Men's Drawstring Swim Trunks

Men’s Drawstring Swim Trunks: The Basics

Women may think they own the swimwear market since they can choose from such a wide assortment of sexy bikinis, G-strings and the like. However, men’s beach wear fashions have been coming on strong, especially in recent years! A big part of that market is centered on men’s drawstring swim trunks. The question is, which factors should you be on the lookout for when it’s time to purchase? Here’s the lowdown.

Comfort

A big advantage of swim trunks is the level of comfort they provide. They not only provide more coverage than a speedo, they also offer a superior fit and ease of movement. Besides, what guy doesn’t look and feel great in an attractive pair of swim trunks?

Length

One of the key selling points of the swim trunk is that you get to choose the length of the legs. This, especially to the gentleman who may be concerned about his legs, can provide a lot of comfort. Similarly, the gentleman who takes great pride in his legs and spends a lot of time working them out in the gym may prefer a shorter cut trunk.

Color

Fashionistas they may be not, but most men at least have a sense of which colors work best on them. This is where the men’s drawstring swim trunk holds yet another advantage in the wide array of colors available. No matter what your style or personality, chances are good that you’ll be able to find a pair of drawstring swim trunks that suit you!

Where To Shop

Luckily, when it comes to finding that perfect pair of swim trunks, there are a lot of stores to choose from. Let’s take a look at some of the key online places to shop.

Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss is a popular design line that is known for great clothing, and their swim trunks are no exception. You can find many of their designs at Yahoo Shopping.com

• Hugo Boss Mojarra Swim Trunks

These trunks feature a comfortable elastic waist and drawstring design. You’ll love the fact that they come equipped with rear pockets and cheeky mock flies. Each pair of these trunks has a contrasting nylon mesh lining with the Hugo Boss logo printed on the bottom left front of the shorts. Additionally, the 100 percent polyamide material is one that dries fast. These $59.00 trunks are available in sizes small through X-large.

• Lobster Swim Short Trunk

This is a traditional pull-on swim trunk that maintains its drawstring closure. Made in a quick-drying, lightweight fabric, the internal mesh brief and rear Velcro pocket provides the up-most in comfort and style. Contrasting stitching, and lined side-pockets complete this stylish look. You can expect to pay about $49.00 for this pair.

• Octopus Swim Short Trunk

The Octopus Swim Short Trunk is a bit shorter in length than the other swim trunks we’ve viewed thus far, but it still keeps its fashionable appearance and convenient details. With this $49.00 pair, you can still expect to find the attractive mesh-lined pockets, the internal mesh brief and the quick drying, peached fabric.

BlueFly

Blue Fly is an online site that truly is a shopaholic’s dream come true. What makes BlueFly special is that you can get designer name pieces for anywhere from 33 to 50 percent off- sometimes even more. Let’s see what they have to offer.

• Joseph Abboud

The Joseph Abboud drawstring swim trunk comes in an attractive seashell blue color, and sits comfortably on the thigh with its 12” inseam. Made from a matte cotton blend, you’ll till be able to find the mesh lining, elastic waistband and side and rear pocket of the Hugo Boss, but for less than half the price at $33.00. That’s a great deal!

• Dolce&Gabbana

Last, we’ve come to Dolce & Gabbana, a designer name brand that’s known world-wide for their trend setting, albeit, pricey looks. Their $220.00 drawstring trunk is no exception; it’s both pricey and trend setting. However, if you're looking for a designer piece that will get you noticed, this just may be your look.

Made from lightweight woven nylon, these trunks feature vertical side pockets and a rear flap pocket with snap closures. Triple contrast striping lines the waist, sides and hem, while the stretch brief lining keeps you comfortable. Available colors include white, green and red.