With the offical start of summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the pool.

This year, a slightly more ‘fitted’ look is in for men’s swimwear.

Unlike surf-flavored cuts, this year’s trim, boxer-style trunks fit the body a little more and are shorter to show off the legwork guys have put in at the gym this past winter. We’re talking an inseam of no more than about 6 inches.

Color wise, expect the bold and bright;

For color, be on the lookout for brights, including green, orange and yellow, as well as subtle black and brown. White is good, too, making a tan look even darker.

Via Scripps Howard