What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. If you’re heading out for a day in the water, but want to be prepared for possible post-lake socializing, here’s a suggestion for an outfit that you can get wet, will dry quick, and will look good on a patio for post-swimming food and drinks.
The Swim Trunks: Mossimo Supply Co Men’s 10″ Hybrid Swim Shorts – $18 ($24.99) Yes, these trunks are longer than most would prefer, BUT, the “hybrid” comes in with the lack of a drawstring, and the addition of a button closure at the waist and belt loops. If you feel the need to tuck in your shirt for post-swimming drinks, pack a belt and you’re set. You could even have them hemmed, but if they’re just too much short for you, try this 9″ navy option from Bonobos.
The Shirt: Old Navy Slim-Fit Button Down in White – $20.96 w/ BIGTIME Consider wearing a short sleeve tee on the ride there, but also packing a casual long sleeve button down. There’s a two-fold benefit; 1) when you’re ready to, you can cover up a bit more from the sun, and 2) you have a white button down you can wear out afterward. Roll the sleeves up if you’d like, or, keep the cuffs unbuttoned for breath-ability.
The Watch: Orient Ray Automatic Diver Watch – $149.99
The Belt: L.L.Bean Canvas D-ring Belt in Dark Loden – $24.95 Optional, but good to have if you’re going to tuck the shirt in post dip in the lake.
The Shoes: Clarks Neelix Vibe Chukka Sneaker – $64.95 Classic sneakers can be tough to get into with wet & sandy feet. So unless you want to go with flip flops or sandals, try something with less eyelets than a pair of converse (they’ll be easier to do the standing on one foot, rinse sand off in lake, put foot into shoe dance). The looks of a casual chukka in canvas sneaker form.
The Sunglasses: KW ‘Jazz’ 55mm Sunglasses – $10 For those who don’t want to risk losing their more expensive shades (even if they’re still relatively affordable) in the lake.
The Bag: Herschel Supply Co. Ravine Duffle – $64.99
The Entertainment: Spalding Football – $18.99
The Beer: 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon Check those public consumption laws first. Unlike a sickly sweet summer shandy, this one is more dry and refreshing. You will pick up a hint of watermelon, but the flavor is clean, not IHOP pancake syrup sticky. It’s refreshing, easy to drink, and a crowd pleaser. Plus the ABV is low enough that you can enjoy a couple without falling asleep in the sun and waking up with the most wicked sunburn of your life.
Most of the time I really like Dappered articles and feel like they’re spot-on, but this one missed a lot. I practically grew up on a lake, and still vacation there quite often. My take:
– Sunglasses need croakies: If you’re on a lake or boat, you need something to keep those puppies on your head.
– Need a tote, not a bag – bags are a pain to deal with. Totes are much easier, and you can stuff towels in them or what have you. LL Bean tote, to be exact.
– Sneakers? On a lake? Really? No… Boat shoes are a must. Flip-flops in your bag in case you’re getting in and out of the water a lot, so your boat shoes don’t get swamped. Hate on both boat shoes and flipflops all you want, there’s a reason they’re called BOAT shoes.
– belt – you don’t need a belt with a bathingsuit!
– beer – any beer tastes good when you’re floating in the water, trust me.
One thing I really feel ya got right is the button-down, though. It’s a great thing to have on the lake. I usually use an old beat-up lands end madras cheapo, but having sleeves can’t be understated when it’s 90 degrees and you’re burning up!
or even better, a bean zippered tote? Best of both worlds?
Disagree with you about the croakies though, unless you’re swimming underwater with your sunglasses on. I’ve never had mine fall off.
eh, to each their own. I think they’re incredibly useful because they give you a place to put the sunglasses as well, when you don’t want to wear them (and also aren’t wearing a shirt). Also if you’re really paranoid, you can buy the floating croakies so your sunglasses don’t sink to the bottom!
Good point with the croakies. You dont want to be wearing your shades all day (raccoon eyes), and putting them up on your head while on the boat just isnt a good idea unless they’re throw aways.
…I wouldnt go as far as recommending floaters though 🙂
The lady friend just bought me those Clarks as a gift. They are incredibly light and very comfortable. I wear them casually with jeans if I’m going to be on my feet for a long time. I think she found them at Nordstrom Rack, which might be cheaper than DSW?
“If you’re heading out for a day in the water, but want to be prepared for possible post-lake socializing…”
Joe’s suggestions are also accounting for the post-lake dinner/drinks. Thus, the belt and the sneakers.
Good call on incorporating some kind of water-friendly footwear, though, as well as the croakies.
True, but if you’re wearing only shorts, you’re already extremely casual. I see no reason to forgo boat shoes for sneakers in that instance. Now, if you’re bringing a second outfit, sure, but at that point you may as well bring along some extra kicks too.
FWIW, when I go to the lake I usually bring a pair of boat shoes and a pair of sneakers, and that’s it. I like having sneakers when I travel, they’ve saved my ass a couple times. You never know when you’ll need them.
Have those shorts/trunks (in three colors); they’re much nicer than your average swim trunks. They have a button+zipper closure instead of velcro, belt loops for post-beach snack time, and lack the old man/chafe monster mesh liner. They’re a great “hybrid” trunk.
Highly recommend.
Did you actually try to read all of the comments on the items, or did you just look at the photos? Because it seems like you didn’t. All of the points you’re trying to make are made for you in the original post…
1. They specifically chose cheaper sunglasses to avoid losing nice ones.
2. How are zippered bags a pain to deal with? It’s like a tote with a closure…not rocket science.
3. They specifically said sneakers were not a good option, so as an ALTERNATIVE, those chukka-like shoes are a good choice. Not everyone loves flip flops or Sperrys.
4. Again, the hybrid trunk has belt loops and doubles as actual shorts when you’re not in the water.
5. I prefer something tasty (or cider) to watered down Light beers.
I did read them, I just disagreed with their logic. I do reserve the right to respectfully disagree with other peoples’ opinions. Despite their track record, I disagree with dappered here.
1. I never said anything about the quality of the sunglasses. Did you actually try to read my post?
2. A tote is more applicable to being on a boat. I was simply proposing an alternative. You are more than welcome to use a bag, although you’d be one of the few people I’ve ever seen do it.
3. There are tons of alternatives outside of chukkas that aren’t boat shoes. Also, I understand flip-flops aren’t fashionable, but they’re functionally appropriate if you’re getting in and out of the water a lot.
4. It’s not that hard to pack an extra pair of shorts. That would be dry. And look a lot better. What else are you putting in that bag of yours?
5. Like I said, when you’re floating in the water, you really don’t care. I agree, I’m not a fan of watered down light beers myself – I usually go for cocktails or mixed drinks. However, this is the exception to the rule. If you’ve ever floated neck-deep in the lake with beer and friends and family, you’ll understand that the quality of the beer doesn’t matter (within reason) at that point.
Some of you guys really will argue about anything, won’t you. And who said anything about a boat?
I’d hardly say I’m “arguing about anything.” Also, if you’re at a lake I’d imagine there’s a boat in the picture in some form or fashion.
I agree. He’s arguing about nothing.
right. It’s a friggin’ lake outfit post. Maybe we should all just go jump in one.
Also fun. I think a football can work a bit better if it’s windy though.
hell or high watermelon is the motts.
good choice.
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Good call. For all the love polarized sunglasses get, I feel unless you’re on the water, they can be a bit overrated. But when you’re on the water (or, snow, which is water anyway)? They make a real difference..
I can’t help but keep going back to my U.S. flag swim trunks from Old Navy. Stylish? Not so much. Freakin’ awesome? Hell yeah…
noooooo fruit beer
Last paragraph: ABV**
Not even Lindemans lambics??
I just can’t do it. Something about the smell and the aftertaste just doesn’t work for me.
Is there a reason for the difference in price for the Orient Ray listed ($150 down from $230) v. the Orient Ray on Orient’s website ($206.50 down from $295). Is Amazon selling an older version of the watch or is it something else?
Well sir, then let me suggest the following as a compromise at least.
Take a tall, narrow beer glass, and fill it (very slowly) halfway up with Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. Then (very slowly) fill it up the rest of the way with Lindemans Framboise Lambic. I call it a chocolate covered raspberry. Better for fall or winter to be sure, but it is perfectly balanced, and I’ve made it for people who said they hate fruit beer, and they reluctantly admitted it was amazing.
I will give it a shot, maybe once the weather cools down a bit. I’ve tried Aprihop, watermelonhead, countless versions of fruit beer. Why not one more?
That’s what I thought until I tried it. Minor crisp after taste, nice for a hot summer day.
Leather sneakers for a day at the lake? Instead of something like canvas?
Weird. The blurb on their site says canvas upper, but the details clearly say suede. Mixup, me thinks.
A bar close to where I am from in Wisconsin does what they call a chocolate-covered cherry, which is New Glarus Belgian Red (Cherry-style lambic from a great Wisconsin micro-brewer) topped with Guinness. A lambic/dark stout combo is fantastic!
Oh dear lord…I love New Glarus. I’d seriously consider renting a U-Haul truck and driving to Wisconsin from Baltimore to fill it up with as much as would fit. Hard to imagine anyone in that state drinking anything else considering what those guys have to offer!
It’s actually becoming pretty rare to walk into a Wisconsin bar that has a tap system and not see spotted cow on tap–no matter the size of the town we’re talking about.
Probably why New Glarus is in the top 20 micro-breweries sales-wise, yet refuses to sell outside of anywhere but Wisco. Cool people making great beer.
Unless you’re flying to the lake…and you’re the pilot.
This has potential…