What He Really Thinks Of… Your “Nylon Tricot Swimsuit”

July 23, 2009 Posted in Fashion, HaHa, Style

I like American Apparel for the most part. Although their prices are a little steep for me, the trade offs are comfy basics that don’t fall apart after one wash *coughForever21cough.* You should be warned, though; try navigating their site and you’ll have to push through a bunch of these:

Now I really don’t know how to feel about this “swimsuit.” I honestly can’t believe that people actually buy this stuff (at $36 – really, American Apparel?) but after sorting through 35 mostly positive reviews about it, I’m torn. Not that I would ever wear this, but still – I can’t figure out if I’ve missed something crucial that makes this outfit socially acceptable. Like the very limited nipple coverage, perhaps?

Of course, to help me with my confusion, I’ve turned to my favorite guys for their opinions:

The Boyfriend, Rutgers University – Didn’t Borat wear something like that?

Photographer, The Art Institute of Houston – WTH is this?! They’re like the “mom jeans” version of a bathing suit; not attractive on anyone. I mean, if you like the elongated ass look, then by all means, buy it. But at least make it respectable with a bandeau top or a cropped tee underneath.

Premed, NYU- It’s pretty trashy; I’d never be okay with my girl wearing that, especially not around my family. But then again, isn’t this American Apparel? Aren’t all their ads super porno-ish?

Socks

*Touche, NYU*

G., St. John’s University - Can you wear that in public? Her boobs are like, literally popping out. What if they fall out? There are little kids at the beach!

R., Fordham University - She’s pretty hot. But still, I feel kind of violated/dirty looking at this.

Little Brother, 12 - *HA! Yeah, okay. Like I was going to let my little brother see that!*

I have to admit, Photographer’s advice to pair it with a bandeau top is pretty appealing, but not appealing enough to make me want to try it. Think of the tan lines! But that’s just me. What do you think? Will you be rocking this Nylon Tricot Swimsuit this summer? Any guys willing to share their opinions?

349017 Comments2009-07-23+21%3A00%3A45Vivian+-+Rutgers+University on "What He Really Thinks Of… Your “Nylon Tricot Swimsuit”"

Gregor says:
Thu, 23rd Jul 20093:27 pm

I doubt that the designer meant it to be worn without some sort of top. It can look good with the bandeau. Look for the photo of the dark haired woman with the purple piece and peach bandeau. This piece with a bandeau does not look good on another model shown on AA. There is no such thing as a piece of clothing that will look good on everybody. YMMV.

BTW, I like the belly button peaking out. If a woman looks good in it, then she can have some sex appeal without wearing something terribly skimpy. It probably also hides a little bit of paunch.

Lauren H - The New S says:
Thu, 23rd Jul 20094:45 pm

my boyfriend thought this actually was some kind of ad for porn. and i love that G. mentioned little kids being at the beach. Thank you for bucking the stereotype guys!

Sarah says:
Fri, 24th Jul 20098:13 am

Gregor, I'm SURE Dov Charney meant for women to wear this by itself. He's probably one of the most misogynistic men in the nation (did I mention he sleeps with all his models?).

However, just because Dov gets a stiffy over scantily-clad ladies in neon-colored swimwear doesn't mean we have to wear it like that. I agree with the bandeau top underneath…really any normal bathing suit top under this would work, imo.

I dunno…the only appeal it has to me is that it's different and something you won't find everywhere. How I would look in it is a different matter.

oobunillaoo says:
Sat, 25th Jul 20099:39 am

absolutely hideous. the back rises way too high for something that drops so low in the front. the straps are incredibly thick, the plunge in front resembles wrestling gear, not one single feminine aspect to this swimsuit what so ever.

this looks like a home economics project gone horribly wrong. look at the back of that thing! you can actually see the seams where they're swen in the straps to the back bottom of the suit. terrifying.

honestly, if one goes through the trouble of designing a "sexy swimsuit", wouldn't it make sense to, i dunno, make it hot instead of a hot mess?

sauer kraut says:
Tue, 28th Jul 20099:59 am

Anyone ever been to a beach in the south of France?

Just sayin'

V says:
Tue, 4th Aug 20092:18 am

A friend of mine bought me a nicer version of this (blue and white and gold from this designer I loved), and despite my initial horror I convinced myself it could look good with a plain white bikini top underneath. Not so, the design is fatally flawed, it has no support so all it can do is squish your boobs down. Maybe on a boob-less model posing nowhere near a pool with lots of hollywood tape, otherwise its stupid.

G says:
Sun, 9th Aug 200910:17 am

My first thought was BORAT. Hahahaha

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