4 Ideas for Shorts Codes [ 2024 ver.

In this issue, we introduce four ideas to help you achieve a successful stylish shorts coordinate!

Ideas for a shorts coordinate (1)For a shorts coordinate that exposes the legs, the choice of shoes and socks is the key to improving the level of dressing

When wearing shorts, the knee area to the ankle is inevitably exposed, so shoes and socks stand out more than when wearing long-length Shoes and socks stand out more than when wearing long-length pants. If you style that part of the outfit well, you can make a shorts coordinate look all the more fashionable. For example, this man here is wearing a monotone style with a black and white short-sleeved shirt and black shorts, set with blue socks and triple-named Air Jordan 1s by Fragment Design & Travis Scott & Nike. The contrast between the two is stylish, as if there are separate themes from the knees up and from the knees down.

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I personally believe that this is where the shorts coordinate shows off its skill, as the shoes and socks are the stars of the show. Socks, in particular, are usually hidden from view, so they are an important point that can raise the level of an outfit considerably. It is a good idea to add a splash of color like the man in this snapshot, or to accentuate the look with a patterned item. I recommend UNIQLO & JW ANDERSON socks, which I buy in bulk every season, not only because of their reasonable price of only a few hundred yen per pair, but also because of the tasteful patterns that only JW ANDERSON can offer.

Shorts coordinate ideas (2)The shorts trend is on the move! Longer wide shorts are conversely fresh.

Wide silhouette pants have long been on the rise as a men’s trend, and naturally this trend is propagating to shorts as well. Focusing on shorts alone, baggy shorts with a length of about 7 minutes have recently become popular, especially among Generation Z. The man shown here is wearing shorts of about 6′ length, but the slightly longer wide silhouette gives a fresh impression to the coordination.

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The background for the popularity of longer-length shorts is the recent trend of 90s revival and Y2K fashion, which has led to a resurgence in popularity of skater fashion from the 90s to around 2000. Check out our in-depth article focusing on the fashion trends among Generation Z for more details.

Shorts Codes Ideas (3)White Shorts as a Neutralizer for a Flashy Item Combination

White shorts work as a neutralizer for a coordinating pairing of items that are more assertive. Because they can create not only color but also leg slack, even if you use flashy colors and accessories as the man here does, they will somehow settle into a light-white impression. They are also good for giving a summery look to the coordination because of their bright appearance.

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You can see how the white shorts neutralize the flashy patterns and gold embellishments that can look obnoxious in some cases. For example, if black shorts were worn here, the contrast would be too strong and give a glaring impression. Shorts have the impression of being one-dimensional to begin with, but the advantage of white is that they look classy.

Shorts coordinate ideas (4)Avant-garde shorts style created with damaged jorts

“Jorts” have become one of the most popular shorts trends in the past year or two. Jorts are denim shorts, and they have attracted attention as they have been proposed in many runway looks by big Italian and French maisons. This snapshot shows an avant-garde take on jorts. The combination of thick, crushed denim with knee-length cut-off damage and a crisp checked shirt gives the look a grungy mood. To avoid the image of being too toggled up, he uses a pair of Birkenstock Boston’s to keep the look mild.

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Speaking of thicker jeans, Levi’s silver tabs were all the rage in the 90s, and while they can be purchased new now that they were re-released in 2022, there are some thrift stores that are actively stocking jeans that were worn in the 90s. Since the price has not risen that much so far, it might be interesting to buy worn-in old clothes and remake them into this style by yourself.

Next, I would like to introduce some recommended shorts!

Recommended Shorts (1)JACQUEMUS Le Cargo Bermuda Shorts

For those looking for shorts with a mature design, we introduce Jacquemus cargo shorts with metal button accents! . Metal buttons are attached to each of the cargo pockets and back pocket flaps, which are easier to recognize and more luxurious than regular plastic buttons. A removable cinch belt with the brand’s logo is also included at the waist.

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Recommended Shorts (2)Acne Studios Cargo Pocket Shorts

These Acne Studios cargo pocket shorts are made of cotton ripstop. With an elastic waist and wide silhouette, these shorts have a modern design with military-inspired details such as cargo pockets and ripstop added to the specifications of easy pants. The brand’s logo, placed on the front of the shorts at the ratio wing rather than the hem or sides, is also unusual.

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Recommended Shorts (3)HELMUT LANG Expansion Panel Shorts

At first glance, these Helmut Lang shorts look like simple sweatshorts, but they add a playful touch with details that are hard to see. These shorts have zippers on the inside of both sides. The shorts have zippers on the inside of both sides, and by opening and closing these zippers, the silhouette can be narrowed or widened to create unique shorts with expansion specifications. If you want to add some spice to your summer coordinates, which tend to be simple, why not choose a pair of shorts with a unique design like this?

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Recommended Shorts 4HAN KJOBENHAVN Wide Leg Shorts

The last one is a simple design shorts from Danish brand Han Copenhagen. The pleats are unique in that they have both in-pleats and out-pleats, whereas two-pleat pants usually have tucks in the same direction. At first glance, these shorts are hard to recognize, but the design is effective for those who understand it.

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