Cargo Shorts

Cargo shorts are not just for dads anymore. In the midst of a well-deserved resurgence in popularity, these casual, many-pocketed shorts have transcended their traditional khaki roots to encompass a range of styles and materials from denim to plaid. They add an understated flair to many casual outfits, ensuring that their wearers give a relaxed, casual aura that doesn't sacrifice on style. Browse for bermuda shorts and more at Stylight.

Take a Basic Training Course in Wearing Cargo Shorts

As with many great inventions, cargo shorts were born of necessity. With a traditionally baggy silhouette and signature side pockets, a few modern updates makes these military inspired shorts work far beyond the battlefield.

Ready for a little basic training? For a pair of shorts that has withstood the test of time, follow our suggestions for buying and wearing a pair with serious staying power.

Do go green

Everyone loves a classic and that goes for cargo shorts as well. Opt for the traditional earthy green or a similarly muted tone and look for modernity in updated details.

Don’t buy them too short

Due to the signature thigh pockets that define the cargo shorts, opting for a longer pair will help you avoid a short, boxy silhouette. For men, opt for a pair that hits at your knee. Women can go a little shorter with a pair that hits at the lower thigh.

Do wear them on your next outdoor adventure

Cargo shorts are a utility short above all, so utilize them. Next time you head out for a hike, consider a pair of cargo shorts perfect for carrying little extras, like bug bite ointment.

Don’t pack your pockets

To make an amendment to our previous statement: use the pockets, don’t abuse the pockets. Avoid stowing bulky items that can weigh down your shorts and give you an award lumpy silhouette.  For a general rule of thumb don’t keep anything larger or heavier than a set of playing cards in your pockets.

Do wear them to a picnic

Not just for practical purposes a cargo short can be stylish too. Consider a pair that has a slim fit and minimal extras. Baggy pockets or loose ties can come off as sloppy. For men, pair these shorts with a crisp light button down with rolled up sleeves. For women, try a white fluid blouse and a thin cardigan in a neutral hue.

Don’t wear them to a wedding

— Or another formal event. If the occasion calls for dress shoes, leave the cargo shorts at home.

Don’t write these shorts off as a frat-boy fad. Do buy a pair and wear them with absolute confidence knowing you have mastered the basics of these precarious cargo shorts.

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