We put Solid & Striped’s classic-fit swim trunks on our shortlist of the Best Swim Trunks of Summer 2017 because they’re tailored but also roomy enough to move around in. Plus, they come in a bunch of really great patterns and colors. Chris Pratt is here to prove that the trunks—which have a four-inch inseam—aren’t just for Justin Bieber types. The actor wore the black version while on the beach in Hawaii this week with his son, looking every bit the action hero (down to the artfully placed athletic tape).
While Pratt’s weight and fitness level tends to fluctuate depending on what he’s filming at the moment, he’s always a big dude. Think: 6’2” and mid-200 lbs. Most guys in this range tend to avoid short and mid-length trunks—the ones that hit at mid-thigh—opting for longer, roomier, sometimes comically roomy fits instead. But that’s a mistake, even for a guy who might not be hitting the gym quite as often as Pratt, who recently beefed up to film the Jurassic World sequel. The truth is, parachute-like trunks don’t tend to make you look thinner so much as sloppier.
What you’ll notice about Chris Pratt’s pair is that while they’re smaller than the average guy’s trunks, they’re not tight by any means. They fit securely around the waist and thighs while still giving him enough room to run around. That’s what you’re going for with a swimsuit, no matter what your build is. Fitted but not so tight that you can’t toss a football around with your friends. Short but not so short that you can’t crouch down to pick up your kid—or a cold one.
There’s still time to lock up this exact pair of trunks before the 4th of July. The black color is sold out in everything but an XL and XXL. In other words, now’s your chance, big guy.
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