The Russians Have The Right Idea

[Bede735]

Originally Posted by Minimalist75

Similar for Italians. Seems strange to me that Italian men will wear very brief suits to the beach, but insist on long slacks in the city.

Funny, as that's my dress code too! I just don't think it's appropriate to walk around town in shorts.

[California Dolphin]

Actually here in California, there are a lot of guys (maybe the majority I'm happy to say) out in short running shorts and shorter causal wear is making a comeback.

[California Dolphin]

Here's a photo from Serbia:

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-1720...2061330-5&ws=1

The swimming event is from the Serbian Orthodox Church, traditionally Epiphany with competitions to retrieve the Holy Cross from Danube river in Zemun.

Speedos and square cuts seem to be the norm.