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uvmboi13

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Originally Posted by closetmess
I bring condoms when I go swimsuit shopping. Totally normal.

Well don't you wear your boxers under anyway? Who the hell goes commando?
 

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Originally Posted by uvmboi13
Well don't you wear your boxers under anyway? Who the hell goes commando?

Boxers don't fit under my Parke + Ronen 4"s (hemmed to 3.25").
 

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Originally Posted by uvmboi13
Well don't you wear your boxers under anyway? Who the hell goes commando?

You wear boxers in your swim suit?
 

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Originally Posted by uvmboi13
Usually boardshorts...Yes.
do you like to let your junk rot in hot stanky wetness hours after your non-cotton board shorts have dried? Board shorts are so comically long that its not like your junk is going to pop out without a lining/underwear
 

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Can anyone Recommend a swim suit preferably 8" or board shorts that would fit a size 28 waist? Most brands seem to start at like a 30. I checked Parke and Ronen but $90 is a little to much considering im probably only going to wear it a week.
 

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Originally Posted by Jokerman
Can anyone Recommend a swim suit preferably 8" or board shorts that would fit a size 28 waist? Most brands seem to start at like a 30. I checked Parke and Ronen but $90 is a little to much considering im probably only going to wear it a week.

Saks has some nice Lacoste board shorts. Nice red/orange color too. I think they have XS which could fit you. S is more like your size though.
 

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Does anyone have any experience with Katin boardshorts? Do they fit true to size? I'm a 29 in most denim (samurai, sugarcane, etc.), and am wondering whether to go with a 28 or 30.

Thanks in advance.
 

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Its pretty sad that our culture has deemed anything shorter than those juvenile boardshorts as "gay". I guess it is related to our ever fattening citizens and widespread body issues.
For me anything more than midthigh is uncomfortable for beach, high heat and swimming.
To each their own I guess. Tan lines on the kneecap must appeal to some people...
 

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Originally Posted by paisley_red
Does anyone have any experience with Katin boardshorts? Do they fit true to size? I'm a 29 in most denim (samurai, sugarcane, etc.), and am wondering whether to go with a 28 or 30.

Thanks in advance.


Katin's run spot on true to size in my experience. Great made in USA stuff too.

Go up to the 30 if I were you... denim breaks in slightly, Katin's won't, plus you can just tie the waist... an inch too big won't be an issue.
 

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ive been using billabong and ripzone cus i found them on sale when i lived in greece i wore speedos though i think ima get a pait of 4inch swim trunks for this summer though, as i'll probably travel to places with tropical climate. these look decent http://www.originalpenguin.com/Swim/...gm,opgmaprlswm
 

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I used to wear Facanable but the newer ones suck. I tried a VILLEBREQUIN and loved it. I will probably buy a new one or two every season. They have several different fits, lots of colors and they are fun.
Yes, they are expensive but worth it.

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