I re-ordered the same suit as I found with the last one, removing the label wasn't a good idea, as it left a small hole.
So I went to the pool this lunchtime, wearing the suit for only the second time.
I always find the worst place is the changing room, where everyone else wears shorts, but in that context, does it matter if you wear a 2 " brief or a 1.5" one? But once you hit the water, confidence is restored, and I must say it's a really comfortable suit to do some serious swimming in.

Anybody know how to determine an Aussiebum swimsuit is real or fake, without knowing it was purchased from ebay(China) or Aussiebum directly ?

Thanks!

genuine AB?
 

Reading your thread on Speedoforum NJH the answers all coming to you seem to be ".....don't know but damned good if fake" - plus one falling apart at the seams (which I guess is learning rather late).
One eminently good suggestion was "ask AB" - but that came from you did it not?

:) Probably going to send Aussiebum an email !

The Pink Aussiebum which I always wanted was bought on Ebay, seller was from the U.S.
Very high quality. When comparing to a real bought directly from Aussiebum swimsuit side by side, couldn't tell the different!

No, e-mailing Aussiebum would not help. They can not tell unless they are holding the suit in the hands.

I observed the ebay suit from US seller, side by side, with a suit directly from Aussiebum. Every single details are exactly the same. And my Ebay suit actually has same, but more orderly stitchings! :p

Final test
 

Went to the local pool for the first time on a Saturday wearing the Aussiebum 1.5. Saturday is normally crowded with kids and families, and today was no exception. But - I walked straight from the changing room to the poolside full of confidence and did my swimming session.

I really don't think an untrained observer would notice the difference between a 1.5" and a 3 " brief. They're just briefs. Only the swimsuit connoisseur is really aware of the differences.

So that was the 'final test'. I've never been in another pool wearing them, but I don't foresee a problem. Well... unless I was in countries such as Saudi Arabia or the USA. :)

Final test
 

Good for you Bede! You're absolutely right, nobody would tell the difference between 1.5 and 3 inches and nobody would even care. And the fact that you had the courage to wear what you liked is the most important part.

D67

Bad wrap
 

Bede, I have worn anywhere from 1.5 inch to 3 inch to square cuts in the USA and have never, ever had a problem. I've never had anyone make any adverse comments, or act badly toward me. I have never been to Saudi, so I can't make a comparison there, but the only place I was ever told that my swimsuit was inappropriate was at a beach in Australia, of all places... and I was wearing a pretty basic Speedo brand racing brief (2.5 or 3 inch sides).

STS

Final,test
 

Bede, I can support what STS is saying as I've never had any negative comments or evil looks in the US. Today, the pool at the Y where I usually do my laps wasn't available because of a swim meet but the other pool which was having the family swim time had one lane open for laps. I was wearing my Nike Scatter Brain (crazy name) low cut 1.5 and had no negative comments or evil looks. So, keep doing what you did today and be proud of yourself for doing it.

D67

I really like the feel and cut if the 1.5 booster jock aussie bums. I think they hang and look good when wet though you need a dark colour or else it's see through.

I wouldn't hesitate wearing them for swimming laps but it's more of a pool party beach lounging sort of suit.