Recognising that swimwear is only for going to the beach or pool is a big mistake. Believing that swimwear is an ordinary garment is another mistake most men make. A swimming costume can be the key piece of your look for a drink, a snack or watching the sunset at a beach club, so why not wear your swimming costume for the more sophisticated moments of your summer life?
Knowing how to integrate your swimming costume with other garments shouldn't be a problem. However, here at Gerry St Tropez we want to show you 5 looks that will make you a hit this summer.
All basic
One of the easiest ways to go from beach to cocktail party is to wear a plain or monochrome swimming costume. The visual simplicity of a black, beige, green or navy blue swimming costume makes it easy to combine with a polea linen shirt or a basic t-shirt. This look will give your swimming costume a bermuda effect.
With the same print
Wearing a swimming costume and a shirt or t-shirt in the same print is the equivalent of a winter suit jacket. So there's nothing smarter than putting the two together when you're away from the sand on the beach. It's going to look like you're wearing an outfit.
Why don't you try the tie-die? It's one of the main prints of the season. The idea is to look like you're well-dressed while wearing a simple swimming costume. With this combination we are sure you will create a top look.
Combine the swimming costume with a blazer
Having a jacket in the boot of your car should be a must. You never know where you might end up. The combination of the blazer with the swimming costume will make you create a very formal look. We know it's a risky proposition, but we're sure you'll love it when you try it on.
It's also important to match the colours of your swimming costume and blazer to create the effect of wearing a suit and shorts.
Swimming costume with shirt. A classic
Shirts are one of the most popular summer garments for men. So why not combine them with a swimming costume? We are sure you have seen thousands of men combine their swimming costume with a shirt.
The one thing to keep in mind is that the shirt should always be on the outside of the swimming costume, never on the inside.
Mixing is the key
A T-shirt and a thin jumper in the same colour are perfect to combine with any swimming costume. It's a classic, but very elegant choice for all your post-beach plans. If you want something more adventurous, pair it with swimming costumes with bold prints.
We hope we've inspired you to create some great looks this summer - what's your favourite combination?