Customer Rating: 
Summary: so hot...way cool...doin' bikini style
Comment: Skimpy and speedy, slinky and sexy... the Speedo Solar 1" suit is exactly as advertised and reviewed (no, I don't work for Speedo.) Looks so hot out of the water, low and snug on your hips, that both men and women will compliment you, as well as hit on you. Feels way cool in the water, almost like you're skinny-dipping. Mine feels so good that I'm stoked to swim as hard and fast as I can.
You should protect against the mortal enemies of Lycra - chlorine and other chemicals, salt, sun, heat, and abrasion. Most importantly, always soak and rinse your Speedo thoroughly in cold water right after each swim. Then, let it air-dry completely in the shade until it regains its shape. It's best to sit on towels - not on pool decks, rocks, or sandy beaches. Also, don't wash or dry Lycra suits in any kind of machine. And just go butt nekkid in hot tubs. (Isn't that what everybody wants to do anyway?)
If you buy two suits and alternate their use, they should last up to a year. Since my measurements were between sizes on the Speedo charts, I chose the smaller one and it stretched to fit perfectly in all the right places.
So...be confident and go for this bold look and feel. You won't regret it, and you'll probably get hooked, like I am, on doing "bikini style." Carpe diem, my bro!
Customer Rating: Summary: Quality, Comfortable and Affordable
Comment: Being an avid swimmer, I've tried many different types of trunks, and these are, by far, my favorite. They're inexpensive, very comfortable, sized-appropriately (ie. 34 is right for a 34-inch waist), durable, and attractive. Yes, there is a seam in the front and the back, but you should be able to gather that from looking at the picture, and considering the fact that it is lined in the front (and on some of the lighter colors, in the back as well), this is a non-issue comfort-wise; the seam is actually there to better provide the contour necessary for the masculine figure. In response to a previous review, I have never experienced a problem with this suit being too narrow to be morally decent, and I've been wearing solar styles suits for a couple of years now, in various sizes.
