August 1, 2011
It’s On Sale Lands’ End 6” Volley Swim Trunks I’m a big fan of simple swim trunks. No logos, no cargo pockets, no BS. I also don’t like to spend a lot of money on them, and I get annoyed trying to buy something without a bunch of baloney on it at a reasonable price. I know some folks prefer a non-elasticated waist, but if you don’t mind that feature, you’re not going to get much better than this. As usual, if anyone has any suggestions for inexpensive (say $45 or under) basic board shorts without logos, cargo pockets and so forth, I’m all ears. Note that Birdwells Beach Britches, often suggested to me, now cost $61. $12.99 from $24.50 at LandsEnd.com

It’s On Sale

Lands’ End 6” Volley Swim Trunks

I’m a big fan of simple swim trunks. No logos, no cargo pockets, no BS. I also don’t like to spend a lot of money on them, and I get annoyed trying to buy something without a bunch of baloney on it at a reasonable price. I know some folks prefer a non-elasticated waist, but if you don’t mind that feature, you’re not going to get much better than this. As usual, if anyone has any suggestions for inexpensive (say $45 or under) basic board shorts without logos, cargo pockets and so forth, I’m all ears. Note that Birdwells Beach Britches, often suggested to me, now cost $61.

$12.99 from $24.50 at LandsEnd.com

Posted in Swimwear Lands' End It's On Sale
March 16, 2011
The Only Swim Trunks You Need I think we can all agree that a grown man looks ridiculous in board shorts, and even more absurd in a Speedo. That leaves traditional swim trunks. I prefer them in a fast-drying synthetic, with a slim profile, no logo and a solid color scheme. That’s surprisingly tough to find, especially at a reasonable price point, but there is a solid option: Lands’ End. I like the Men’s 6” Volley Swim Shorts, which are $24.50 at full price, come in some nice colors and will be plenty stylish for years of use. Lands’ End has frequent sales - you just missed a 25% off and free shipping code - and with a little patience, you might manage to pay less than twenty bucks. If you happen to be a size small, there are even some of last year’s colors for $16.97. The quality of Lands’ End products is unspectacular but solid. I, for one, really appreciate a source for decent basics at a reasonable price, with great customer service policies. Fits and styles at LE are rarely fashion-forward, but for things like swim trunks, they needn’t be. Simple is best. (PS: How about that creepy disembodied guy up top? Sweet, right?)

The Only Swim Trunks You Need

I think we can all agree that a grown man looks ridiculous in board shorts, and even more absurd in a Speedo. That leaves traditional swim trunks. I prefer them in a fast-drying synthetic, with a slim profile, no logo and a solid color scheme. That’s surprisingly tough to find, especially at a reasonable price point, but there is a solid option: Lands’ End.

I like the Men’s 6” Volley Swim Shorts, which are $24.50 at full price, come in some nice colors and will be plenty stylish for years of use. Lands’ End has frequent sales - you just missed a 25% off and free shipping code - and with a little patience, you might manage to pay less than twenty bucks. If you happen to be a size small, there are even some of last year’s colors for $16.97.

The quality of Lands’ End products is unspectacular but solid. I, for one, really appreciate a source for decent basics at a reasonable price, with great customer service policies. Fits and styles at LE are rarely fashion-forward, but for things like swim trunks, they needn’t be. Simple is best.

(PS: How about that creepy disembodied guy up top? Sweet, right?)

Posted in Spring Summer Swimwear Lands' End
August 17, 2010
It’s On eBay Vintage Madras Swimtrunks Start at .99, end Wednesday

It’s On eBay

Vintage Madras Swimtrunks

Start at .99, end Wednesday

Posted in It's On eBay Vintage Madras Swimwear
October 8, 2009
It’s On Sale! I don’t know what the “top italian mill” who made this print is, but J. Crew has been using the “top Italian mill” Loro Piana for its cashmere recently, so it’s somebody who’s somebody. And these trunks are fly as fuck. WINTER SWIMMING!

It’s On Sale!

I don’t know what the “top italian mill” who made this print is, but J. Crew has been using the “top Italian mill” Loro Piana for its cashmere recently, so it’s somebody who’s somebody. And these trunks are fly as fuck. WINTER SWIMMING!

Posted in It's On Sale! J. Crew Swimwear