A Short Affair

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Style By Kim xo

Yesterday afternoon I got a message from a friend asking about men’s swim trunks. So I started thinking about men’s swimwear. I never write about men’s clothing. I became totally inspired and up for the challenge.

So here is the deal, the trend right now is the shorter the better. It looks fresher and more fashionable. The last thing you want at the beach is to feel like you are wearing a huge bathing suit, that makes you look like you’re a teenager. “A suit that fits will make you look trim, confident, and manly – and even let your thighs get some sun.” – GQ.
Surf shorts are still around, this is just the more modern approach to them.

If going shorter isn’t for you or your man, have no fear, there are still some great longer surfer shorts out there. Choose a pair with some colour, or a little bit of a pattern such as stripes to still give your swim trunks edge.

If you’re a bit bigger, stick to black with no pattern, as pattern will draw attention to your stomach. If you’re on the shorter side, go with a shorter short, to avoid the tweenager look.

Three brands I want to highlight are Olasul, Hurley, and Zanerobe.

Olasul was created by Lorenz Korder Fort who grew up in Peru, and named the brand after the Peruvian coast line where surfing and the ocean is embedded into the DNA of its residents. The bright colours and shorter lengths make this shorts incredibly fashionable.

You can check out Olasul here

Hurley has been a staple on the beach and surfing scene for a while now. These phantom shorts, have no seem, making them the most comfortable out there. No chaffing, easy to wear, and maybe on the safer fashion side for some of you.

You can check out Hurley’s shorts here

Zanerobe is huge right now. These Australian best friends are absolutely killing it with their Ready to Wear line, and have expanded to swimwear. There are some easy retro looks, like polka dots and stripes, but also some awesome patterns that would make you really stand out in a crowd and show of your confidence!

You can look at Zanerobe online here

I did also find a Men’s Shorts and Swimwear sale on Gilt.com check it out for Fathers Day gifts or for that man in your life. Swim Shorts are half off there today so I would suggest you hustle on making your purchase.

Happy Shopping CC

Kim xo