Thursday, January 29, 2009

Making Fashion Statements On The Beach

By Randy James

Just about everyone enjoys going to the beach and having a great time, especially during the summer months. There are so many things that one can do at the beach, such as the usual swimming and sun tanning, or surfing and riding speed boats. It is a perfect opportunity for familes to get together and bond as well.

Dressing up and heaving kits and items along are all part of the process when making a trip to the beach. Some of the popular attire are common ones like swimwear and shorts. You might also need to bring along items like sunblock, surf boards, sunning beds and umbrellas.

One of the most popular items would be the board short. Originating as the lower body apparel of choice for surfers, it has now become a mainstream clothing piece worn not only on the beach, but also in other casual situations. It is now recognized as a bona fide fashion item by both men and women.

In order to understand the full impact of the board short on the fashion world, one just needs to look at the mindboggling number of brands that have them as one of their main products. Many of these are the popular surf brands such as Billabong, Hurley and Roxy. With evolving manufacturing technology, boardies have also started to incorporate better quality materials over the years.

There are now swimsuits for women that are more of a fashion item than just for a dip in the pool. Ladies look out for the latest releases from famous designers. They do everything within their power to not only fit into these daring bikinis or one pieces, but to look good at the same time.

Believe it or not, eye wear is also part of the get-up for the fashion conscious by the beach. Many prefer being seen with the coolest pair of visors or shades even if the sun might not be that glaring. These eye pieces from brands such as Armani and Ray Ban are often associated with the hip surfing crowd.

A pair of sandals is also viewed as necessary since it helps to protect the feet from any foreign objects. Fashion followers have put a new spin on beach footwear though, choosing colorful designs from diverse brands such as Crocs and Rip Curl. They help give new meaning to the term 'total fashion'.

Going to the beach just to have fun is no longer the only objective. Nowadays, dressing up for it is seen as part of the fun. It might appear frivolous and unnecessary, but why not join the rest and make the most of a day out partying and exercising by the waves and long stretches of sand? - 15683

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