How Women's Swim Shorts Made Me Fall in Love with the Beach Again

Hey beautiful humans! Can we talk about something that's been absolutely consuming my thoughts lately? Women's swim shorts. I know, I know—trust me to get emotional about swimwear—but hear me out because this is bigger than just another piece in your beach bag.

I've been working with Citra for a while now, and when the design team first showed me our Tangerine Tease swim short collection, I'll be honest—I was skeptical. Swim shorts felt so... practical. Where was the sexy? Where was the moment? But then I slipped into that first pair, and something just clicked. It wasn't about hiding anything or playing it safe. It was about feeling like the most confident version of myself. And I looked HOT. Like ridiculously hot. I didn't realize that wearing swim shorts would make me look so good. The Tangerine Tease swim shorts were like my favorite yoga pants, they have that compression in aaaall the right places.

How Citra Swimwear Brought Back That Seventies Confidence

You know what's wild? Swim shorts for women aren't some revolutionary new concept. We're literally bringing back the energy of the seventies, when women were throwing on dolphin shorts and hot pants and owning every room (and beach) they walked into. Those vintage cuts weren't about covering up—they were about power dressing for play.

Think about it: Farrah Fawcett in her iconic hot pants, the way seventies women moved through the world with this unshakeable confidence. Those dolphin shorts hugged curves in all the right places while giving women the freedom to actually move. To run, jump, dance, live without constantly checking if everything was still in place.

That's exactly what Citra has done with these bikini shorts—we've taken that vintage confidence and updated it with modern cuts that celebrate every single curve of your body. It's giving retro goddess meets contemporary comfort, and I am here for it.

The Life-Changing Feeling of Bikini Shorts

Here's what nobody tells you about swim shorts: they give you permission to just... be. Like, actually exist in your body without constantly managing it. The first time I wore mine to the beach, I realized I'd been holding my breath for years. Not literally, but you know what I mean—that mental tension of always being "on," always aware of how you looked from every angle.

When you put on these shorts, something shifts. You stop being a body to be looked at and start being a person who gets to fully experience life. Want to dive for that volleyball? Do it. Feel like attempting a handstand in the sand? Go for it. Dancing to the beach playlist until sunset? Your shorts aren't going anywhere.

It's like that feeling when you take off uncomfortable heels and slip into your favorite sneakers, except it's happening with your swimwear. Pure liberation.

Why The Tangerine Tease Swim Shorts Will Transform Your Beach Game

Boy Shorts Energy: When You Want That Sporty-Cool Vibe

There's something so effortlessly chic about the boy shorts silhouette. It's giving "I work out but make it fashion." Perfect for the girl who wants to look put-together while secretly planning to dominate the beach volleyball court. The coverage feels like a warm hug, and the way they hit right at the hip creates this gorgeous, elongated line that just makes you feel... powerful.

Swimming Shorts That Actually Make Sense

Can we please talk about how most swimming shorts are basically just sad board shorts that gave up on life? These are different. They're engineered—and I mean actually engineered—for water. The fabric moves with you when you swim, doesn't turn into a parachute underwater, and somehow manages to look incredible both wet and dry. It's swimwear that actually wants you to swim. Revolutionary concept, I know.

The Boy Short Bikini Upgrade You Deserve

If you've ever loved the coverage of a boy short bikini but wished it had more... personality, these are your answer. They give you all that secure, comfortable coverage but with cuts that actually celebrate your body instead of just tolerating it. Plus, you can mix and match with any top in your collection, which basically multiplies your swimwear wardrobe overnight.

Why Booty Swim Shorts Matter (Beyond Looking Amazing)

Here's the thing—and this might sound dramatic, but stay with me—choosing sexy swim shorts over traditional bikini bottoms is actually a radical act. You're saying "I refuse to let my swimwear dictate how fully I get to live my life." You're choosing function without sacrificing beauty, comfort without compromising style.

When I see women in these shorts, I see confidence that radiates from the inside out. There's something about knowing your swimwear has your back (literally) that changes how you move through the world. You walk taller, laugh louder, take up the space you deserve.

And can we talk about how these booty swim shorts actually enhance instead of hiding? The way they're cut to work with your natural curves, creating shapes that make you feel like the absolute goddess you are? It's not about changing your body—it's about loving it exactly as it is while giving it the best possible frame.

The Real Talk

Look, I'm not saying swim shorts are going to solve all your problems or that they're right for everyone. But if you've ever felt like you were sitting out activities because of your swimwear, if you've ever spent more time adjusting than enjoying, if you've ever wanted to feel powerful and beautiful simultaneously—these might just change your entire summer.

Working with Citra has shown me that the best design happens when you actually listen to what women want and need. These shorts aren't trying to follow trends—they're creating a new standard for what swimwear can be when it's designed for real life, real bodies, real women who want to feel incredible.

Trust me on this one. Your most confident beach day is waiting.