A reference book on how to coordinate shorts for adults [ from practical advice to pointers you’ll want to talk about ].

Speaking of shorts, a staple summer bottom, many men may be hesitant to wear them as a fashionable item of clothing because of concerns that they may look childish. Here we provide some practical advice on how to create a more mature style, as well as some interesting trivia about shorts.

Is it okay for grown men to wear shorts in the first place? Or not?Much ado about nothing! Take a hint from the way grown-up men in Europe dress!

Most men would not feel uncomfortable wearing shorts at a BBQ at the beach or river, or for a walk around the neighborhood. On the other hand, there must be many adult men who wonder, “What about wearing shorts as fashionable clothing?” On the other hand, there must be many adult men who wonder, “What about wearing shorts as a fashionable outfit? It is true that shorts can look childish depending on how they are worn, but even adults can approach the stylish look without any difficulty with the clean styling shown in the gallery below.

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What do shorts mean in terms of current fashion trends?Adult men wearing shorts are rapidly increasing on the international fashion scene!

The OTOKOMAE editorial team participates in every Italian fashion event and makes fixed-point observations. There have been a few men wearing shorts in the past, but most of them wore oversized printed T-shirts, Nike or Balenciaga sneakers, and caps on their heads, which is a flashy street style. The number of men who wear shorts has been increasing rapidly in the past few years, and many are wearing them with beautiful tops and dress shoes for a stylish, grown-up look.

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What are some tips on the length and how to wear shorts without looking short-legged?

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What is the shape of shorts that fashion-conscious adult men should adopt?

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Incidentally, the slimmer and shorter the length, the more retro-sporty the impression, and the longer and wider the length, the cooler the impression. You don’t necessarily have to be bound by the aforementioned knee-length box silhouette. We want you to find your favorite silhouette according to the style you want to approach.

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Shorts=Childish?A little surprisingly, the history of shorts as men's wear is explored!

Shorts are believed to have originated in the military uniforms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In particular, the ” Bermuda shorts ” adopted by the British colonial army for missions in tropical regions were the prototype. The above-the-knee length was designed for practical use in the heat and humidity. The practicality of the shorts eventually led to their use as civilian clothes by retired soldiers, and they eventually spread to the private sector as well.

Photo: Ullstein bild/Afro Burma Consequences of the colonial domination by the British Empire: a young British soldier on the street
– 1939
– Photographer: Wolfgang Weber
– Published by: ‘Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung’ 38/1939
Vintage property of ullstein bild

Furthermore, in Western countries in the first half of the 20th century, shorts were mainly worn by boys in the lower grades of elementary school. As school uniforms or daily wear, they were considered an item that emphasized the “cuteness” and “innocence” characteristic of boys, and after a certain age, it was common to switch to long pants. The switch to long trousers was a symbol of growth and independence. This changeover was also a symbol of growth and independence, and shorts were positioned by society as a garment that symbolized “a child who is not yet on his/her own. Therefore, it is believed that psychological resistance to adults wearing shorts, such as ” might I look childish?” or ” might I look immature?” has long been culturally ingrained in the culture. This is an impression that has remained “imprinted” in a way that is separate from the judgment of value as a fashion item.

Photo: TopFoto/Afro.

While this image of “immaturity” became entrenched in society, things began to change a bit in the 1930s or so. Leisure time at the seaside or in the highlands became an established lifestyle for the upper class, and shorts acquired the status of ” casual wear for the fashionable ” in resort areas. Along with activities such as yachting, golf, and tennis, shorts became a part of elegant vacation style. Hollywood stars such as Clark Gable and Gary Cooper also became fans of the shorts, and the impression was renewed to a more sophisticated one. Incidentally, the image below is a scene from the movie ” The Greatest Bet “, which gives a sense of the fashion style and values of the wealthy in the 1960s.

Photo by AFLO STEVE MCQUEEN, 1968 : THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1968) STEVE MCQUEEN, FAYE DUNAWAY .

On the other hand, in the 1960s and 1970s, against the backdrop of the rise of hippie and surf culture, the garment gained citizenship as street wear. From the 1980s onward, with the rise of sports brands such as NIKE and adidas, shorts became popularized as training wear. This trend was carried over to skaters and b-boys in the 1990s, and established its position as street fashion. Today, shorts are an indispensable part of men’s style, encompassing such diverse contexts as military, preppy, street, and outdoor.

Photo: afro Der Skateboarder Tony Hawk (Gold im vert) bei einem air in der half-pipe;.