How Long Should Your Shorts Be? A Visual Guide to Men's Shorts Length

About this video

McGoff demonstrates how different inseam lengths (5, 7, 9, and 11 inches) fit on his 5'6" frame and explains his reasoning for each. He argues that 7-inch slim fit shorts represent the ideal balance for most men, while emphasizing that leg opening width is equally or more important than length, and that fit varies significantly across brands regardless of label descriptors.

Key takeaways

• McGoff recommends 7-inch slim fit shorts as the ‘sweet spot’ for most men, as they hit above the knee and create a tapered, flattering appearance
• McGoff argues that leg opening width is as important as or more important than inseam length, and that fit varies widely between brands even with identical label sizes
• McGoff suggests trying on shorts before purchasing, focusing on actual fit rather than labels, and considering affordable tailoring or cuffing as solutions for length adjustment

Episode details: published April 27, 2021 · 397K views · 7:46 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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