[Humour] Shorts, they length conundrum....

[Insel affe]

Well while out on Sunday afternoon for a walk around our fair City (Brighton, not Hove) and a sit down with a pint, people watching.
I could not help but notice fellas in all different types of shorts and lengths, to me the short should be just past the knee exposing the knee when seated.
I myself prefer cutting off my old Carhartt Carpenter pants at just past the knee, I tried baggy Dickies Shorts and various others and just look like a dickhead.

 

[WATFORD zero]

 

[METALMICKY]

Never mind the length the other issue for me are decent deep zip pockets. What with wallet, car keys and the expensive giant phones we carry round now you need it all secure. Many a decent pair have been rejected as crap pockets

 

[CheeseRolls]

Well while out on Sunday afternoon for a walk around our fair City (Brighton, not Hove) and a sit down with a pint, people watching.
I could not help but notice fellas in all different types of shorts and lengths, to me the short should be just past the knee exposing the knee when seated.
I myself prefer cutting off my old Carhartt Carpenter pants at just past the knee, I tried baggy Dickies Shorts and various others and just look like a dickhead.

Can you change option 1 to Dean Saunders style please?

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Long shorts have had their time.....we need to go back to the 80s style of Magnum PI.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Never mind the length the other issue for me are decent deep zip pockets. What with wallet, car keys and the expensive giant phones we carry round now you need it all secure. Many a decent pair have been rejected as crap pockets

Er, hello. Man-bag?

 

[Bozza]

Er, hello. Man-bag?

No need for insults please.

 

[METALMICKY]

Er, hello. Man-bag?

OK for Joey Tribbiani maybe but not for an old git like me

 

[CheeseRolls]

I think short length is about finding a style which suits you and your height and leg length will have a major impact on what works.

Where I am struggling as an old fart is the return of the sock. It took me quite a few years to adopt and adapt the trainer sock look and now young folk are bringing back socks! Some looks are terrible sandals/crocks and socks are a no from me, but I have noted the skater look creeping back and wonder if I need to give this a spin?

 

[papachris]

OK for Joey Tribbiani maybe but not for an old git like me

I'm an old git but use a man bag occasionally. My Mrs hates me putting phone or wallet in the pockets of trousers or shorts, she says it stretches and ruins them

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Where's the option for 'Wear whatever shorts you want to because you don't give a toss what other people think and there is no right or wrong length'?

 

[GT49er]

The length of the shorts is irrelevant. There are just some people (too many these days!) who shouldn't be allowed out wearing shorts - of any length!

 

[Dave the OAP]

The length of the shorts is irrelevant. There are just some people (too many these days!) who shouldn't be allowed out wearing shorts - of any length!

…or allowed out!

 

[BBassic]

Currently wearing some which sit above the knee when sitting. Perfect. They're lavender. None of this boring black / brown chino shorts shit for these pasty thighs.

 

[jackanada]

Surely if they end just above the ankle they are trousers?

 

[CheeseRolls]

I'm an old git but use a man bag occasionally. My Mrs hates me putting phone or wallet in the pockets of trousers or shorts, she says it stretches and ruins them

I am a fan of the sling bag. Basically a small rucksack worn over one shoulder like a mexican gunslinger carrying ammo. Just don't carry the bag bit on the front otherwise you look like a terrified tourist.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Surely if they end just above the ankle they are trousers?

depends who you put them on!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Er, hello. Man-bag?

I am a fan of the sling bag. Basically a small rucksack worn over one shoulder like a mexican gunslinger carrying ammo. Just don't carry the bag bit on the front otherwise you look like a terrified tourist.

Indeed. There's no need for your man-bag to be a PONCY job (although as @Herr Tubthumper will attest, there is a time and a place for those).

My latest, for knocking about, is this very simple adidas jobby

 

[Flounce]

Er, hello. Man-bag?

Only for use when abroad given the attitude of the vast majority of British men! The piss taking is dull and wearing. I NEVER travel without one though, quality leather one of course

 

[Insel affe]

Surely if they end just above the ankle they are trousers?

I mean these monstrosities