Saturday, January 24, 2009

Growing Fashion Consciousness On The Beach

By Randy James

Once spring or summer approaches, just about everyone will make a trip to the beach for a fun filled time. There are so many activities that can be enjoyed on the beach, including the timeless ones like swimming, sand castle building, and high risk events like surfing and wakeboarding. It is a location that can accommodate anyone and everyone.

It also means that there are essential items and apparel that one needs to bring along for the occasion. This might include surf boards, swimming gear or pails and spades for the kids. You would also need to be suited up with beach wear such as swim wear, goggles and the other related clothing items.

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.

The board short has become a fashion icon and has been adopted as a regular product by many well known brands. Some of these include Billabong, Roxy and Hurley. They have promoted and made the surf short a mainstay in modern popular fashion.

Swimwear for women is also something that is increasingly fashionable over being practical. Ladies often go through hours of exercise and diets so that they can fit into the latest swimsuits. They want to be seen in good apparel that allow them to flaunt their bodies at the same time.

It is now common to see many beach goers decked out in fashionable eye wear. The sun might call for them, but visors and shades are essential for anyone wanting to look trendy while sun tanning or strolling along the beach.

Beach footwear has not been spared the fashion treatment. There are many brands nowadays that have introduced sandals for outdoor activities by the sea. Croc comes to mind as one of the forerunners for the most comfortable and bright looking sandals on sand.

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? - 16738

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