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11 Comments:
At any age, if you wear shorts below the knee in the South, you are sweltering!
From readers left via facebook:
"I love the look of the longer board shorts. They just look so cool and dude-ariffic. When I see above the knee shorts on men all I can think of is: Gym Teacher"
Also: "I'm more concerned by short-shorts than too-long shorts... although below-the-knee shorts aren't really shorts, now, are they? In woman-speak, they are capris or cropped pants!"
From Bob Morris, novelist and travel writer:
"I like 'em longish myself, but in Bermuda, which has some definite ideas regarding this sorta thing, some places won't let men in if their shorts are below their knees. The standard Bermuda short is two inches above. Of course, those silly twits wear long socks with 'em, too, and sport coats."
From a gay reader, via facebook:
"The geighs like em short as do all four straight 30 somethings at the bar w/ me. By short, mid thigh but long enough that boxers don't show. Below knee is considered ghetto."
From a female reader via facebook:
"Neither the hemline or the waistband should be anywhere near where the legs hook onto the butt."
Ad says: Not sure what this one means. I'm having trouble visualizing this one.
I just had to stand up and check how long the shorts I am wearing are - just past the knee. I own both shorter and longer - I wear the below the knee shorts when I want to look cool and the shorter ones when I want to *be* cool. Apparently I don't really descriminate much :-)
This from a 60-something female reader in Colorado:
"Hope your article sheds light on why shorts are being worn to shoe tops and resemble dresses.
I was told the longer shorts for basketball players was to cover up the wearing of support for the upper thighs.
I still prefer the shorter basketball shorts -- enjoyed watching the game then."
My conclusion for shorts, skirts, slacks, tops, underwear, bathing suits, socks and shoes: If you...
1) Are comfortable, and
2) look reasonably well in it, and
3) feel like you look appropriate
...wear that.
I think it depends on your body type and what you feel confident in.
I'm a 6 feet tall guy in my mid 20's and I prefer my shorts to be an inch or two above the knee. Compared to my longer shorts they look much sharper, smarter and fashion forward. Anything shorter than one or two inches above the knee and things start to look vulgar like male hotpants. Fit is also important and they should sit freely on your waist without a belt. Also the capacity to bend over without exposing any butt crack is also important.
Tall guys shouldn't wear shorts that are too short or they'll look lanky. Short guys shouldn't wear shorts that are too short because they'll look stumpy. In addition, short guys shouldn't wear shorts that are too long because it'll make them look even shorter.
Shorts that cut off at or just below the knee are a sensible choice for men of all sizes. Those that hang too low below the knee seem vulgar and should be reserved for bedtime as pyjamas or young adolescent teens. I think most guys will be surprised by how flattering shorts an inch above the knee can make them look. However many are just reluctant to try it.
Down in Florida, especially during the summer, I find mid-thigh length to be ideal. Knee length are just to hot and uncomfortable. Plus, my tan dose not stop at my knees. I am safe and secure enough in his own skin to wear them. Also noticed the new fashion trend for 2010 is to get away from the baggy knee length kind.
Ever go onto a pool deck and see guys pulling up the hem of their shorts for a better tan? What fool male "designer" dictated the ridiculous length of mens shorts-did you ever look at your old family pics and notice your dad looked better than you do? Halfway down your thighs is surely long enough!
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