Okay, let’s talk about these Emporio Armani trunks. First off, they look *expensive*—like, 'I woke up in a Milan penthouse' vibes. The cotton is stupid soft, and the logo waistband? Chef’s kiss. But here’s the tea: sizing is a whole drama.
I usually wear a Medium (32” waist gang), but these hugged me like they were afraid I’d escape. Had to size up to Large, and even then, they’re borderline snug. Pro tip: if you’re between sizes or value breathing room, GO BIGGER. My gym-rat friend with tree-trunk legs swore by the XL for ‘freedom of movement’ (his words).
Now, the fabric: thinner than expected—not sheer, but breezy. Perfect for summer or if you hate that suffocated feeling. No leg elastic (!!), so no sausage-casing situation. But WARNING: these shrink in the dryer like they’re auditioning for a magic show. Hang-dry only unless you want them to morph into booty shorts (which… maybe some of y’all do?).
Final verdict? 8/10 if you nail the size roulette. They’re comfy once you figure it out, but maybe don’t gift them unless you know their exact underwear astrology sign.