Summer isn’t just a season. It’s a mirror.
Every choice we make — where we go, what we wear, how we spend our time — reflects something deeper about who we are. At Benibeca, we design every piece not just for style, but for the way it feels on your body, the way it moves with you, and the subtle message it carries.
And sometimes, the simplest choices — prints or solids, a deep navy or a soft sand tone — reveal more about us than we realize. This is what your swimwear might be saying about you.
Prints vs. Solids – Two Ways of Seeing the World
Prints and solids are more than design choices — they are a mirror of your summer state of mind, a silent reflection of how you move through the world, a reflection of who you are.
The Print Lover
Prints are for the man who lives outwardly. He thrives on connection, energy, and the unexpected.
Choosing a bold pattern signals creativity, a sense of play, and a comfort with being noticed.
Prints speak to the explorer — someone who sees summer as a time to gather stories, spark conversations, and wear his mood on his sleeve (or, in this case, his swim shorts).
The Solid Sophisticate
Solids, on the other hand, whisper where prints speak. They reflect quiet confidence — the kind that doesn’t need to announce itself.
A man in a deep navy or olive short is telling the world he values quality, ease, and timelessness over trend.
It’s a choice that says: I don’t follow noise. I set my own rhythm.
Color, Mood & the Subconscious Signal
Beyond patterns, color carries its own language — one that speaks directly to the subconscious.
Research in the Journal of Experimental Psychology and Color Research & Application has shown that our preferences for certain hues often mirror aspects of our personality and emotional state. Blues and greens are consistently associated with calmness and balance, while reds and warmer tones evoke energy, sociability, and vitality — even when we’re not aware of it.
Here’s how the tones you choose might reflect your summer state of mind:
- Navy Blue - Stability, elegance, trust. Worn by men who lead with calm authority and prefer a classic edge.
- Deep Green (Olive, Forest) - Balance, vitality, a connection to nature. Chosen by those who value wellness and a grounded presence.
- Black - Power, minimalism, timeless sophistication. The uniform of men who exude quiet strength and understated luxury.
- White - Purity, openness, freshness. For those who embrace simplicity and the optimism of summer.
- Coral, Red, or Orange - Energy, dynamism, sensuality. Perfect for the extrovert who thrives in the spotlight.
- Sand, Beige, and Soft Nudes-Harmony, subtlety, effortless luxury. For the man who seeks calm, understated style, and natural, Mediterranean aesthetic.
Why It Matters
When you choose your swimwear, you’re not just picking a piece of fabric.
You’re aligning with a mood — your summer mood.
And whether it’s a bold print or a solid in a muted tone, the choice is an unspoken reflection of how you move through the season.
At Benibeca, every short is crafted not only for comfort and quality, but to let you inhabit your summer identity with ease — whether that’s dynamic, introspective, or somewhere in between.
Because style isn’t about standing out or blending in.
It’s about feeling like yourself — completely, and without effort.