From Speedos to Ultra-Micros: How Spandex Swimsuits Went From Feminine Fashion to a Men’s Swimwear Revolution There was a time—not long ago—when skin-tight, form-fitting spandex swimsuits were considered strictly the domain of women. Shiny, stretchy, and sculpted to highlight curves, these suits were synonymous with femininity, often seen as taboo for men to wear outside …