Make a bold statement at the beach with our Waist Cut Out Swim Trunks. These trunks have a fashionable cut-out design at the waist, adding a touch of modern flair to your swimwear. The high-quality fabric ensures comfort and durability, while the drawstring waist provides an adjustable fit.
Features:
- Pattern Type: Plain
- Details: Cut Out, Drawstring
- Type: Bottoms
- Bottom Type: Shorts
- Fabric: Non-Stretch
- Care Instructions: Hand wash, do not dry clean
Size Chart ( Inches ):
| Size |
US |
Bottoms Length |
Hip Size |
Waist Size |
| S |
36 |
11.8 |
40.2 |
29.1-40.2 |
| M |
38 |
12.2 |
41.7 |
30.7-41.7 |
| L |
40 |
12.6 |
43.7 |
32.7-43.7 |
| XL |
42 |
13 |
45.7 |
34.6-45.7 |
| XXL |
44 |
13.4 |
47.6 |
36.6-47.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a swim trunks with a cut-out waist detail — the cut-out feature is more commonly seen on briefs in this store. How does the cut-out work on a longer trunks garment?
The cut-out detail on these trunks is located at the waist area, creating an open section in the waistband. On a trunks garment, this creates a visible hip cut-out that is partially framed by the longer shorts body below and the waistband above, making it more visible in profile compared to the waistband-level cut-out on briefs.
The brief is in a single colorway — is this the only trunks in the store featuring a cut-out waist detail?
Yes. The Waist Cut Out Swim Trunks is the only swim trunks (as distinct from briefs) in the store that specifically features a cut-out waist detail. This makes it a unique product in the trunks category for buyers who want the cut-out design in a longer garment.
Hand wash with no dry clean is specified — this is unusual for a trunks product, most of which allow machine washing. Does the cut-out detail require hand washing specifically?
Yes. The cut-out detail is likely the reason hand washing is specified. The cut-out edges are structurally weaker points vulnerable to snagging in machine wash cycles. Hand washing protects the cut-out from distortion and edge damage that machine agitation could cause.
The bottom length is 11.8–13.4 inches — significantly shorter than most trunks in the range. How does this shorter cut interact with the cut-out waist design?
At 11.8 inches for Size S, this brief is a very short trunks cut (most trunks measure 15–21 inches). The shorter length means less fabric below the cut-out waist, making the cut-out detail proportionally more prominent relative to the overall garment length.
The waist range for Size S is 29.1–40.2 — does the cut-out opening affect the effective stretch range of the waistband?
Yes. The cut-out creates a structural gap in the waistband that limits maximum elastic stretch compared to an intact waistband. The 40.2-inch upper limit for Size S likely reflects this reduced stretch capacity compared to the 40.9-inch or higher limits seen on trunks with uninterrupted waistbands.
