Roxy Board Shorts

About Roxy Board Shorts

If you haven't yet discovered the comfort and fashion pizzazz of board shorts swimwear, now is a great time to do it, and Roxy is the place to shop.

The Roxy brand was developed as an offshoot of Quicksilver surf wear for women. Their desire was to create a line of teen's and young women's swimsuits that were bold and athletic as well as fun and fashionable. A look through their line reveals they successfully met that goal.

Although most companies' board shorts designs come in the standard longer length usually associated with this swim wear style, Roxy offers swim shorts in long and short lengths. The traditional long shorts end just above the knee, while short board shorts end near the top of the thighs. They are similar to boy shorts swimsuit bottoms, but are several inches longer to fully cover the bottom.

Whether you prefer the long or short style, these swim shorts are cut to offer comfort and flexibility. You can wear them while you're swimming, but they're also great for water sports or a game of beach volleyball. In fact, Roxy's swim shorts even look good as casual wear when paired up with a coordinating T-shirt or tank top.

What Roxy Has to Offer

Viewing the selection of board shorts found at Roxy's website is the best way to get an idea of what this line has to offer.

Here are some highlights:

• Kontiki: These short board shorts have a hip hugging waistline as do all of Roxy's collection. The main body of the shorts are offered in black, royal, coffee or white overlayed with multi-colored polka dots. The waistband is a rainbow of coordinating colors. The Kontiki is also offered in a long board length, and has a white drawstring waistband and white piping. Prices run $40.00 to $44.00.

• Tavarua: These short swim shorts come in basic brown, but are nicely offset by a contrasting pastel waistband in shades of yellow, green and sky blue. Sky blue piping completes the look. These shorts are priced at $36.00.

• Surf Spot: Modern short-cut style paired with a fabulous retro print makes these swim shorts especially unique. Large concentric circles in shades of mint, sky, sage and turquoise are set against a black waistband and piping. You'll pay approximately $39.00 for this look.

• Polka Party: As the name implies, these swim shorts carry a large dot pattern in shades of chocolate, mint and white. The heart-shaped Roxy logo is randomly displayed in some of the dots. An elastic waistband in matching chocolate completes the look. Expect to pay about $36.00 for these bottoms.

• Mad Plaid: These long board shorts come in a refreshing white and pale peach plaid. The current price is $44.00.

• Surf's Up: Satisfy your craving for tropical prints with these short-cut swim shorts. Large tropical flowers and foliage in black, red and white dominate this swimsuit. Expect to pay around $43.00 for this popular look.

• Roots: Roxy's look doesn't get more basic than this. Plain black long shorts are paired up with side pockets and a colorful Roxy pocket patch. You'll pay just $35.00 for this set.

• Me So Roxy: Psychedelic fashion takes a power trip in this design. The brand name is repeated over and over in a swirling '70s font in shades of orange, sky, lime, hot pink and white. A black waistband and piping bind the entire pattern together. The look is bold and fun. This set runs about $40.00.

Pairing Up Tops with Shorts

One thing you'll immediately notice is that Roxy's swim shorts are sold as separates, so you'll need to pair them up with swimsuit tops to make a complete set. Luckily this isn't too difficult because the brand also makes bikinis in many of the same prints, so you can mix and match as you please.

Finding Roxy

You can shop locally for Roxy board shorts by using the store locator at the company's official website.

In addition to shopping directly from Roxy, you can also find Roxy shorts and swimsuit styles at the following online retailers.

• KillerDana.com: Just select Roxy from the pull down brand menu to see current offerings.

• USOutdoor.com: This site carries both short and long styles.

• NexTag: The selection here is based on what is available at the time of your search. If you don't find anything currently, be sure to keep checking back.