How to Buy Board Shorts for a Woman

Board shorts, while once thought mainly to be used by surfers and mainly men, are becoming more and more popular for women. Before you go out to purchase a pair of board shorts, there are several things to consider such as: use, style and types of bathing suits. Taking simple steps before going out to shop for your new shorts will help narrow down your choices and make finding the right pair much easier.

Instructions

1. Determine what types of activities for which you will wear the board shorts. Are they simply going to serve as a cute bathing suit cover up? Will you be surfing or swimming in the ocean while wearing them? Will you be participating in water sports such as jet-skiing and wake boarding, or going to the water parks in them? Does their length, style or color make a difference to you? By narrowing down what you are looking for, you will be more equipped to make a purchase decision. Making a list will help you remember what you want.

2. Before heading to the stores, take a look at sales flyer's in your newspaper or store web pages on the Internet to make sure they carry women’s board shorts. Although they are growing in popularity, board shorts for women are not yet a mainstream item in most retail clothing stores. Checking out stores for availability will save you time and frustration as you shop. Sporting goods stores are a good place to check out.

3. Once you locate a store with ladies board shorts, go there and check out the selection. Keep in mind the list you made earlier and use it to choose the proper length, style and type of short you want. Popular brands for quality women’s board shorts include Ocean Pacific and Billabong.

4. Try on the shorts that you choose in the store fitting room. Make sure to grab several different sizes for each style that you choose because board shorts tend to run differently than regular clothing sizes. Sizes can vary from brand to brand as well. Make sure the shorts are comfortable and secure. Remember that a tie is more secure than Velcro alone when it comes to fastening your shorts. Make sure the shorts fit snug enough that they will not slide off in the water. It is a good idea to try them on with your bathing suit to get the best idea of comfort and fit.

5. Purchase your board shorts once you are satisfied that you made the right choice.