Boy Booty Shorts?

As it seems, Spring has in fact Sprung in New York City. There really is no nicer time in Manhattan, well to us fashion aficionados fashion week ranks very high up there. Now because I have already seen several people wearing shorts I feel it is the perfect time to voice my opinion on this particular topic. I can not comprehend why I have been seeing so many men wearing shorter shorts than even some of the women I know would wear.

I don't know who started this trend but it really needs to end ASAP. Just because you feel comfortable wearing something doesn't mean I should be forced to loose my lunch over it. It really isn't a good look for a man to be showing off that much thigh. Personally, I have no problem wearing shorts that hit above the knee. I actually like the look of a short that hits right above the knee. I feel it adds a little preppy/nautical twist to your outfit. The cutoff is one, MAYBE two inches at absolute most. Call me old fashioned but I do not think it is in good taste for a man to be showing off 6+ inches of pale white thigh. I mean come on guys, we all know we have some "baggage" down there. No one wants to deal with the embarrassment of a wardrobe malfunction and having to call someone to bail you out of jail because of a public indecency charge.

Now I understand that several designers of menswear have been showing this style of short for a few seasons now. Just because they are showing them, and they are for sale at a retailer does not mean they are meant for you/will look good on you. I mean personally I DO NOT believe they look good on anyone. What customers have to understand is that men have significantly less options then women when it comes to apparel. There are only so many things designers can do to make items look new and fresh. One of them happens to be playing with hemlines. Hence the Thom Brown style of pants that are basically men's Capri pants.

Gentlemen please do not buy/wear short shorts. No matter what the sales associate tells you they do not look good on you. I understand some of us guys like to be fashion forward but there are other, more attractive ways to do it during the summer months. If you are someone who is already an offender to wearing short shorts, get rid of them QUICKLY. After a few weeks everyone will forgive you for wearing them. Although, you may have to wait until next spring for them to stop making fun of you for it.