Parke and Ronen: Swim Cuts, Fabric and Slim Sizing

Parke and Ronen makes resort and swimwear with a deliberately slim, tailored cut. That cut is the brand's signature and the main thing to account for when ordering.

The cut is slim by design

Parke and Ronen pieces are not relaxed garments. Shirts are cut close through the chest and waist, and swim shorts sit trim on the leg.

If you normally wear a relaxed fit, size up at Parke and Ronen. A slim-cut shirt in your usual size will feel tighter than you expect through the shoulders and chest.

Check the Parke and Ronen measurement chart rather than ordering by size label. Chest and waist measurements tell you far more than S/M/L on a brand cut this close.

Woven shirts with no stretch have no give at all. If a measurement is borderline, take the larger size — a slim shirt that pulls at the buttons is unwearable.

Inseam length on swim shorts

This is the decision people most often get wrong, and it is purely about proportion and preference.

Shorter inseams — the brand's signature look. More leg, more mobility, and a style choice rather than a neutral one.

Mid-length sits around mid-thigh and suits most people in most settings.

Longer gives more sun coverage on the thigh and reads more casual.

Consider where you will wear them. A very short inseam is a beach and pool garment; a mid-length works for a beach bar and lunch too.

Your height matters. The same inseam measurement sits very differently on someone tall.

Swim fabric and what destroys it

Parke and Ronen swimwear, like any other, rarely wears out from wear. It is destroyed by chemistry.

Chlorine degrades elastane, which is what gives swim shorts their shape and recovery. Regular pool use shortens the life of any swimwear substantially, whatever it cost.

Salt crystallises in the fibres as it dries and abrades them from within.

Sunscreen and oils stain light fabrics permanently, and pale or white swim shorts are particularly vulnerable.

Rinse in cold fresh water immediately after every use, before anything dries. This one habit extends swimwear life more than anything else, and almost nobody does it.

Do not sit on rough concrete or pool edges in swim shorts. Abrasion pills the fabric and it does not recover.

Parke and Ronen shirts and resort wear

Parke and Ronen is known for swim shorts, but the brand also makes shirts, polos and resort wear in the same slim cut. The sizing advice above applies to all of it.

Linen and linen blends breathe well in heat and crease easily. That is part of the look, but if you want a shirt that stays sharp after a flight, choose a cotton or blended Parke and Ronen shirt instead.

Printed Parke and Ronen pieces are the most distinctive part of the range. Pair a bold print with plain swim shorts, or the other way round, rather than wearing two prints at once.

Building a Parke and Ronen holiday wardrobe

For a week away, two pairs of Parke and Ronen swim shorts and two shirts go a long way. Rotating the shorts lets each pair dry fully between wears, which is also what keeps the elastane working.

Pick one pair in a solid colour that goes with every shirt. It will get the most wear and date the least.

Care

Hand wash Parke and Ronen swimwear cool with a mild soap. A machine agitates and stretches, and heat kills the elastane.

Never wring swim shorts out. Press the water out and lay flat or hang.

Dry in the shade, not direct sun. Sun fades and degrades the fibres, which is perverse given the garment's purpose but true.

Never leave them balled up wet in a bag. That is how mildew and permanent smell start, usually on the drive home.

Rotate two pairs if you swim often. Elastane recovers between wears and two pairs alternated last far longer than one worn daily.

Where the Parke and Ronen savings are

Parke and Ronen discounts across a wide range of levels. Try the highest first and work down:

The WELCOME10 Parke and Ronen code is a single-use welcome code generated per customer, so it may already be spent. Test a couple at checkout.

End-of-summer clearance is the deepest reduction of the year on swimwear, and a classic solid colour does not date. Buying in autumn for next summer is straightforwardly cheaper, provided your size is still there.

Parke and Ronen normally accepts one code per order. A 25% code on two pairs of swim shorts and a shirt saves far more than on a single item, so build the basket first.

Common questions

Does Parke and Ronen run small?

It runs slim by design. Size up if you prefer a relaxed fit, and use the measurements.

Which inseam should I pick?

Mid-length is the safe choice. Shorter is the signature look and more of a style decision.

How do I stop swim shorts going baggy?

Rinse in cold fresh water straight after every swim, dry in shade, never tumble dry.