Guides
Swim shorts should stay secure at the waist and leave room to move. Compare 5 and 7 inch inseams and learn to choose length separately from size.
Mesh, an alternative liner or no lining? Compare the constructions and find out which details determine how swim shorts feel when you wear them.
Swim shorts without mesh may have a soft built-in liner or no lining at all. Here is how to tell the difference and check for a comfortable fit.