My kid wore these straight from the pool to a birthday party and they looked totally fine by the time we got there. The quick-dry fabric really does its job, and the built-in liner means no fussing with separate underwear.
My son wore these straight from the beach to a birthday party and they dried fast enough that nobody could tell he'd been in the water. The quick-dry fabric is the real win here, and they still look decent enough for everyday wear.