Lifestyle Mirror

“Whether conservative or flamboyant, your beach dressing reflects who you are—and possibly which beach you are going to,” says Adam Brown, designer and founder of menswear brand Orlebar Brown. Best known for their line of tailored swim shorts—or as Brown calls it, “a short you can swim in”—the brand launched in 2007 after Brown found himself at a friend’s pool party in Rajasthan, largely disappointed by the styles of men’s swim trunks around him. “It also annoyed me that we had to change for lunch,” he said.

Instead, Brown found a shortcut, offering guys the perfect dual-purpose shorts for an easy transition from the beachside to the lunch table. “Think color and fit, and keep it simple,” he explains, citing a great polo or T-shirt, sunglasses, and a pair of loafers or espadrilles. This look works just as well if you’re on a boat, going between socializing and simply soaking up the sun. “Dressed up or down, it really does not matter. Just give it some thought, and don’t be lazy.” Regardless if you pick the brand’s classic Bulldog shorts or Brown’s personal favorite, the Setter, we suggest getting a pair in every color. —Sasha Levine