Swim Shorts – Wet at Eleven, Dry by the Time You Order Coffee

A swim short cut to be worn all day rather than changed out of. The fabric sheds water quickly and stays light on the leg, so the walk home is not a damp one. The waist runs on elastic with a cord you tighten once and forget.

Why choose these swim shorts?

The usual routine is one pair for the water and another for everything after it. This pair skips that by drying while you wear it. Above-the-knee length and real pockets do the rest.

• Waist you set by hand: Elastic through the back with a matching cord at the front, so no belt and no button are involved.
• Dries as you move: Water runs off the surface instead of soaking in, and the leg stops clinging within minutes.
• No mesh liner: Nothing bunches underneath, which keeps the short light and simple to rinse out.
• Pockets that hold: Keys and a phone sit in sewn-in pockets rather than stretching the side seam.
• Prints across the leg: Patterns run the full panel, from plain stripes to flamingos and coconut trees.

One pair covers the swim, the walk back and the rest of the afternoon.

The hem lands above the knee, which keeps the leg free whether you are swimming or on a bike. After salt water or a pool, rinse them under the tap and hang them on a hook; an evening is plenty. A plain shirt is the easiest partner for the louder prints.

Specifications

• Lightweight, fast-drying woven fabric
• Elastic waistband with matching drawcord
• Unlined through the leg
• Above-the-knee length with side pockets
• Sizes S through 5XL

Pick a print and take them to the water.