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Mens Floral Swim Shorts | How to Choose, Style and Wear Them

Florals and holiday dressing go hand in hand.

December 12, 2025 · 3 min read

Mens Floral Swim Shorts | How to Choose, Style and Wear Them

From the classic Hawaiian shirt to our bestselling mens floral swim shorts, a vibrant print instantly lifts your warm-weather wardrobe. We think no suitcase feels complete without at least one floral favourite.

Our Floral Inspirations

At Love Brand, our prints always begin with nature. Every pattern is a celebration of the wild places we work to protect, with our mens floral print swim shorts paying homage to some of the incredible tropical plants we found on our travels.

Palm Trees

Conjuring thoughts of days spent basking under tropical palms, these iconic trees have long been a muse for our designer swim shorts. Favourite prints like ‘Tropical Party’, ‘Pause in the Palms’ and ‘Pink Breeze’ capture those slow, sun-soaked days.

Sea Flowers

Inspired by the underwater world, these motifs offer a fresh take on florals.

Tropical Flowers

Bold, uplifting and full of colour, what’s not to love about tropical flowers? From delicate frangipani blossoms in our ‘Paradise’ swim shorts to large-scale botanicals, island plants continue to inspire many of our prints.

Tall palm trees against a clear blue sky
Image courtesy of Elephant Family/Louis A.W. Sheridan

Styling Mens Floral Swim Shorts

Mens floral swim shorts are as versatile as they come. They can be bold or understated, laid back or polished, depending on how you style them.

For the perfect beach look, pair with espadrilles and a terry towelling t-shirt. The moisture-wicking fabric of terry cloth makes it perfect for slipping on after a dip.

To transition from beach to bar, wear with a button-up linen shirt for a smarter evening look.

Picking the Perfect Floral for Your Skin Tone

To look your absolute best on the beach, find the perfect colour from our range of swimming trunks for your skin type.

If you’ve got warm undertones, opt for rich earthy colours like mustard yellows, reds, browns and olive greens. And for cooler undertones, emerald greens, blues and pastel pinks are your go-tos.

Fabric Matters

From the materials we use to our printing and dyeing techniques to the craftsmanship that goes into making every piece, each pair of swim shorts is made to last.

We design each pair to feel comfortable, using quick-drying fabric, and adding an adjustable waist, and side pockets.

They not only look and feel good, but also do good for the planet too. Our range of swim shorts is crafted from 100% recycled single-use plastic, saving tonnes of plastic waste.

Origins of the Floral Print

We know the floral print has become a wardrobe staple, but where did it actually come from? It started way back in ancient Greek and Roman times when they’d use real flowers to decorate clothes with a scented touch.

As techniques evolved, so did the designs, and by the late medieval period, florals were appearing on fabric. In 12th century China, flowers were embroidered onto clothing and the artistry quickly spread across the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, mass-produced printed fabric became common. As a result, floral patterns became popular and well-liked. Cut to the 20th century, and they were firmly solidified in the zeitgeist from the era of flower power to the iconic Hawaiian shirt.

Today, florals remain timeless, vibrant and tied to sun-soaked escapism, exactly what holiday clothing should be! Shop florals and our full range of mens printed swim trunks at Love Brand.