And with their laidback aura, loose fit, and water-wicking fabrics, a pair of swim shorts for women becomes extremely appealing—whether you’re heading out for a swim or not. Not to mention ...

The $99 board shorts, available for men and women, are printed and handsewn in Los Angeles. In addition to customer creations, Shortomatic also offers about 500 board-short designs from 150 artists.

Surf champ Kelly Slater didn’t just test the latest board shorts for his brand Outerknown — he also helped design them himself. As the second generation of the brand’s Apex trunks ...