Board Shorts
Boardshorts are a style of men's and, recently, women's swimwear that have far-reaching been associated with such aquatic sports as surfing and wakeboarding but have grown in popularity outside of these sports in recent years. The name of "boardshorts" likely originates from their affiliation with aquatic sports that end a board, such as surfing. They are sometimes called "boardies" in slang, especially in Australia.
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Boardshorts are typically extend than the humdrum shorts or form-fitting speedo styles of swimwear and sometimes have a baggy appearance |
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| They extend to the knee range or slightly above it in length |
| Crowded designs gag vibrant colorful patterns, Hawaiian floral images and highlighted stitching, however not all boardshorts have these designs. |