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SILKWORLD swim trunks in the Red and White Fish print with a 5-inch inseam and mesh liner

SILKWORLD Swim Trunks: Bold Prints and Pockets That Actually Hold

Description

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Some guys pick swim trunks by the print. Others pick by whether the pockets can hold a phone without dropping it in the surf. The SILKWORLD swim trunks do both. You get a long run of bold prints, from pineapple to flamingo to watermelon, and you get real storage, with two deep side pockets and a back pocket that closes with Velcro. The fabric is a light polyester that dries fast, with a classic inner mesh brief. They have more than 17,000 reviews at 4.5 stars, which is about as proven as a pair of trunks gets. Here is who they are right for, and who should skip them.

SILKWORLD swim trunks in the Red and White Fish print with deep side pockets
The bold print and the deep pockets are what set this pair apart on a beach day.

The fabric and the pockets

These are 5-inch inseam trunks with an elastic drawstring waist, so you set the fit yourself. Inside there is a traditional mesh brief liner. Outside you get two deep side pockets and a back pocket that closes with Velcro, so your key and phone stay put. The fabric is a light, quick-dry polyester. What sets them apart is the print range. This is the pair you buy when you want some colour, not another plain navy short.

On the beach and in town

The pockets earn their keep. Two deep side pockets and a Velcro back pocket mean you can walk down to the beach bar without carrying anything in your hands. The polyester rinses out and packs down small, so a couple of pairs take up almost no room in a carry-on. And since the prints have some personality, one pair covers you for the beach by day and a casual lunch in town. For the money, they are an easy thing to toss in the bag for Barbados or Jamaica.

What we like

  • Bold prints, from pineapple and flamingo to watermelon and stripe.
  • Two deep side pockets plus a Velcro back pocket for your phone and key.
  • Light, quick-dry polyester that rinses out and packs small.
  • Elastic drawstring waist you set yourself.
  • One of the most-reviewed trunks on Amazon, at 4.5 stars over 17,000 reviews.

Worth knowing

  • The liner is a classic mesh brief, not a soft compression liner.
  • They run snug through the seat and thigh, so size up if you have muscular legs.
  • Prints and colours vary a lot, so check the photo for the exact one you pick.
  • The 5-inch inseam is a mid length, shorter than board shorts.
  • Check the size chart before you order. The fit runs athletic.

Who the SILKWORLD swim trunks are for

Reach for these if you like a printed short and want pockets you can trust near the water. They are good at the pool, on the beach, and on a walk into town, and they are hard to beat for the price. If you would rather have a soft compression liner than mesh, our BRISIRA pick does that instead. And if you are after long board shorts or a looser cut with no liner, these are not the ones. You can look through the rest of our Coastal Closet picks for other options.

Our take

For bold prints, pockets that actually hold your stuff, and fabric that dries fast without costing much, the SILKWORLD swim trunks are an easy pick. Choose your print from the photos, and size up if you are muscular through the legs.

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