Ultimate Guide To Men's Shorts

About this video

Centeno provides a comprehensive guide to men’s shorts, covering when shorts are appropriate to wear, how to achieve proper fit based on body type, ideal lengths, fabric materials, color selection, and styling considerations. He emphasizes that fit is the most critical factor and recommends tailored fits that complement individual proportions while avoiding common mistakes like excessive fabric bunching or flaring.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues shorts are casual wear appropriate for pool parties, beaches, gyms, and casual outings, but not for formal or business casual meetings; he recommends considering alternatives like chinos or tropical weight wool trousers for professional settings
• Centeno stresses that fit is paramount for shorts and recommends a tailored fit with 2-3 inches above the knee depending on height, avoiding elastic bands (except on swim trunks), excessive hip bunching, and excess material at the bottom that creates a skirt-like appearance
• Centeno recommends cotton twill as the most common and versatile material, while noting that madras and seersucker offer better breathability but less durability, and technical fabrics work best for athletic wear rather than casual lounging
• Centeno suggests keeping shorts in simple, muted colors like gray, navy, and brown to serve as a neutral canvas for other wardrobe pieces, and recommends avoiding bold patterns except for small repeating designs like herringbone

Episode details: published July 19, 2020 · 119K views · 10:03 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’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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