posted by guest

Mar 04, 2008 3:06PM

Yes. I need to hit the gym.

posted by guest

Mar 04, 2008 3:09PM

There was an article in the New York Times about wearing shorts to work last year (I think)

I don't know though...I have a feeling alot of guys would wear it with white socks or somthing.

posted by guest

Mar 04, 2008 3:41PM

sartorially ... if its done right. would i date it? hell, no.

posted by Cynthia C

Mar 04, 2008 4:04PM

I've never seen this look outside of Bermuda, where guys in shorts while wearing a shirt and tie are a common sight.

posted by guest

Mar 04, 2008 4:20PM

Funny enough, I was looking through the archives on The Sartorialist yesterday where he posed the question of proper shorts length on men. I must say that I would love to see a classy, well put-together man in shorts that are not sloppy, baggy, cargo, from Abercrombie (or some facsimile of such), or any combination thereof.

The above look as a whole, though, would be hard to pull off for a non fashion-conscious man. I live in Florida, and shorts are inevitably paired with either flip-flops that have seen better days or top-siders. This type of look should be a welcome alternative for dressing nice when it's 100 degrees in April here.

posted by MrFashionisto

Mar 04, 2008 4:23PM

I think it could work, but with a great loafer. I guess you have to have the look. It wouldnt work so much on a heavier man.

posted by Holly

Mar 04, 2008 4:38PM

To guest @3:09: you're right about the NYTimes article last year.
I think it was Thom Browne who showed them.

I fear that some will try to get away with the shorts and (ugh) black trouser socks.

posted by guest

Mar 04, 2008 5:11PM

The only thing that has stopped me from wearing "dress shorts" to the office since last spring is having to wear loafers or oxford shoes without socks. The bare ankle Thom Browne look has also been in the back of my mind for the past year. I don't know how they handle it. It's brutal. I must have really sensitive ankles.

posted by Modupe

Mar 04, 2008 5:27PM

Wow, i was all for it until i noticed the lower half of the screen. That would probably look cuter on a female.

posted by guest

Mar 04, 2008 6:03PM

I believe the shorts are fine. Now, the plaid shirt on the other hand...

posted by chessy

Mar 04, 2008 6:58PM

omg i love it. i want my own.

posted by guest

Mar 04, 2008 8:53PM

agree with chessy. love. it.

posted by curlytop

Mar 05, 2008 7:15AM

i think they'll look great only if you have perfect calves!

posted by mckeb753

Mar 05, 2008 10:16AM

i love it!...agreed, nice calves ad a trim waist don't hurt...though the oxford shoes without socks definitely will (unless they are like the beautiful bottega ones i saw last spring that are lined with canvas and designed to be worn that way...sigh!)...i don't think it's great for work necessarily, but in the right situation, i love it

posted by guest

Mar 06, 2008 3:04PM

I'm on my way to Lord & Taylor to see if they are selling these shorts yet! I'd love to see the rest of this Men's catalog. Anybody have any ideas on how I would get my hands on the book this came from so that I can order the shorts? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated...

posted by Aaron Christopher

Mar 14, 2008 9:49PM

I don't like the whole ensemble together. And those shorts remind me of the frat boys on campus in their Polo shorts and Lacoste shirts. What office would you wear it anyway?