5 mistakes to avoid when dressing up for the beach Even under the beach umbrella there are style rules

Summer has arrived and, with the reopenings moving forward, the desire to go to the beach becomes stronger and stronger. A beach is a place of relaxation and freedom, where you go to sunbathe without particular hassles. The basic rule to follow is that, if not to be simple, at least to be relaxed – but also that of the basic decorum. Anyone familiar with beaches, especially Italian ones, knows that the very few rules of bon-ton in force are not respected. And while the absence of rules is part of the charm of the authentic Italian beach (including families installing marquees and eating lasagna by the beach in August), a grain of good taste never hurts.

Here are the 5 mistakes not to make when dressing for the beach.

#1 Overdressing

It's a fact that the perfect swimwear for any man is the swim trunks. Generally, up to mid-thigh long. Those shorts whose hem reaches the knee or, worse, go below it is banned. If the drooping, extra-long costume makes you look like a wet bag of potato or a parachute lost at sea, the use of the mini costume, or speedo, is always borderline: they are allowed for athletes and similar, yet when you see them on the beach they look a bit vulgar. Yet, to be intellectually honest, it must be said that there is no specific factor that makes them vulgar in themselves. So wear them at your own risk and see what happens.