By Christian Dare
Fashion trends usually come and go pretty quickly in this fast paced social media dominated world. In menswear, we have seen the constant fluctuation between skinny jeans to pleated pants to baggy jeans all in a matter of a few seasons. Pant length seems to keep going up and down, from cropped to extra long and puddling. But it seems one thing has staying power these days – the slutty short shorts of summer. This trend seemed to have started four years ago and it appears to still be going strong into the summer of 2024. Just take a look at your social media feed; from the beaches, to the streets, and in all those assorted thirst traps, short shorts have prevailed. Again and again. Men across the board have discovered, or are re-discovering, that they too (just like the ladies) have great legs to show off. One look at the men of Hollywood reveals that this trend seems to cross the generations, from Chris Pine to Paul Mescal, Donald Glover, and even Jeremy Allen White. All these men are rocking the short shorts of summer. So are you ready?
If you answered yet but are still unsure where to start, don’t worry we are here to help. We understand the hesitation, a casual stroll through your local fast fashion seems to only reveal knee lengths shorts, but we got you. We have tracked down the best short shorts for summer 2024 at all price points.
Club Monaco: Jax Essential shorts
(5″ inseam)
If 5″ is the shortest you are willing to go, we would head over to Club Monaco and pick up a pair of their Jax Essential 5″ shorts ($98.50).
Banana Republic: Core Temp shorts
(5″ inseam)
Or the 5″ Core Temp Short from Banana Republic (on sale for $65).
Athletegy: Quad shorts
(5″ inseam)
Finally, if you want a more sporty pair of 5″ shorts, pick up a pair from Athletegy ($95).
Chubbies: The Khakinator shorts
(4″ inseam)
Are you ready to go even shorter? The Khakinator from Chubbies ($59.50) is available with a 4″ inseam. These best selling shorts come with stretch and in a wide variety of colours.
H&M: Retro short shorts
(3″ inseam)
Are you ready to go shorter? You could opt to rock some classic running shorts with a 3″ inseam. These just might be the best way to show off the thighs you have been hitting hard on leg day at the gym. May we suggest these retro inspired shorts from H&M ($17.99)
New Balance: RC Split shorts
(3″ inseam)
Or the RC Split Short 3″ from New Balance. ($79.99)
Urban Outfitters: BDG Daytona satin shorts
(2″ inseam)
And finally, measuring at only a 2″ inseam, the BDG Satin shorts from Urban Outfitters offer a classic retro vibe that is perfect for the sluttiest summer of 2024.
