Jeans hold a solid spot in your everyday look—that is, until warm weather season rolls around. From Summer Fridays out of the office and lounging on a pool float, to that week-long beach vacation you’ve been impatiently waiting for, outfits are built around your best swimsuit to take advantage of any opportunity to beat the heat with a quick dip (possibly in a kiddie pool for on-duty dads). Even if you’re one of those unfortunate fellows with little opportunity to catch a wave or a poolside break, there’s a number of stylish men’s swimsuits and trunks that have the versatility to become your weekend wear go-to with moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabric, perfect for any sweaty situation in the sun.
The best way to reward yourself after an intense workout? Taking a dip, without having to change your shorts. That’s right, this swimsuit doubles as workout shorts. Lululemon, take all our money.
The faded finish on these salmon-colored shorts gives these shorts a cool vintage feel. The fine print: They have four-way stretch built into them for maximum comfort and side seam pockets for things like keys or your phone.
It’s all about the details with these nike shorts. The utility clasp on the belt adds all the style you need to confidently sport these on the beach or city streets. Best of all, these board shorts have plenty of secure pockets for all your small gear—just make sure you take out your tech gadgets before practicing your cannonballs.
Thinking about water pollution problem while hitting the beach? These quick-drying nylon swim shorts are made using a bluesign®-approved fabric that's certified for sustainability.
Stand out with your swim style this season in graphic print swim trunks. This pair, though, still has the versatility to be worn with anything you could possibly pair it with, making it a no-brainer purchase when calculating cost-per-wear.
With fast-drying mesh lining and an adjustable waistband, these might just be the most comfortable swim shorts out there. The fact that they're made with mostly recycled materials is just another perk.
With 14 bright colors that range from fluorescent blue to army green, these affordable trunks are definitely a summer staple. The quick-dry fabric is super lightweight and breathable, so you can wear them beyond the beach.
Shorter than a standard swim trunk and longer than itty-bitty briefs, the Ibiza swimsuit is a 2(X)IST best seller for guys who want to show their muscular legs, but without feeling exposed.
From the subtle stripe design to the recycled polyester material, we love everything about these shorts. They even have a built-in CoolMax boxer brief liner for extra support.
These longer shorts are a great find for pastel lovers. The recycled polyester blend uses plastic bottles for sustainable production, and the design includes both side and back pockets—plus, there's a super subtle stripe pattern.
These Vilebrequin swim shorts are basically the best pool party trick ever. When wet, these solid blue shorts display a stylish pattern until they dry.
Summer swimsuits aren’t just about bright and bold bottoms. These RVCA shorts will help you to stay true to your subtle style when paired with neutrals.
15George Mist Mint Solid Above The Knee Swim Trunks
Create your summer style vibe around these sporty George shorts. A white graphic hoodie and retro sneakers complete the throwback look that feels fresh for the warm weather season.
When you think of Speedos, you probably think of those teeny-tiny swim briefs, but the brand actually makes some stellar shorts, too. Wear this smart navy swimsuit all-day-every-day this summer, thanks to it’s quick-drying and UPF 50+ sun protection fabric.
Orange you glad these Amazon swim shorts don’t cost a fortune? (Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves.) With thousands of five-star reviews, you can bet these affordable trunks are a solid choice for all your summer adventures.
Prints are good. Prints are especially good when they feature a retro-like geometric print that pairs easily with crisp summer whites and neutral solids for elevated summer style. Mr. Swim focuses on timeless styles that guys will want to keep in their closet for years to come, so you know it’s a worthy investment.
We stan the 3-stripes look on any bottoms, and that includes swimsuits. Even if you don’t have many beach days planned for the warm weather season, these shorts can be worn all weekend long to beat the heat in any casual setting.
Adam MansurogluSenior Style and Gear EditorAdam is the Senior Style and Gear Editor, overseeing grooming, gear, and fashion content on menshealth.com.
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