Choose the perfect swim shorts

Here’s the only guide you need to get a pair that’s right for your body.

  • Muscular like The Rock

    You can pull off pretty much any length and pattern, so go bold with a floral or leaf print.

  • Skinny like Snoop Dogg

    Horizontal lines give the illusion of a more bulked up midsection, and a slim pair won’t drown you in excess fabric, especially if you’re planning on going for a dip.

  • Built like Homer Simpson

    Get a pair of shorts in a dark colour that end just above the knee, and have an elastic waistband that won’t squeeze too tightly.

  • Short like Kevin Hart

    Swim trunks that end about 5cm above the knee will give the illusion of longer legs and won’t make you look out of proportion.