White GM Brief- Not What I Expected

[StrawberryBoards]

I purchased a white swim brief by GMS off on Amazon. I was not unaware of the sheer nature of white nylon but was foolishly convinced by the product Q&A saying the front lining prevented excessive transparency and the photos suggesting a very solid brief. https://www.amazon.com/Signature-Drawstring-Gary-Majdell-Sport/dp/B00IIRBVZK

Needless to say when this arrived I was suprised to find that it was not even completely opaque when dry and barely even visible when wet. Now I, for one, think this sort of thing is pretty cool but the rest of the United States is not in agreement with me on this. Am curious as to what settings and activities dudes here are comfortable with wearing sheer swimwear at and for. Maybe I'm overreacting; should I post photos for confirmation?

[BikenSwim]

People are complaining about the small Asian sizing, considering the low price it must be made in China where the quality changes with each batch. Send it back and order something else.

[StrawberryBoards]

no man it's definitely going to be great for private use and it fits very comfortable. Just wondering where I can use it publically since it seems unsuitable for the lap swimming I was going to use it for.

[BikenSwim]

Maybe you could wear an opaque white or flesh-colored nylon brief underneath.

[StrawberryBoards]

Wouldn't layering briefs defeat the whole sleek and minimal effect one wears a brief for? Haven't ever tried this

[BikenSwim]

I have a black Asian swim support brief that is paper-thin and very stretchy, maybe it is for women, but that's what I had in mind.

[Torchwatch]

Every swimwear collection should have at least one white (or lightly coloured) swim brief that you know will go completely see through when wet. Any suspect suit should be tested in the shower, it can be quite fun to find out just how transparent it becomes.

Once you know a swim brief is too much for your local pool it goes into the beach and fun section of your collection. This selection consists of your swim thongs, very brief swim bikinis and swim briefs you know are transparent when wet. Now you have something to wear at those quiet beaches, lonely lakes and private gardens where you can't quite go naked.

[Bullseye]

no man it's definitely going to be great for private use and it fits very comfortable. Just wondering where I can use it publically since it seems unsuitable for the lap swimming I was going to use it for.

Do you have sauna or steam room you could wear it in?

[Red^^Speedo]

People are complaining about the small Asian sizing, considering the low price it must be made in China where the quality changes with each batch. Send it back and order something else.



GM suits are made in Canada, the sizes, cut and fit are pretty true to most American sizes, and the quality is pretty good for the price.


Even the darker colored suits with front linings have rather showy VPL's.

[snarkherder]

The lighter colors definitely have a noticeable vpl. That usually doesn’t bother me too much, but they can be very see through in the rear. They don’t tend to be see through in the front even when wet, but maybe too much detail for the family pool.

Trouble with wearing lighter colors to the beach or lake: sand can get trapped in a wet suit so you have a permanently dirty-looking suit.

I’m thinking of using mine for tanning when I’m not planning on getting in the water, or maybe for nighttime outdoor hot tub use? I haven’t figured out a use for mine yet after one embarrassing moment at the pool.

[PSDave]

I always think that anyone, man or woman, wearing a transparent suit in other than very private situations, is desperate for attention. They should only be worn in private situations.
Here's an idea, wear it to a family function and get their opinion.

[VisiblePL]

Maybe I'm overreacting; should I post photos for confirmation?

yes, you should definitely post some photos for us

[StrawberryBoards]

just going to wear around some secluded swimming holes. Do not see any estimated UV absorption for these listed anywhere; what should I expect in terms of sun protection? I have patented Irish tanning characteristics so have to be careful with such things.

[VisiblePL]

dayum strawberry, those are way revealing! I think you should stick to the more private situations with those.