Cookouts, pool parties, and boat trips were the talk of the town last weekend.  Though we don’t have the extra day to play, we are hoping that this weekend pans out in similar fashion.  With a number of rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay, so close, we spend our fair share of time out enjoying all that mother nature has to offer.  For days at play on the water, a key swimsuit is a must, and the Water Shorts ($79.50) by Southern Tide are certainly a solid option for everything from swimming to being towed behind a friend’s new ski boat.

The Water Shorts are somewhat of a hybrid that combines a classic pair of swim trunks with a pair of board shorts.  Made of a quick-dry fabric and featuring an all-over repeating Skipjack design, the shorts feature the lining and rear waist of traditional swim trunks, but the front waistband and fly of a pair of board shorts.  While we normally aren’t huge fans of a repeating logo print, the fact that Southern Tide has kept things subdued with a monochromatic theme really makes all the difference.  Available in five colors (Gulf Stream, Mahi Green, Hot Coral, Black, and Lime) each pair of shorts features side pockets, and a rear pocket that includes the Southern Tide “Aqua Pocket”, a water resistant pocket for your necessities.  Whether your days are spent in a pool, on the river, or at the beach, the Water Shorts by Southern Tide are a fantastic choice.