Growing up in Australia, where it was always hot, we always wore shorts. To school, to work and of course to play! You would think that with such a long association with a pair of pants with the legs cut off that we would have had the short concept down pat many years ago. Alas it was not the case and it is only recently that the Aussies are getting it right.As a school uniform I had a pair of dark grey serge shorts, which as you guessed it, they were unbearably hot in the 40 degrees temperatures which were the norm. Teemed with a pair of long grey walking socks, and there really wasn’t much to feel cool about.
Then came the iconic stubbie! I know what you are all thinking and no it is not a beer, but a short short which everyone wore. Sometimes, not leaving a lot to be desired. Now if you were a labourer laying bricks or such the stubbie was the way to go.
As a teenager, we all gravitated to the King Gee Khaki, which we nicknamed “Harry Butler’s” it is a long story as to why, however the below picture of Harry Butler might help.
Men regularly wore walk shorts and walk socks to work with leather shoes, as this was more suited to our summer climate. However this passed in the early 80’s when we were far too cool to wear shorts!After a long hiatus of good design, it seems as the Australian’s are finally getting right (or not!).
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I love shorts on men, but only if they are mid-thigh to just right above the knee. I look back to those days of short shorts for men and cringe. Now I see men, European tourists probably, walking around in Beverly Hills in capri length pants, 'manpris' if you will, and I think that they make these men look like hobbits.
ReplyDeleteGentlemen please, more shorts but classic lengths only.
men look great in shorts, as long as they don't forget to pair it up with something nice :-)
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Belle, Manpris! I love it! It was definitely a dark day day when men started wearing capris! More shorts today for me. White linen just above the knee!
ReplyDeleteTailored, tailored, tailored. That's what all men need to remember when opting for shorts. That, and if you have unattractive legs (too skinny, too fat, or even too muscular), just don't.
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