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too big
By Jennifer Canada from BOERNE, TX on 12/11/2020
Fit: TOOBIG
I used the chart to choose a size. I bought a small - I am a size 4, 5''5", 120 lb. These were too big at the waist and gaped at the back
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I love them.
By Mandy from Wickenburg, AZ on 8/27/2020
Fit: TRUE
These shorts are very comfortable, and the waist band is easily adjustable. I plan to swim in them a lot.
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The color I got was color of the ocean!! 🥰🥰🥳
By Carolyn from SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL on 8/12/2020
Fit: NA
Such a sweet color and YAY Comfy Too! Awesome job ripcurl’
Been wearing board shorts for many years with old timers brands.
LOVE Rip Curl shorts
I so hope they come out with cotton corduroy shorts with stretchy added for fall weather
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Comfortable! Nice material!
By R from MO on 8/9/2020
Fit: NA
True to size, fits more close [OPENBRK]snug[CLOSEBRK] to the body. Good length, not too long. Covers upper thigh well. More of a thin material, not too thick. They dry fast in the sun. Washed and laid them out to dry, didn’t shrink. I would definitely purchase these shorts again.
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Perfect beach shorts
By JCav from Wildwood, NJ on 7/20/2020
Fit: TRUE
Super comfortable beach shorts, perfect over a bathing suit! Easy-care material, too.
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Swim wear for only the skinny people
By Jessie from Seattle WA on 7/20/2020
Fit: NA
The shorts I bought were way too small and I ordered XXL large. This company is fat shamming with there sizes. Most other brands of women's clothing a XXL would fit. Will not recommend this brand to anyone.
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Perfect fit, great style
By Shann from Houston, TX on 7/20/2020
Fit: NA
Sizing was perfect, quality is great! Shipping was fast! Would definitely purchase this brand and also from Swim Outlet again!
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Run Very Small
By Swim Mom from Outer Banks, NC on 6/30/2020
Fit: NA
Have not tried to wear these to the beach or pool yet b/c they run VERY small. For reference, I am 5’4, 140 lbs. and typically wear a size 8 or Medium. Using the size guide, I ordered these in XL to be safe. They are still quite snug! I’ll need to lose about 10 more pounds before I can wear them in public. Go at least two sizes up [OPENBRK]but maybe 3[CLOSEBRK] when you order.
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Quality swim shorts
By Cella from Amarillo, Tx on 6/21/2020
Fit: NA
I liked these, but after ready reviews that said they ran smaller than expected, I ordered a larger size and unfortunately they were too large. Had to return and reorder.. I wear a 28 waist. I think the medium size is best for me.
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Way Smaller than normal sizing
By CC from houston tx on 6/13/2020
Fit: TOOSMALL
Way Smaller than normal sizing. I never wear an XXL anywhere, and even this one was still too small.
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Too big.
By Lisa S. from Flagstaff, AZ on 6/8/2020
Fit: TOOBIG
I followed the size guide and the model's size, and the item was probably 2 sizes too big. I waited on hold to talk to customer service but after several minutes, was disconnected. So I decided to return rather than exchange because I didn't feel I was going to find a good fit without trying it on first. I also did not want to spend money on multiple returns if the next 2 sizes down did not fit right.
I bought all 3 colors and they were bright (as expected) and the material was nice (thinner than expected but not cheap material). I would have been happy to keep these shorts if they fit well.
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Reviews about size misleading
By HEATHER from FL on 6/4/2020
Fit: TOOBIG
I normally wear a 4/6. I read so many reviews saying these run small that I ordered a medium instead of the small I would normally order. They were HUGE in a medium. I have no idea why so many reviews say they run small. They were so big that I think a small would be too big! Aside from that, they seemed just ok. I don't know that I liked all the snaps rather than a regular zipper or even pull on option. I returned them and did not try to exchange for a small since there are no free returns on this site and I had to pay to send the mediums back.
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Runs small
By TNB2010 from Georgia on 5/25/2020
Fit: NA
I liked the color and texture of these shorts but they run small in size, I would recommend ordering two sizes up from your normal for a comfortable fit.
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Runs small
By TNB2010 from Georgia on 5/25/2020
Fit: NA
Shorts seem to be okay and they look good but they run small, I woukd recommend ordering two sizes up from your normal fit.
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Runs on the small side
By cmmacy@msn.com from MN on 5/21/2020
Fit: NA
These are great quick dry material! Great to wear with a swim top or over a swim suit for a little extra coverage. I Great quick dry material. I wear a 6-8 & these fit me perfectly. If I was a straight size 8 I’m sure they would have been too snug.
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Runs on the smaller side of the size chart
By cmmacy from MN on 5/21/2020
Fit: NA
These are great quick dry material! Great to wear with a swim top or over a swim suit for a little extra coverage. I Great quick dry material. I wear a 6-8 & these fit me perfectly. If I was a straight size 8 I’m sure they would have been too snug.
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Runs on the small side
By cmmacy from MN on 5/21/2020
Fit: NA
These are great quick dry material! Great to wear with a swim top or over a swim suit for a little extra coverage. I Great quick dry material. I wear a 6-8 & these fit me perfectly. If I was a straight size 8 I’m sure they would have been too snug.
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Runs on the smaller side of the spectrum
By cmmacy@msn.com from MN on 5/21/2020
Fit: NA
Great quick dry material. I wear a 6-8 & these fit me perfectly. If I was a straight size 8 I’m sure they would have been too snug.
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Love the shorts. Well made, nice material, great looking.
By Joanne from Spring Hill , Florida on 5/7/2020
Fit: NA
What's not so great is that they're too tight to snap closed around belly area. Once I lose about 2 inches of weight in that area they'll be great. Love the material and the style.
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Nice product
By Deb from Iowa on 4/21/2020
Fit: NA
Great color, great fit. The bottom of the legs are a little bit bigger than I would usually purchase, but they are going to work fine. Not big enough to worry about. I'm looking forward to pairing these with my tankini
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Not Bad for the Price
By Joanne from Murfreesboro, TN on 2/23/2020
Fit: TOOSMALL
Not bad for the price. You'd better be sure of your size because these are a straight cut pair of shorts. There is no elastic or buttons to these board shorts. They pull on and pull off. The fabric feels like cotton. There is not a lot of give.
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Great, little board shorts!
By Laura from Texas on 2/18/2020
Fit: NA
Love these little shorts. The fabric is super soft and the waistband stays in place and doesn't roll or pinch. The attached brief gives great coverage too.
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Black 7" Boardshort
By Angela from MA on 1/29/2020
Fit: TRUE
Nice fabric and look. The short legs are a bit wide but I'm going to keep them. I may see if I can get them altered for a better fit. The style I'd like it difficult to find.
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Good until you sit down
By Pia Heldt from ONEIDA, WI on 11/8/2019
Fit: TOOSMALL
Ordered these to wear for lifeguarding. Material is soft and they seem to be well made. Seemed a little small when putting them on but ok once on. When I sat down in them, they became tight in the leg openings. Since guarding involves a lot of sitting, they will be returned.
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Not at all like the photo
By Sunbea from DC on 9/4/2019
Fit: NA
Extremely large, not just hip to hip but also much too wide leg openings. They appeared to be much shorter than a five inch inseam. Because of the grommets and ties in the front, you are limited to how much you can tighten them. I could pull them on and off while they were as cinched as tightly as they could go. Not pleased with the lack of pockets, either. They had to be returned.
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Way too small
By Pam D from Virginia on 8/9/2019
Fit: TOOSMALL
Bought an xxl for my overweight size 16/18 belly, but couldn’t even get close to buttoning them closed. Seem like good product, if I could get them on.
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Too small
By Kim from Brooklyn, NY on 8/3/2019
Fit: TOOSMALL
I wear an X-large and brought a XX-large based on the reviews. I love the color. However I would suggest buying 2 sizes larger.
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very nice, but too large for the 'small size'
By bellezza from New York on 7/29/2019
Fit: TOOBIG
I really love the fabric, the style, the color, however the 'small' size is quite large ... I suggest to produce and extra-small for people petite like me.
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Very nice
By Jan from Las Vegas, NV on 6/18/2019
Fit: TOOSMALL
Great length, got a size larger than normal, was a good fit. Use as shorts or swim trunks. Love the snap up front and pockets.
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Quality construction
By Kayes from Oregon on 6/4/2019
Fit: TRUE
The material is substantial and the inside short makes everything lay flat. Love the details such as the back waist pocket. Fits nicely on curves. I'm a size 10 and ordered a large. It was just a little tighter then expected, but would say that's my issue currently - but still fits nicely.
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Super cute but cut very small
By Danielle C. from SANTA BARBARA, CA on 5/27/2019
Fit: TOOSMALL
Cute shorts, nice fabric, but they are cut really tiny, not for someone with any curves. Had to return them.
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Nice but not great for skin
By Kimberly from New York on 3/10/2019
Fit: TRUE
I've used these shorts for a bit now while on vacation. I've watched them religiously and they still dye my skin black every time I wear them. It makes me self conscious and looks unsightly. They are comfortable, but not worth scrubbing my skin after every trip to the water.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE
By Vikki from PA on 11/16/2018
Fit: TRUE
I have been looking for the perfect board shorts and I finally found them. I love the longer length so they are not riding up in the middle, the material is not too heavy, love the snaps and the waistband is great and they hang on your hips just right....This was my first time ordering from SwimOutlet and I am glad I did....I will be ordering these in every color!
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Great shorts for swim instructors
By LeLe from California on 10/5/2018
Fit: TOOSMALL
I like the color and the length (I’m on the shorter side), but for me they were too small and almost didn’t fit around my hips. I am curvy but after reading the reviews of true to size, I purchased the size I normally buy in shorts. Wish I would have gotten one size bigger to feel more comfortable.
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Dye rubs off
By Pam from Chicago on 9/19/2018
Fit: TRUE
Love these shorts and bought both colors but the dye bleeds into my leather sofa and my white boat seats. I’ve washed them several times but it’s still a problem. Washed in cold water and line dryed. Still is rubbing off on surfaces.
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Really cute!
By lisa t. from LOS ALAMOS, CA on 8/28/2018
Fit: TRUE
These are really nice fitting board shorts. In fact I’m going to order a second pair. They seem very well made. I was a little concerned about size , but they fit true to size.
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Found these shorts on a trip and my size wasn’t available....
By Souzie from Sacramento, Ca on 8/7/2018
Fit: TRUE
Love the quality and style of these shorts, but the store didn’t have my size. Found them on swimOutlet.com and after ordering was so happy for their quick shipping. They fit great and look so well made. Got them in black and happy to have them for many years to come. My last Volcom pair lasted 4 years.
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Nice fabric; Runs super small!
By kesl from NEW YORK, NY on 7/31/2018
Fit: TOOSMALL
Nice fabric & fit but you need to size UP! I’m a size 6 or 28 in jeans and need a Large.
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