Against All Odds, It’s the Summer of the Giant Short
The debate around men’s shorts rages well before the dog days of summer, zig-zagging between extremely short to extremely long to extremely specific 5-inch inseams. But as fashion trends continue to fracture, a singular overarching silhouette feels less and less definitive. We’re at a place where every silhouette and every inseam is fair game. If that newfound freedom is all too much, my advice to you is to go big.
Big shorts just make the most practical sense in summer. More fabric means more shade for your gams, and the cavernous silhouette allows for a ton of air circulation, dramatically lowering your chances of swamp-ass. More voluminous shorts are also better fashion feng shui. Whether you’re more of a tiny cropped tee kinda guy or a baggy shirt advocate, big shorts tend to balance better than little shorts. And thank your lucky stars because certified big shorts come in all kinds of flavors these days. From no-frills work shorts to billowy wool dress shorts to ultra-massive sweat shorts, the giant shorts universe is vast and expansive. Here are a few of the biggest shorts worth trying right now.
