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With poolside weather edging closer and closer, don't be caught with your shorts down when party season arrives. The spring and summer months will come with ample opportunity to flex your elevated sense of style by the water, and you can bet the discoloration and ripped mesh lining of that not-so-trusty pair won't cut it in 2019.

Fortunately, SS19 lines have a steezy swimwear solution for every budget. But measuring in at approximately a single square foot of fabric, opting for a design that speaks to your sense of style can be a mission of Pacific proportions in itself.

So, to help you make a splash with your style choices this summer, below we've compiled a brief(s) overview of our favorite swim shorts to cop right now, spanning sportswear, streetwear, and luxury fashion.

Under $100

Those looking to spend only a drop in the ocean on their summer swimwear this year needn't fret about losing out at the lido. For under $100, statement prints and colors to turn heads by the pool abound. Our favorites include an on-point pastel pair from outdoor specialist Patagonia and Stussy's out of this world galaxy print swimming attire.

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StüssyGalaxy Water Short
$49
Buy at stussy
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Patagonia5" Baggies Short
$55
Buy at Urban Outfitters
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StüssyWater Shorts
$40
Buy at Urban Outfitters

$100 – $200

Up your budget slightly and you can flex that bit harder (and with a clearer conscience) by copping the Boardies® X Daniel W. Fletcher swim shorts, which are made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles.

Boardies® X Daniel W. FletcherStripe Swim Short
$125
Buy at Urban Outfitters
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Saturdays NYCTimothy Flapper Swim Shorts
$129
Buy at Matches
NOAHSwim Trunk
$148
Buy at NOAH

$200+

For those with a bit more cash to splash on their pool party aesthetics, a cop from our most loved brands will make waves considering that – aside from your footwear – this single piece will make up your entire outfit.

Particular highlights of SS19's more fashion-forward shorts include a dazzling emerald green pair from Prada, as well as an option from Dries Van Noten featuring psychedelic graphic print.

John ElliottSolar Board Shorts
from $100
(Available at 2 Merchants)
Dries Van NotenPhibbs Swim Shorts
$315
Buy at ssense
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BurberryEquestrian Knight Swim Shorts
$290
Buy at Farfetch
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BurberryTB Monogram Shorts
$258
Buy at Matches
Wacko MariaTim Lehi Edition Graphic Swim Shorts
$228
Buy at ssense
PradaSwim Shorts
$480
Buy at ssense

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