Make a stylish statement at the beach or pool with our Contrast Waist Swim Trunks. These trunks feature a contrasting waistband that adds a pop of color and visual interest to your swimwear. The drawstring waist provides a comfortable and adjustable fit, while the high-quality fabric ensures durability and quick-drying capabilities.
Features:
- Style: Boho
- Pattern Type: Plain
- Details: Drawstring, Contrast Binding
- Type: Bottoms
- Bottom Type: Shorts
- Fabric: Non-Stretch
- Care Instructions: Machine wash, do not dry clean
- Body: Lined
- Lining: 100% Polyester
Size Chart ( Inches ):
| Size |
US |
Bottoms Length |
Hip Size |
Inseam |
Waist Size |
| S |
36 |
14.2 |
41.7 |
3.2 |
29.1-39.4 |
| M |
38 |
14.6 |
43.3 |
3.3 |
30.7-40.9 |
| L |
40 |
15 |
45.3 |
3.5 |
32.7-42.9 |
| XL |
42 |
15.4 |
47.2 |
3.7 |
34.6-44.9 |
| XXL |
44 |
15.7 |
49.2 |
3.8 |
36.6-46.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The brief is called Contrast Waist — this is the only trunks in the store featuring a contrasting waistband. How does a contrast waistband differ from a plain waistband?
A contrast waistband uses a different color, fabric, or binding at the waistband area compared to the main body of the shorts, creating a visible color differentiation between the waist treatment and the shorts body. This is also described as Contrast Binding in the features, confirming a contrast-bound waistband construction.
The features list includes Contrast Binding explicitly — is this the same as the Contrast Tape construction used in the Contrast Tape Fabric Swim Brief in the briefswear range?
Similar concept but applied to a different garment format. Both use a contrasting material or color along the garment's edges — the brief version applies tape to leg openings and waistband, while this trunks applies contrast binding specifically at the waistband area. The visual effect is similar but the application differs due to the garment format.
The brief is fully lined with inseam listed (3.2-3.8 inches) — this is an unusually short inseam for a brief described as having a bottom length of 14.2-15.7 inches. How can the inseam be so much shorter than the bottom length?
Bottom length (14.2 inches) is the total measurement from waistband to hem. Inseam (3.2 inches) is the inner leg seam length. The difference (approximately 11 inches) represents the rise and body coverage of the brief above the inner leg join. A short inseam of 3.2 inches with a 14.2-inch total length indicates most of the fabric is in the body rise area rather than extending down the leg.
Machine wash with no dry clean is specified — does the contrast binding require any special care to prevent color bleeding between the contrast and main body fabric?
Yes. Cold water washing as implied by the machine wash specification prevents dye migration from the contrast binding onto the main body fabric. A mesh laundry bag also reduces abrasion at the binding edges. These precautions are especially important on first wash.
The brief is tagged with Model — does the on-body photography clearly show the contrasting waistband feature?
Yes. The Model tag confirms on-body photography is available. The contrast binding at the waistband is most effectively assessed from on-body photography where it can be seen in its natural position and scale on a worn garment.
