This summer may come with its share of uncertainty — virtual BBQs, anyone? — but one thing’s for sure. You will need shorts. Lots of them. Sporty shorts for WOFH (Working Out From Home). Tailored trousers that work for almost any occasion... My suggestion is to go a tad briefer than you may be comfortable with at first. This is called style progress, and it’s crucial to being the author of your own riveting short story. Here are 4 ways to pull it off...
If you want to stand out while fitting in, match your shirt to your shorts. Test it out on vacation, then wear it confidently to the neighbors’ pool party (guidelines permitting). Listen, someone needs to start the conversation, and it might as well be you!
Because eventually you’re going to have somewhere to go. This city-short solution is just long enough and just dressy enough for a metropolitan outing, thanks to solid navy seersucker — an elegant yet lightweight (and much cooler) alt to the blue and white striped preppy variety you know so well.
Shorter than that rest, in a retro red hue and contrast white stitching, it immediately evokes the great Björn Borg’s stylishly cool 1970s tennis looks. This short packs a lot of personality, so keep the rest simple.
Fully functional with a hint of macho appeal, a cargo short always works. This one has pockets galore, including a patch-flap on the front to streamline the hips. Trim is key here. Whether you’ve got chicken legs or thighs of steel, all dudes look better in a “modern” (aka “slim”) fit.