Swimming Pool Style: How to Fashionably Lounge by the Pool

Planning on spending some time at the pool? Is there a trip to the beach in your immediate future? If you are flying off to somewhere fancy or braving the winds at one of Britain’s beautiful beaches, stay stylish with these swimming pool essentials.

For Men, Shorts Set the Tone

Poolside summer shorts are a tricky thing to find for men. You want options to swim in, but if you are planning on staying out of the pool, more options open up to you. Finding stylish swimming trunks and shorts that work in and out of the water is tough. Picking up a pair or two of designer swim trunks and shorts solves your problems. You can be highly stylish whether you are tanning yourself on a lounger or doing some lengths in the pool. These are good for the beach too.

For Ladies, There Are More Options

Fashion for ladies who like to lounge is plentiful. Men can choose trunks or shorts, and a shirt or a T-shirt. Pool and beachwear for women have a multitude of styles. What is going to determine whether you go with a swimming costume or a two-piece, or a summer dress or shorts, are your plans for the day and your body type. If you want to stay by the pool but not take a dip, you can go with an outfit made of shorts and a bikini top and still get a good tan. Always bring some cover along, like a flowy summer dress you can throw over your poolside ensemble if your plans or the weather changes. 

Accessories for the Beach or Pool

You can never go to the beach or the sun loungers empty-handed. You will be carting along some sun protection creams, after sun lotion, and entertainment for the day. Plus, battery backup to keep the phone and Kindle going. Beach bags need to be a part of your outfit. Guys can go full ‘manbag’ if they want to, and this is one of the few occasions where they are necessary. If you don’t want the leather satchel look, a sports bag is a good choice. 

For girls going to the beach, you have every bag option under the sun! The beach or the pool is not a place for your favourite handbag, and you will need something a little more accommodating, but anything that looks right alongside your outfit does the job. Don’t go too big though; try to find a bag that has a space for everything you need and nothing more.

Stepping Out in Style

Footwear presents a dilemma for men and women. To show the toes, or to not show the toes? That is the question. Sandals are a great option for the beach, and work at the pool too, but for some keeping your feet covered is essential. Trendy trainers are an obvious alternative for both men and women, and retro styles like classics and tennis pumps work well with just about any day wear but may need to be swapped out if you carry on your excursion into the evening. Having a pair of smarter shoes in your beach bag helps keep your options open. 

Whether you are going to the local pool or jetting off to an island for a sunny getaway, you need to have some beach-going, poolside-appropriate fashion in your wardrobe. Tick off these boxes and you have outfits and accessories you can mix and match and stay in style this summer, and the next.