Shorts thread - redux

[broneck]

So I've been struggling with my summer wardrobe, mostly because I find it's a stark contrast against the contemporary, slightly more forward nature of my winter wardrobe (long coats, dark colours, some draped fabrics, etc.)

I'm hoping to avoid falling into the Americana thing - which is pulled off incredibly well by many members of this forum - and focus more on making my summer and winter wardrobe slightly more cohesive.

This seems like a jump-off point for discussing summer options that don't look like something out of the APC lookbook.

My current go-to shorts is a pair of Robert Geller cutoff jean shorts, and I wore them 5 days a week last summer. I need a change.

Any and all input is, as always, apprciated.

[riff]

I've been rockin these the last few summers... Swrve knicker, very trim cut. Then again, I cycle a lot.

Edit - not shorts, but it's an option....

[duckfeet]

imo simple works best with shorts--- the other aspects of the outfit make the look--- the shorts are secondary.

these fred perry shorts http://www.jdsports.co.uk/product/fred-perry-utility-cargo-short/15215/

or some chino with an oxford/flannel + leather jacket + high socks + whatever shoe you prefer --- make for a good alternative to the college cliche look.

also i love the button up + mesh-shorts look

[panicnation]

vibskov makes some pretty nice shorts that might fit in with your aesthetic

[willy cheesesteak]

i need to cop some sweatshorts this summer

[broneck]

I've been rockin these the last few summers... Swrve knicker, very trim cut. Then again, I cycle a lot.

Edit - not shorts, but it's an option....

These I'd like to try out . . . hesitant to order. got fit pics?

[eequalsmcbrill]

bump this.

http://stussy.com/#/shop/mens/bottoms/straight-oxford-short

interested in them. anyone seen these in-store? never had a pair of oxford shorts before, wondering what that would be like. i think the light blue colors looks real clean.

[HAMA]

[lak]

Paper Bag shorts from Geller SS10. Look so good, price tag don't though.

[dkatz]

picked up these shorts at a little hole-in-the-wall shop in Berkeley (on Haste, I think, just below Telegraph). Made by an SF company called Red Clay. I haven't had the opportunity to wear them much but I think they're pretty rad:

[joelz]

How about shoes with shorts? Those monk straps look suprisingly good

[presumed]

bump p p p p

[jackg]

you could look into, Chronicles of Never, there a relatively progressive label coming out of Australia which probably meets the aesthetic look your going for. or maybe look at damir doma or their new silent range shorts???

http://www.oki-ni.com/Mens-Shorts/icat/shorts

http://www.oaknyc.com/men/shop-by-style/shorts.html

you could also try:

http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&catid=23&subcatid=61&view=all

but most of the ones at opening ceremony are pretty preppy!

[The gent]

I love it !

[willy cheesesteak]

hell no.

i can do that shit myself and it would cost way less if i wanted some paint splattered cutoff shorts.

[aquino]

I'm going to be wearing these this summer. Best part is that they can do double-duty, working well in and out of the water.

(aether button swim-short in jet black)

[The gent]

hell no.

i can do that shit myself and it would cost way less if i wanted some paint splattered cutoff shorts.

It's even better when it's real. Don't buy short make them.

[dkatz]

Similar to those Aether shorts, I dig these from outlier:

Bikeable, swimable, chillable. They'll supposedly be re-releasing them this summer.

They also have a slightly roomier alternative

[joelz]

I'll also put the obvious uniqlo in - they've got great slim fit, tho they seem to be a bit longer than those featured here (they fall just above the knee)

[mrbombastic]

I love it !

lol, maybe in the comfort of my own home.

[ColdsnapBryan]

think i might just go with a pair of j crew 9" this summer, save some cash.

[bill]

vibskov makes some pretty nice shorts

i need to cop some sweatshorts this summer

dunno if you were sarcastic, but I really like that. Saw the aWang ones and they looked really good.

womens shorts are more interesting that what we can find in the men sections (with a few exceptions)

the shorts from cdgblack are really cool and nice. theres some complexgeometries shorts that are great too (cotton and linen). there's always ro/drkshdw/lilies too.

the ones that HAMA posted on the first page are goood

its quite easy to make a pair for yourself too.