Trunk Show: A Guide to the Season’s Best Swim Shorts
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With Father’s Day around the corner, many last-minute shoppers are bound to make a beeline for the tie displays. But rather than present a father with yet another cravat that seems to shout its lack of imagination, The New York Sun suggests picking him up a new pair of trunks for swimming, or for just lying about on the beach. On offer this summer is an assortment of classic styles and playful prints to suit every preference. The trend, as seen at stores ranging from Brooks Brothers to Old Navy, is toward bright colors and the roomy cut typical of board shorts. Whether your favorite father has a predilection for pineapples or a fondness for understated, clean lines, the eye-catching choices here are sure to please.