Men in Swimwear

As I sat in my lounge at the beach and took inventory of the disproportionally high number of females wearing swimwear skimpier than I cared to view, I realized something—I was sexist. My eye was trained to seek out females in inappropriate states of dress or undress ---which was unfair. Because there also was an inordinately high number of men wearing swimwear which revealed more than I cared to view. And what the men viewed in public was equally or more displeasing than the women.

And I thought about it.

Men by nature of their size have an even greater surface area of skin that needs hiding. And in addition to increased volume, style dictates that they traipse across the beach shirtless forcing the undesirable panorama. I do not want to see male jelly bellies, rolls of hairy back-fat or saggy man boobs-- not to mention butt cleavage.

So I concluded that men should also have the option of a one piece bathing suit. Men are also in need of skirted miracle suits, minimizing bra-tops and sarongs. And while they are at it, a spray tan and some waxing wouldn’t hurt either.

What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Not too long ago Sara Blakely—the creator of Spanx created Manx—compression undergarments for men. Clearly she too realized that there was a need. Perhaps just as she is now making swimwear for women she should expand her swimwear line to men---because I for one would be eternally grateful. The only panoramic view I care to see on the beach is that of the horizon.