Short swim shorts that skim the knee are a nod to preppy styles from the 50s and 60s, and while lengthy board shorts are still popular with men, a cleancut swim short is on trend this season. While several designers have explored classic prints like nautical stripes, the options for
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Jump into the blue with a pair of jaunty swim shorts for summer.
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• Turn your shorts inside out when drying and hang your shorts to dry. Avoid tumble drying.
• Store in a cool, dry place until your next swim.

Gubb & Mackie shorts $139.

Vilebrequin shorts, about $317, from Mr. Porter.
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Witchery shorts $79.90.

Trenery shorts $99.90.
H&M shorts $25.

Rodd & Gunn shorts $119.
Marcs shorts $89.

Substation shorts, $50, from Farmers.

Patagonia shorts, $69, from Good As Gold.
Country Road shorts $89.90.

Swims shorts, $159, from Fifth Ave.
Saturdays NYC shorts, about $110, from Oki-ni.
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