Are your summer holidays also falling through? Thanks to the lake and swimming pools, you'll still be in the holiday mood. I recommend these four figure-flattering swimming trunks styles to help you look your best.
When I’m not exploring the depths of the sea as an open water diver, I enjoy plunging into the world of fashion. On the streets of Paris, Milan and New York is where I keep my eyes peeled for the latest trends. And I’ll show you how to take them from the catwalk to your everyday life.
This year, everything is different. Instead of worrying about whether you'll be sunbathing on the sandy beaches of Mallorca, Mykonos or Ibiza, think about which swimming trunks you'll be wearing for your first dip in the cool water in this country. When buying swimming trunks, I advise you to consider not only the latest trends, but also your figure. Because by choosing the right length and width, you can get the best out of your (beach) body and demonstrate your fashion sense.
This swimwear trend is reminiscent of surf shorts, but shorter and less wide. Instead of below the knee, the surfer shorts 2.0 end around ten centimetres above it. Because this model makes you look taller, it is suitable for men with short legs. The reason: overlong shorts, like those worn by surfers on the beaches of Hawaii, visually compress the leg. If you tend to have a tummy line, choose a model in a dark colour such as navy, anthracite or dark green. If that's too dark for you, take a look at trend #4.
If you prefer run-of-the-mill cuts when it comes to swimming trunks, this season you can step on the gas when it comes to patterns: Whether leo, pineapple or flamingo print - the wilder, the better. Because eye-catching prints distract from problem areas and add volume, they are suitable for small men. If you have slim legs, I recommend a swimsuit that is not too wide but has a straight cut. Otherwise your thighs will flap around in them. A hand's width should fit between your skin and the fabric.
The Ugly fashion trend doesn't stop at swimwear either. After peaking in the 1980s and then disappearing again in the 2000s, the skimpy briefs are back on the wave of success this season. The only downside: this trend is only for well-trained bodies If you have a muscular upper body, you can use it to visually balance out the lower half of your body. If, on the other hand, you have a beer belly, it will emphasise your problem area. You can't go wrong with classic colours. Do you like it eccentric? Then go for a patterned model or one in a bright colour like red.
Speaking of red. This colour always makes me think of the hit series from the 1980s. The lifeguards from Malibu were my childhood heroes. That's probably why red swimming trunks are just as much a part of summer for me as water ice. Trendsetters share this preference with me right now. If you opt for this trendy model, you're sure to attract the kind of looks that David Hasselhoff aka Mitch Buchannon used to get, as the bright colour screams for attention. If you have a tummy line, go for shorts with slightly longer legs. These visually elongate the centre of your body. Side stripes or patterns like the Calvin Klein Jeans model enhance this effect.
