STRIPED SHORT SHORTS FOR MEN

Pull these on and you're already halfway to the pool. The striped short shorts sit just above the knee with a clean straight leg, light enough on the skin that you forget you're wearing them while you dive in or stretch out on a lounger.

The elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring means you get a fit that stays put, no matter your build, without digging in or riding up. Side pockets with small drainage eyelets let water run straight out after a swim, so the shorts dry quicker and you're not stuck sitting in a damp pair for the rest of the afternoon.

These short shorts earn their keep from late spring through the hottest weeks of summer, whether that's a week at the coast, a weekend by someone's pool, or just a hot walk to get ice cream. Wear them with a plain tee for daytime, or an open shirt once the sun starts going down and drinks come out.

A pair this practical becomes the one you reach for first, trip after trip. It's the kind of simple, well-thought-out piece that makes warm-weather days a little easier.

Machine wash cold, hang dry.

• Elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring
• Side pockets with drainage eyelets for quick drying
• Straight leg, above-the-knee length
• Striped pattern that pairs with almost anything in your bag