If there is a sport that has been associated with looking cool, it’s surfing. It’s quite hard to pin down when and where exactly surfing originated, but the closest and oldest encounter with surfing can be traced back to 1767. Believe it or not, research done suggests that surfing was a common practice in ancient Polynesian cultures. Back then, the chief of a tribe, commonly known nowadays as “surfer dude” was the best surfer in the tribe. Ancient Hawaiians are famous for their love of surfing. They don’t think of surfing as a sport or a hobby; they believed that it was something divine and irremovable from their daily life, close to art. By the way, check out what their surfboards looked like and what surfers ride these days.
Surfers are cool because they are laid back, and being laid-back can sometimes require effort when you’re not a pro surfer who’s been ripping waves since you were 10. Chill is the core philosophy of the surfer look. You need to look, act, and speak in a chill manner. Let’s be honest here for a second, to nail looks like a surfer to the core, you probably have to be atop a board and riding a wave. We’ll help you settle for the closest look if you insist on pulling off a surfer dude look without actually being a surfer. So how to do it?
Surfer Attire
Dressing like a surfer is quite easy, yet it can be hard sometimes to let go of those ‘unchill’ pieces of clothing that could ruin your whole surfer look. Out on the beach, ditch the speedos, and not just for the sake of the surfer look, but for the sake of humanity. There are men’s surf brand clothes that have been already designed for surfers and those who are cool enough to wear them. They can make your job easier as you’ll need to shop once instead of going around and shopping from tons of places. Swimsuits or trunks are your new friends out on any beach, especially floral and palm patterns. The Aloha shirt with its colorful mix of flowers, waves, palm trees, and basically anything cool can really give you the vibe you need; they’re even used semi-formal occasions.
Surfer Hair
If there is one thing that makes people think that a surfer is the medium-length shaggy hair with random cuts. This doesn’t mean that you get to leave your hair looking all uncared for; the chill, laid back approach works quite well with the hair, so let it grow out. Surfers let the ocean style their hair for them, but if you don’t happen to have that luxury you can try to do it yourself. Salt spray and surfer sprays are quite common, a few sprays and with some air-drying, and you should be good to go.
Surfer Skin
Surfer skin looks glowing and pretty clean thanks to the natural salts and sand, they are in constant contact with all the time. They are quite the exfoliators for your skin. You need to remember that even if you’re not a pro surfer, wearing sunscreen is very important, even extra important if you spend a lot of time in the water and sun. Moisturize regularly to achieve the California glow and use body scrubs for maximum effect.
Surfer Body
Having a sense of style is one thing, and a fine body is another. Surfers are known for their toned bodies with visible 6-packs that are not too harsh. A surfer’s body may be achieved through hitting the gym, but since it’s more about endurance and natural style, outdoors activities are your best bets. Find something that keeps you active while also having fun- which is surfing obviously. But if that’s not an option, there are a lot of activities that you can pick up that can train your body well. Paddleboarding, hiking, yoga, and skateboarding are cool activities that most surfers probably enjoy as well.
People love surfers, whether you’re a surfer dude or a surfer gal, once you pull off that look you can be sure that people will be clamoring all over you to get some of that chill aura. You need to remember that it’s not all about the looks; the right surfer attitude is what can make these clothes come to life and complement your flawless style.