It baffles me how Americans have somehow decided that "shorts" should be baggy high water pants. It's ridiculous. I wear shorts, real shorts like real men used to wear in the 50's..
I agree, I don't like to call them 'shorts' I and a few others I know call them 'longs'. I also refuse to spend any money on shorts unless they are truly shorts like I used to wear in the 70s and 80s. I figure I won't buy the styles they put out today and hopefully others do the same etc eventually the 'fashion' industry will change the styles back. I'm surprised they don't anyway as old styles come back, plus they are cheaper to make.
It baffles me how Americans have somehow decided that "shorts" should be baggy high water pants. It's ridiculous. I wear shorts, real shorts like real men used to wear in the 50's..I agree, I don't like to call them 'shorts' I and a few others I know call them 'longs'. I also refuse to spend any money on shorts unless they are truly shorts like I used to wear in the 70s and 80s. I figure I won't buy the styles they put out today and hopefully others do the same etc eventually the 'fashion' industry will change the styles back. I'm surprised they don't anyway as old styles come back, plus they are cheaper to make.
I wear proper shorts, just long enough to cover the tackle. Anything more than halfway between Knob and kneecap, I don't class as shorts.
I have few pairs of loose running shorts I purchased years ago. They are not too long and end just 3 inches above the knee.For me, ending 3 inches above the knee is WAAAYYY too long. I prefer mine to end 5 or so inches below my crotch, so I have more of my upper thighs exposed to the sun and wind. I have made cut off shorts out of old blue jeans by turning them inside out and cutting just below the tip of the front pockets. I don't really like them to be any longer than that. The less cloth there is the better, in my opinion.
Do you remember when the style was to cut them short enough to have the bottom of he pocket showing?
I have few pairs of loose running shorts I purchased years ago. They are not too long and end just 3 inches above the knee.For me, ending 3 inches above the knee is WAAAYYY too long. I prefer mine to end 5 or so inches below my crotch, so I have more of my upper thighs exposed to the sun and wind. I have made cut off shorts out of old blue jeans by turning them inside out and cutting just below the tip of the front pockets. I don't really like them to be any longer than that. The less cloth there is the better, in my opinion.Do you remember when the style was to cut them short enough to have the bottom of he pocket showing?
Still wear them that short at age 68. I wear my jeans out first just below the crotch where my legs rub when I walk. The jeans then get cut off at the wear point. I should probably walk more because I am running out of cut offs. Eventually the rest of the crotch disintegrates.
Spring thru late fall, shorts, tank top and sandals with a cap. Late fall to early spring weather appropriate, jeans shirt jacket shoes n socks, never wear constricting tidy whities, always commando.
Spring thru late fall, shorts, tank top and sandals with a cap. Late fall to early spring weather appropriate, jeans shirt jacket shoes n socks, never wear constricting tidy whities, always commando.
Do you skip the shirt when you can?
I have few pairs of loose running shorts I purchased years ago. They are not too long and end just 3 inches above the knee.For me, ending 3 inches above the knee is WAAAYYY too long. I prefer mine to end 5 or so inches below my crotch, so I have more of my upper thighs exposed to the sun and wind. I have made cut off shorts out of old blue jeans by turning them inside out and cutting just below the tip of the front pockets. I don't really like them to be any longer than that. The less cloth there is the better, in my opinion.Do you remember when the style was to cut them short enough to have the bottom of he pocket showing?Still wear them that short at age 68. I wear my jeans out first just below the crotch where my legs rub when I walk. The jeans then get cut off at the wear point. I should probably walk more because I am running out of cut offs. Eventually the rest of the crotch disintegrates.
Do you wear underwear with them?
If not, how do you avoid exposure in inappropriate places?
March 21 , 2018 . From late Spring to early Autumn , when I'm at the beach before reaching the area where I am able to lay out naked , I wear shorts and a T-shirt , a baseball cap and sandals . Slip the T-shirt off as soon as I get to the beach . So I walk the shoreline in my shorts and sandals , wearing my cap on my head . Many people recognize me since that's how I dress all the time when I'm at this beach and I have to wear something . Steve
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