this cleaning system in the swim spa. So its always better to go naked.I love the idea of getting a pair of tan through swimming suits to walk around on vacation. Thats a great idea. I own 3 pair, different designs, of tan thru suits. I took them all for our stay at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, with our daughter and her family. It was a textile resort, so we had to be covered, obviously. It was summer and it was hot. I had other shorts but chose these tan thru suits as my bottom 1/2 covering for all off the resort excursions. They worked great. I will, frequently wear them to the market or on errands, with a Hawaiian shirt or t shirt.[/quote] Do yours have pockets? Mine don't. If not, what do you do with your wallet. keys, phone, etc.?

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  J.

  Jul 17, 2024

  I have one pair of swimming trunks that I bought 15+ years ago and they are board shorts. They don't get that much use, but if I am in a textile situation I would feel uncomfortable in speedos, yet in a naturist situation I am not at all uncomfortable being nude. When they wear out (which might not be for another 15 years!) I will look into tan through options somewhere between board shorts and speedos.

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  Tom D

  Jul 17, 2024

  [quote]Thats a great idea.I own 3 pair, different designs, of tan thru suits. I took them all for our stay at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, with our daughter and her family. It was a textile resort, so we had to be covered, obviously. It was summer and it was hot. I had other shorts but chose these tan thru suits as my bottom 1/2 covering for all off the resort excursions. They worked great. I will, frequently wear them to the market or on errands, with a Hawaiian shirt or t shirt.Do yours have pockets? Mine don't.If not, what do you do with your wallet. keys, phone, etc.? Because I carry so much crap, nowadays, I take along a sling type fanny pack. I wear it over my shoulder instead of my waist. My wallet, my car keys, my cell phone and my glass case. Even if my tan thru's had pockets, I'd not be able to put all that crap in my shorts. I don't when I do wear regular shorts with two back and two front pockets![/quote] I have some 5" inseam 6 pocket cargo shorts so I have enough room for everything in reasonably short shorts.

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  Steve

  Jul 18, 2024

  I think the topic's drifted into 'Shorter shorts' more than textile swimming attire!

  Having said that, I also make the choice between pockets or not as my preferred short running shorts either have no pockets or one that's only good for something lightweight such as a single key - not a bunch, let alone a wallet or phone. Hence my short shorts are limited to trips where I'm prepared to hold things in my hands, so quick runs to the shops tend to be limited one or two items although I have placed my wallet and phone in my shopping cart on occasion. Anything more extensive means the not-so-short shorts with proper pockets.

  The idea of tan-though shorts as general wear is not an avenue I've persued, but want to try that now. Perhaps a larger size may make them look less like swimwear when combined with a shirt... Hmmmm.

  As for swimming, I should take heed of the earlier poster that was given permission by his department of fashion to continue wearing Speedos as long as he achieved the body to match. Project starts on the weekend after the colleague-supplied donuts of today and the work-supplied lunch buffet tomorrow!

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  nkdsocal

  Jul 27, 2024

  I like the square-shaped, snug swim trunks too, when I must wear anything. They remind me of 1940s and '50s mens swimsuits. The polyester is quick drying. They flatter the basket and butt yet still have 3-4 inches of leg and pockets. In Hawaii, Mexico, and other places, I often go from surf to sand to a casual lunch wearing an SPF shirt and the swim trunks.

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  AussieStu

  Jul 31, 2024

  When at a textile beach or public swimming pool all options of board shorts, european style trunks or speedos are perfectly acceptable options. And none are aged limited either.

  I agree that lap swimming wearing speedos of great as they are so practical and comfortable. Easy on and off in the changeroom and showers. And accepted in that pool environment. Speedos also have become popular again with fun and funky brands like budgy smuggler here in Australia and the fun styles they offer targeting all ages. Its great to see. They are super soft and comfy on too! If curious look up their website.

  We shouldnt be embarrassed about what we wear on a beach or in a pool. All styles do the job really but I am a speedos supporter as well have wearing board shorts on a beach. And can slip them off too if speedos are worn underneath

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• GA

  

  gabare

  Jul 31, 2024

  speedo's been wearing them since I was 12 in south Florida growing up. I've also wore thongs and skimpy suits when I was younger and thinner . someone mentioned nylon suits I have a black fuller speedo in nylon it's probably my favorite as when wet it's as bare as you can get without being nude and perfectly legal .

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  Mart-abq

  Jul 31, 2024

  I largely wear swim briefs at my gym or whenever I'm swimming laps and it's not a nude or clothing optional environment. If I'm feeling super self conscious that day or it's a crowded textile place I'll wear jammers, which competetive swimmers often wear. Different from other posts, I am overweight, have a bit of a gut, and am over 50, so not the typical body wearing briefs. I just generally don't care. Its just a body! Briefs are the best for swimming lots of laps. I dislike the look of board shorts and don't own any. When I wear other typical swim shorts, like with pockets and liner, it feels like I imagine it would feel wearing a wet diaper, just not comfortable, especially after swimming 500+ meters.

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  ecurbaus

  Aug 1, 2024

  I used to swim laps daily, wearing 1/2 inch side aussiebums (speedo-style but more brief). Tried jammers but didnt really like them. Now Ive moved to a beach I still wear them. Im no model, but I dont care - if I have to wear something then its going to be brief. If theres no-one else nearby on the beach Ill roll the back up surf-boat-crew style to reduce the tan line. I dont ride a board, so why would I wear boardies?

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  nakedman54

  Aug 2, 2024

  Regular square cut - like gym shots - not tight and with NO LINER
  From the first time you swim naked you know it's the only normal way to be in the water. You have total easy body movement - and like being naked outside it's incredibly freeing.
  As infrequently as it might happen the only thing I'd wear is a simple cotton square cut gym shorts. They at least look masculine and easy to put on or take off. Naked Man

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• JA

  Jay

  Sep 4, 2024

  tan though suits? is that supposed to be thong?

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• JO

  

  John

  Sep 4, 2024

  [quote]tan though suits? is that supposed to be thong?[/quote]
  
  https://www.tanthrough.com/proddetail.php?id=809030

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• OA

  

  OLD Army Dog

  Aug 1, 2025

  Beaches I wear JINSHI bamboo briefs- pools I wear loose Euro-2" sided swim briefs, at home not a darn thing- I live in the country, grew-up on German farms- lives near oceans all my life and have never in my entire life had an issue with being naked when I wanted to be..

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  nqpman

  Aug 10, 2025

  I go from a swim suit 4" to swim brief, thong or nothing at all. It all depends on the situation and location. When traveling i only take a briefs or thongs. They are easier to travel with since they take less space and dry quicker than a swim suit or swim brief - lined or not, When going to public locations near home it is usually a suit - may run into those that are gossipy type. At home i swim free.
  When traveling and staying at a hotel I check the vibe in the pool area - as usually swim 1st thing in the morning or last thing at night - less chance of having kids question why I wear what I wear at the pool - since most parents become very conservative when they have kids in my area. Most mornings i can get away with a very narrow brief since I always ask when the pool opens or if I can get in before it opens to others to do laps undisturbed
  Board shorts are not an option. I don't even like a long short when dressing for street wear.

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Aug 10, 2025

  [quote]Why did you think the community pool would be different from the pool in apartment complexes you have lived in? The Ft Lauderdale and Wilton Manors area are much more liberal than Vero Beach. The pool at the first apartment I lived in, for about a year and a half,about 25% of the guys wore Speedos, The next place I lived at, again for about 18 months only less than 5% of the guys wore Speedos, but that was because the pool was clothing optional and the rest of us were nude. I loved that place, but they were converting it to condos and I was in no position to buy at the time, plus they were going to eliminate the clothing optional part of the pool. The condo that I owned for the next 18 years, being in Wilton Manors, the overwhelming majority of us wore Speedos. Fun thing was at one time about 10 years ago it kind of became a contest as to who could wear the skimpiest suit. I showed up one day in a white single layer g-string that became totally see through when wet. I won. I am still the only one that wears a speedo, or anything even close to it at my community pool.[/quote] Has anyone followed your lead yet? Did you ever start traveling between home and pool in just the speedo?

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  Tom D

  Aug 10, 2025

  [quote]I go from a swim suit 4" to swim brief, thong or nothing at all. It all depends on the situation and location. When traveling i only take a briefs or thongs. They are easier to travel with since they take less space and dry quicker than a swim suit or swim brief - lined or not, When going to public locations near home it is usually a suit - may run into those that are gossipy type. At home i swim free. When traveling and staying at a hotel I check the vibe in the pool area - as usually swim 1st thing in the morning or last thing at night - less chance of having kids question why I wear what I wear at the pool - since most parents become very conservative when they have kids in my area. Most mornings i can get away with a very narrow brief since I always ask when the pool opens or if I can get in before it opens to others to do laps undisturbed Board shorts are not an option. I don't even like a long short when dressing for street wear.[/quote] I have 3 swimsuits. In order of how often I wear them: 4" tan through, tan through brief, 4" heavier swimsuit. My choice would be none of the above but there are limited places that allow it.

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  Tom D

  Aug 10, 2025

  [quote]I go from a swim suit 4" to swim brief, thong or nothing at all. It all depends on the situation and location. When traveling i only take a briefs or thongs. They are easier to travel with since they take less space and dry quicker than a swim suit or swim brief - lined or not, When going to public locations near home it is usually a suit - may run into those that are gossipy type. At home i swim free.When traveling and staying at a hotel I check the vibe in the pool area - as usually swim 1st thing in the morning or last thing at night - less chance of having kids question why I wear what I wear at the pool - since most parents become very conservative when they have kids in my area. Most mornings i can get away with a very narrow brief since I always ask when the pool opens or if I can get in before it opens to others to do laps undisturbedBoard shorts are not an option. I don't even like a long short when dressing for street wear. I have 3 swimsuits. In order of how often I wear them: 4" tan through, tan through brief, 4" heavier swimsuit. My choice would be none of the above but there are limited places that allow it.[/quote] Forgot to mention that most of my shorts are in the 5 inch inseam range.

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• JI

  

  Jim

  Aug 11, 2025

  I love cutting out the liner. It feels so much better

  Breeze threw the fabric

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• TH

  

  Theo

  Aug 11, 2025

  I prefer speedo-style briefs when possible. They dont hold clammy water against a large area when I get out of the pool.

  I also like the Cooltan tan-through material. It still blocks a lot of the UV, but it is lightweight and soft. I tried Kinikis tan-through briefs when they were available in some really hot cuts and patterns, but they were also very scratchy.

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  Nigel

  Aug 11, 2025

  When i have to wear a costume at the Gym i tend to wear 2 inch TY or Speedos, i have been fortunate over the past years never needing to wear swimwear any where else

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  Tom D

  Aug 11, 2025

  [quote]I prefer speedo-style briefs when possible. They dont hold clammy water against a large area when I get out of the pool. I also like the Cooltan tan-through material. It still blocks a lot of the UV, but it is lightweight and soft. I tried Kinikis tan-through briefs when they were available in some really hot cuts and patterns, but they were also very scratchy.[/quote] My experience also, Plus Kiniki micro briefs are so low cut that the top of my crack and bush were exposed, and the full cut briefs covered too much. The Cooltan briefs are just the right amount of coverage, even lighter weight and don't scratch. The Cooltan 4" swim shorts are great when I want something with more coverage.

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  Tom D

  Aug 11, 2025

  [quote]I love cutting out the liner. It feels so much better Breeze threw the fabric[/quote] Even more breeze through tan through swimsuits, and they come unlined and dry faster.

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• BL

  

  Blue

  Aug 11, 2025

  Depends on the venue. Board shorts for most places but if the crowd type/vibe is right, I go male bikini/thong.

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