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Fitness & Health

25th Jun 2015

Get fit, look fit: Sporty beachwear and accessories

Look cool in the heat

Eric Lalor

Some summery sunshine sportswear.

We’ve had more than two days of good warm sunshine and that qualifies as a fantastic summer for us here. With that in mind, our focus is firmly enconsced on the beach.

You can look sporty and stylish on the beach without donning your under 12 GAA shorts and a string vest.

Here are some options for the beach:

adidas Originals Mens Palm Shorts €45

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Kicking things off with the classic sports brand that is adidas. Nothing screams beach-ready like a pair of loud palm tree printed shorts.

You will look a bit cheesy when you arrive down on the beachfront rocking these bad boys, but kudos will immediately be yours when people see the adidas logo on them.

Ellesse Mens Large Logo Vest €24

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You’ve done work on the guns and are happy to show them off, but the gut is not ready for exposure yet. What better way to show off the goods than with a nice stylish vest.

Ellesse have brought out this very retro looking sports vest which we think will give any person wearing it, immediate style kudos.

Converse Chuck Taylor Sunglasses €38

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Everyone will be wearing their shades at the beach. Some will look cool, others less so. Put yourself firmly in the cool category by sticking these shades on your noggin.

The coloured lense along with the thick black frame oozes athleticism and style.

Diesel Wash Flip Flops €40

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Flip flops are made for the beach. You can flick them off when you arrive or slip them back on when you’re leaving.

Ideal too for the hot sand. Nothing more uncool than a fellah doing the hop-scotch of terror when traversing hot sand in bare feet.

We like this pair as they don’t have that annoying little bit which is such an irritation to in between the toes.

Nike Mens Grand Slam Fade Polo Shirt €47

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The sun’s gone down and you are feeling a little bit chilly or maybe you’ve had too much sun and want to cover the shoulders. This t-shirt from Nike is both cool and casual.

A nice funky faded colour too and the perfect top for you to wear after a long day at the beach.

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