Our verdict
Between the Lululemon Swim Trunks and the Olivers Capital Short, we lean toward the Lululemon Swim Trunks — we rated it 10/10 versus 8.5/10. Genuinely great swim trunks—buy them if the price fits your budget.
Our pick
Lululemon Swim Trunks
$78
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Side by side
| Attribute | Lululemon Swim Trunks | Olivers Capital Short |
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| Our rating | 10/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Best for | Genuinely great swim trunks—buy them if the price fits your budget. | Best khaki short alternative—combines cotton looks with athletic comfort, durability, and water resistance. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Lululemon Swim Trunks if…
Genuinely great swim trunks—buy them if the price fits your budget.
- Extremely comfortable with stretchy, flexible material
- Built-in liner with side pockets and back zippered pocket
Choose the Olivers Capital Short if…
Best khaki short alternative—combines cotton looks with athletic comfort, durability, and water resistance.
- Looks like khaki but feels like athletic short with four-way stretch
- Durable hardware with built-in button and rubber-lined zipper
Why we rate them this way
Lululemon Swim Trunks — 10/10
Genuinely great swim trunks—buy them if the price fits your budget.
What we liked: Extremely comfortable with stretchy, flexible material, Built-in liner with side pockets and back zippered pocket, Water-repellent and abrasion-resistant fabric, Durable through heavy use (2 seasons, 3-4x weekly wear), Versatile styling that looks like regular shorts, not beachwear.
Worth knowing: High price point, Not suitable for formal or professional wear.
Olivers Capital Short — 8.5/10
Best khaki short alternative—combines cotton looks with athletic comfort, durability, and water resistance.
What we liked: Looks like khaki but feels like athletic short with four-way stretch, Durable hardware with built-in button and rubber-lined zipper, Water-repellent material, 365-day free repair and replace warranty, Comfortable and lightweight.
Worth knowing: Can be noisy when wearing, Runs large—need to size down, Visible back seam.
Common questions
Is the Lululemon Swim Trunks or the Olivers Capital Short better?
We rated the Lululemon Swim Trunks 10/10 and the Olivers Capital Short 8.5/10, so we lean Lululemon Swim Trunks — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
How much do the Lululemon Swim Trunks and Olivers Capital Short cost?
The Lululemon Swim Trunks is listed at $78. We don't have a current price on file for the Olivers Capital Short — check the latest on its review page.
What's the difference between the Lululemon Swim Trunks and the Olivers Capital Short?
Short version — Lululemon Swim Trunks: Genuinely great swim trunks—buy them if the price fits your budget. Olivers Capital Short: Best khaki short alternative—combines cotton looks with athletic comfort, durability, and water resistance.