The best swim shorts for men

Two male models standing with their feet in water, playing tug of war
Editorial Team

Whether you’re staycationing or heading abroad, now’s the perfect time for a swimwear upgrade

Summer is here! In all its sun-kissed, suitcase-packed, SPF-rich glory. And with it comes the perfect excuse to dive into a pair of new swim shorts (or two).

Make a splash in 2025’s hottest colours, go for a bold grapefruit print, or keep things forever preppy; whatever your style, you're in the right place for the best men's swimwear.

Preppy

Think block colours in shades of grey, khaki, or dusky pink, all of which look great with a white T-shirt, linen shirt or a nonchalantly slung sweater, for full preppy points.

Stripes

If you want to earn some serious kudos poolside, go for stripes. Summer 2025 cannot get enough of them, from rainbow hues to your classic blues; stripes are fun yet foolproof.

A male model wearing yellow swim shorts standing on a shallow beach

Bold designs

Like your swim shorts with added pizzazz? Cue the boldest, most out-there designs – perfect for any poolside peacocks. For the full summer 2025 look pair with an equally head-turning shirt.

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