Style Tips at the Beach.....

Speedos are for Weirdoes: Don’t EVER wear a Speedo to beach (not even as a joke; it’s not funny) Bottom Line: If you are not in St. Tropez, don’t wear a Speedo. Period

Beware of the Board Short: There is a contemporary rule of thumb regarding board shorts. If the board short goes past your knee, invest in a new pair. Long shorts make an adult look juvenile. If a man wears board basketball shorts to the beach that are too long, he looks as though he has some problems filling into shorts.

When choosing a pair of board shorts, also be wary of elastic waste bands. Unless you are washboard skinny or have a six pack midsection, make sure you wear a pair of board shorts that have a string fastener. Elastic waste bands bring your gut and love handles to attention without your permission.

There is no need to spend $50 on a pair of swimming trunks. You can buy cheap board shorts at Marshall’s, Ross, Burlington Coat Factory, or TJ Maxx for less than $20. Also check Pac Sun for their summer clearance sales happening around this time. (FYI: Consider buying white shorts: They go well with any top and they look more expensive.

Hey, Watch the Hair: Chest hair makes a man look masculine while back hair makes a man look Neolithic. If you got back hair, get rid of it or plan on keeping a shirt on. Having a mat of hair on your back is not only unattractive, but is simply repulsive

Keep the Kicks In Your Whip: Jordan’s and sand don’t mix. Even though you want to stunt at the beach, sand can quickly ruin sneakers. Instead, invest in a cheap pair of thong flip flops. Most thong flip flops are cheap, light, look good with pretty much anything you wear and are easily replaceable if lost. However, thong sandals do require some of your attention to your feet. There is no need to get a pedicure; just remember to simply clip your toenails.

You can buy cheap but good quality sandals at Old Navy, Target, or Wal-Mart. And when we say cheap, we mean CHEAP!

Btw: Don’t even think about wearing socks with your sandals. No excuses.

Keep the Shades at Bay: Having a nice pair of sunglasses is perfectly fine. But at the beach, your shades can be lost, damaged, or stolen. You may want to consider buying a cheap pair of shades. If not, bring a safe place to store your expensive shades.

Your Skin is Your Friend: Whether you are black or white, sunscreen is essential accessory for the beach for the following reasons:

Looks. Turning Charcoal Black or Flaming Red is not attractive;

Girls. You can apply sunscreen on beach bunnies; and most importantly,

Health. Skin cancer is lethal.

Buy sunscreen spray with SPF 35 or higher. They range from about $6 to $20. Any brand of sunscreen is fine as long as it is oil based and water resistant. Water based sunscreen is easily removable.

Fit is definitely in: Bring a football, soccer ball, volley ball or Frisbee to the beach. Girls love to see men who like to have fun and take care of their figures. Invite some females to play a game of football with you and your boys. I am sure you won’t regret it. Have fun!