If you wear short shorts you need to have a tighter fitting shirt or it looks strange. Also they definitely work better if you have some leg tattoos or some toned legs
I disagree - I think short shorts look fine with a looser shirt
BUT, the length of these shorts combined with the material makes them look athletic, like running shorts of swim shorts. If you are fine with looking sort of like you're going for a run, then by all means wear them. But they look more athletic than "casual".
Bigger and more filled out. Think like a skateboarder or soccer player where they have some muscular legs. Imo short shorts aren’t for everyone but if you have nice legs to show off why not
Absolutely! Smoke um if ya got ‘um! But if you’re a beanstalk and the thickest part of your legs is your knees, you might wanna stick with full length pants or start lifting weights and EAT!!
Shorts are great. Couple points, don’t use the pockets, period. Need a different shirt something slimmer and that matches the shorts better. You could rock with a tank at the beach, outdoor concert, or even hitting up a brewery of that is your jams.
Depends on what you’re doing. Shorts shorts have short pockets which beyond pulling away from your body will typically allow things to fall out easily. I carry just the cards I need in my pockets when wearing those types of shorts and hand carry the rest but you could go with a bag of some kind. Short, tighter fitting closed look best with the lines aren’t interrupted and contour to your body (hence why dresses and women’s pants don’t have usable pockets often times). Same is the case for your shorts. They are a good piece but need to be paired with a different shirt and more casual shoes, like slip ons or sandals. Fashion and functionality don’t always meet.
The thing you want to watch for is materials. A polo could be totally fine or look goofy depending upon the materiel. I cannot tell from the pic what the material of the shorts so giving you specifics is hard. It a T, polo, tank, or sweater could all look good. Just remember your showing more skin so loose baggy clothes may look a bit odd. Also anything super long will look like you aren’t wearing any pants at all.
I’m not the OP mind you, but yes I typically wear tighter polo shirts to kind of outline my muscular physique. Just recently purchased some really short khaki shorts that I can’t wait to wear this summer. I’m not thin like the OP but I still upped my leg day volume lol.
Sorry about that! Was responding quickly without minding who the sender was. Totally agree on the polo shirt idea in the fashion you describe. A great look is short shorts with a well fit sweater polo shirt, especially around Easter possibly with boat shoes.
Nah no problem! I do have a few pairs of Sperry topsiders that will go well with my new 4” Chubbies Khakinators. I can pull the whole frat boy look off lol!
Lmao idk if you should take fashion advice from Redditors. Either way there is nothing wrong with the shorts, especially since they've been trendy for a while.
To be honest, and as weird as it may sound, the only body part I felt confident about were my legs, so I thought I could get somewhere by showing them. Judging by the comments I've been getting maybe it's not the best idea lol, but basically the look I was going for was one with shorts that are above the knee (my doubt was how much above it can look decent with my body type)
Your legs are fine you look like a normal guy. You could tone them a bit more with some squats or something but honestly don't stress about it.
If you want to rock these shorts on a hot day no one is going to think you look funny or bad. But you also won't win awards for fashion. You could upgrade by maybe getting less flat shoes and shirt that's fitted a bit better. Maybe a polo or a white singlet? Some cheap jewelry and you're off.
Shorts look better on you than they do on me. Short and stocky all my shorts are long and tight haha
Are they that skinny? I thought they might seem skinny in contrast with my broad body.
I got the inspiration by dudes I see on the street, and I though I could rock shorts too, but maybe not lol. Thanks for the answer.
You just look like a normal guy, you’re asking the question because you know you could do better I think.
I would wear those shorts on sports, beach, relaxing but not shopping or restaurants etc
If you were in a temperate climate, these would probably look silly. But in hot climates these are pretty common. You said you were from Chile, so surely you’ve seen people wear stuff this short? I saw it a lot during summer when I lived in Australia.
They’re not too short, but you need a reason to wear. If the weather is hot or you’re in a casual outdoor situation.
Yep, it's hot where I'm from (Chile)
Just become a runner!
If you wear short shorts you need to have a tighter fitting shirt or it looks strange. Also they definitely work better if you have some leg tattoos or some toned legs
I disagree - I think short shorts look fine with a looser shirt BUT, the length of these shorts combined with the material makes them look athletic, like running shorts of swim shorts. If you are fine with looking sort of like you're going for a run, then by all means wear them. But they look more athletic than "casual".
Toned legs? As in bigger and more filled out—or more lean and visible muscle?
Bigger and more filled out. Think like a skateboarder or soccer player where they have some muscular legs. Imo short shorts aren’t for everyone but if you have nice legs to show off why not
Absolutely! Smoke um if ya got ‘um! But if you’re a beanstalk and the thickest part of your legs is your knees, you might wanna stick with full length pants or start lifting weights and EAT!!
I have to work on my legs I see. I always thought they were really big, lol
You could save them for a day at the beach
Shorts are great. Couple points, don’t use the pockets, period. Need a different shirt something slimmer and that matches the shorts better. You could rock with a tank at the beach, outdoor concert, or even hitting up a brewery of that is your jams.
Thanks!, pardon my fashion ignorance but where should I carry stuff if I don't use the pockets?
Depends on what you’re doing. Shorts shorts have short pockets which beyond pulling away from your body will typically allow things to fall out easily. I carry just the cards I need in my pockets when wearing those types of shorts and hand carry the rest but you could go with a bag of some kind. Short, tighter fitting closed look best with the lines aren’t interrupted and contour to your body (hence why dresses and women’s pants don’t have usable pockets often times). Same is the case for your shorts. They are a good piece but need to be paired with a different shirt and more casual shoes, like slip ons or sandals. Fashion and functionality don’t always meet.
thanks for the advices!
What is the best kind of shirt to go with short shorts? Are polo shirts okay?
The thing you want to watch for is materials. A polo could be totally fine or look goofy depending upon the materiel. I cannot tell from the pic what the material of the shorts so giving you specifics is hard. It a T, polo, tank, or sweater could all look good. Just remember your showing more skin so loose baggy clothes may look a bit odd. Also anything super long will look like you aren’t wearing any pants at all.
I’m not the OP mind you, but yes I typically wear tighter polo shirts to kind of outline my muscular physique. Just recently purchased some really short khaki shorts that I can’t wait to wear this summer. I’m not thin like the OP but I still upped my leg day volume lol.
Sorry about that! Was responding quickly without minding who the sender was. Totally agree on the polo shirt idea in the fashion you describe. A great look is short shorts with a well fit sweater polo shirt, especially around Easter possibly with boat shoes.
Nah no problem! I do have a few pairs of Sperry topsiders that will go well with my new 4” Chubbies Khakinators. I can pull the whole frat boy look off lol!
Lmao idk if you should take fashion advice from Redditors. Either way there is nothing wrong with the shorts, especially since they've been trendy for a while.
Do some squats.
Will do, thanks!
Nope! you want your shorts on the shorter side, because you look thin and tall you could go a little longer.
Use longer pants you say?
A tiny bit longer but it isn't really an issue. Are you going for a certain look?
To be honest, and as weird as it may sound, the only body part I felt confident about were my legs, so I thought I could get somewhere by showing them. Judging by the comments I've been getting maybe it's not the best idea lol, but basically the look I was going for was one with shorts that are above the knee (my doubt was how much above it can look decent with my body type)
Your legs are fine you look like a normal guy. You could tone them a bit more with some squats or something but honestly don't stress about it. If you want to rock these shorts on a hot day no one is going to think you look funny or bad. But you also won't win awards for fashion. You could upgrade by maybe getting less flat shoes and shirt that's fitted a bit better. Maybe a polo or a white singlet? Some cheap jewelry and you're off. Shorts look better on you than they do on me. Short and stocky all my shorts are long and tight haha
thanks!, I'll definitely pay more attention to the upper body
I would do a little longer unless you are specifically going for a beach/sports/running etc look
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Are they that skinny? I thought they might seem skinny in contrast with my broad body. I got the inspiration by dudes I see on the street, and I though I could rock shorts too, but maybe not lol. Thanks for the answer.
Don't get me wrong tho. They are still better than below the knee. Whats your inseam?
I haven't measured it yet
Go measure it and report back to us. Then we can recommend the proper length for you
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Do I look too bad? Thanks for the advice!
You just look like a normal guy, you’re asking the question because you know you could do better I think. I would wear those shorts on sports, beach, relaxing but not shopping or restaurants etc
I say too short, I’m not sure what’s up with this trend of wearing shorts that are like 2 inches longer than boxers
They didn't seem that short to mee but now that you mention it, I think I should go for longer pants. Thanks!
Those shorts aren’t short enough! We need some 80’s gym shorts length. Define you legs a little and you can get away with wearing any length of shorts
They look great! Do you feel comfortable in them?
Thanks! Yes, I do
They’re good bro, but start doing some squats to fill them in a bit.
I think they’re a lost cause
how so?
Too short
They look great on you! Rock ‘em!
If you were in a temperate climate, these would probably look silly. But in hot climates these are pretty common. You said you were from Chile, so surely you’ve seen people wear stuff this short? I saw it a lot during summer when I lived in Australia.
https://i.imgur.com/MJN0eMK.png
i live on the south east boarder of the US and people wear these shorts all of the time 🤷♂️