Swimsuits With Shorts Are the Secret to Poolside Confidence This Summer

With a bit of shimmer, this short set will make beach days look as glamorous as ever.

Sizes: XS - XL

Colors: Fanta and Dolce De Leite

This one gives Marilyn Monroe laughing among the waves, no?

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Black

If Stacy London taught me anything, it’s that vertical stripes elongate the body!

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Multicolored

So you want shorts, but the exact opposite of board shorts? Something sexy? I have just the thing.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Oat, Teal

Will this be the summer of gingham or polka dots? (I choose both.)

Sizes: 28-36

Colors: Green Gingham, Red Gingham

Customer review: “Nice fit. Very flattering.”

Lavish your body in the finest of fabrics from Loro Piana.

Sizes: 2-12

Colors: Black

Although they don’t offer much coverage, Frankies Bikinis does a great boyshort, too.

Color: Lasso

Have you heard about Norma Kamali’s weekly sale? It makes this option even more enticing.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Black

Customer review: “Wish I could give it six stars! Stylish, fits well, neither too skimpy nor too matronly. I’ll feel good about wearing this.”

Dippin Daisy’s is the brand for boyshort bikinis that come in fun colors and prints.

Sizes: Baja

Colors: XS-XL

I learned the hard way that bikini tops are not meant for water slides. This suit could’ve made my 11th grade summer a lot less traumatizing.

Sizes: 2-12

Colors: Black

Customer review: “This is incredibly flattering. If you have a long torso, it still works (a rarity). It’s true to size with light support in the chest. Highly recommend.”

Think: Your favorite running shorts, but waterproof.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: 10 options

Customer review: “I can’t tell you flattering these shorts are. I live in them. They look good with a sweatshirt, a T-shirt, or a bikini top!”

It shouldn’t be so hard to find the right mix of coverage, support, and style. Fortunately, this one has all three in spades.

Sizes: 16-28

Colors: 10 options

Customer review: “LOVE THIS! Fits great and flattering for plus size. Love the way the straps look while being really easy to tighten and loosen! Well made and feels great.”

To all my snorkelers, surfers, or beach volleyballers, this suit is up for anything.

Sizes: S-XL

Colors: Black, Red

For a fun-filled beach day with minimal chances of a wardrobe malfunction, you’ve got to try a onesie.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Black, Magenta, Blue Breakers, Rich Mahogany

Customer review: “Very cute and the deep scoop back is flattering. I love the color. Material is thick and supportive.”

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