Competitive Swimwear Overview
Competitive swimwear is usually up to the individual swimming. In this I mean that the type of goggles, brand of swimwear, and caps are up to the swimmer; however the style is usually universal. Since a swimmer needs to create the least amount of drag with their body the swimwear must be form fitting. This means that the female attire is usually going to offer a full piece swim suit that crosses in the back to avoid any strap issues. The males are typically going to be in Speedos.
The swimwear needs to be tight, but not restrictive. In other words any extra material will create drag, but you don’t want to cut off the circulation of the body. This means you need to select the appropriate size and style for you. The caps mentioned above will also prevent drag with your hair, especially if you have rather long hair. It also makes the goggles more comfortable as they don’t pull on the hair. The goggles should be something that will provide the best sight, as well as the most comfortable straps.