Frankies Bikinis' Estelle Cloud Knit Short Is Basically Wearing a Hug

Okay, so swim brands finally figured out what we've been screaming into the void about: we want our poolside pieces to actually work IRL. Frankies Bikinis' Estelle Cloud Knit Short is that rare piece that doesn't apologize for being short—it owns it. The midweight knit hits at 9 inches with a foldover waistband that sits just right on the hip, giving you that '90s minimal-strap energy without any of the overthinking. This is the kind of short that works equally well thrown over a bikini or styled as a standalone piece with literally anything in your closet. What makes these actually special is the texture story—that tactile knit fabrication feels like the upgrade your basics have been begging for. The ribbed trim keeps things grounded and intentional instead of sloppy, and the foldover waistband is doing real work structurally. Come in Heartstrings (a soft neutral that's having its moment), Strawberry Stripe, or Blueberry Stripe if you want something with a little personality. These are the shorts you'll actually reach for on non-beach days, which is basically the whole point.