Does it really matter if a woman wears a true bathing bottom versus a Victoria Secret panty or thong at the pool?? Big difference in cost. Material would be a little more sheer when in pool, but in the environment of the sexy pool, does it really matter??
All my bottoms last trip where Victorias secret thongs. I love them and you are right big price difference.
If "Sheer is better," then "Nothing is Best!" Wear panties "into" the pool, then take 'em off and hand 'em to your person...