built Posted February 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2014 My wife and I are going on a Caribbean cruise in april, we are early fifty's in age and from the usa, I need a new swim suit, what is proper for a man 55 with a spare tire around the middle, speedo's are comfortable but not accepted much in america but ok everywhere else, I hate long baggie swim shorts, too old for that young style. post links to photos from web sites if you have good suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted February 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2014 http://www.landsend.com/shop/mens-swimwear-swim-trunks/-/N-g00?cm_mmc=SI_667483883_3591443161_1 Try LLBean as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted February 15, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2014 http://www.landsend.com/shop/mens-swimwear-swim-trunks/-/N-g00?cm_mmc=SI_667483883_3591443161_1Try LLBean as well. I am 63 and that is exactly what I wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Swim TRUNKS are what you want....no one cares about your "spare tire"...but no one wants to see your "goods".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi "built" and welcome to Cruise Critic! :) The bathing suit below would be perfect for you and the type my DH wears. http://www.landsend.com/shop/mens-swimwear-swim-trunks/-/N-g00?cm_mmc=SI_667483883_3591443161_1Try LLBean as well. Have a great cruise in your new swim suit! :) LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock43031 Posted February 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted February 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2014 The pictures of "trunks" several posted are probably what you want. Nobody looks good in a Speedo, and grown-ups should avoid "Jams" - as worn by Anette Funicello's and Sandra Dee's boyfriends in those tiresome California beach movies of the fifties and sixties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolittle Posted February 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Wow now we are talking about something I am a real expert in men's swimwear . Please for everyone's sake avoid a Speedo(everyone will think you are from Europe or Canada) the pictures above all look good . We go to the beach a lot in the summer and belong to a local swim club so I need a lot of swimwear (also have spare tire) Every year I wait till the end of summer and buy them on sale many for as little as two and three dollars (some for more) . I have found (here comes the expert part ) that there is little difference in the more expensive and the cheaper ones I have had fancy brands that did not hold up and cheap ones that did .Some will get ruined by hot tubs some wont, cost plays no part in this . They do take a beating from salt water ,pool water and hot tubs etc. The secert to keeping them new is do not wash them in machine, soak in clean water very little soap (no dryer). So if you are going to the Caribbean you will need two .I see many men at he beach and pool with suits that look 10 years old faded, worn out backside and way out of style ,so don't be one of them. Have a nice trip B.T.W. I have over 10 bathing suits D.W. makes fun of this all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston71 Posted February 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2014 trunks like these are great. no speedos!!! a little spare tire is okay. I'd rather see that than your business and no one even notices that. Just get somethig you are comfy in! Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted February 16, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) The shorter swimsuits in the above examples are what is truly in fashion right now...just in case you're interested in that kind of thing...which I am, but then again, I'm a woman and a self-described "fashionista.":D I live in CA and have about 25 swimsuits (mostly upscale brands bought at the end of the season at places like, Marshalls and TJ Maxx, and usually on average I pay no more than $20 for one. I also get my DH's swimsuits there). Some are just for the hot tubs and spas and others are just for the pool. Yet others are just for everything else. I'm 67...the DH is 6 years younger and the shorter version is what I've encouraged him to buy for our next cruise. I think the longer shorts look just a tad silly on older gentlemen...but that is just my personal opinion. For example...whether I had the body or not...I wouldn't be caught dead in a bikini at my age.:eek: Also, even though I have a personal opinion doesn't mean that I judge people. If, for example, I saw someone older wearing the longer swimsuits, it's not like I'd be saying or thinking..."OMG, look at him!" LOL! I just love to see people having a good time so I really don't care what other people wear, just that they're there, like us, having a great time. Edited February 16, 2014 by mousey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted February 16, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Another vote here for no speedos!! I can still see the gentleman on our Panama Canal day parading around clad in his speedo and hat taking pictures everywhere :eek: The pictures above are good ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock43031 Posted February 16, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2014 most main stream trunks come in 6 or 9 or much longer inseams. depending on your leg to torso ratio you may want one or the other. a guy with short legs will look 'stumpy' with the longer inseams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon I Posted February 16, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2014 LL Bean has the suit for you the suggestion of two suits is advised. Please no speedo and don't worry about your shape there are all shapes on the cruise and some of them are pretty large and some are pretty small just be comfortable. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted February 16, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Swim TRUNKS are what you want....no one cares about your "spare tire"...but no one wants to see your "goods".... This 100 times over. Autocorrect responsible for most typos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted February 16, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2014 This 100 times over. Autocorrect responsible for most typos... Why is that advice good only for men? Shouldn't they somehow try to hide their imperfection or flaw in some way in order to look their best like you always tell the ladies?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted February 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Why is that advice good only for men? Shouldn't they somehow try to hide their imperfection or flaw in some way in order to look their best like you always tell the ladies?:confused: Um yes, by wearing trunks instead of Speedos they are off to a pretty good start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built Posted February 16, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted February 16, 2014 thanks for the reply's, those are some nice pics too. that helped me make up my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted February 16, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Um yes, by wearing trunks instead of Speedos they are off to a pretty good start... I don't think the OP was even considering a speedo.Trunks don't hide a spare tire, it just spills over.:eek: thanks for the reply's, those are some nice pics too.that helped me make up my mind. If you look at Lands End and LLBean, they usually have sale sections where you can pick up some really good buys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obnurse Posted February 16, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I agree with cb at sea.....no one cares about your spare tire. Very few have perfect bodies and what you lost in body perfection you gained in the wisdom that comes with age. However, another 56 y/o woman's perspective here......no speedos.......no one wants to see your junk, but your spare tire is fine by me :-) Most of all, enjoy that cruise to it's fullest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted February 16, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) My "spare tire" makes me self conscience. That is why I only wear this bathing suit. I can easily hide a men's girdle underneath to make me look slimmer than I actually am. It's a real confidence builder. ;) Edited February 16, 2014 by boogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted February 17, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2014 My "spare tire" makes me self conscience. That is why I only wear this bathing suit. I can easily hide a men's girdle underneath to make me look slimmer than I actually am. It's a real confidence builder. ;) Hot. Autocorrect responsible for most typos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2B&Z Posted February 17, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Wow now we are talking about something I am a real expert in men's swimwear . Please for everyone's sake avoid a Speedo(everyone will think you are from Europe or Canada) the pictures above all look good. Um, I'm Canadian and we don't wear Speedos here either, unless you're on a swim team training in a pool :) OP, the swim trunks will be great :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted February 17, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Um' date=' I'm Canadian and we don't wear Speedos here either, unless you're on a swim team training in a pool :)OP, the swim trunks will be great :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk[/quote'] Thank you.... I was about to post the exact same thing!! I don't think I've ever seen a Canadian in a speedo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built Posted February 17, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted February 17, 2014 rofl, I love that last swimsuit ? does it come in other colors,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted February 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 17, 2014 If you want to get something a little more "upscale" than LL Bean/Lands' End, look at Tommy Bahama. It caters for a more mature clientele than the Quicksilver/Billabong/Volcom/Oakley crowd. Some nice trunks in a variety of colors and patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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