Board shorts have a tendency to look masculine and a little unflattering, but with these Tavarua shorts Roxy breaks the mold. These beach bottoms aren't just super short, they're also super sassy!

The plain black shorts are livened up with white striping and colorful bands along the wide, shirred waistband. Some might think the mostly black design is a bit boring, but I think it jus…

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Cute and playful, and not just for surfers, board shorts are an oft-overlooked beachwear option. Which is surprising, given all the women who obsess about their butt and thighs in bikinis. Board shorts are a sporty cover up that can go into the water with you. These Roxy Jammin Out Board Shorts could totally do double duty as regular shorts to cut down on vacation packing. They'd be…

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As a surf brand, Oakley knows what beach lovers want whether they're hitting the waves or spending time on the shore. These Clash board shorts are classic, comfortable, and made to last. The shorts are traditionally styled, with bold color panels splashed across the microsuede material. This fabric is sumptuously soft for your comfort, and quick to dry in the summer sun. We're giv…

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Roxy offers two swim tops in one with this retro Rock Steady bikini. Each side of this bikini top is patterned with a classic print. Wear it one way to show the vertical stripes, or turn it inside out to display the tiny spots. Neither design is too original or groundbreaking, but for me that only adds to the appeal. The patterns should suit everybody, ensuring we really get the value fro…

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There's nothing more embarrassing than arriving at a party to find someone else is wearing your dress. I'm not sure the same can be said for board shorts, but if you want to make sure yours are individuals you'll want to order them from Shortomatic. The Californian surf brand makes it easy to design a pair of one-of-a-kind boardies. They might feature a picture of your favorite singer…

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Carry your towel, glossy magazine, and other summer essentials to the beach in style with this Wild Side Tote from Roxy. I must say that its name seems like a bit of a misnomer though. There's very little about this tote that walks on the wild side; its wide horizontal stripes are decidedly laid back as is its soft, slouchy cotton canvas body. I don't think that's a flaw, as most of us want…

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You'll love yourself for picking up this versatile reversible swimsuit. Take it on a trip with you, rinse it out and hang it up overnight after wearing it, and throw it back on the next day and it's a completely different suit! It fits right into the carefree lifestyle that make vacations...vacations. And a classic print like a polka dot really makes a bikini a bikini. It would defi…

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Roxy keeps it simple with this no frills pair of Palm Beach flip flops. The surf brand does its best to stamp its identity on the classic flip flop style. The sole is covered in an abstract wave logo print, and the logo appears again on an accent near your toes. It might seem like branding overkill, but the logo charm is the only one we'll see when these flip flops are on your feet. That's bot…

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This bikini caught my eye right away. I was looking for something a little more sporty and the print, fun colors and shorty short-style bottom of the Gossip Girl Swimwear Sporty Spice bikini intrigued me. Now, for something called sporty, I wouldn't want to be playing volleyball or any kind of rough water sports in this somewhat flimsy-looking triangle top. Sure there's a somewhat…

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