A fashion store that is very popular among our readers. They often use wet clothes photos to promote their exciting leisure wear (or should we say swimwear). Maybe they should advertise here.

Large comfortable swimwear made of cotton or nylon with big pockets that hold water when swimming or splashing around. Often worn one size too large. Available as shorts or full length this looks great when combined with large hoodies, T-shirts and/or anoraks to create the 'Baggy Style'.

Cotton or nylon sweatshirts with a hood. Awesome sound effects when wet, the hood amplifies the sound around you like a big ear. You also hear the water inside your hoodie sploshing around when you go swimming. Goes well with t-shirt and jeans.

Jeans are classic swimwear, especially when combined with a t-shirt or hoodie. They are robust enough for many wet outdoor activities and protect your skin from cuts and bruises. Combine them with T-shirts, Rugby-shirts, hoodies, or rainwear and you have a great outfit for splashing around.

Anoraks are windproof and often waterproof tops with a hood and a short zip. Jackets have full length zips. Cagoules have no zips. Made of cotton, nylon, tactel or similar material, it is designed to get wet and thus can cope with frequent soakings. Combine it with rainpants and you have a practical swim suit that is lightweight, dries quickly, and keeps the windchill off you. Good as windcheater.

Ponchos are practical large hooded garments which cover you completely, usually without sleeves, but holes for the hands. They come in many styles, qualities, and features. Some of the best are made of layers of Gore-Tex type breathable but waterproof materials. Since it is wide open at the bottom, this is really not necessary. A simple water proof layer with a strong nylon or cotton backing, a hood with draw string, and corner grommets, is about all you really need. If you really want ventilation through your rain gear and don't care about how fashionable you look, try a poncho.

Lycra is Dupont's brand name for Spandex, a soft and very elastic fabric often used for sunsafe swimwear. Very comfortable and cosy. You can get swim shirts, bodysuits and other exciting gear. If they don't let you wear clothes in a pool, wear this.

Soccer Kit (a.k.a. Footie Kit) is a popular choice to wear for a bath or a swim, especially for beginners. Make sure you get some gear made of a soft fabric as some outfits can itch or chafe when wet.
Tracksuits are also great for swimming in. They have zipped pockets for keys and money, so you don't lose essential bits. Many tracksuits dry off quickly if you keep them on, so they're ready for another soaking.

There have been ongoing discussions about this difference on this site and elsewhere. Swimming in clothes could mean any clothes, perhaps just a wet T-shirt. Swimming fully clothed includes socks and shoes, long pants, long sleeve tops or jackets and whatever else you wear when you go out. This website is about getting wet in clothes, whatever you like. The minimum outfit should be T-shirt and shorts.

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