Men's Shorts Guide, DO's & DON'Ts & How To Look Good in Man Shorts

About this video

The Gentleman’s Gazette team provides a comprehensive guide to men’s shorts, covering their historical evolution from military and athletic wear to modern casual clothing. They explore various shorts styles—including tennis, cargo, pleated, flat front, Bermuda, board, and madras shorts—and outline detailed guidelines on proper fit, fabric choices, colors, and styling rules for different occasions.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that cargo shorts and denim shorts should be avoided entirely as they are unflattering and outdated, while flat-front shorts work best for most body types and pleated shorts suit those with larger thighs
• The Gazette team recommends shorts should end above the knee with inseam length adjusted to height (6-7 inches for shorter men, 9-10 inches for taller men), and should be paired with appropriate casual wear like polo shirts and boat shoes—never with dress shirts or blazers outside of Bermuda
• The Gazette team suggests opting for 100% cotton or linen fabrics in classic colors like navy, salmon, or pastel tones, and stresses that long pants or breathable alternatives like fresco or seersucker pants generally provide a more stylish appearance than shorts

Episode details: published July 22, 2016 · 77K views · 8:32 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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