I only wear swim shorts now. Like all the time. I wear them around my office, to run errands, and while walking the dog. I wear them to the gym and when I’m going out to dinner or meeting friends for happy hour. I wear them on casual bike rides and short runs. I’m wearing a pair of Chubbies Lined Classic swim trunks ($80) as I’m currently typing, and I’ll stay in these shorts for the rest of the day until it’s time for bed.
I don’t wear swim trunks all the time because I’m a lifeguard or even an avid swimmer (I can’t remember the last time I went to the pool). I wear them because they’re the most comfortable shorts I own. Period. It’s the summer equivalent of wearing joggers every day during the winter.
Does this mean I’ve given up on life and I’m sacrificing style for comfort? My wife and kids certainly think so. But I’d argue that all men should consider making the same sacrifice; Life is better once you realize a good pair of trunks is the only couture you need for summer.
First of all, these aren’t the swimsuits of my youth, which were uncomfortable things made from a semi-rigid poly that…
