The moment when you put your swimsuit in your suitcase is delicious. Or even without putting it in the suitcase, when you take it out of the cupboard, out of the dresser drawer, in short when you take it out of the place where it hibernated.
That does something. With him, we open the box of promises, the eternal days, the happy days, the light in us and on all things that exist and the laughter, the big laughs like the big suns.
But you still have to choose it carefully. Because when you're on the beach, that's all you have to show off your good taste. That and his beach towel of course.
Finally, I don't want to say that you can't have a great summer with a bad swimsuit, but with the right swimsuit for sure, the summer will be even more beautiful.
Basic question: briefs, boxers or swim shorts?
Shorts. Shorts. Shorts. Shorts. And shorts.
No underwear? No shorts.
I have nothing against the wearers of swimming trunks who must surely consider that it is better for tanning on the upper thighs and that it is more practical for going for a breaststroke and aiming for the horizon but we are really getting too close underwear .
At the beach, there is a tacit contract that we sign before accessing it and which stipulates that we are entering a zone of public privacy. It's an oxymoron. In society, you can't get naked anywhere, except in this kind of place. But I don't think you should show up in almost your underwear.
In any case, it's advice for anyone who doesn't know how to play it. If you're comfortable in underwear, you've always worn swim trunks and you don't see what's wrong with that, you (maybe) don't need this video. Listen to your heart and live your life. It fits you well.
For me, boxers fall into the same category of almost underwear. Same fate for him.
The swim shorts remain. How to choose it?
The length
Mid-thigh is ideal. It's like choosing jacket lapels that hit mid-shoulder. This is the safest choice.
You can stop reading here and move on to the next section. On the other hand, for those who want more, here is what we can say about it.
If you thought that the ideal for swim shorts was board shorts that hit below the knee, I'll stop you there. If it's to laze on your towel it doesn't work. Long shorts are reserved for surfing , so as not to scrape your knees on the board. What are you going to scratch on your napkin?
On the beach, you still need to be able to move, for racket games and the like. So mid-thigh is good, like I said.
If you are tall, or modest, three-quarters of the thigh is also possible . But not longer.
If you are short or prefer to wear less material, it can also reach the first quarter of the thigh.
But be careful with microshorts. You have to take responsibility for it. And not everyone can. Me first.
The width
It must be sufficient to move (without parachuting).
It would be a shame to burst your shorts trying to catch the frisbee in a heroic jump. You would lose your splendor. And you would hear about it during drinks for the next 10 years.
We, at BonneGueule, want to benefit your reputation.
So even if you like it when it molds, now is not the time. Leave the mussel on its rock and do a backflip instead. Because with a little scale, you can.
The material
We are always on the side of natural materials. Always !
However, for swimwear it is different.
It is a sports item that must dry quickly , resist the sun's bite, the acid attack of salt, the sand that rubs and the sunscreen that splashes and stains. And then with all that if the material is elastic it's always better. Report to the somersault earlier.
So for all these reasons, we recommend synthetic materials: polyamide, polyester. If they are recycled, it's even better.
Mixtures are possible with cotton, hemp or linen. But your swimsuit should not take forever to dry. Otherwise you will have to wait outside the car because the driver refuses to let you soil his seats with your soggy jersey.
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The aesthetic
Huge question. The most obvious answer would be to say: do what you want, listen to yourself. Yes, it's true, but that doesn't prevent us from giving some ideas to those who don't really know where to start.
If this is your case, as always, simplicity is best. There it is said.
And simplicity means plain, in a color that goes with your skin.
1. Color
From my experience, if you have very white skin, dark colors like navy won't look very good on you. This will simply enhance the whiteness of your skin, by contrast. I recommend pastels and broken colors instead: sky blue, turquoise, petrol blue, yellow, light green, sea green, etc. You know what I mean.
If you have tanned skin, you can choose what you like while avoiding colors that are too close to your skin.
If you have black skin, same advice as above. You have the advantage of being able to wear tangy, bright, colorful colors without any problem. Take advantage, now is the time.
2. The motive
It's time to treat yourself with a little fantasy!
But be careful, there is motive and motive. And while this may seem obvious when you're far enough along the style path, it can seem a little obscure to others. When choosing a pattern, there is a notion of good taste that comes into play.
Let's take these two examples: a first Orlebar Brown short and a second Onia.
Shorts Orlebar Brown "Live and Let Die"
The contrast between the white of the shorts and this mass of shapes and color is not subtle! Much too contrasty. It's like having a big wine stain on a white shirt.
We only see that.
You can be a fan of James Bond, I'm not saying. But we should be careful not to turn into a film poster.
Onia Shorts
Paradoxically, it is more complicated but more acceptable. Because less contrasted, more subtle. The colors are harmonious with each other, the pattern is distributed well throughout the shorts.
And at the same time, this pattern is playful. “Where is Charlie?”, but on vacation.
This is what you need to be vigilant and sensitive to when choosing a pattern.
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