Plenty of surf-and-sand motifs, harking to the early-1980s heyday of the OP brand, stretch across men's swim styles this summer.

"Hawaiian prints are a must-have, and we offer several options ranging from oversize tropical flowers and landscapes to sunset graphics and hula girls," American Eagle's style expert Rachel DiCarlo said. "This summer, board shorts are a big trend meant to be worn both on and off the beach from day into night, paired with a T, hoodie or button-down."

--By Wendy Donahue, Tribune Newspapers