It's time to admit that men's briefs are out of date. In the US, slips, or briefs, as they are called there, are worn only by those who want to proudly declare their sexual preferences. Things are quite different in Europe.

On European beaches, vacationers in swimming trunks of a V-shaped cut are still often found. They show bare thighs and tight-fitting buttocks. Not everyone is pleased to see such male naturalism. But before it was even piquant. But we will talk about this at the end of the article.

How to choose swimming trunks by type of cut

Shorts are the most common type of swimming trunks. They look like regular shorts, which is why many men wear them on the street. But unlike urban wear, swim shorts are made from quick-drying materials (nylon and polyester) with a tight lining or mesh. They vary in length.

Bermuda shorts - knee-length or slightly lower. They usually have an elastic, tight-fitting waistband that can be tightened with a drawstring. This model was originally designed for surfers, but now Bermuda is popular among everyone who loves active games on the beach.

Tight shorts - a model that fits a third of the thigh to the waist. Among surfers, an elongated version is popular, almost to the knees.

Which model is more convenient, everyone decides for himself. It is difficult to enter the water in shorts that are too long and wide enough. Tight-fitting swimming trunks are more convenient in this regard. Surfers most often prefer tight-fitting knee-length shorts to Bermuda. Those who like to sunbathe wear short shorts.

Colored or plain?

The classic option is one-color swimming trunks-shorts with a free cut above the knee. You can relax in them with your family, go to the SPA with colleagues or go to the beach bar. Under such shorts it is easy to pick up a T-shirt or shirt, summer shoes. We have already written about summer in men's style.

Colored swim trunks and printed shorts will complicate this choice. But they look advantageous on thin guys, help them divert the attention of others from a thin figure.

5 simple rules for choosing men's swimming trunks

Chris Cox, vice president of design for sportswear company Nautica in the US, shared four simple tips on how to choose the right swimwear for the beach. We added the fifth one from ourselves.

1. On short men, swimming shorts, or boxers, of short length look best. They visually lengthen the legs. There is a rule: the longer the shorts, the shorter the legs seem. Short guys need to remember this. True, this is not a reason to wear vulgar mini-shorts.

2. Potential basketball players should take a closer look at the elongated swimming trunks. Knee-length or just below (bermuda shorts) would be ideal. The classic design is a horizontal striped print.

4. For large men, classic shorts with a loose cut above the knees are suitable. It is better to choose dark colors, denser fabrics, a print with vertical stripes.

5. Slips, or shorts, are best left to the conscience of professional athletes, children and self-confident men who are not afraid to look ridiculous.

When it was even hotter

For most of history, humans have swum naked. The cult of the naked body reached its peak in ancient Rome. In the Middle Ages, the rules for swimming became stricter, heavy closed suits appeared, and the desire to swim disappeared for a long time.

The beach culture was revived by the British, who in the 18th century were inspired by the example of the Polynesian natives and began to swim in what their mother gave birth to. And if in exclusively male companies, swimming naked was considered acceptable even in the 20th century, then on mixed beaches it was impossible. Men were not even allowed to bare their torsos.

Until 1938, it was illegal in the United States to swim without a vest or suit. The men did not like this, and they won the right to a normal rest without uncomfortable woolen clothes. Since then, the cut and design of the trunks has changed.

The beautiful half of our readers so actively demanded naked men that we could not resist. The guys in swimming trunks told us about whether a man should take care of himself and whether it's okay to love shopping if you're not a girl.

ARTEM
decided not to talk about his work

I strive to keep myself in good shape. Maybe not as productive as I would like, but at least I try not to gain weight. It’s not yet possible to go to the gym, and I’m too lazy to go to the horizontal bars alone. I recently started playing American football. Our team is young, beginning and not yet very well-known, but everything is ahead.

Sports fashion? Haven't heard of this one. Everyone who used to exercise is still exercising, and those who have not been exercising ... They always have hundreds of reservations to skip a workout or not start at all. If there is a fashion for sports, then it bypassed my acquaintances.

As for cosmetics for men, there are pros and cons. If you paint like Conchita, Serdyuchka, then no, I don’t like that. But I have nothing against the same moisturizing cream. In winter, my hands often dry out, and I use it myself. So there is nothing shameful in this, the main thing is to know the measure.

I like to go bare-chested. The main reason is a tan: I don't like it when the body is white. But I am very dissatisfied with my physical form. I would like it better, but for this you need mass, but you don’t want to gain weight. My weight is 83, and you look at yourself and think: why are there so many here? I want to drop to 80 at least, but it doesn’t work, no matter what I do. I am so contradictory.

Of course, a man must take care of himself. I’m not talking about “50+”, although it’s useful even at that age, but when a guy’s stomach hangs at the age of 25, it’s ugly. I always pay attention to fat and unkempt men with beer in their hands. And I would like not to pay, but it does not work out. I do not know how to express my attitude towards them softer: I despise, I do not respect. Those who are excessively fond of alcohol would generally be collected and sent to live in one place. To some village, let them do whatever they want there. Better to eat a candy than a cigarette in the mouth. It is better to run 100 meters than to pour 100 grams into your already huge belly.

I don't have much clothes, but I like shopping and markets. It usually happens like this: you look closely, you are going to buy, but then the other side of Artyom says: “Why buy, you still have these normal things.” That's why now I'm walking in worn trousers, there is even a patch between my legs. The same is true with shoes. Everything is easier in summer. What to wear in the heat: shorts and a few T-shirts. If the weather is bad, then the same pants are used as in winter. I have one swimming trunks, they are 5-6 years old. They are already a little small, so I rarely wear them. Yes, and I prefer to swim in shorts.

Do I need female attention? Probably not, I would like more. Everything is difficult with girls, so I don’t really understand what they need.

I often look in the mirror. I know that I need to fight vanity, but this is very hard for me. If I walk down the street and see a reflection, I look to see if my back is straight, where to fix it, where what is wrong. At home I can look in the mirror for 30 minutes. And not just like that, but, for example, to develop facial expressions, to fight with one pimple.

When I had long hair, I stood for twenty minutes and did different hairstyles, thinking about which one is better to go with. And in the end, he always went out into the street with one.

NOVEL
architect

I don't think it's necessary for a man to go in for sports. Perhaps someone feels good even without training. Now the importance of fitness is overestimated, everyone rushed to the gyms. But in fact, sometimes it is enough to engage in and perform simple sets of exercises. I used to go to dances, but then I realized that a professional dancer would not work out of me, and I gave up this business. Now I sometimes go to the gym and run in the warm season to keep fit.

With food, not everything is going smoothly for me, I often give up slack, sometimes I go to McDonald's. Of course, I would like to be more careful about what you eat. But when you start to understand all this information, there are too many nuances. Then you think: something is very difficult. So I don’t really bother, I just eat at the same time. And the diet is simple, the basis is vegetables, fruits, cereals, meat.

I take care of myself and use cosmetics for men, as I have skin problems. But all the same, all these remedies help for a short time, because we do not have very good water, which often causes irritation.

It’s hard for me to say how it’s unacceptable for a man to look: everyone lives in his own way. In general, I don't judge people by their appearance. For some, external imperfections may be associated with health problems. I don’t want to walk around and point the finger, not knowing the reason why a person looks like that.

I have a lot of clothes, shopping is my weakness. I have 5 swimming trunks. But I don't wear most of them because I don't like them anymore. The last ones - those that are on me - I bought in Europe. Their advantages are the classic model, good material and soft color. Therefore, you do not have to change them for the next season.

The first tattoo I got was a hieroglyph on my arm. Then I felt ashamed, and I blocked it with another. This is Jean Grey, my favorite character. The second tattoo is a text from a song by One Republic. The love for this group and, in particular, their video inspired me to the third tattoo. Then I just looked at the pictures and stuffed what I liked. Tomorrow, another skull and stucco will appear on the hand. And yes, in fact, when I only wanted a tattoo, but there was no money for it due to the high cost and my age, it was not yet mainstream.

I spend time like all young guys: I like to ride a bike, go to the cinema, meet friends. I “drew” in childhood, now I only sometimes draw when I’m bored. I sometimes read books, although recently somehow rarely. One day I discovered Chuck Palahniuk, and he surprised me so much that I read all of his books. After that, I can't even find anything like it.

As for female attention, I will say unequivocally: I have enough of it, I would not like it anymore.

VYACHESLAV
internet network installer

I think that sports fashion is good and any guy should think about how he looks. Firstly, it is good health, and secondly, self-confidence. I think that first of all a person should like himself.

At the amateur level, I have been involved in sports since childhood. Everything was according to the classical scheme: first I went to the horizontal bars, then to the gym, now I do boxing. And I also actively force and attract friends to sports, although they are difficult to succumb to.

With a naked torso, I would calmly walk around the city, I don’t complex about the appearance. But, to be honest, I would like to pump up a little more. But it is difficult for me to gain weight and build muscle. I can eat anything and absolutely not get better.

I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I treat people with bad habits badly. I don't like those who don't take care of themselves, because they just don't do anything even to become even a little better. Maybe people haven't grown up to that yet.

I have enough clothes, and I like to choose them. When I look after a thing for myself, first of all I think about how comfortable it is, but the appearance is, of course, important. I don't buy Belarusian things. Why? I don't know, I just don't like it. I don't worry too much about summer clothes. Some shorts, a lot of T-shirts - you don't need more.

I work at Beltelecom, go to people's homes, connect the Internet. Do I meet pretty girls at work? No Unfortunately. But that would be a good way to get to know each other. To be honest, there is not enough fair sex in my life. Even friends are mostly guys.

MURAT
businessman

My position regarding clothes is this: there should not be a lot of it, but it should be of very high quality, and not a fake of well-known brands. It is better to have two good things that you wear for several years and will feel comfortable in them than to buy cheap clothes and feel, to put it mildly, not very good. I will not say that I have a lot of clothes, but I have enough. Sometimes you need to go shopping, after all, things are not eternal.

I probably have more T-shirts in my wardrobe than any other clothing. But why a lot of swimming trunks? I don’t flaunt around Minsk in swimming trunks alone, but in order to swim, one is enough.

Earlier, while still at school, I went in for athletics, won city competitions, went to the republican ones. Already at the university joined the gym. Lately, I've had a big break in sports. But now I am actively gaining shape, I try to do more often. I am still dissatisfied with my physical form, although I do not complain. There is always something to strive for, which is why I go to the gym even in summer. In general, I think you still need to love yourself.

I would not say that some kind of fashion for sports bodies has appeared. Most people have always wanted to be in good physical shape, but they do not always have the patience and willpower. I had a lot of friends who went to the gym with me for a month or two, but then they just abandoned it, because either other hobbies appeared, or there was no money, which, in general, is not new for Belarus. This is our fashion for sports bodies. But I would be very “for” if people regularly went in for sports, even just health-improving ones: they would live longer and look better.

I believe that only narcissists or schoolchildren are engaged in self-admiration. And if everything is clear with the former, then the latter will most likely become normal when they grow up. I say this because, as a teenager, passing by a mirror, I stopped and looked into it.

I don't drink alcohol myself, but I don't judge anyone. A person can go in for sports, not drink at all, not smoke, go on vacation to Turkey, work at a stable job and seem to have everything that many people only dream of. But an ordinary man with a belly, drinking beer after work, may well be much happier than that athletic and successful one. Perhaps he is a happy family man with three children, earns well. And he doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks about him, because everything is fine with him. After all, what matters in the end is whether you are happy or not. But, frankly, I described this too ideal case for a person with a bottle of beer in his hands and an impressive tummy at the ready.

I believe that every man should keep himself in good shape at least minimally if he wants to please girls. The female gender for the most part prefers guys in good physical shape, and in this case it’s not disgusting to look in the mirror yourself.

I can’t say that I’m fed up with female attention, but I know exactly what they need. Modern women are attracted to different things, because modern women and girls are very versatile, but there are general images that attract everyone. The first is a handsome, brave and athletic guy, the second is a bad guy. So, first of all, the attention of girls is attracted by the appearance, and then the no less important "stuffing" of the guy: his behavior, character. You won't get far with looks alone.

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men wear underwear. Almost everything. Almost always. Sometimes they even erase it. Sometimes they even buy new ones. But, one way or another, it is underwear that remains for most men one of the most insignificant parts of the wardrobe. Very undeserved, by the way.

A confident sense of style does not start with a pair of jeans from the latest collection, and not even with sunglasses with very recognizable shapes. Everything starts with underwear- stories that every person uses every day.

Rule #1
Throw away all old linen and replace it completely

Six to eight years old. That's the number that came up when a huge number of men were asked how long they wear underpants before buying something new. It can not be. Just because humanity will die out, and the number of lesbian couples will greatly increase after such facts. Perhaps it's time to think about the fact that the fabric tends to wear out. A fabric that constantly feels friction not only from the skin, but also from other fabrics from above, wears out much faster. All underwear should be changed at least once a year.

Rule #2
Create your own lingerie collection

A man should have at least 10 pairs of underwear on hand. Judge for yourself: one for at least weekdays, two more pairs for weekends, one spacious for sleeping, and maybe a few pairs for emergencies. At the same time, no excuses about the peculiarities of lifestyle play any role: the most active athlete and an ordinary office clerk should treat their own hygiene in the same way.

Rule #3
Find your brand

Variety is the nature of life, even when it comes to men's underwear. It is important to remember that the main thing for underwear is shape. You can choose between colors, prints, fabrics and ribbing widths, but in general, each shape should fit comfortably without restricting movement or creating discomfort with poorly finished or rough seams.

Rule #4
Wear many styles

Even if a man is an adherent of one brand, there should be panties of various shapes, because this is not a tribute to fashion, this is a different functionality. If slips are suitable for the office, boxers are ideal for sleep.

Rule #5
Wash clothes as often as possible

Did you know that drawers where men store underwear usually contain up to a gram of feces? Underwear should be washed after each period you have worn it. What's more, men need to learn how to use bleach, as white underwear is more difficult to keep clean due to possible secretions and urine droplets that accumulate on the underwear.

Rule #6
Need to wear underwear

It's not that we're against a bare male butt - just remember that even on the hottest day, neglecting your underwear may not keep your flagpole from suddenly rising. Underwear can at least correct the magical form of this phenomenon, but linen pants or light light shorts, on the contrary, will scream about what happened.

Rule #7
Thongs are lingerie

This rule applies to everyone: Europeans, Asians, gays, straight people and even zoophiles. The sex appeal of a man in a thong is highly debatable. Moreover, for both sexes.

Rule #8
Take good care of your laundry

Underwear is not limited to a discussion about which is cooler: classics or boxers, we should not forget about t-shirts and tank tops. Men's sweat is one of the most corrosive laundry dyes. If you do not use special products and bleaches, linen will have to be changed almost every month.

Rule #9
Don't wear boxers under your pants

Of course, boxer briefs have their rightful place in your lingerie collection. They are great for sleeping, and are also not visible under jeans. But if you have an important meeting today and your dress code is precisely tailored trousers, change your underwear for tight slips.

Rule #10
Don't show off your underwear

The whole world is trying to remove designer labels. And only compatriots since 1991, out of inertia, are trying to put them on display. Show the manufacturer only behind closed doors, and then only at the request of the partner. The rest of the time, underwear should be underwear in every sense of the word.

Model David Gadney in white shorts.

In 1999, the feature film American Beauty highlighted one interesting detail: Kevin Spacey's character Lester Burnham, motivated by the increased attention he received from his daughter's high school girlfriend, decides to sort through the old junk in his garage in search of heavy objects to start swinging. To the playful remarks of his gay neighbors, he excused himself: “ I just want to look good naked", - perhaps this phrase was the beginning of the era sporesexuals- men who flaunt their perfect body, an era when men began to work on their bodies, not only for themselves, but also to impress others.

Today, searching for the #Abs tag in , reveals over nine million photo results of guys flaunting their beefy torso and underwear pieces in front of the world. Various protein shakes, gyms and the desire to make the outlines of the cubes on the press as clear as possible caused a revolution in men's underwear and forced manufacturers to release something more interesting than boring monochrome boxers.

Underwear is an integral part of a photo showing a beefy torso

Gone are the days when underwear for men and boys was chosen by someone else, be it mom, wife or girlfriend. A recent survey of a thousand men by Canadian lingerie brand Garçon Model found that 90% of guys shop for their underwear on their own, with 70% of them doing it online.

Of the gyms surveyed, where the choice of underwear for most men is influenced by their desire for a perfect body. The survey was impressive - two-thirds of the guys surveyed went so far as to admit to wearing specially selected gym underwear to show off their beefy torso in case they had to take a selfie for later posting on social networks.

Erotic underwear for men.

Men's underwear industry

Today, the men's underwear industry is valued at $6.5 billion. The opinions of the respondents were divided according to their preference in style: 41% prefer briefs to swimming trunks; 37% wear short shorts; 22% feel comfortable in boxers.

Most guys between fifteen and twenty buy underwear three or more times a year, at a time when the average man buys underwear once every three to four years. Perhaps unsurprisingly, single men have three times as much underwear as married/partnered men who claim comfort is their number one priority. In addition, today, in the days of online shopping, buying has become much easier. Many guys are very shy when it comes to intimate clothing, others don't have time for it at all. But with the advent of online shopping, all these inconveniences are a thing of the past, and now, buying underwear directly through a smartphone is only a pleasure. Great selection of men's underwear Gents' Club , which is one of the few that can boast a large assortment of branded goods, affordable prices and convenient delivery options.

Previously, one had to choose between unusual models from Marks & Spencer and stylish Calvin Klein, the difference between which was not very great. Now the underwear industry for men is growing exponentially, with special contributions from various celebrities, sports stars such as David Beckham (Hamp;M), Cristiano Ronaldo (Armani and his own brand CR7) and even models such as David Gandy. adding sex appeal to this profitable menswear marketplace.

David Beckham Lingerie Collection: David Beckham Bodywear

August 2014 was marked by the launch of another line of underwear from David Beckham for H&M, which has become the leader in sales in its segment today.

Long-sleeved T-shirts, T-shirts, pajama shorts and trousers, underpants and boxers are made of soft cotton melange jersey and will be a great choice for any season. The new David Beckham Bodywear 2014 models will be available in early February in all H&M branded stores, as well as in online stores of official retailers.

The brand has always focused on important factors such as comfort, design and functionality, which were given special attention in the design. With prices starting at $50 for a pack of three boxer shorts, it's no wonder the line continues to gain popularity among consumers.

Men's underwear CR7 by Cristiano Rolanaldo

Building on his global popularity, Ronaldo followed in Beckham's footsteps in 2013 with the launch of his CR7 underwear line.

Developed in close collaboration with New York-based designer Richard Chai and Danish lingerie manufacturer JBS Textile Group, the new AW14 CR7 collection consists of four different styles, including boxers, briefs, long johns and short men's shorts.

The Brazilian's collection stood out for its design and wide range of bold color/printed designs made from stretch cotton, while the British Footballer's line stood out for its understated tones and more elegant approach to design. But both lines of men's underwear have been crafted with the finest Pima cotton for better fit and comfort.

David Gandy for M&S

One of the bastions of men's underwear, Marks & Spencer finally got some sex appeal with the recent launch of their new David Gandy for Autograph underwear line.

Collection of 28 pieces. Available in more than 350 stores worldwide and online, it was developed with the direct participation of the super model herself, together with the designers from M&S. Models were created using fabrics such as Supima cotton (for more softness) and Lycra. The line included four main styles of underwear: boxers, briefs, briefs and hipsters.

I wanted this underwear to feel like a second skin on the body. I took into account the wishes of many men, and really paid attention to every detail, from the quality of the fabric, comfort and fit, to the choice of the traditional British houndstooth print. I hope that we have pleased everyone and have succeeded.

Inspired by the attention to detail in traditional men's tailoring, cut and shape, Gandhi also included four undershirts and eight nightwear sets in his collection, which he considers a must-have elegant element of every man's bedroom set.

Invention of the first underpants

The concept of modern men's underwear was formed in the 1930s, when the first briefs were sold in the Chicano, for the first time in the world. Their inventor was Arthur Kneibler, head of Cooper's, Inc. (because it became known as Jockey International, Inc.).

The company gave the name to this design - "Jockie Briefs", which proved so popular that more than 30,000 pairs were sold within three months of the presentation. In 1938, when the Jockey was launched in the UK, they were sold in quantities of about 3,000. in Week.

The main types of men's underpants:

• Briefs: Since the invention of the first jockey briefs, they have not changed much in design. Considering the style of trousers worn by men in their 30s and 40s, the underpants fit was much higher than it is now. With the advent of modern pants models, the briefs also changed, acquiring a more medium and low fit.

What to wear it with: Don't wear high waisted Y-fly briefs with low-rise trousers. Modern briefs have a wide, elasticated waistband for a secure fit and comfort. These briefs are suitable for tall men who prefer to wear jeans with a trouser fit.

• Boxers: Perhaps the most free and comfortable of all types of men's underpants. They provide comfort and do not provide any support, which is why they are most suitable as a sleeping set. This type of men's underwear is recommended as a healthy alternative to briefs or slippers, which can affect blood circulation in the groin area and thus cause some male diseases. Boxers also have a wide elastic band and are usually made from pure cotton without impurities.

What to wear with: Do not wear boxers under stretch clothing, as they simply crumple, which will cause discomfort. These briefs look great on men of a larger build who prefer classic, elegant clothing, such as trousers or wide leg pants.

Variety of men's underpants.

• Briefs: Men who find it difficult to decide between boxers and briefs should turn their attention to boxer briefs, which have absorbed the best qualities of both models. They are similar to boxers, but have a more fitted silhouette, similar to the cut of long trunks. Briefs can be considered a versatile men's brief as they are comfortable and supportive, making them easy to pair with almost any outfit.

What to wear with: These briefs are suitable for men with bulky or just large legs and powerful hips. Briefs can be worn with any outfit, unless they are only compatible with short shorts.

• Trunks: This hybrid of all popular men's briefs was invented relatively recently and has already managed to gain huge popularity among modern men. Trunks are longer than briefs, but much shorter than boxers. This underwear can stretch, but still retain its original shape. Most men prefer this particular model of underpants, as they consider them more mature, suitable for respectable men.

What to wear with: Best of all, this model will look on slender guys, with a thin physique. As well as boxer briefs. Trunks can be worn with any outfit, but are best paired with skinny jeans.

How to buy men's underwear

The existing huge range of underwear often makes it difficult for men to choose when buying. Having adopted a few simple rules, any young man will be able to accurately acquire exactly the underwear that suits him in shape, quality and style.

1. 1. One of the most important rules - you should always try on underwear before buying! What may seem suitable, as they say "by eye", in fact, may not fit at all.

1. 1. Take into account what clothes you wear most often, if it's skinny jeans, don't buy boxers, as they will cause you a lot of discomfort when they start to crumple under your clothes. Take better trunks or briefs.

1. 1. Pay attention to the fit of your pants: if you wear low-rise jeans, you should buy slips or briefs, as their fit is often quite low. Thus, you will avoid the silly appearance when men's underpants peek out from behind the belt, as if hinting to others that you are either a slut or belong to some kind of youth subculture, which is not respectable for an adult man.

1. 1. We do not recommend purchasing panties with images of various cartoon characters, unless, of course, you are 12 years old. Invest in monochrome lingerie that is always in style. Do not chase catchy underwear, choose the simplest in color and texture, because the simpler it is, the more stylish it is.

1. 1. Avoid having your panty elastic peeking out from under your clothes, even if you're wearing CK. It was fashionable in the distant 90s.

1. 1. You should not focus on the brand, because very often their quality does not differ at all from underwear of a less popular brand. Therefore, if you have doubts about the quality of such underwear, make your choice in favor of a cheaper brand. Don't overpay for an established brand.

1. 1. If you