I don't care if you don't like cargo shorts . . .

I found out on my vacation that the only sports I own that fit were a pair of cargo jorts.

I rocked the Hell out of those things.

Benefit of living in Germany, there is always some guy not far away in sandals and socks to make you look totally legit.
 
gtrjunior said:
Since when did cargo shorts become unfashionable?
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Since fashion designers got mad that most men don’t want to pay a premium for ugly, uncomfortable hipster shorts. This happens now and then with mens fashions. I remember a year, I think it was 2002, that some assholes tried making white pants mainstream for men. And they tried to bring back men’s shoes with long pointy toes last year. Funny thing about the fashion industry, they don’t understand that men don’t need them. We can always get by with t-shirts, wranglers, and doc martens.
 
One thing I'm not is fashion trendy....I'm really all about the basics....a comfy pair of shorts/jeans and a t-shirt.
I have one suit that I loathe wearing, but it's there for events that require it. And I have a small selection of slightly dressier outfits for when that's required too.
 
cargo shorts are no good, especially the ones with big ballon type cargo pockets. I prefer shorts that have either the 'painter style pocket on the right leg or just a traditional 4 pocket (or 5 if you count the little change pocket), baring that there is a hybrid type cargo which has one FLAT unobtrusive "cargo" pocket....those are fine as well. Shorts also need a gusseted crotch so as not to cut yer boys circulation off and the should fall just at the knees for daily wear in public. You don't need knickers (this is not 2011 anymore) and NOBODY needs skinny hipster shorts that fall at your thighs.

If you are lounging around the house some 7 or 8 inch shorts can be good in the dead of summer or if you're running then some 8 or 9 inch shorts are preferred.

Casual out and about shorts in public for men shorter than 8 inches in public are unacceptable. Longer than 12 should only be allowed at a Limp Bizkit concert or a Gathering of the Juggalos festival.
 
In a sense, fashion is like religious beliefs. If you have a belief about something, that is great. But you don't get to force it on me. I have my own beliefs. and preferences. Feel free to purchase what you want. But you are not free to ridicule or judge me for my preferences. Kinda like the meatatarian video someone posted the other day. If I want to eat candy with my pork and beans (not that I really would, sounds disgusting), I reserve the right to. :)
 
DdBob said:
cargo shorts are no good, especially the ones with big ballon type cargo pockets. I prefer shorts that have either the 'painter style pocket on the right leg or just a traditional 4 pocket (or 5 if you count the little change pocket), baring that there is a hybrid type cargo which has one FLAT unobtrusive "cargo" pocket....those are fine as well. Shorts also need a gusseted crotch so as not to cut yer boys circulation off and the should fall just at the knees for daily wear in public. You don't need knickers (this is not 2011 anymore) and NOBODY needs skinny hipster shorts that fall at your thighs.

If you are lounging around the house some 7 or 8 inch shorts can be good in the dead of summer or if you're running then some 8 or 9 inch shorts are preferred.

Casual out and about shorts in public for men shorter than 8 inches in public are unacceptable. Longer than 12 should only be allowed at a Limp Bizkit concert or a Gathering of the Juggalos festival.
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How come this sounds like advice for skirts? And doesn't the length change year to year?
 
Help!I'maRock! said:
How many skirts do you buy per year?
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Well, none. But I just remember my Mom and Grandma discussing skirt lengths in the 70's. I do consider buying a kilt once or twice a year. I do have both scottish and irish in me. But I have resisted. I get confused by the length issues, and with what to wear underneath.
 
Given the average age of this forum, i'm not surprised by the love for cargo shorts.


Personally, I don't find them all that practical since I don't like walking around with anything in the thigh pockets of cargo shorts or cargo pants.
 
Look how practical! Great for stage climbing, stage diving, and crowd surfing!



But you all don't have to like them. I don't care what you wear really.
 
sunvalleylaw said:
How come this sounds like advice for skirts? And doesn't the length change year to year?
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no, it's pretty much if you shop online like myself you learn what lengths are otherwise you don't know what yer ordering. 10/11 fall right at the knees. 12 is at the bottom of the knees...beyond that you are in juggalo territory and anything less than 10 is hipster length unless you are buying running shorts. 10 -11 will work regardless of trends or fashion because it's right in the middle.
 
DdBob said:
no, it's pretty much if you shop online like myself you learn what lengths are otherwise you don't know what yer ordering. 10/11 fall right at the knees. 12 is at the bottom of the knees...beyond that you are in juggalo territory and anything less than 10 is hipster length unless you are buying running shorts. 10 -11 will work regardless of trends or fashion because it's right in the middle.
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Yeah I get that and I generally follow the advice. I just don't like to be told to. I even try to avoid cargo shorts on the golf course (when I go once every couple years) or tennis courts. Or outdoor casual weddings. I was raised a long time ago, and I was trained by my handlers to do that. Kinda gripes me that I still feel compelled to follow that advice, but I do.
 
DdBob said:
cargo shorts are no good, especially the ones with big ballon type cargo pockets. I prefer shorts that have either the 'painter style pocket on the right leg or just a traditional 4 pocket (or 5 if you count the little change pocket), baring that there is a hybrid type cargo which has one FLAT unobtrusive "cargo" pocket....those are fine as well. Shorts also need a gusseted crotch so as not to cut yer boys circulation off and the should fall just at the knees for daily wear in public. You don't need knickers (this is not 2011 anymore) and NOBODY needs skinny hipster shorts that fall at your thighs.

If you are lounging around the house some 7 or 8 inch shorts can be good in the dead of summer or if you're running then some 8 or 9 inch shorts are preferred.

Casual out and about shorts in public for men shorter than 8 inches in public are unacceptable. Longer than 12 should only be allowed at a Limp Bizkit concert or a Gathering of the Juggalos festival.
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Who died and made you the arbiter of fashion?
 
Grant Gross said:
I don't understand what most people need all those pockets for. What are you carrying in there? Your Pokemon cards? A small bomb? A sandwich? Singing Monkey Balls? A Pooter?
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Clearly you don't go to shows with your wife. The only time I use the extra pockets is to hold her cell phone, lip gloss, ID, and keys when we go out.
 
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