Bang Men's Swimwear - Quick-Dry Stretch Beach Shorts with Square Cut Trunk | Premium All-Purpose Swim Trunks for Swimming, Surfing & Vacation | Comfortable Water Sports & Poolside Relaxation

While my body is nowhere like those of the models in the pictures, it is an athletic body.I normally buy American designer brands like Tommy, Nautica, 2xist, and specially Polo/Ralph Loren, and their stuff fits me in a super flattering way highlighting all my assets.NOT THESE:To start, they use REAL MEASUREMENTS - meaning when they say SMALL = 28-30”, it means that the GARMENT ITSELF actually measures that at the waist, which is unlike all American clothing where when they say size 30”, it means garment has at least 2 more inches & thus it really measures 32-33”. And while there’s nothing wrong with garment actually measuring exact sizes, this goes against the norm in an unexpected way bc we are already conditioned to know what ‘our’ size is based on 2-3 extra inches.Thus, all seller needed to have said is that these are not typical sizes but ACTUAL garment measurements. However, I didn’t see that in the SIZE CHART they have posted.I purchased 10 different models to try, all in small, and the ones without elastic wouldn’t close (2-3 inches short at the waist - obviously).The ones with elastic would fit at the waist, but an overall horrible fit in general. And no, I didn’t have a muffin top.Also, note that while there ‘IS’ GIVE to the fabric, it’s not a generous one - I’d said it’s bt minimal & moderate, so u can’t relay on STRETCH to enhance fit. Of course, stretch level varied by fabric type.Lastly, they DONT PROVIDE ROOM FOR MALE ANATOMY. And yes, I’m aware that having gotten a size smaller than I needed would create pressure there, but because they are NOT ANATOMICALLY DESIGNED to accommodate the front parts, these shorts are literally PAINFUL.Even if I got correct size, there’s no front room in the design, period. Notice that on almost all pictures, models are tight and FLAT in the ‘pouch’ area - this is exactly the same issue w all Asian-patterned/designed clothing here on Amazon or any social media site; except this is supposed to be a Miami company (I’m from Miami).If you buy these in the right size, I can’t imagine the thighs fitting nicely as shown on the models. And if I wanted loosely fitted shorts I would NOT have bought these.While fabric and finish quality IS there, FIT QUALITY is missing for the front side.Rear side did fit very nicely, but not sure that would still be the case if I go 1 or 2 sizes up as my waist actually measures about 34.5”. Consider that w the aforementioned American designers, I buy either small or extra small.I weigh 185 lbs, measure 5’11” tall and ‘regular’ American waist size I buy 30-31”; a 32” waist is normal large/loose on me.PS: these charge a return cost - not free to return even with Prime.Love the print. Size up 2 sizes. Hubby is a medium. Had to get an XL.Ok, so I suspect if I had smaller legs these would have been perfect. But as it is, my legs are too big to fit into the proper waist size. They felt amazing, so it's a shame I don't fit. For reference my waist size is 34 inches and my thighs are a muscular 27"Feels well made but definitely a little snug; not a lot of room in the front area. . . I would go up a size.Great looking shorts. Good material. Colors are vibrant!!I love this product. They fabric is good material and it fit a true to size. Plus the print is so cuteI'm in love, it fits perfectly, and I got a lot of compliments.