Article content Summer calls for lots of swims and, of course, new swim trunks too. This season is all about bold patterns and tailored fits —although, like most things fashion these days, it’s really about what you like, feel good in, and feel like wearing. Sporty shorts? Classic trunks? Pared-back pairs? Whatever floats your boat.
Whether you are lounging poolside or catching waves, Rebecca Tay showcases five men’s swim shorts that will have you diving into summer with confidence and flair. If your style M.O.
is all about seamless transitions—in this case, from beach to bar—then these ‘Bo’ medallion-print trunks were made for you. Sitting on the long side, with a nearly seven-inch inseam, they’re made from a recycled polyester seersucker and have a slightly tailored silhouette that wouldn’t look out of place at a fancy lunch. Wear them with a white button-up shirt — left open, of course — and loafers or boat shoes for a look that’s nothing if not versatile.
For any guys that believe the pool or the beach is as prime a spot as any for showing off designer wares, there’s these Burberry check shorts. Sure, the motif has had its ups and downs over the decades, but as with most things from the late 1990s and early 2000s, it’s arguably on the up right now thanks to the TikTok generation. Keep the look streamlined by pairing these shorts with a plain black or white tee—and not another logo piece in sight.
Leopard print swim trunks are surely one of th.