Review: Calvin Klein Sports Trunks

[JamesSwim]

I purchased a Calvin Klein Sports trunk suit. This suit has a wide side seam (5") and has a center seam in front. What's different is that the drawstring is made with elastic material, is fully lined front and back, and has a solid rubber logo plate (rather than a decal you often see). It's 80/20 nylon/lycra and comes in small, medium, large, and X-large. The bottom of the suit is wide, around 4.5" .

Personally, I think the elastic drawstring doesn't allow for tightening for a snug fit, but is OK for leisure and not active swims. The drawstring also has the maker's logo printed on it and is a flat cord. Available in white, black and navy blue.

I saw some ads in magazines earlier in summer that presented this as a retro-look suit -- with people wearing the white version.
Here's one of these ads: http://www.lifeshopgirl.com/beauty/s...on-photos.html

The quality is good -- no stray threads or stitches. It is made in Sri Lanka.

The retail price is $58, so it's fashion suit, and not a lap suit, but at a closeout discount price as low as $20, it's priced similar to many regular suits, is an great way to get a suit that's made differently from a regular swimming brief. So if you want this as a fashion suit, I recommend it, but not for active lap swimming.

Maker site:
http://www.calvinklein.com/product/i...uctId=12595748

http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-S.../dp/B007H5FK42

http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/39708.htm