Model wearing mint green swim shorts and beige towel over shoulder, standing on rocky beach with ocean waves behind.

Style Trends

Men’s Swim Shorts

Make a splash this season with our new swim shorts and style guide below.

Mar 17 · 5 min read

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Planning a tropical escape or a chill staycation? Our new swimwear collection has the refresh you need. With so many fabrics, styles and prints, it can be tricky to pick your favorites. To make things easier, our guide below showcases the must-have swim shorts for 2025.

Model wearing white short-sleeve shirt and printed shorts against sunny mountain backdrop.

Microfiber Swim Shorts

Besides being a stylish, versatile pick for the pool and beach, microfiber swim shorts have lots of practical benefits:

What are the benefits of microfiber swim shorts?

Quick drying

Microfiber absorbs less water, which means your swim shorts will dry faster. Perfect for going from the beach to brunch without feeling damp.

Lightweight and comfortable

The soft, smooth feel of the fabric keeps swim shorts from feeling heavy or clingy when you’re coming out of the water.

Travel-friendly

Thanks to the lightweight fabric, microfiber shorts take minimal space in your luggage and won’t weigh it down.

Shirtless model wearing navy microfiber swim shorts in front of the ocean.

At just $6, our microfiber swim shorts are an easy way to elevate your swimwear rotation. Go for black, blue or dark green, and enjoy the sun in seriously good style.

Printed Swim Shorts

The forecast: this year is all about graphic print swimwear. Effortlessly cool and casual, swim shorts like our wave print picks are made for lounging on the beach. Sure, you could let the shorts steal the spotlight. But for a truly statement look, pair them with a matching print shirt. You can thank us later.  

Model wearing blue and white wave print swim shorts against ocean backdrop with crashing waves.
Printed swim shorts with a red, blue and cream geometric print, seen at a rocky ocean beach.

Textured Swim Shorts

Last year, textured fabrics took over our summer shirt collection. Now they’re giving our swimwear a lift, too. From subtle ribbing to raised geometric prints, they provide a unique look and feel that channel a sophisticated but laid back vibe. Even if you’re not spending every hour in the water, these shorts will keep you cool and comfortable all day long.

Model wearing mint green swim shorts, standing on coastal rocks by the ocean.

Cargo Swim Shorts

A trend we already know and love? The utility look. Designed with big, practical pockets, these swim shorts will keep your vacay essentials safe when heading back to the hotel. Style with sunglasses, a necklace and slides for a head-turning look wherever you go.

Shirtless model wearing olive cargo swim shorts, standing on rocky coastline with ocean waves and cliffs in background.
Back view of shirtless model in olive green cargo shorts, against a mountain backdrop with a clear blue sky.

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