Shirts for swimming?
November 15, 2009 7:57 PM Subscribe
What type of shirt do I wear swimming? Where do I buy them?
I'm going swimming (in a pool) soon, but for whatever reason, I've never felt comfortable in public not wearing a shirt, even in situations where it's expected, like swimming in a pool.
I've seen some shirts that are meant to be worn in the water. Is it normal to wear these in a pool, or are they meant more for surfing? Where do you buy them? I assume wearing a T-shirt will end badly, since it would just get soaking wet and cling to my body.
I'm going swimming (in a pool) soon, but for whatever reason, I've never felt comfortable in public not wearing a shirt, even in situations where it's expected, like swimming in a pool.
I've seen some shirts that are meant to be worn in the water. Is it normal to wear these in a pool, or are they meant more for surfing? Where do you buy them? I assume wearing a T-shirt will end badly, since it would just get soaking wet and cling to my body.
Rash guards, aka swim shirts, for the win. There are many types, and some will even work to keep you warm by acting like a wetsuit (although not anywhere as close as effective).
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 8:12 PM on November 15, 2009
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 8:12 PM on November 15, 2009
I wear a 'rashie' for sun smart purposes, and they are common in Australia. (I also like the cover up factor.) (unfortunately more common on guys and children, then people my age and gender.)
I was in a spa once and the staff told me "hey, you can't wear clothes in the spa" - so that had to be sorted out. They begrudgingly admitted that it was a swim suit. So you might face something like that.
posted by titanium_geek at 8:17 PM on November 15, 2009
I was in a spa once and the staff told me "hey, you can't wear clothes in the spa" - so that had to be sorted out. They begrudgingly admitted that it was a swim suit. So you might face something like that.
posted by titanium_geek at 8:17 PM on November 15, 2009
Oh, and if people ask why you're wearing a shirt, (some people have no sense of personal space) just tell them that you burn easily.
posted by atrazine at 8:19 PM on November 15, 2009
posted by atrazine at 8:19 PM on November 15, 2009
I bought a size XL UV shirt from Junonia.com I wear a size 18, and this blue shirt fits a bit large, but protects me from sunburn. It was about $35US.
posted by Jinx of the 2nd Law at 8:34 PM on November 15, 2009
posted by Jinx of the 2nd Law at 8:34 PM on November 15, 2009
I wore something like that when I was younger (for sunscreen purposes) and it felt pretty awkward and and uncomfortable when wet. You may have a different experience than me though.
Don't listen to people saying you can't wear a shirt in the pool. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
posted by kylej at 8:44 PM on November 15, 2009
Don't listen to people saying you can't wear a shirt in the pool. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
posted by kylej at 8:44 PM on November 15, 2009
Here are some rash guards on sale - short and long sleeves.
posted by killy willy at 7:18 AM on November 16, 2009
posted by killy willy at 7:18 AM on November 16, 2009
whoops, I should've verified your gender before I linked to women's tops. sorry about that.
posted by killy willy at 7:20 AM on November 16, 2009
posted by killy willy at 7:20 AM on November 16, 2009
I ordered this from Amazon for my trip to Puerto Rico: O'Neill men's rash tee Men's Silver. It's loose-fitting unlike more rash guards, looks great in the water - my wife said I looked like a surfer.
Also, I got this from Ebay: Capri Leg Thin Thai Cotton BOLD BLACK Fisherman Pants.
I gotta keep the area from my belly button to the bottom of my knees covered for religious reasons.
posted by exhilaration at 11:42 AM on November 16, 2009
Also, I got this from Ebay: Capri Leg Thin Thai Cotton BOLD BLACK Fisherman Pants.
I gotta keep the area from my belly button to the bottom of my knees covered for religious reasons.
posted by exhilaration at 11:42 AM on November 16, 2009
I am Pasty White and it was just the ticket when visiting my sister-in-law's pool last summer.
Lands' End has them, too. And if you order online, you can usually return them to a local Sears store (so no shipping!).
posted by wenestvedt at 1:27 PM on November 16, 2009
Lands' End has them, too. And if you order online, you can usually return them to a local Sears store (so no shipping!).
posted by wenestvedt at 1:27 PM on November 16, 2009
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