Style Hack: Pick The Right Board Shorts For Your Body Shape
Tall or short, thin or big, there’s no reason you can’t look great at the beach
Tall or short, thin or big, there’s no reason you can’t look great at the beach, just make sure you get the fit right. Whether you need to buy a present for your mate or you want to be the freshest guy poolside and at the beach, this guide’s got you sorted.
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Tall guys
Rule: Try swim shorts that hit right above the knee. This will give your body some proportion and even your height out. These are our top 3 picks for tall guys in summer 2017:
Billabong Northpoint 20″ Boardshorts Multi (R 769) – Available at Zando
Hurley Phantom Beachside Blender Boardshorts Black (R999.95) – Available at Pollywog
Red Pink Melange Swim Shorts (R139.99) – Available at Mr Price
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Big guys
Rule: Opt for something solid, darker colours will help you streamline your silhouette. These are our top 3 picks for big guys in summer 2017:
Volcom Lido Liney Mod Boardshorts Dusty Aqua (R949) – Available at Pollywog
Lizzard Norton 19″ Boardshorts Black (R549) – Available at Zando
Granadilla Cocktail Swim Shorts Navy (R 699) – Available at Zando
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Shorts guys
Rule: Invest in a pair that hits around the mid-thigh area, gives the illusion of longer legs. These are our top 3 picks for short guys in summer 2017:
Crosshatch Brekkon Shorts Cherry (R309) – Available at Zando
RT Stone Swim Shorts (R139.99) – Available at Mr Price
Smith & Jones Antinode Swim Shorts Yellow Cream (R 379) – Available at Zando
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Slim guys
Rule: If you want to look a little bigger, a bold print or colour will add some bulk to your frame. These are our top 3 picks for slim guys in summer 2017:
Mami Wata – Mfazazana Boardshort (R799) – Available at Pollywog
Granadilla Crayfish Swim Shorts Baby Blue (R699) – Available at Zando
Speedo Beachburst Printed lsre 18 Watershorts Red (R639) – Available at Zando
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