Summer Essentials: It's Gay Pool Party Season!
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Summer is here, and it's your chance to make the temperature even hotter with your swim outfit! But let's not forget to pack the essentials for your trip to Fire Island - or whatever beach you choose. In this guide, you will find everything you need gay pool party or your queer Summer vacation!
Click to jump: Swimwear, Sunglasses, Pool Party Essentials (bags, towels, and floats), Sunscreen, and Footwear.
Sexy Swimwear for Gay Man
Looking for a swimming brief Speedo-style that will get all the attention you deserve? Or a sexy swim trunk? Here are a few options for you!
Cabo Swim Trunk by 2XIST - $52.69
2XIST is one of the most popular brands of sexy underwear and swimwear for men. They have also cute shorts and briefs.
Kaftko Colorful Briefs - Starting at $50
Kaftko is famous for its genderless kaftans, but they recently released a collection of colorful and bright swimming briefs. Their prints are just incredible!
Banana Swimming Brief - $16.99
Etsy is always there when you need something different, something fun. It wouldn't be different with swimming briefs! This one has great reviews, and it's definitely eye-catching.
30% Off the Summer Shop at CalvinKlein.com. Offer valid 6/16 - 6/20.
Swimming Briefs on Amazon - Starting at $15.99
You can find different styles and brands of Swimming Briefs on Amazon. Here are some of our favorites! Click on the image if you want to buy the product!
Pool Party Essentials
Now that you figured out what you're going to wear at your Pool Party, it's time to think about the rest - that means towels, bags, hats, and inflatables.
Gay Beach Towels on Etsy - Starting at $34
Beach Towel by Kaufman - $39
This cotton velour towel makes your skin feels soft and luxurious after the beach, pool or the shower. Also, striped towels are a classic!
The Original Kaftan by Kaftko - Starting at $95
When you're not at the pool, and you want something else to bring an extra sparkle to your look, a kaftan is the perfect choice. Kaftko has an incredible collection with colorful and beautiful prints.
Speaking of Kaftko, they have awesome accessories that you can wear at the beach, including the cutest bucket hats.
Pool Floats - Starting at $16.99
Out top picks are: the Giant Banana Float, the Peacock Flot, the Eggplant Emoji Float and the inflatable Rainbow Drink Holder.
Beach Bags - Starting at $16.99
Top picks: The washable beach bag by Liuxr, The North Face Chimera 18L Hiking Backpack, the BLUBOON Mesh Beach Tote Bag with Cooler Insulated Detachable, and the Mesh Beach Tote by Hoxis.
Sun Protection & Skincare
Rule number one of every pool party: do not forget to use sunscreen, stay hydrated and take care of your skin after the sun.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen - $36
The Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen deserves the hype. It's truly one of the best face sunscreens on the market right now. It is totally invisible, weightless, scentless, and oil-free. Its texture is out of this world!
You should also check their Supergoop! PLAY SPF 50 Antioxidant Body Mist w/ Vitamin C.
La Roche-Posay SPF 100 - $25.99
This sunscreen is perfect for your body: Unscented, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate Free, formulated with Cell-Ox Shield technology: broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with antioxidants.
Footwear
Let's just say: some people are really into showing some feet aren't they? And there's nothing wrong with that! Choose wisely your footwear this season, whether it's a flip flop or a classic sandal.
Our favorite picks are The North Face Men's Training, Havaianas FlipFlops, Teva Men's Hurricane Xlt2, and the UIN Espadrilles Slip Ons.
Sunglasses
This list couldn't end without the star of the Summer: The sunglasses! We selected our favorite frames from Nroda, a black-owned brand that sells sunglasses handcrafted in New York City!
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