Aussiebum 1.5 Classic arrived

[Bede735]

I've just received the black colour of this version, and immediately made comparisons with my Speedo Endurance (2 inch side) black briefs.

The good news - exactly the same width as my Speedos, so fit not a problem. They're no more low rise than my Speedos. The side seams are not that much less, so not too worried about brevity.

The not so good news - the material is so thin! I can see right through them when I hold them up to the light. The Speedos must be twice as thick. Makes one wonder how they would stand up to the rigours of swimming. I've got a thong thicker than them! Oh, and the label at the side looks stupid, so I think I would need to cut that off.

I quite like the style of them, actually. Can I just have some more thickness?

[thisweirdthing1985]

I ordered last year also the classic 1.5, but in this colour

https://c8804442.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com...1205103725.jpg

I have to admit, I was very happy before it arrived, but not so happy when it finally arrived. it was almost transparent and yes, the logo in one side looks not so good. well. indeed, it was the second time I ordered any swimsuit online, so I had little experience and didn't read the information correctly before buying it (in the description it says: "Sheer Rating: Low 4/10", so I didn't notice about this)
at first I was little angry, but now I find the suit sexy and the colour nice. I wouldn't wear it in a swimming pool or beach (at least not in local beaches), but it's one more suit to my small but nice collection.

[afewgoodmen]

Originally Posted by thisweirdthing1985

I ordered last year also the classic 1.5, but in this colour

https://c8804442.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com...1205103725.jpg

I have to admit, I was very happy before it arrived, but not so happy when it finally arrived. it was almost transparent and yes, the logo in one side looks not so good. well. indeed, it was the second time I ordered any swimsuit online, so I had little experience and didn't read the information correctly before buying it (in the description it says: "Sheer Rating: Low 4/10", so I didn't notice about this)
at first I was little angry, but now I find the suit sexy and the colour nice. I wouldn't wear it in a swimming pool or beach (at least not in local beaches), but it's one more suit to my small but nice collection.

I bought the same suit and have the same thought about it. It's hit and miss depending on what kind of beach you wear it to. I wore it in Mykonos (Elias beach) and people looked and smiled. That is a nude beach though.

I also wore it in Gran Canaria. Others had the same suit.

[Byron]

No trouble I would guess with such ABs in the resorts you mention but twt has to think otherwise when he says "local".

Things seem to be changing in AussieBum fabrics (and maybe not for the better) but I think that their sheer rating information is sufficient defence against any complaint. Caveat emptor

[louis]

nothing surprising its a gay firm.

[Bede735]

Phase 1 - unpicked the stitches of the label tag. Left a very small hole, which I tried fairly unsuccessfully to sew up - but it's not really noticeable.

Phase 2 - walked round the house in them. They're only slightly briefer than my Speedos, but more prone to show bum crack if you're not careful.

Phase 2 - had a bath in them followed by a shower. It felt like I was naked. The water seemed to go straight through them. Mercifully there was no sheer factor with them.

So still not sure if I would wear them to the public baths. Don't have a problem with the brevity of them - just all the other stuff especially when moving through the water.