lately i've been having thoughts of electric fans, margaritas, and swimming pools. perhaps this is a signal that i am ready for summer more than i usually care to be. i typically loathe summer, especially with the oppressive humidity of the ohio river valley area. however, this summer i am most excited about finding a grown up job, getting an apartment, and fully realizing my sexy potential as a young professional adult. with all of that mind, the thing that i am actually looking forward to is lounging pool side and taking much needed dips to cool off from the kentucky heat. i do own one pair of swim trunks but they're old and balloon when i get in and out of the water. i tried on some at h&m this weekend, but they were either cut too short or came in a disappointing array of prints and dull colors. i have accepted that my body type is probably best suited for a board short, but two things i am resisting: voluminous cargo pockets and the color white. the cargo pockets have that ballooning effect and for a piece that is intended for a functional purpose, i see it as having very little function. maybe when you're 15 and you need to carry your i.d. to get into the public pool, but those pockets can carry an excess amount of water and cause that retched squishing sound as you make your way off to the relieving shade. i also think the color white would tarnish and become dingy as the summer progresses. i don't swim much, but when i do i would want my swim trunks to retain some quality.
naturally, my tastes first lead me to a beautiful pair of marni swim trunks that i noticed in the ny times mens spring fashion magazine. they're $255 and as a result will never be in my possession (it is nice to dream). i did use the flaterring color and interesting print as point of reference and inspiration for my eventual future purchase. i've been eying the following...
$14.99, available at target
$51.99, available at penguineclothing.com
$64.00, available at urbanoutfitters.com
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