(L) Stripe Detail Swim Shorts in Black by Burberry, $295; (R) The Kennedy Swim Trunk in Coral/Cream by Solid & Striped, $165.
Break out the rosé to celebrate the start of summer! Memorial Day weekend for most New Yorkers consist of traveling to the Hamptons, but for most others, it means getting outside to BBQ, swim and have some fun. You’ve been working out for weeks to achieve a beach body status (right?), now it’s time to invest in a pair of tailored swim trunks.
Swim shorts with between three to six-inch inseams are ideal for any body type. Athletic bodies pair nicely with fitted suits that have racing stripes and bright colors. Skinnier dudes look great in suits with narrow leg openings and fun vibrant prints.
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Whether your sailing on a boat, sitting on the beach, or drinking at the bar, these trunks’ versatility will last all summer long. With the change of a polo, or a tee, or an oxford, these shorts can be worn from sun up to sun down. Picking up a pair from brands like Park and Ronen, Onia, and Orlebar Brown is the perfect start to enjoying the surf and sun.
Here, we’ve broken down the best swim trunks for summer into three style categories – Stripes, Prints, and Solids:
All About M.E. | Swim Trunks
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Stripes
Colorblock Palma Dry Cloth Tailored Swim Trunk in Navy by Parke & Ronen, $145.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Stripes
Stripe Detail Swim Shorts in Black by Burberry, $295.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Stripes
The Kennedy Swim Trunk in Coral/Cream by Solid & Striped, $165.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Stripes
Boxer Swim Shorts in Dark Blue by DSquared2, $240.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Stripes
Fixed Waistband Swim Shorts in White by Sundek, $129.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Prints
Socoa Retro Swim Shorts in Rouge by Hartford, $220.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Prints
The Charles 5" Swim Short in Dark Jungle by Onia, $119.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Prints
Noronha Sports Swim Shorts in Orange by Frescobol Carioca, €135.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Prints
Fans Five-Pocket Swim Short by Thorsun, $275.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Solids
Swim Shorts in Navy by Thom Browne, $228.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Solids
Swim Trunks in Slate Blue by Calvin Klein, $135.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Solids
Setter Swim Shorts in Lightning by Orlebar Brown, $240.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Solids
Oxford Court Swim Shorts in Tabasco by Robinson Les Bains, €170.
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All About M.E. | Swim Trunks - Solids
Curtis Boardshort in Azure by Saturdays Surf NYC, $75.