Nobody can survive summer without a set of super swimmers. We’ve selected the finest board shorts from this season’s leading designers. 5 of the most stylish pairs around, suitable for the most refined fellow.

Top tips:

Fuller figure – avoid patterned/striped

Slim waist – go for heavy detail

Short? – opt for something above the knee, anything which extends lower will reduce your height further.

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Corosol by Vilebraquin – £120 www.vilebrequin.com

Lido Reversible by Ralph Lauren – £100 www.ralphlauren.co.uk

Tuckernuck by Oiler & Boiler – £35 www.selfridges.com

Long Slim Swimmers by Paul Smith – £90 www.paulsmith.co.uk

Dane Board Shorts by Orlebar Brown – £139 www.orlebarbrown.co.uk

Summer isn’t quite here yet so a versatile wardrobe is your key to spring-style success. Plaid shirts were massive last year, and unlike most trends, they’ve still around this year too. Team up your checked number with cargo shorts or jeans, roll up the sleeves and drop a few buttons open. Feeling adventurous? Raise the back of collar slightly for the ultimate, on-trend look.

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Hawke by Jack Wills – £59

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Double Faced, Funnel Shirt by ASOS – £30

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Plaid Flannel Shirt by Burberry Brit – £125

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Boot Check by Jack & Jones – £35

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Western Vintage Plaid by Levi’s – £162.50

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