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Insight Almost Paradise Board Shorts

Retro 80s Printed Microfiber Swim Pants

Insight is a bikini specialist, but it knows some girls want a bit more coverage from their swimwear. That's where these cheeky Almost Paradise Board Shorts step in. I say a bit more coverage, because these board shorts are still quite short and skimpy. They'll admittedly hide more of the backside than any pair of bikini briefs though, so while they're hardly modest they do manage to…

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White Stretch Fabric Swim Pants

Roxy goes retro with these Thrashin board shorts. Its name conjures up images of mosh pits in the 90s, but the shorts are a much more relaxed affair. They've got a long, universally flattering retro cut and a fun geometric print along the sides. You'll find the obligatory Roxy logo inside these angled stripes. It's a great way of branding the shorts without disrupting the design. Rox…

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Blue Retro Long Women’s Swim Pants

Surf brand O’Neill embraces seventies style with these Axia Board Shorts. The retro design of these board shorts is fun rather than flirtatious. They don't show off a lot of skin, but their cut is very figure-flattering. They sit low on your hips, and don't have side pockets to add extra bulk. Not that we miss out on storage space. A small mesh-lined zip pocket on the back has just eno…

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Reversible Retro Stop & Go Print Women’s Swim Pants

Roxy add a little color to summer time with these Shove It board shorts. With a design as obnoxious as their name, these shorts are loud and proud! They are adorned with a colorful psychedelic print that's so bright, you've got to wear shades around them. Before you back away from this rainbow of design, it's worth pausing for a moment. These are just the kind of board shorts that could m…

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Skimpy Colorful Boy Leg Bikini Briefs

Roxy bridges the gap between board shorts and bikini bottoms in style with these naughty Flashback Cheeky Hipsters. In terms of showing skin, these are much closer to a pair of bikini briefs than boardies. While the boy leg is a little longer than swimsuit bottoms, it's certainly not going to cover cellulite or chunky thighs. While they're slightly more modest than briefs, I wouldn…

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Patterned Reversible Lightweight Retro Orange Surf Pants

Carve Designs give us two board shorts for the affordable price of one with these Leilani surf pants. It sounds like a magic trick, but Carve Designs achieves the feat by making them reversible. One side has a fun, retro print with orange trim, while the other sees the print used as accents and the orange step into the spotlight. The choice of designs is smart; the plainer shorts would w…

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Long Women’s Retro Orange Surf Pants

Carve Designs channels retro surf style with this pair of Freestyle Women's Board Shorts. The simply styled board shorts feature a hibiscus printed waistband and plain toned legs. The minimalist design may disappoint some fashionistas, but I think it just makes it easier to coordinate with your swimsuit. This summery orange shade seems perfect for the season, but if you prefer s…

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Women’s Short Black Retro Surf Bottoms

Who says that board shorts can't be sexy? These cute Cabo pants from O'Neill put the short in board shorts! These ultra-short boardies are designed to show plenty of skin, so I hope you've remembered to keep your legs toned over winter! Unlike so many board shorts they beg to be noticed, a message that can be nerve wracking or liberating depending on how you feel about your body. If you a…

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