If you’re surfing, the last thing you need is sorts that can be taken off you easily. On the flip side board shorts tend to take a different approach. Due to this, a lot of people believe that the drawstrings on the swim trunks are more for aesthetic appeal. That being said, if you get swim trunks that are your right size, you won’t have much use for the drawstrings. ![]() Elastic bands make it much easier to pull the shorts on and off, and for people who are a tad skinner or larger than normal, this feature has definitely helped a great deal. In swim trunks, you will find that waistbands are made of elastic, and there are strings to also help place the shorts in a proper position. The straight, semi-loose fit helps balance width at the hips, rear and upper thighs if your body is more Homer Simpson than Brad Pitt.The waistband in the clothing is also a great way to tell the difference between board shorts and swim trunks. It should fit gently snug - not so tight that it pinches - and any love handles will overflow the band. Big fellas who are stocky or beefy and want to look slimmer should choose a size larger (not smaller) than their usual pant size and let the adjustable drawstring waistband do the work. Shades of blue look fresh on every skin tone, while vibrant red, orange or green makes a statement and you'll be easy to spot in the water or a crowd. Men's 7-Inch Floral Swim Trucks in Red ($20, ) and Amazon Essentials Men's 7-Inch Swim Trunk in Anchor Print ($15, ). Look for an adjustable drawstring waist to compensate for weight fluctuations, a mesh lining and a flattering color, like the Lands’ End Men's 8-Inch Volley Swim Trunks in Sea Mist Blue ($40, ), Goodfellow & Co. ![]() They're the equivalent of a woman's one-piece tank - not too skimpy, not too covered up - so in other words, foolproof. Mid-thigh drawstring trunks look good on everyone They're the equivalent of a string bikini, and women age 50-plus (aside from ex-supermodels) know when to draw the line. Yeah, they look great on Olympic swimmers and triathletes, and you see them on men of all ages on European beaches - but let's get realistic: Unless you're swimming alone in your own pool (and even then), don't go there. With an inseam between 5 and 6 inches, they display enough thigh and are great for active beach activities like swimming, jogging, running, volleyball or lying around on a lounge chair or towel - but not so much for social activities like a family barbecue, a picnic in the park or having lunch at a café. Bean Men's Classic Supplex Sports Shorts 6-Inch in Iron Blue ($35, ), Kohl's Men's Dolfin Solid 5-Inch Swim Trunks in Green ($42, ) and Lands’ End Men's 6-Inch Color-Block Volley Swim Trunks in Blue Triple Color Block ($40, ), fit pretty much like boxer underwear. Try sitting, squatting down, bending over, and walking fast or jogging beforehand in order to see if it's a good fit. You don't want to be checking and tugging the suit at your crotch or butt in order to prevent a sideshow. Swimsuits with a built-in mesh liner, like the George Men's and Big Men's 6-Inch Americana Ocean Print Swim Trunks in Blue Cove ($10, ) or Kohl's Men's Sonoma Goods for Life Flexwear Swim Trunks ($22, ), provide underwear-like support and security. ![]() An all-around adjustable drawstring elastic waistband, like the Lands’ End Big and Tall 8-Inch Print Volley Swim Trunks in Palm ($45, ), can help keep love handles (also called muffin tops) from spilling over the waistband, while a half-elastic back band with a drawstring and a faux fly, like the Speedo Horizon Blend Bondi Swim Trunks in Blue Lemonade ($33, ), can add structure to a wiggly waistline, beefy tummy and hips. Tall men can look more balanced in a longer suit that ends an inch or two above the knees. In general, nearly every man looks great in mid-thigh-length classic trunks, from 7 to 8 inches at the inseam (the length from crotch to hem at inner thigh). All they have to work with is that waist-down bit of fabric. Guys don't have the advantage of a suit top for camouflage or a flattering neckline to help balance lower-body proportions.
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