Tuesday, May 5, 2009

LEGS LEGS LEGS

Guys, let's all make sure we're on the same page. We're nearing the summer months and we all know that equates to sweating through some amazing bike rides, serious barbecues, late night shenanigans down by the lake and tons of ice cold bottled beverages.

But before all that happens, I want to make it very clear, IT IS ABSOLUTELY OKAY FOR YOU TO WEAR SHORTS. In fact, it is highly suggested during the summer months. For the sake of warm weather, sunshine and the ladies, let those shanks see the light of day!

This obviously excludes anything large enough to fit two of you, definitely nothing with compartments for your tools and please no more pockets than necessary.

But those old Levi's with the paint splatters? Cut them. The fancy plaid shorts suitable for golf with dad? Wear them. Great fitting cotton shorts? DO IT.


Take a cue from Justin Kay. No doubt were I a man, I'd be hijacking his style. You should do the same:

Shorts by Hyden Yoo
Shirt by J. Crew
Shades by Marc Jacobs
Shoes by L.L. Bean

For the curious, a brief history of men's shorts.

5 comments:

ALTER said...

Amen!!

berrylies said...

I was a longtime hater of shorts, but I gave in last year and it was the happiest move ever. I do kinda what it looks like Justin's doing here, but being a cheapskate, I just buy old work or dress pants from thrift stores, cut 'em down, roll 'em up, then pin the sides. Perfectness.

berrylies said...

Oh, see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wonderhinterland/2602026674/in/set-72157605754331290/

an epic summer said...

You weren't kidding about that perfectness! That photo is amazing. May I post on here? It'll be the DIY version to this one.

berrylies said...

Sure, yeah, do what you need to do!