Fit Clinic – Cargo Shorts
We can see where the confusion comes from. The word cargo implies storage and bulk. Plus, look! Deep cavernous pockets that can hold your wallet, your piece, and every device you’ve ever purchased from the Apple store (cept for your iPad), and the requisite chargers.
But before you sprain a thumb stuffing your electronics collection into your shorts consider that saddlebag thighs are not where it’s at. As a guy, having your shoulders be the widest part of your silhouette is the foundation of looking masculine. Loading up the zone below the belt is a guaranteed way to destroy that.
When purchasing a pair of cargo shorts, choose streamlined. No lumpy pockets protruding awkwardly like a bad breast job please. Also, since oversized, exaggerated fit can take you into dark meat-head territory, keep the fit of the leg more a kin to regular shorts which should end no lower than the bottom of your knee. In case you only paid attention to the female anatomy portion in biology class, this picture shows you what the bottom of a guys knees look like.
For color, you don’t have to stay with the military issue of khaki and olive, try a light hued tone of blue, green, or eggplant or a subtle print. Follow these guidelines to have your cargo accepted at more ports and leave us comment with your question or feedback.
For more men’s fashion advice, ask Emmi.
Shorts available at Benetton.
Photo by Martini.
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