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Nudists want clothing optional polling place - Voting exposed

Filed under: Style in the News

What's the hottest thing to wear to the polls this election day? Well, some folks on Florida's left coast say it's their birthday suit. A representative of Caliente Resorts in Pasco County, Florida is petitioning his local officials for a clothing-optional precinct -- and apparently nothing in Florida law would prohibit such an establishment. Sure, provocative campaign-wear is all over the place this year, but is anything really more controversial than showing up to the polls with nothing on but a pair of flip flops?

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Alexander McQueen's creepy necktie/speedo

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Swimwear and Lingerie


We deeply respect an individual's right to wear whatever kind of swimsuit they want -- or even their right not to wear one -- but we totally did a double-take when we saw Alexander McQueen's creepy neck-binding men's swimsuit. In fact, we kind of did that thing where you vomit a little in the back of your throat. Some have compared it to Borat's famous over-the-shoulder thong, but honestly -- we think this one is much worse.

The thing about swimsuits is that they are meant to cover only what is deem inappropriate in public. For men, that's usually below the waist (unless they've got an outrageously hairy back). This suit looks more like some kind of kinky dominatrix outfit than something a person would choose to wear. Plus, it seems like it might pose a strangulation hazard if you wore it out on the water. What do you say -- is it really as hideous as we think it is?

Could it be that this suit was designed for women vacationing in Southern France? Maybe this guy was handed it by mistake.

[via HauteConcept]

Will Justin Timberlake bring back the Speedo? He hopes not

Filed under: Clothing, Swimwear and Lingerie, Men, Celebrities with Style




Ladies, in case you haven't heard, there's at least one reason to see the new Love Guru movie: JT is in it, and he's wearing a Speedo! While the film may otherwise look completely awful, at least you'll have something to focus on in between shots of Mike Myers pulling faces and making stupid jokes.

Timberlake talks about this foray into revealing men's swimwear in the above interview. Turns out he wasn't very comfortable showing so much skin, and is hoping that this little stunt won't bring skimpy swimming trunks back into fashion.

We couldn't agree more. No one wants to see the outline of your manly bits on a nice day at the beach.

But maybe we're wrong? If you've got it...should you flaunt it?

Should Speedos make a comeback?


Can you get a ticket for wearing a Speedo?

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Swimwear and Lingerie


Wearing a Speedo on a public beach might be a crime against fashion and tastefulness, but should it really be a ticketable offense?

Apparently, some sheriff's deputy in Florida thinks so. Here's the story: Speedo enthusiast and Bonita Beach icon 'Beach Bob' is lying in his lawn chair reading like he has every day for the last few years when the deputy walks up and gives him a ticket for trespassing -- and kicks him off the beach because his swimsuit is 'over the line.'


A judge threw the case out immediately, but Bob's still awaiting his day in court -- because he's decided to sue the sheriff's department on behalf of Speedo-wearers everywhere. Look, Speedos aren't exactly our favorite choice when it comes to men's swimwear, but they're not really much worse than a lot of the other options out there. Our policy is: bad taste in swimwear is an unfortunate thing -- but it's still your choice to make. Best of luck with that lawsuit Bob!

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