How nice is it to walk outside with bare legs in warm summer weather? With shorts, your legs enjoy some cooling, and those pale legs get a bit of color! However, wearing shorts is not as simple as it seems. It can quickly look too casual, which you naturally want to avoid in formal settings. Men's shorts come in many different types: from dress trousers to denim, and from chinos to swim trunks. Which type do you wear when? And how do you best style men's shorts? We are happy to explain this to you in this blog!
This is how men wear shorts in a neat way
Let’s start with this: Shorts are essentially not formal clothing. Wearing shorts to a wedding or a job interview is really a no-go. Yet, you can certainly wear this garment when the occasion calls for it. For example, at a beach party or at the office if there is an informal dress code. Then wear a presentable model of shorts, such as chinos or short dress trousers for men. Denim shorts are best saved for casual occasions. Also, make sure your shorts are not too short, but not too long either. The length is perfect if the legs end just above your knee.
Go casual with short denim shorts for men
Do you have a casual party? Going for a terrace with friends? Or going to the beach? Then you can perfectly wear short denim shorts. At GENTS we have short denim shorts for men that you can easily wear in any casual setting. The advantage of denim shorts is that you can simply roll up the legs without it looking odd. So if the legs of your short denim shorts are just a bit too long, roll them up to just above your knee and you immediately look trendy. Combine your denim shorts with a polo or shirt and you’re good to go!
Can you wear swim trunks as shorts?
On a warm summer day, you naturally want to spend the whole day in your swim trunks. Nice and airy, and if you get too warm, you can take a refreshing dip without any hassle. Shirt off and go! However, if you go into town or to have a drink on a terrace, you face a dilemma. Do you keep your swim trunks on and wear them as shorts? Or is it better to put on something else? As far as we are concerned, this depends on the model. The print is an important factor here, because you don’t want it to be obvious that you are wearing swim trunks. Save the tropical prints for the seaside and choose a basic model of swim trunks, such as one in a solid color or a simple stripe. Also, stick to the length rule: the swim trunks should end just above your knee.
