Summer, that ninety-four days long expanse between spring and fall is just around the corner. It's a time when most all of us will be hitting the beach or the pool of some sorts. With that in mind, it's not too early to thinking about upgrading your current bathing suit. Here are a few ideas to consider.
Because there may be a certain comfort in those old board shorts, but there ain't a whole lot of style. Here's what to look for in your new suit:
Top: A bolder pattern. Stripes, maybe, or this here paisley. Leave the wearing of solid-blue shorts to the other guys at the pool. By Etro ($275).
Middle: A slightly shorter length than you're used to. We're not talking Speedos here: just a few inches above the knee, eliminating all the extra billowy cloth that bubbles up underwater and takes forever to dry. By Club Monaco ($80).
Bottom: A closer fit that mimics the cut of regular shorts. No weird drawstrings or meshy bulk — just shorts that you can wear all day, in the pool and out. By Orlebar Brown ($350).