What's the briefest you can wear in British pools?

[Byron]

Vintage swimmers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke-vdLu91pE
Obviously high waists the rule of the times but surprisingly a couple of quite daring ensembles shown on the beach.

[Hotbunz1969]

Really sad to hear thing must have changed down there, HP Lido was always known for its tolerance of briefer attire, even though it was in the middle of the park, that's why I used to go! I be sure to visit this year and check it out. By the sound of things I best take a variety of suits to cover all options!

[Bede735]

Thought I would have a revisit.

I think you can wear anything you want as long as it's not a thong. So as long as it's full coverage at the rear (and the front) it doesn't matter if your briefs had one inch sides or less- though I've never seen any men try that. Obviously with the women it's quite common.

[Dooley67]

Originally Posted by Bede735

Thought I would have a revisit.

I think you can wear anything you want as long as it's not a thong. So as long as it's full coverage at the rear (and the front) it doesn't matter if your briefs had one inch sides or less- though I've never seen any men try that. Obviously with the women it's quite common.

Bede,

I tend to agree. I haven't worn anything less than 1.5 only because I don't have any 1" suits - maybe I should get one. The other day while swimming laps at the Y there was a young woman swimming laps pretty vigorously while wearing a string bikini. I've only seen that one other time, last summer at the Y in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. I was wearing my classic AB 1.5 but I've been thinking I could be fine with a 1".

You've mentioned several times your black Hom brief. Is that a 1" or 1.5"? You've said that you like it alot - I'm thinking about it.

D67

[Bede735]

It's 1.5" inch.
Also, it's quick thick so you don't have to worry about any sheer factor. I think I might purchase a navy blue suit as well.

[Dooley67]

Originally Posted by Bede735

It's 1.5" inch.
Also, it's quick thick so you don't have to worry about any sheer factor. I think I might purchase a navy blue suit as well.

Thanks for the information Bede.

Dooley

[PSDave]

I used to travel a lot. Actually was on the road more than I was home, and most of it outside the U.S. I always had packed a pair of two inch black or navy blue speedos. I knew that I could wear them anywhere and not have a problem. In some places after my first visit to the pool/beach I could see that I could get into smaller and more colorful and switched. I never wore anything that was too revealing either by fit or color. It's one thing to be told your suit is too brief (never happened) but quite another to get arrested for indecent exposure in a foreign country. As far as England goes -- I used to stock up on HOM suits at Harrod's every year. They had the best selection. No matter where you go or what the occasion, you can never go wrong with conservative until you see what is acceptable.