Probably not the response you were looking for, but if you don't want to wear elastic trunks, and you don't want to wear loose trunks, then that kind of only leaves nudity? They're the equivalent of a woman's one-piece tank — not too skimpy, not too covered up — so in other words, foolproof.

I'm 20kg overweight and if I hadn't been given a pair of jammers to try, I'd still be in "budgie smugglers" to this day. By using alternating stripes of color, from light to dark, the suit's design minimizes certain areas and highlights others. With an inseam between 5 and 6 inches, they display enough thigh and are great for active beach activities like swimming, jogging, running, volleyball or lying around on a lounge chair or towel — but not so much for social activities like a family barbecue, a picnic in the park or having lunch at a café. This suit is an extended-size version (with American flag patches) of the Hyperfreak, one of their most popular men’s swimsuits. The straight, semi-loose fit helps balance width at the hips, rear and upper thighs if your body is more Homer Simpson than Brad Pitt.

So while I am not knowledgeable to recommend a specific material, I found options that dried fast, were comfortable and had a bit of stretch to them. I don’t know how one pair of nylon swim trunks can feel like a paper bag, another one can feel like a WW2 parachute, and another can be soft and comfortable.

You’ve probably never considered a “bro” swimsuit like chubbies if you’re a fat guy but, in my opinion, they’re a solid option.

Yeah, they look great on Olympic swimmers and triathletes, and you see them on men of all ages on European beaches — but let's get realistic: Unless you're swimming alone in your own pool (and even then), don't go there. There are plenty of awesome swimsuits for big guys that fit well and do the job without a hitch that can be had for fairly cheap. Materials such as spandex and polyester blends are commonly used, providing the necessary stretch and durability. Shades of blue look fresh on every skin tone, while vibrant red, orange or green makes a statement and you'll be easy to spot in the water or a crowd. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age.