No Boundaries Shorts Men's (2024)

FAQs

What shorts are too short for guys? ›

There are a lot of “expert” opinions on where the hem of your shorts should hit your leg. Most agree that shorts should end 1-4” above your knee cap. A 5- or 7-inch inseam should bring you within this range.

Shorts With an Inseam of 5 to 7 Inches

If you have a 5-inch inseam, you're likely to have a mid-thigh gap. 5 to 7-inch inseam shorts are excellent for men between 5'5″ and 6'1″ in height. Shorts with a 7″ inseam seem to be the most common length for men's clothing.

After decades of swishy athletic styles dominating the category, the best short shorts for men have reclaimed the limelight.

The average male height is 5 feet 9 inches.

If a man tells you any number below 5-foot-9, you should pretty much assume the reality is one or two inches shorter than they claim. If they are claiming exactly 5-foot-9 it is probably in the range of 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches.

A good rule of thumb is that shorts should end approximately two inches above the top of the kneecap. This tends to be a sweet spot for men who want true shorts, but not short shorts. This placement is also a good place to start when considering a client's body type in a conversation about shorts.

Like pants, you measure men's shorts by their inseam. The typical inseam lengths are 5, 7, 9 and 11 inches. If your height is average or on the shorter side, you'll want to avoid a longer inseam to keep your shorts from falling below your knees.

A 7” inseam is good for most men. If you're 6'0” or taller, consider a 9” inseam.

5′7″ is short for a male. But the good thing is that it doesn't restrict you from doing anything. You can still wear the best clothing brands. You can build your muscles, be athletic.

We uncovered it all… Of the 100 women polled, 11 were keen on men in short shorts, saying guys should only work out in them. Twenty were cool with you donning 'em so long as you have athletic legs. Thirty-two were indifferent (when's the last time you heard a woman pining over a man's legs?

As a rule of thumb, you'll want your shorts to be loose enough that you can fit two fingers underneath, but not so loose that you can fit your entire hand between the leg and the shorts. Any tighter and the shorts don't fit, either.

Is it ever OK for men to wear shorts in the office? ›

“It's totally normal to wear shorts, and whether you can wear them to the office depends on the office.” It may be a complete nonissue for, say, graphic designers. But white-shoe banks and law firms are another matter.

In general, the trend has been moving to fuller cuts with more room, more drape, and more fabric, whether that's at a short length that hits you at the top of the knee, at the knee, above the knee, or at the thigh—that's really up to you.”

Media moved more deeply into the mainstream and Hollywood started to have a greater influence on our decisions. Styles followed these new open ideas - getting shorter, tighter and more revealing.

Sitting at least a few inches above the kneecap, hoochie daddy shorts generally measure 5" in length or shorter. If you're feeling especially riskay, you might be bold enough to rock a cheeky 3" short too.

A short inseam of 5” could totally work for the short guy without looking like you're going to a disco. Use your height—or lack thereof—to your advantage! For a man of an average height, a 7” inseam is just about perfect, regardless of body type. If you're feeling a little thigh-shy, go for the 9” inseam.

5-inch shorts are having a moment in men's fashion, so if you're looking to keep up with the times, then they're your ideal pair.

The 3″ (and 2") shorts are basically underwear, so approach with caution, or please not at all. Five and seven inch shorts are a good average inseam, and also a good marker for casual (i.e. not business) skirts and dresses. BIG difference between those 2 inch inseams, the 3" and 5".

For a petite women, the more flattering length of shorts will usually be between 3 to 5 inch inseam. Anything longer will probably not be the best proportion. Shorter than 3 inches will look less polished. Mid fingertip length is generally a good rule of thumb for any women.