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Surf Clothing For A Fresh New Attitude

Hey, that’s no ho-dad, squid lips, that’s King Matt Kahoka! Can’t you tell by the bushy bushy blonde hairdo and tubular board shorts? Dude, the betties are all over him, and he sports the most bitchin’ togs! Un-pound the sand from your melon and try to look so righteous and gnarly, man. He knows surf clothing, bro.

Surfing has grown from an obscure sport with a fanatical cult-like following, to a multi-million dollar industry in just a few short decades. Why is this? Because the culture itself is so much fun and exciting to be a part of! This unique culture also translates well into a fashion statement.

Make your first statement with the clean and bold lines of a pair of board shorts. These shorts sport a long and lean look, and a sense of ruggedness and durability. These are made for wear and tear, and not for just sitting pretty in. The colors tend to be bold yet plain, and the occasional pattern and prints tend toward the understatement. Still, they are very comfortable, and more so with new designs for an older aged individual. These are a must have in any coastal collection.

As for shirts, the lowly tee shirt reigns supreme. These items may never rise to the level of couture, but they will always be popular with the surf set. This is for the obvious reason that they go on and off in a thrice, they are long lasting, inexpensive, and clean up well. Better still, they are wearable statements of whose gear you like to use, where you like to party, what you favorite bands are, and so forth. But even the plain white tee shirt has its everlasting place in the pantheon of fashion, and will never go out of style.

When it comes to footwear, why even bother? When the primary goal is another glassy set, why bother covering up you feet at all? Regular shoes are no good for running on the sand, and are useless in the water. If you must don a pair for the next beer run, then a decent pair of sandals is the only way to go. Sandals are a lot like tee shirts, easy to get on and off, easy to stash out of the way, and perfect for their function: a quick concession to propriety when necessary. By a high end pair and they could last you a lifetime.

If you simply must insist on getting gussied up, or if it is insisted for you, then put on a nice and easy, cool and breezy, Hawaiian style shirt. Here is where color and texture reign supreme, form the brightest and most garish horrors of eye searing glory, to beautiful and soft pastels in reversed fabric subtleties and shades. These are good for nights out on the town, or just for knocking around the patio for a cookout. They are quite comfortable and can be worn with panache by any aged individual.

For women’s wear, is anything more necessary than a great bathing suit? Of course there are accoutrements galore to this very simplest of clothing, but the suit is the essence of the thing. The surf culture appreciates greatly the minimal lines of a sexy bikini. However, if you are uncomfortable with that much skin, options abound for a more demure look. Throws, cover ups, and wraps come in every conceivable shape, color, and style, as do the suits hidden by such things. Entire stores are devoted to the swimsuit for gals, and would be the logical place to begin outfitting yourself for sunshine and surf.

When it is all said and done, it really is all about fun in the sun. Surf culture, and its representation in surf clothing, will always evoke a fun and frolicking sort of mood. If it suits you, then wear it well. The surf is up somewhere at this time of the year!

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Looking for a hot new look? Get the super low down now on the best surf clothing in our surf wear guide.

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Womens Billabong Surf Coma Tee $24 It’s all about boys and boards with the Surf Coma Tee from Billabong.

Mens Oakley Surf’s Up Tee $20 The Oakley Surf’s Up Tee features an awesome wave screen print graphic on the front and it is sure to catch some stares

Womens Quiksilver Women’s Surf Crest Crew Tee $24.5 Surf Crest Crew Tee by Quiksilver is all about the surf and swim logo. Have fun and do a little of both.

Rusty Tablas De Surf T-shirt – Black $20 Throw a fiesta after a stellar surf day in the Tablas De Surf tee from Rusty. It features graphics of skulls, waves, surf accesories and shapes in a colorful striped print for a festive look with a slightly eerie edge.

Rusty Surf Jam T-Shirt – Military Green $20 Call all your bros and hit the town in style when you rock the Surf Jam tee from Rusty featuring an onslaught of sweet distressed graphics to exemplify your party-on lifestyle!

Rip Curl Quality Surf Products Brown T-shirt $24 Get a groovy surf vibe in the Quality Surf Products tee from Rip Curl. It features 70s-inspired lettering over a water-based screen print beach graphic.

Volcom Circle Stone Surf T-Shirt – Aqua $29.5 Show the waves who’s boss with the Circle Stone Surf tee by Volcom. It features an encircled Volcom stone logo printed on the front for rad style and a sewn-in bungee lanyard to hold your wax comb or keys at the back bottom hem. Way to dominate that ocean, brotha.

Volcom Circle Stone Surf T-Shirt – Black $29.5 Show the waves who’s boss with the Circle Stone Surf tee by Volcom. It features an encircled Volcom stone logo printed on the front for rad style and a sewn-in bungee lanyard to hold your wax comb or keys at the back bottom hem. Way to dominate that ocean, brotha.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo T-Shirt – Ash $17.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it’s a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics’ name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo T-Shirt – White $17.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it’s a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics’ name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Quiksilver Seekers of Surf Slim Fit T-Shirt – Oatmeal Heather $19.99 Men used to think that the world was flat, only birds could fly and ships were nothing but hollowed-out tree trunks. Clearly, times have changed, but the search for waves to ride and new lands to conquer will always continue. Jump in your hot air balloon — or heck, steal one — and travel the seven seas in the Seekers of Surf tee from Quiksilver. This slim fit tee features a hot air balloon with “Born of the Sea” printed on it that’s toting a ship complete with a Quiksilver flag and a banner that proclaims “Seekers of Surf.” It’s time for another adventure!

Hurley Go Surf T-Shirt – Orange $25 You’re a man of few words and even fewer solutions. When life hands you lemons, you go surfing. When your girlfriend kicks you out, you go surfing. When repo men take your 2-door hatchback beater, you go surfing. Other people might scoff at your single-mindedness, but nothing makes you feel more at ease than hitting a set. When people ask you for advice, all you need to do is point to the Go Surf shirt from Hurley. This premium fit tee is composed of a lightweight, soft cotton/poly blend and outfitted with a dude heading down to the water. There are worse ways to handle a situation, after all.

Hurley Go Surf T-Shirt – Heathered Cyan $25 You’re a man of few words and even fewer solutions. When life hands you lemons, you go surfing. When your girlfriend kicks you out, you go surfing. When repo men take your 2-door hatchback beater, you go surfing. Other people might scoff at your single-mindedness, but nothing makes you feel more at ease than hitting a set. When people ask you for advice, all you need to do is point to the Go Surf shirt from Hurley. This premium fit tee is composed of a lightweight, soft cotton/poly blend and outfitted with a dude heading down to the water. There are worse ways to handle a situation, after all.

Hurley Go Surf T-Shirt – Heather Gray $29.5 You’re a man of few words and even fewer solutions. When life hands you lemons, you go surfing. When your girlfriend kicks you out, you go surfing. When repo men take your 2-door hatchback beater, you go surfing. Other people might scoff at your single-mindedness, but nothing makes you feel more at ease than hitting a set. When people ask you for advice, all you need to do is point to the Go Surf shirt from Hurley. This premium fit tee is composed of a lightweight, soft cotton/poly blend and outfitted with a dude heading down to the water. There are worse ways to handle a situation, after all.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo Tri-Blend T-Shirt – Ash $23.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it’s a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics’ name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo Long Sleeve T-Shirt – Ash $23.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it’s a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics’ name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo Long Sleeve T-Shirt – White $23.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it’s a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics’ name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Rip Curl Reflecto Surf Shirt – White $32.95 Protect yourself from the sun while maintaining your excellent taste in surfwear with the Reflecto micromesh tee from Rip Curl. Perfect for hitting the waves, it features durable and breathable flatlock stitching, 50-plus UPF protection, mirrored branding on the chest and a slashed logo on the upper back for a fly mix of functional and fun.

Rip Curl Reflecto Surf Shirt – Black $32.95 Protect yourself from the sun while maintaining your excellent taste in surfwear with the Reflecto micromesh tee from Rip Curl. Perfect for hitting the waves, it features durable and breathable flatlock stitching, 50-plus UPF protection, mirrored branding on the chest and a slashed logo on the upper back for a fly mix of functional and fun.

Rusty Cactus Surf S/S Tee $24 Rusty Cactus Surf S/S Tee