Make a splash with our Striped Side Drawstring Waist Swim Shorts. These swim shorts feature a classic striped side pattern with a stylish twist - contrasting side stripes that add a touch of sophistication to your swimwear.
Details:
- Pattern Type: Striped – Features a striped design for a clean and classic visual appeal.
- Details: Drawstring – Adjustable drawstring offers a secure and personalized fit.
- Type: Bottoms – Designed as casual lower-body wear for everyday comfort.
- Bottom Type: Shorts – Lightweight shorts suitable for warm weather occasions.
- Fabric: Non-Stretch – Structured fabric that maintains its form without elasticity.
- Composition: 100% Polyester – Made entirely of polyester for durability and quick drying.
- Care Instructions: Machine wash, do not dry clean – Easy maintenance with machine washing only; dry cleaning not recommended.
Size Chart (Inches):
| Size |
US |
Hip Size |
Length |
Waist Size |
| S |
36 |
42.9 |
16.5 |
28-39.4 |
| M |
38 |
44.5 |
16.9 |
29.5-40.9 |
| L |
40 |
46.5 |
17.3 |
31.5-42.9 |
| XL |
42 |
48.4 |
17.7 |
33.5-44.9 |
| XXL |
44 |
50.4 |
18.1 |
35.4-46.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The store has two Striped Side swim shorts products (this one and the Striped Side Swim Shorts, which is extended sizes XL-5XL). How does this standard S-XXL version differ?
This brief covers standard sizes S through XXL while the other Striped Side brief covers extended sizes XL through 5XL. More importantly, this brief has contrasting side stripes on an otherwise plain body and uses a drawstring waist, while the other uses Colorblock and Side Stripe as separate pattern designations. Both offer the side-stripe aesthetic but for different size ranges and potentially with different visual implementations.
The description says contrasting side stripes — are these stripes sewn-on tape/panels or printed stripes?
The Striped pattern type and the description emphasizing classic striped side pattern with contrasting side stripes suggest structural color blocking or applied stripe panels rather than a printed design. The exact construction method (sewn tape, panel, or print) is visible in the product photography.
Machine wash with no dry clean is specified — the waist range for Size S starts at 28 inches. Is this the standard starting point for plain beach shorts with side stripe details?
The 28-inch minimum at Size S is slightly lower than the typical 28.3–29.1 minimum on most plain beach shorts, providing slightly more accommodation for smaller waists at Size S. This reflects the specific drawstring construction used for this brief.
The brief has no listed features beyond the drawstring — no pocket is mentioned. Is the absence of a pocket confirmed?
The features list specifies drawstring only without mentioning a pocket. This brief does not include pocket storage, which is unusual for shorts in the Striped Beach Shorts category that typically include pockets. If pocket access is needed, choose a striped shorts alternative with an explicitly listed pocket.
The brief is tagged with Model — does on-body photography show the side stripe detail clearly against the main body color?
Yes. The Model tag confirms on-body photography is available. The side stripe against the main body color is best assessed in on-body photography where the stripe proportional width and placement along the leg seam can be evaluated when the shorts are worn.
