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Can you please recommend me a place where I can look at swim shorts for my teen?

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SkunkButtRug · 02/07/2023 09:46

This year my DD (14) wants swim shorts instead of a swim suit. Fine.

I can't see any in the shops. I need to look at them as she's small. I've checked Marks, Next but am prepared to travel a bit to find some.

I know there are boy leg competitive swimsuits by Slazenger and Speedo and am open to them but has anyone seen any beach style ones?

Also, I'm afraid they'll balloon up in the water and gape.

I thought there'd be more about but is this a wild goose chase?

Are their any brands that you'd recommend?

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CaptainWarbeck · 02/07/2023 09:53

I wear swim shorts a lot - they won't gape unless she wears oversized ones?

www.mountainwarehouse.com/womens-stretch-board-shorts-p24277.aspx/ these are the type of things I wear a lot over swimsuits or with a top, but you can get interesting patterned ones.

Or go the bike short style ones, I'm sure speedo do them. Called jammers sometimes.

TheNinjaWife · 02/07/2023 09:54

I often wear these, but I’m an adult. I would call them board shorts. If they are too long they do drag and balloon in water, but not the shorter ones.
If you want to buy them in a store try surf or dive shops. Brands like Animal, O’Neill etc. You can also usually find some in shops like Trespass or Mountain Warehouse.

SkunkButtRug · 02/07/2023 09:59

Ah, super, hadn't thought of Mountain Warehouse. Will check them out.

Yeah, I thought surf shops might have them. Not remotely near any unfortunately. I could see what the returns are like I suppose and maybe order a few in.

Thank you!

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Bobbybobbins · 02/07/2023 09:59

Decathlon have lots and good for smaller sizes.

SkunkButtRug · 02/07/2023 10:10

Decathlon, thanks. Will see where my nearest one is.

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