Beach Wear Edit
With an array of trim, tailored and fashionable beachwear now available at Routleys, there is no excuse for letting style standards slide at either the pool or seaside.
Firstly, yes, you absolutely should be wearing shorts. Unless you’re training for the swimming championships, Speedos should not be gracing your Adonis-like figure this summer.
The man to thank for the colourful swim shorts of today is Fred Prysquel. In 1971, Fred found himself on the shores of St. Tropez, attempting to woo the woman he would eventually make his wife. Worried that the Speedo (which was the dominant “style” of the time) was curbing his chances of success, he set about making a pair of trim swim trunks with colourful fabric he acquired during his travels in Africa, as a motoring journalist. His trunks were inspired by the longer, board shorts commonly found amongst the surf scene of SoCal (Southern California).
The vibrant and unprecedented beachwear took off and Fred soon developed his idea into a substantial business. Frank’s swim trunks quickly became synonymous with Riviera-chic, signalling that the wearer was a man of means and most importantly, taste.
A swim trunk will generally possess a cord or elasticated fastening, such that one does not leave the water any less clothed than they went in (unless of course that was your intention). Other common features include double hems, reinforced pockets and stitching, water draining eyelets, and a high quality inner lining that allows water to drain freely. The aforementioned elements ensured a trim, durable and functional trunk just as at home in the surf, as the cocktail bar.
Routleys have excellent swim shorts available from chic stalwarts such as Ralph Lauren and ORTC. Gentlemen, eschew the Speedo and ‘daggy’ dad board shorts and make this summer a stylish one.
$99.95
Gant D1. Stripe Tee
White
$80
ORTC Manly Swim Shorts
Red
$199.95
Swims Braid Lace Loafer
Navy
$149
AT.P.CO T-Shirt
Yellow
$80
ORTC Portsea Swim Shorts
Navy
$199.95
Swims Penny Loafer
Navy
$149
AT.P.CO T-Shirt
Cream
$80
ORTC Henley Swim Shorts
Navy
$199
Swims Breeze Knitted Sneaker
Navy
If swim shorts aren’t your thing and you’re there more for the sun than the surf, our range of smart shorts are what you’re after. We’ve got everything from the summer wardrobe essentials of Polo Ralph Lauren, to the standout statement pieces from A Fish Named Fred.
$198
Bugatti Men's Polo Shirt
Teal
$139
Polo Ralph Lauren Maritimes Short
Beige
$259.95
Ecco Soft 7 Sneaker
Camel
$239.95
Dimattia Knit Polo
Lime
$215
A Fish Named Fred Jungle Print Shorts
Green
$189
Tommy Hilfiger Leather Sneaker DW5
Navy
While you’re making a splash this summer, don’t forget about your feet; transition from the poolside to the bar in a range of stylish footwear, suitable for your summer flaneuring. Step into a pair of Swims loafers, perfect if you expect to be getting wet – or for something more constructed, a pair of Tommy Hilfiger or Ecco sneakers, especially if you’re there for the atmosphere but not the aquatics!
$99.95
Gant D1. Stripe Tee
Navy
$80
ORTC Pennington Swim Shorts
Blue
$189
Tommy Hilfiger Leather Sneaker YBR White
White
$69.95
Gant The Original T-Shirt White
White
$279
Meyer B-Palma Shorts
Burgundy
$289.95
Ecco Soft 8 Sneaker
White
Now that you’ve got the bottom half covered, you’ll need to pair your shorts and sneakers with something smart, but also functional for the waterside. This will ensure you keep the sun off your shoulders when it gets a little too much and you’ll feel equally comfortable when entering a restaurant with water vista views.
Routleys has a range of polo shirts, casual shirts and T-shirts available, all of which are smart enough to effectively transition you from the diving board to the dinner table, whilst also being soft and breathable enough to ensure that you never sacrifice on comfort. We’re confident that whatever you select from our curated range will be stylish enough that you will be turning poolside heads for all the right reasons! Shop from Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Bugatti, A Fish Named Fred, Gant, AT.P.CO, and more.
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$159
Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Fit Gingham Shirt
Multi
$244
Meyer B-Palma Shorts
Green
$399
A Fish Named Fred Shoes
White
$69.95
Tommy Hilfiger Flag Tee
Light Blue
$139
Gant Classic Fit Cut and Sewn Swim Shorts
Red
$79.95
Tommy Hilfiger Seasonal Slide
Navy
$120
A Fish Named Fred Tee
Navy
$99.95
Gant Classic Swim Shorts
Navy
$199.95
Swims Braid Lace Loafer
White
