Page 2 | I spend more time getting trying to put my clothes on after swimming than the actual swimming....

likelysuspect · 2026-09-23T19:39:30+00:00

No matter how hard I try, I am clammy after swimming (this is the sea but its the same at a pool), trying to put even the most baggy items on, everything gets stuck, toes, heels, knees, hands, elbows. Ugh Pees me off.

CheeseWisely · 23/09/2026 21:05

ThisHappyPlayer · 23/09/2026 20:50

I was under the impression that talc carries a cancer risk (sorry for the glum contribution).

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It’s not ‘talc’ anymore, it’s made of corn starch but does the same job.

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likelysuspect · 23/09/2026 21:08

NameChangeScot · 23/09/2026 21:01

Are you using a proper bath towel? Not one of those microfibre things, I find I can't get properly dry with those, need a real towel. Even better if it's not super soft!

All my towels are thin peshtemal towels from Turkey which are superior to any other type of towel. I would never use microfibre, they're awful.

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Justploddingonandon · 23/09/2026 21:13

I also find baggy clothes just have more to stick, so go with jeans and a t-shirt. It’s better in winter as I can throw a baggy hoodie over and skip the bra. It may help that the changing room at my pool is bloody freezing so don’t get all damp from sweating once I’ve dried off.
Shoes are my real struggle. How are you all managing to actually drive in flip flops?

Happytaytos · 23/09/2026 21:13

Genuinely never noticed this.

How moisturised is your skin?

I put pure wool socks on first while wearing a towel. Then feed feet through knicker and trouser holes (which are scrunched like tights), then pull up. Are you buying oversized joggers/fleece material?

Happytaytos · 23/09/2026 21:14

Justploddingonandon · 23/09/2026 21:13

I also find baggy clothes just have more to stick, so go with jeans and a t-shirt. It’s better in winter as I can throw a baggy hoodie over and skip the bra. It may help that the changing room at my pool is bloody freezing so don’t get all damp from sweating once I’ve dried off.
Shoes are my real struggle. How are you all managing to actually drive in flip flops?

Pure wool socks and crocs.

YourAmberExpert · 23/09/2026 21:15

Dry robe

ilovesooty · 23/09/2026 21:17

Branleuse · 23/09/2026 20:44

Talc /baby powder is the answer.

I go to Aqua Aerobics most days and find a microfibre towel and liquid talc helps.

Zebracat · 23/09/2026 21:22

I always use a swim hat, wet hair is too ghastly, leaves more energy for drying my body Microfibre towels are the devil, I have a small cotton towel. I focus on the thighs and under the breasts. Cornstarch talc is fine and does help.I wear a loose dress and clogs. On very cold days I add huge socks and a big jumper. I like to think I look stylish in a Toast kind of way. I’m probably delusional.

Springtimeinsunshine · 23/09/2026 21:38

Those who use talc how are you applying it? Hands, those big fluffy puffs from the 60s or something else? I never see anything now next to the baby talcs and wonder what people use.

No idea OP, it's one reason why I won't go swimming.

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 23/09/2026 21:41

Springtimeinsunshine · 23/09/2026 21:38

Those who use talc how are you applying it? Hands, those big fluffy puffs from the 60s or something else? I never see anything now next to the baby talcs and wonder what people use.

No idea OP, it's one reason why I won't go swimming.

I just sprinkle some baby powder onto my hand then smooth it around where it's needed, mostly my underboobs and feet.

Pinkflamingo10 · 23/09/2026 21:42

Sleeveless Button through dress and flip flops

nomoreraintoday · 23/09/2026 21:44

This is one of several reasons I hate swimming

CountryGirlInTheCity · 23/09/2026 21:46

I swim in a pool not the sea, but I find I dry off better if I wrap my wet hair in one of those towelling hair wraps first. Otherwise my wet hair keeps dripping on my body after I’ve dried it off and makes it wet again.

MeridaBrave · 23/09/2026 21:46

Swim for a whole hour then you don’t have the problem

Newusername2026 · 23/09/2026 21:50

Ha ha yes ...also removing tight lycra costume takes ages. My current one is saggy and baggy which is much easier!

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likelysuspect · 23/09/2026 21:58

MeridaBrave · 23/09/2026 21:46

Swim for a whole hour then you don’t have the problem

Thats a good point, I simply need to change the ratio!!

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Gengha · 23/09/2026 22:01

ThisHappyPlayer · 23/09/2026 20:50

I was under the impression that talc carries a cancer risk (sorry for the glum contribution).

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I think powders now are talc free

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 23/09/2026 22:24

Gengha · 23/09/2026 22:01

I think powders now are talc free

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Of course they are! And have been for years and years.

globalswimmer · 23/09/2026 22:24

Loose clothing, no bra.

globalswimmer · 23/09/2026 22:25

Pinkflamingo10 · 23/09/2026 21:42

Sleeveless Button through dress and flip flops

Not when you go winter swimming

Autumngirl5 · 23/09/2026 22:26

ThisHappyPlayer · 23/09/2026 20:50

I was under the impression that talc carries a cancer risk (sorry for the glum contribution).

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I have some that is 90% natural so hopefully it is okay.

CommentHere · 23/09/2026 22:32

I swim in a pool in the evening and head home straight afterwards so I always put on my pyjamas afterwards. I have plain black PJ bottoms that look totally fine, no bra, tracksuit hoodie and fake uggs.

I'd rather not swim than pull on jeans or leggings afterwards!

Ineffable23 · 23/09/2026 22:41

I go for a preferably sleeveless dress, slip on sandals, no socks. Add more layers a few minutes later when I've dried out a bit more.

BogRollBOGOF · 23/09/2026 23:05

Swimming pools are worse because you keep sweating from the warmth and humidity.

I've learned to dress minimally after cold water swimming as there's no point in insulating the cold in. I'm better off getting into warm air and getting it on my skin.

Pants, shorts/ baggy trousers, loose t-shirt, sandals.
No bra!

DoubleDIY · 23/09/2026 23:07

I have learnt a valuable lesson on this from my sensory-sensitive 4yo DD. If you spend a LOT of time drying yourself (while your parent paces anxiously looking at the time) it really does make the clothes on easily!