Unless you’re Mr. T, Slick Rick, or a time-traveling pimp from the ’70s, draping 20 gold chains around your neck is probably excessive. LESS IS MORE! Well, the same concept of “less is more” also applies during this hot summer season. Less clothes, less worries and less anxiety about what to wear to the pool party, leads to more time living your best life! Loosely translated, the only suit that anybody should be rocking to the pool is a swimsuit. Whether your plan is to swim, or play poolside pimp, you’ve gotta be “freshly dipped” in some dope threads. And don’t worry, if you’re a big boy like American Idol’s Reuben Studdard or got abs like A-Rod, there’s something for everyone to feel pride in wearing.
I’m Swimmin’
Wear trunks. The end! If it were that easy, you wouldn’t need SUITABULL 😉. Simple is fine for your backyard with your boys or kids, but an official pool party calls for another level of being on point.
If you’ve been hitting the gym 6 times a week for the past 6 months, now’s your time to shine. But try to resist the urge to pull up to the party shirtless with a banana hammock (Speedos). Leave some opportunity for a wow factor and reach for a cotton tank. Go for plain white or black tank based on your trunks, or keep the summer theme and pop some colors. Like football, swim trucks are more fun with patterns. Get yourself some overlaid on top of a muted or vibrant color (You can find those listed below at the following link: www.macys.com)The bare chest, towel draped around your neck always works well too. If you’re a big fella, tanks are ok for you as well. Own your physique. You had 12 months to prepare for this summer, so don’t be shy now! But if you want something that’s transferable from the sidelines to the impromptu game of water volleyball 🏐, you can try a "Swim Tee" shirt, made from the same material as swim trunks (You can find them at the following link: www.landsend.com). You can cover your goods, without worrying about staying wet.
For a more contemporary look, pick up a pair of slim fitting trunks that stop above the knees. You can go shorter if you want to show off all your hard work on the stair master this spring. Trunks that fall below the knees will have you looking like an extra from the Jay-Z“Big Pimpin’” music video.
Wet Ankles
Don’t swim? But want to get close enough to the action and act like you might? If you’re sitting poolside, swim trunk rules apply to you. Store a change of clothes in your car or in a small duffel nearby. And I strongly advise that you use a waterproof pouch to keep your wallet and phone, just in case someone gets the bright ideas to pull you by the leg into the pool.
Pouch can be found at the following link: www.bedbathandbeyond.com
I’m Chillin’
So you’ve decided that you and the water have no chance of meeting. Hopefully the chance of you meeting a lovely lady is not equally as low (because they’re all in the pool). Nevertheless, you’ve still got a chance, if you look like a good time even though your anti-pool antics might say otherwise. The good news is that with all of the styles out there, you can still rock a clean pair of trunks paired with a short sleeve button up Hawaiian 🌺 shirt. May as well keep a few of those shirt buttons undone (about 3) to give a glimpse of what everyone’s missing) and probably because it’s hot as subway 🚇 station. If swim trunks aren’t your thing, linen or cotton fitted shorts will keep you cool while looking hot!
Hawaiian Shirt can be found at the following link: www.nordstrom.com
Seersucker Shorts can be found at the following link: www.weekendersportswear.com
Floral Shorts can be found at the following link: www.neimanmarcus.com
Solid Red Swim trunks can be found at the following link: www.macys.com
Hats
No not swimming caps, but actual hats to protect you from the sun while hanging outside the pool. Actually, it’s just for the purpose of looking good, and adding an enhancement to your ensemble. Blocking the sun is an added benefit; fashion and function to the fullest. Any cotton or recycled paper type of fedora or Italian skinner will work well. If wet, from one of your boys using it as a Frisbee or from a lady friend (old or new) trying it on fresh out of the pool, the material will allow for complete drying without ruining the material. A wool hat on the other hand, not so much. Always remember that everyone likes the guy with the hat.
Hat can be found at the following link: www.amazon.com
Footwear
Unless you have some kind of medical condition where your feet can’t touch the bottom of the pool, footwear should only be reserved for the poolside. If you’ve got feet like Sasquatch, ask one of your lady friends to get you a pedicure before the event. After 30 minutes with the belt sander on that rough patch, you’ll be all right! Outside the pool you have a couple of options:
Water Friendly
Slides are usually worn by basketball players to and from games. Throw a pair on that coordinate with the outfit and you’ll be able to slide in and out of them when you get into and out of the pool.
Slides can be found at the following link: www.nike.com
Water loafers by a brand called "Swims" might be one of the most ingenious inventions to hit the pool summer style scene. I think the name is self-explanatory, but this keeps the feet looking on point, and can handle water due to the rubber and nylon mesh construction. The funky colors give a great summer vibe, while the versatility and style gets the job done.
Loafers can be found at the following link: www.swims.com
Land Cruisers
For your cabana boys, chances are that you’ll be sippin’ on Champagne or vodka on dry land for most, if not all of the day. At this point, you’re entitled to pull out the fresh kicks. Crisp white Stan Smith Adidas sneakers, no problem! Gucci flip flops, no doubt! Balenciaga kicks, of course! When you’re a cabana boy, who needs the water when you’re already drippin’ with all the high-end fashion.
With another 2 months of summer left, there’s plenty of time to perfect your water wardrobe. Stick with SUITABULL and you’ll worry lessabout what to wear and focus moreon keeping good vibes, having a good time and making waves on the pool style scene.
Stay SUITABULL Guys.