What to Wear for a Pool Party ?

Heading out to a pool party you will find that it is quite easy to find the right outfit, because pretty much anything goes.

As the party begins you may be dry for a while, or only get partially wet. Over time your clothes get splashed more and more, before you get pushed in and join the fun in the pool.

Bring several outfits so you can change into dry clothes a few time during the party. Keep one dry set for the way home.

Pick clothes that look and feel good when dry and in the water. Try them on at home in the bath or shower.

As footwear you can best wear flip flops, or socks and clean canvas shoes, because your footwear will become wet.

Whether you opt for jeans and a tee, or something fancy, you will fit right in, because pool parties are the ultimate in casual party atmospheres.

Example Pool Party Outfits

Surfer Look

Knee length shorts combined with a matching t-shirt or hoodie. This is easy to swim in and looks cool.

Lifeguard

Red shorts or tracksuit bottoms with yellow t-shirt or anorak. Wear a whistle around your neck to complete the look.

Traditional Jeans

T-shirt and jeans have been traditional swimwear since the 1860's and it still feels good today.

College Preppie Look

The classic college outfit, t-shirt and shorts, jogging pants and hoodie or sweatshirt, socks and clean canvas shoes. Everybody likes to see you get wet in this. It won't be long before you get thrown into the pool.

Explorer

Rainpants with a matching anorak and snorkeling goggles make you look like an explorer. Add a poncho if you like. This outfit is very lightweight and fun to swim in. Choose very soft fabrics. Make sure it is unlined so it doesn't trap air or water pockets.

Cyclist

Wear lycra tights or bibs with a cycling jersey or lycra shirt. This look hot and is very easy to swim in.

Dinghy Sailor or Canoeist

Wear a soft turtleneck pullover with an unlined anorak or cagoule on top. Tracksuit bottoms or rain pants with socks and canvas shoes complete the look.

Trail Runner

Running tights and T-shirt are great for pool party beginners. They are the easiest to swim in and look exciting when you come out of the pool. Add a thin nylon jacket or hoodie later.