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Beach fashion. Are Polish youth into baggy or tighter clothing?


Kraz  
6 Jun 2007 /  #1
I may be coming from Canada to Poland in a short time, and would like to know if I may need to reconsider my wardrobe to fit into Polish culture more.

Are youth (age 20ish) wearing baggy clothes, or are they more into "tighter" clothes, will I look like a fish out of water if I bring over my regular clothes, or has Poland adopted the 'baggy' look as normal now?

This may seem as an odd question, but I don't want to pack suitcases full of clothes I will feel awkward wearing. Thank you.
Goonie 8 | 242  
6 Jun 2007 /  #2
i like my clothes tighter to show off the guns and my ass LOL

i have no idea what the polaks in Poland wear though
FISZ 24 | 2,116  
6 Jun 2007 /  #3
Are youth (age 20ish) wearing baggy clothes, or are they more into "tighter" clothes

I think that just like anywhere you'll find some kids in hip hop gear. I don't think baggy clothes are AS popular in PL though. I've seen more people in tighter cliothes rather than baggy. But, it would also depend on what you're wearing. Some clothes are made to be a little loose. Honestly, I wouldn't sweat it.

If you happen to make it to the beach, be aware that most men wear bikini briefs or tight boy shorts. I was wearing surfer shorts and stood out like a sore thumb, but you wont get a boykini on me :)
Wroclaw 44 | 5,369  
6 Jun 2007 /  #4
I thought we wore the same as everyone else.
I think it boils down to your taste in music.

Hip-Hop = baggy

Rock = black
slwkk 2 | 228  
6 Jun 2007 /  #5
will I look like a fish out of water if I bring over my regular clothes

no...
Amathyst 19 | 2,702  
6 Jun 2007 /  #6
If you happen to make it to the beach, be aware that most men wear bikini briefs or tight boy shorts. I was wearing surfer shorts and stood out like a sore thumb, but you wont get a boykini on me :)

Thats just wrong - I thought it was just the Greeks, Italians and old men that wore speedos

As for clothing in Poland I saw no big difference in the way men dressed in Krakow to what they dress in the UK...
krysia 23 | 3,058  
6 Jun 2007 /  #7
I was wearing surfer shorts and stood out like a sore thumb

Ha! My Polish husband sticks out like a sore thumb in the US!!!!
southern 74 | 7,074  
6 Jun 2007 /  #8
I like polish girls in summer wearing shorts.All these slavic legs overflowing.And their tendency to reveal precious treasures above waist.
shopgirl 6 | 928  
6 Jun 2007 /  #9
Rock = black

Awesome :)
slwkk 2 | 228  
6 Jun 2007 /  #11
reggae = green ? :D
southern 74 | 7,074  
6 Jun 2007 /  #12
So much green maybe they cannot distinguish the colour anymore.
Moon - | 44  
6 Jun 2007 /  #13
lol. Now that is food for thought ;)
Shawn_H  
6 Jun 2007 /  #14
Munchies?
Moon - | 44  
6 Jun 2007 /  #15
Sure... maybe some of them even have tight fitting shirts that say "munchies anyone?" on the front... :)
szkotja2007 27 | 1,498  
6 Jun 2007 /  #16
Thats just wrong - I thought it was just the greeks, italians and old men that wore speedos

It seemed to me that the favourite pastime for some Polish men on the beach, was to stand up in thier speedos ( for no particular reason ), arms folded ( so as to push out the biceps ) wearing sunglasses.

LOL

Anyone else notice this ?
southern 74 | 7,074  
6 Jun 2007 /  #17
I have noticed polish girls taking several positions on the beach but not as to show their biceps.
Ken Noddy 2 | 161  
6 Jun 2007 /  #18
If you happen to make it to the beach, be aware that most men wear bikini briefs or tight boy shorts.

Not a good look. Maybe if you have six pack but for hairy men with beer bellies it is a definite no no.
southern 74 | 7,074  
6 Jun 2007 /  #19
Unless you put a Wurst inside.
FISZ 24 | 2,116  
6 Jun 2007 /  #20
I have a 6 pack and I wouldn't step foot througha leg of boykini. Hell no.
southern 74 | 7,074  
6 Jun 2007 /  #21
Maybe if you have six pack but for hairy men with beer bellies it is a definite no no

In this case you may use a tanga.
miranda  
6 Jun 2007 /  #22
I think that you can take some baggy clothes but Poland is generally a bit more traditional when it come to fashion , so in my opinion take some a bit more dressy clothes with you as well, such a couple nice shirts and nice (not baggy) jeans.

Baseball hats are a no, no I believe.

PS. and a pair of speedos of course if you are planning to go to the beach:)
szkotja2007 27 | 1,498  
6 Jun 2007 /  #23
Why not just buy some clothes when you are there ? Save on the packing and stress.
southern 74 | 7,074  
6 Jun 2007 /  #24
Because you will look like a wonderful polish boy.
Ken Noddy 2 | 161  
6 Jun 2007 /  #25
I wouldn't step foot througha leg of boykini. Hell no.

Was in Tenerife a couple of years ago, full of Germans. They all seemed to wear these, thought it was part of their National dress!
southern 74 | 7,074  
6 Jun 2007 /  #26
Boykini and leather trousers.The new conquerors arrive.
miranda  
6 Jun 2007 /  #27
so what do British wear on the beach then?
southern 74 | 7,074  
6 Jun 2007 /  #28
British girls I never found out.There was so much view,not possible to concentrate.
I am sure they have red nipples though.
miranda  
6 Jun 2007 /  #29
I meant men of course
FISZ 24 | 2,116  
6 Jun 2007 /  #30
I'm thinking surfer shorts. But, I could be wrong.

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