But I am torn. Shorts of shorter length looked great on men before the days when 60% of American men were overweight or obese. Plus men used to restrict shorts to mostly athletic or water side pursuits. Now shorts are, for better or worse, daily casual wear and men are less than athletic in their general form.
Let’s all eat better and hit the gym so we can look more Borg like!
Agree 100%...in my college days the Kavu 3" was the standard, then in the early 2000's they discontinued the model and it was IMPOSSIBLE to find anything in a decent length. Today, J Crew offers 4", I think, or maybe 5" and I can get them hemmed to 4".
I agree with your assessment 100%.
But I am torn. Shorts of shorter length looked great on men before the days when 60% of American men were overweight or obese. Plus men used to restrict shorts to mostly athletic or water side pursuits. Now shorts are, for better or worse, daily casual wear and men are less than athletic in their general form.
Let’s all eat better and hit the gym so we can look more Borg like!
Cheers,
BSR
For beach attire I’ve always been a fan of UDT lengths.
If your inseam is longer than 3” you’re wearing capris
Still upset at Patagonia for killing the Light Weight Stand Up Short (5" inseam)
Agree 100%...in my college days the Kavu 3" was the standard, then in the early 2000's they discontinued the model and it was IMPOSSIBLE to find anything in a decent length. Today, J Crew offers 4", I think, or maybe 5" and I can get them hemmed to 4".
John Wayne in booty shorts is my summer style inspiration.
That Gary Cooper fit is something else. The shoes ... What are those???
I feel I am too old for anything shorter than 9", though not having the tan line might change my mind.
Spot on 👊
You forgot Lt. Jim Dangle. True pioneer in Law Enforcement fashion.
History does repeat itself in fashion .