Hold out your pinkie finger and say the following: “I will not wear oversized board shorts this summer unless I am, actually boarding in some fashion.” Good, now that we’ve got that settled, may we suggest you hit the drink with these Outrigger Water Shorts from Land’s End. They feature:

• Quick dry, UV-protecting nylon
• Comfortable three-piece mesh liner
• Side leg vents
• Zip fly with snap closure
• One zip back pocket with key clip and inside coin pocket
• Six-inch inseam

What this means to you: Above deck. By the pool. On the boat these are versatile and priced well enough to fit into your every day life. Oh and watch out for the sun too… farmer’s tans are NOT in. Try Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock on your outings. It’s sweat and waterproof and contains silica powder to absorb oil so you won’t be out there with that ’sheen’ most lotions leave you with. Nice.

Cost: $24.50 @ Land’s End