I ordered the 34. This is my normal size. But these are about an inch and a half too big in the waist, and  unfortunately the string is just for show. The string does not go around your waist, so you can't use it to tighten the shorts. I actually surf so I really do need these to be secure. These won't stay on just walking around. I haven't lost weight either- I've actually gained about 10 pounds - so it's not me, it's the shorts.

Great shorts, used them for a whole summer as a life guard.

Old school .. I like the fact that they are not too long

These are great! I wear them as often as possible.  Being a life guard I wear swim suits all the time.  This is the best one so far.

The shorts held up in heavy surf  & dried out quickly.  I chose size 34 because you didn't offer size 32 (my waist size).  Good thing I was in South Beach surfing, where more skin is better!