How to Wear Shorts
Without looking like a Boy Scout, a German tourist, or some guy from Burning Man
We're Here to Solve Your Shorts Conundrums
It should be so simple: Pull on a nice pair and go, right? But it turns out shorts are one of the trickiest pieces of clothing for men to get right. Because: Can I wear them in town? Am I really supposed to show some thigh? And what about patterns, cutoffs, and cargo pockets? Here, we answer all your questions—after trying on 416 pairs to find the 17 we like the best.