Men's briefs - guide to styles and cuts of swimwear

Briefs

The classic men’s swimsuit has become known by many monikers over the years. The Speedo. The banana hammock. The budgie smuggler. The grape sling. No matter what you call it the classic men’s brief is one of the most popular styles of swimwear on beach, but this wasn’t always the case.

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Men’s topless swimsuits were worn for the first time in the United States in 1937, when only a year before topless men were banned from beaches in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The one piece bathing suit was first released in France, where the bikini would also be born a decade later. Despite its popularity in Europe Americans weren’t keen on the brief, preferring the modesty of the two piece men’s suit.

These days the men’s brief has developed to incorporate a range of styles and cuts. Sizes go from the three-inch long racing leg to the longer seven-inch trunk. You can purchase briefs from comfortably cut to scarily small, and minimal to ample backside coverage are also options you’ll have to consider. For leisurewear men’s briefs can be bought in bikini cut, low rise and even with front and side zippers.

Your requirements will be different if you’re buying a suit for competitive swimming or training rather than leisure. Companies like Speedo and TYR design suits specifically to withstand the rigours of chlorine, meaning they’ll fit better and last longer than those designed for beachwear.

 

 

 

 

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