https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:55:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237575 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:42:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2237575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, good point! Because some pools don’t like pre-conditioning (because of pool chemicals) I use something like Ultra Swim shampoo that’s formulated to take out the chemicals. Aubrey Organics was another good one. I can’t find them here, so I stock up when we go to the US. </p> <p>Minaminu, how did people there handle no changing rooms? Here they just dropped trou poolside. Some tried to cover up with a towel or whatever as they changed, but I’ve seen so many bare butts (&amp; fronts) this year, lol! Some did the same at the gym, which I can’t understand. Sweaty workout clothes are not going to create any health issues; hanging out in a wet swimsuit can give you a UTI, so I need to change. Not that Irina wants to head into Canadian winter in a wet base layer anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237572 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:27:46 +0000 Bijou 2237572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always use a Redken hair treatment on my hair under my swimming cap to prevent the chlorine drying out my hair. I found this article useful.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.triathlete.com/gear/swim/post-swim-hair-care/">Post-Swim Hair: How to Make Sure Chlorine Doesn't Ruin It – Triathlete</a></p> <p>In terms of bathers, make sure you can change out of them when wet. I was in a change room and was worried that I would need to be cut out of a swimsuit which was fine to remove when dry but almost dislocated my shoulder getting out of when wet. Since then, I prefer suits that zip up.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237568 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:15:54 +0000 Minaminu 2237568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd also check what the swimming pool offers in terms of hair drying and if necessary I'd invest in a portable hairdryer.</p> <p>Due to Covid, my swimming pool does not allow to use the changing rooms. You may want to check if they have any similar rules in place! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237566 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:06:57 +0000 Chiara 2237566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goggles- I find I cannot swim any distance without them, whether in a pool or at the beach. I get eye indentations from wearing them, however, and have found Aquasphere swim masks are face-saver! They sit on the brow and cheekbones, so no more panda eyes.<br /> I prefer swimming with a cap for any distance. I do love the feel of water through my hair but it is irritating to get hair in eye or mouth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237512 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 01:03:54 +0000 rachylou 2237512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Must say I learned something today. I don’t really swim - just drown slowly, lol. But good to know about caps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237421 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:41:29 +0000 Irina 2237421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, RunCarla, cat2 and Sal. Ordered a cap, fingers crossed it fits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237419 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:32:00 +0000 Sal 2237419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you have had excellent advice! Enjoy the swimming Irina!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237373 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:30:29 +0000 cat2 2237373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Flip flops? I hate those big Adidas pool slides. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237339 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:22:02 +0000 Carla 2237339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pools I frequent&nbsp;<i>prefer&nbsp;</i>that folks wear a cap (even guys) because the accumulation of hair of any length can be hard on the filters and other pool maintenance equipment. &nbsp;That said, it isn’t mandatory. &nbsp;There are aqua fitness classes where the participants never get their hair wet! If you’re going to be doing lap swimming, you don’t want your hair in your face, so a cap is good. &nbsp;My hair is above shoulder length. &nbsp;I put it in a stubby pony tail, and a cap. &nbsp;I use a cap for long hair since it has a little more ease than a regular cap.</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>Many pools have a (limited) stock of caps and goggles for sale at the front desk, but Canadian Tire or Sport Check is a good bet (in Canada). &nbsp;You can get a Speedo silicone cap for long hair for $20-25, and a pair of Speedo Vanquisher goggles for $24-28 that will last you a year of more of swims (3 x week). &nbsp;There are cheaper and pricier versions, and other manufacturers (Arena, Tyr, Nike, etc.) as well, but for my money Speedo is the way to go! :-)</p> <p>&nbsp;(Though I show black accessories (below) you can get them in colours, and the goggles tinted for sun protection if you swim out of doors or in a pool with a lot of glass.)</p> <p>Good luck, and have fun!</p> <p> </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237332 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:14:41 +0000 Irina 2237332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, chewyspaghetti, Stagiaire, kkards!<br />I cut my hair to a shoulder length in September and I probably can just get a regular swimming cap. I’ll wait to decide on goggles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237322 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:52:15 +0000 kkards 2237322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think what you “need” is kind of dependent on what kind of swimming you intend to do.&nbsp;<br />But yes to a good swim suit, goggles and a cap, and probably some ear plugs. &nbsp;there are caps designed specially for long hair. You might needed to buy a couple of different goggles and caps to find the ones that work best for you.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>(I’ve always had a soft spot for this one, in my youth, it was the swim cap of choice for the older ladies)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237287 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:19:38 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2237287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the goggles Rec. Even if pool chemicals don’t bother you, goggles let you see your stroke so much better. I don’t think most pools require cape anymore, but with your longer hair, I think you want one. The cap won’t keep it dry—you’ll have to wash your hair afterwards—but it will keep it out of the way. </p> <p>ETA on sizes of caps--I have large ones purchased for my son and me for an event that would have required them. It was cancelled and we've ever used the caps. He doesn't come swim when I do my workouts; I wear a regular cap then, or sometimes just comb it into a ponytail with an uncoated rubber band. It sounds like some ends would come out of yours and be in your way. My guess is that a regular cap would work for your shoulder length straight hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237275 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:35:54 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2237275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goggles </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-swimming-pool-attire#post-2237268 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:06:05 +0000 Irina 2237268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m thinking of going to a pool for swimming maybe a couple of days a week. Should I get a swimming cap? If yes, how to pick one? Anything else I need aside from a swimming suit? </p>