Women’s 5″ 4-Way Stretch Swim Shorts Boardshorts
Women’s 4-Way Stretch 5” Boardshorts
Our flirty mid-rise unlined 5″ boardshort is our most popular length, created with an advanced comfort-fit design to match your lifestyle. Made with soft and flexible 4-way stretch fabric and a secure velcro-drawstring waist, these shorts accentuate all the right curves while also allowing for maximum versatility in the way you play. From the surf to the streets, the combination of fit and flexibility is perfect for almost any activity you’re into. Our amphibious bottoms are the perfect article of clothing for athletic events, a day on the beach, or an afternoon at home. Because they offer a great range of motion and are made from strong materials, you’ll be able to swim, surf, or play beach volleyball with flexibility and comfort. These swim shorts are where function meets fashion, and they are not see-through when wet. Shop our whole collection of fun and trendy patterns. The vibrant colors can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Whether you’re running an early morning surf session, having lunch with the girls, or just relaxing on the sand, you’ll be ready for anything. These stylish surf shorts come in a full range of sizes and are flattering on slim to plus-size teens and adults.
The polyester-spandex blend makes these swim trunks very easy to care for, which means less work for you so you can get back to the beach sooner. They are machine washable and quick-drying —just hang to dry or throw them in the dryer briefly. The quick-drying technology keeps you comfortable all day long. The red and navy options are a favorite among lifeguards and firefighters who need trustworthy and durable shorts while they’re saving lives on the beach or working at the station. Every woman athlete wants to look their best while staying focused on the game, and these shorts have been crafted for just that.
At , we’re committed to creating the finest quality clothing and surfwear for your lifestyle. Whatever your pastime, you can be sure our shorts will stay on, look great, and you will feel great wearing them.
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Bright Beautiful HuesAll our women’s shorts feature fun colors and unique vibrant patterns that are sure to leave you dreaming of your next exciting getaway. Includes easy front drawstring closure and secure velcro fly. From the surf to the streets, you’ll be looking and feeling your very best. |
Pocket with KeystringFeatures functional cargo pocket with velcro closure and key-string inside to keep your keys secure during any of your favorite outdoor activities, whether it’s beach combing, surfing, or swimming. Pocket dimensions are appx. 4.5 inches wide x 5.25 inches high. |
Durably DesignedWe know how much wear and tear a pair of boardshorts goes through during the warmer seasons when the sun is out and we spend most of our time by the water. That’s why boardshorts are triple stitched for extreme durability and long-lasting wear. In addition, the pockets have custom no-rust grommets for streamlined air and water flow. |
Soft Stretch FabricWe chose premium quality blends to create our relaxed and buttery soft 4-way stretch fabric that makes these unlined shorts feel like a second skin. Designed to be able to move with you, without ever feeling restrictive or irritating. You won’t find quality like this anywhere else. |
Women’s 5″ Inseam Swim Shorts
Cute and comfortable unlined multi-use boardshorts, built to have your back in the surf, on the street, and anywhere in-between.
Quality Construction
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Say goodbye to uncomfortable swimshorts! Our unlined boardshorts are made of high quality breathable fabric that allows for substantial air flow throughout the material. These light, functional swim shorts will be sure to keep you cool and comfortable no matter where the day takes you. |
Our shorts are made with a 4-way stretch fabric that makes them perfect for any activity. Whether you’re surfing, swimming or lounging poolside, swimshorts are made to handle any lifestyle. Our stretch fabric is strong, and doesn’t become loose even after rough use. |
Not only is the fabric of this boardshort 4-way stretch, it’s also very lightweight. The polyester and spandex blend produces a lighter swim trunk while still maintaining all the durability of a standard unlined boardshort. There’s no need to worry about these shorts dragging you down, because they’re made to move with you! |
Our swim trunks are made with quick drying technology, significantly reducing water retention. The fabric actively repels water so these shorts won’t ever weigh you down and you can enjoy a faster drying time. You’ll be able to go from the beach to the car with ease. This high performance moisture management also makes the shorts stronger and longer lasting. |
Sizing
All shorts run true to US women’s sizing. Please refer to our size chart and measurement instructions to insure you order your correct size.
How to Measure Your Size
To measure your standard US size, stand with heels together and measure around your body at the broadest part of your hips (approximately 8″ below your natural waistline). This will include the fullest part of your backside and should be at just about where your legs meet your torso.
Size Chart
Brand Size | USA | Hip | Waist |
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X-SMALL | 0 | 34.5 | 24 |
X-SMALL | 2 | 35.5 | 25 |
SMALL | 4 | 36.5 | 26 |
SMALL | 6 | 37.5 | 27 |
MEDIUM | 8 | 38.5 | 28 |
MEDIUM | 10 | 39.5 | 29 |
LARGE | 12 | 41 | 30.5 |
LARGE | 14 | 42.5 | 32 |
X-LARGE | 16 | 44 | 33.5 |
X-LARGE | 18 | 45.5 | 35 |
Brand Size | USA | Hip | Waist |
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1X | 14 | 44 | 35 |
1X | 16 | 46 | 37 |
2X | 18 | 48 | 39 |
2X | 20 | 50 | 41 |
3X | 22 | 52 | 43 |
3X | 24 | 54 | 45 |
4X | 26 | 56 | 47 |
4X | 28 | 58 | 49 |
5X | 30 | 60 | 51 |
5X | 32 | 62 | 53 |
Coco –
I’ve worn boardshorts since I was about 12.
These are awesome !!
The material is great dries quick and really comfortable. Colors and patterns are really pretty I bought blue ones also and they are really cute.
I did buy a larger size at first because reviews said to go up and also the longer style pair and the longer we’re great also.
I’m 5’2 and 185+ and this sizep16 is perfect I have no junk in my trunk and I’m straight up and down like a boy I have a tummy a big tummy . I hope that helps with sizing.
*I have to say because I think some just don’t understand what boardshorts are ..
The ties are NOT useful never have been on any bordshorts I’ve ever had and I’ve lived in them for years. The velcro (if the bordshorts have them) takes a bit to soften.
Not all have elastic waists if you need strech look for elastic.
Companies didn’t make boardshorts for a girl over about a size12 because “fat girls” can’t surf or who knows their own vanity maybe.. I had to wear boys and men’s for a really long time. So finding a company that actually makes them and makes them right is rare. I know maybe 3 this one included.
The return shipping fee sucks and is surprising in today’s world of online buying and instead of exchanging the last order I returned it so I lost out on the shipping being reimbursed.
My advice would be to exchange if you have any issues with size rather then return, if you have the time to deal with it you save the 4 bucks.
I will definitely buy again these are really great shorts !
Ramona Carbona –
I needed swim shorts that would feel comfortable in the water and on a bike. I bike about 1.5 miles to my snorkeling area and have thick thighs. The swim shorts I was using were great for swimming, but were binding me on the ride, especially when wet. The stretch fabric in these shorts takes care of that problem. The pocket has already been useful for taking out small pieces of trash too. I got a size up for the shorts upon reading the recommendations. I can pull them off without unfastening them, but they stay on well while swimming, so I am happy with that choice. Ordered a second pair actually.
Sam Samson –
I ordered the size 10 in black.
While most boardshorts I have tried on veer towards the small size these are true to size or slightly larger. Exact measurements below.
They have a velcro and tie waistband with a 5″ x 4″ side pocket with a velcro flap and drainage hole.
Side to side measurement on size 10 are as follows:
Waistband: 18.5 inches
Hips: 21 inches
Leg: 12.5 inches
Rise is 9.5 inches
Inseam is 5 inches
Nice soft polyester with 10% spandex. Seams are tight and they seem well made. material is soft.
I am fairly slim hipped with muscular legs.
I am returning these. There’s a little too much material gap between my legs and the shorts (4 inches too much) and while they are okay I had hoped for more from a pair of polyesters shorts priced at $33.
I took photos but the Amazon app and iPad have a long standing conflict that causes Amazon to lose the review every time I add photos – fix this please, Amazaon!
FabPhleb –
Was crossing my fingers that I ordered the right size. I relied on others reviews regarding sizing when ordering. I am between a size 14 & 16. Most 16’s are too big for me, but some 14’s are too small. Ordered a size 16 and they fit EXCELLENT! Tried ’em on for my hubby and he said they looked nice. Very happy with this purchase.
J. Sterlein –
I absolutely love these shorts. I was looking for something that I could wear to swim, boat, walk, hike, and whatever else the day brought. These are perfect. The material dries very fast and has a nice amount of stretch without getting stretched out. We walked around Martha’s Vineyard all day, jumped off the jaws bridge, and returned to sightseeing without missing a beat or having to change clothes. I highly recommend them.
Lindsey G –
I purchased these board shorts for a recent beach trip (with excursions) and they worked great! I tried four different pairs of board shorts in different brands before the trip, and these were the most comfortable and had the best fit—and they were the best price too! I like that they have both a Velcro fly and a tie string to secure the front. They were comfortable for walking, swimming, riding an ATV, and in various harnesses on a zip-line course. The also have a small Velcro side pocket which was useful. They seem high quality so far! Also, I’m tall (5’10”) and these were a perfect length on me—not too short. Very happy with this purchase.
Danielle Zeigler –
I bought these specifically to use at local theme parks, but living in Florida means I use them more often than not. They’re exactly what I wanted – light weight, comfortably, quick drying, versatile. Perfect! I’ll be buying more soon – totally worth the price!
To give an idea of sizing – I wear a 16 (14 on a good day) and carry most of my weight in hips/butt/thighs. There is a slight “pooching” of fabric in the front groin area, but my shirts are never short enough where this would be seen or a problem. Leg length is perfect to avoid “chub-rub” but not so long that it looks like you’re wearing men’s swim trunks.
Michelle –
I agonized over buying these shorts vs. others. I read all of the reviews and in the end I purchased two sizes. My pants size is a 12 so I ordered a 12 and a 14 just in case. I’m exchanging the 14 for a 12. The material is lightweight and the shorts seem well made. They look good. I gained a lot of weight this year after a divorce and I was not feeling good about putting a bathingsuit on. I decided to wear these with a rash guard or a tankini top. I am 5’5″ with muscular legs and thick knees lol. I was worried they would be snug in the legs and they are not. These shorts are the perfect length. Not too short but not frumpy. I am not super curvy so my rear and waist are proportionate to the rest of my body. I’d say average body shape. They sit below the belly button making them very comfortable. I could get away with the 14 if I planned on staying this size. They don’t look bad. My boyfriend said they were cute and liked them until I put on the 12 and then he said actually, those fit better. It depends if you like to have a little extra room or not. I think they fit true to size. There’s a little give in the material but not so much that they feel like they will stretch out.
Arya Nic –
I read all the reviews, measured my own boardshorts to see how it compared to one review that posted measurements (very helpful!) and decided on the size 8. The fit is great and comfortable. I am petite but have big hips and thighs (usually wear size 6 pants/jeans in Old Navy or Gap) so I often have problems finding good fitting shorts and pants.
Waist band: 16 inches
Hip: 19 inches
Leg opening: 12 inches
(Give or take a cm or 2)
Something is up with my phone camera so the boardshorts are coming up bluish instead of black in the photo.
Will definitely consider buying another pair.
Rangerfan25 –
They fit perfect and have a Velcro to help around the belly. Very happy with this purchase
Sarah –
I ordered a size up because I wanted them to be roomy. They fit with plenty of space to spare. The correct size would probably be fine, but I wanted to be able to wear a bathing suit under these since they do not have a liner.
Beach Wife –
I am a size 8/10 in pants. My hips at their widest are 41 inches. I ordered the size 10 and it was too small. I returned it and got the size 12 which fits good in the hips. It’s a bit big in the waist but I can adjust it a little. The white tie on the front is not really functional. There is a velcro closure behind it. If I put the two sides of the velcro touching completely, the shorts will sit on my upper hips. If I move the velcro so that it is off-center and I pull the white tie hard together at the top, I can make the waist a little smaller and it will fit up higher but not quite on my true waist.
The fabric feels good and the shorts are long enough to cover well. You don’t have to wear anything under them as no one can see up. I tested this by sitting on the floor opposite a full length mirror with my knees up to my chest and the shorts were long enough to fit tight around the thighs in this extreme position without revealing anything. I’ll test the shorts in the water and, if they don’t perform well, I’ll update this review.
AmazonIsLife –
Wow! Helps me cover my post kids + COVID bod. I tried several board shorts on amazon, and they all fit strangely, not like I remember from the 90s where they were shorts that didn’t usually have elastic and weren’t tight and weren’t super short (I’m not in my teens any longer). These were perfect for stretch and they lay flat. Bunch minimally. This the the best brand out of like 5-6 I tried, and I was getting super depressed about my extra weight, just wanting to play with my kids in the water or have a skinny visitor over without feeling self conscious. I love these. I’m 5’7.5” and 170 lbs, and size 12 fit perfectly for me.
Joanna Eastment –
Great shorts! I love the length and they are fairly flattering on my not-so-petite figure. I normally wear a size 14 (curvy) jeans. I ordered these in a size 16 but they were too large and felt like they might fall off when wet. I returned the 16 and reordered in a 14 and they were perfect.
Heather C –
LOVE. THESE. SHORTS. They absolutely fit perfect and the way they stretch is awesome! I’m tall, but a little thicker in the torso with stilts for legs so I tend to have trouble finding board shorts that are a good length/fit and aren’t boxy everywhere else. They are very flattering, don’t ride up OR down and they are true-to-size. After receiving my first pair I order two more in different colors because I honestly feel like I’ve been looking for these board shorts my entire life! Not to mention, customer service was AWESOME after one pair was lost on its way!
MKD –
It is so hard trying to find women’s board shorts. They are either too long or too short and they never fit well for people with bigger butts. These shorts are great, I did go one size up because I didn’t want them to be too tight and they fit perfectly. They are the perfect length and I love all the cool patterns. I will be ordering more in different patterns now that I know how nice they are.
Michigan Dad –
My daughter and I love these shorts, great stretch, super comfortable, I just wish the waist was adjustable so I could gain or loose 10lbs, we used them on multiple land to water excursions in the carribbean, they don’t chafe, and dry fast, fyi I used REI body glide to prevent my upper thighs from chaffing, worked great, I lost weight so I had to buy a smaller second pair. I am 5’3″ 150lbs normally a 8/10, I have both the L 10 and the M 8.
ck –
purchased for an upcoming vacation so while I can not attest to how they will stay on while being active in the water I can say that they look great and fit exactly the way I wanted, I wanted to wear over my suit – I am usually between a 6 and an 8 so I ordered 8 and they work great!
Vita Montoya –
I wear a size 8 -10 but I bought a size 10 as I wanted it to have some room and it fits perfectly with some room to breathe and it made very well.. I love it so much I plan to buy more.
Amazon Customer –
This was my second pair I bought because I love them that much. I’m a 16 and they fit perfect.
CDGBA –
Fabric on these shorts is perfect. The shorts ere cut just right and fit great. Very slimming! Dry quickly. Generous pocket. Perfect length at 5″ and they are very comfortable. Not constantly digging them out of myself.
Heather Fulk –
I’m so happy with these shorts. I got them to wear to the gym so that I could swim laps without showing all of my goodies. I ordered my regular pants size and they fit absolutely perfect.
Amazon Customer –
Love these shorts! They are so comfortable and fit true to size
Theresa B. –
Quality material. Great style and comfortable to wear, even while sitting. Fit as expected. It does not have a liner but you can wear something under if needed. The velro and tie closure is very secure. I would buy again. Product arrived quickly.
Timemaster –
Love these! They were perfect for my Caribbean vacation. Perfect fit and loved the pocket which was perfect for my room key.
Michelle S. –
They are a tad short, but they are the most flattering swim shorts I could find. Overall great purchase. Very happy & will buy more.
vw –
These board shorts fit a woman’s body (not a teenager) and are very comfortable. Just the right length. Love these!