It takes a truly confident lady to wear men’s shorts and still make a statement so bespoke!Being able to carry off anything and everything is the sign of true fashionista. Here are ways to select them as advised by most experts:-
 
1) Wear the right cut. Shorts should be neither too long nor too short. The hem of appropriately-cut shorts should fall just above the knee when you’re standing up straight, and should be no more than an inch or two higher when you’re seated.In some zones  short jean shorts, also known as jorts, are increasingly popular, while elsewhere extra-long baggy shorts that hang below the knee are stylish. If you’re curious about whether or not you can pull off either of these styles, it’s probably a safe bet to go traditional and leave the experiments to the trend-setters.
2) Wear the same waist size as your trousers and use a belt. Shorts should sit on your hips normally, like jeans or trousers. Always wear an appropriate belt when you wear shorts. Other than looking professional, shorts have a tendency to sag that you want to avoid. Keep your underwear under your shorts and make sure you’ve got a belt on.
3) Leave your weekend shorts to the weekend. There’s nothing wrong with wearing those old soccer shorts while you’re sitting around the house watching the game, or keeping on the ratty old cargo shorts you’ve had since high school while you do the laundry. All cool. Get the appropriate cut and and style and use the same judgment you’d use in your regular work attire. They should be clean, pressed, and professional.
 
4) Let khaki trump cargo. Khaki shorts come in many colors and look good on almost all men. Unless you live in the Bahamas, trying to rock cargo shorts, board shorts, or jean shorts past the age of your early 20s won’t make you look younger, it’ll make you look like you can’t dress yourself. Khaki shorts pair well with casual styles and more professional looks, as well. It’s a good investment and more recommended than other styles.When in doubt, go for mute colors. Beige, gray, navy, and black shorts will always be in style. The bright pink pair you picked up for the yacht trip might spend a lot of time at the back of the closet.If you wear cargo shorts, aim for the smallest possible pocket, in inverse proportion to your age. If you’re in your 50s, that pocket needs to be incredibly small. If you’re 15, you can get away with larger pockets.
5) Pair shorts with the appropriate kind of shoes and socks. Wear shorts with low-top loafers and low-cut socks to get the right kind of stylish look. Wearing pulled-up white socks looks goofy, even if you’re a German tourist, and high-top shoes have a tendency to make your legs look stubby and short. Unless you’re on the basketball court, opt for low-tops.
Wearing Athletic Shorts
 
1) Wear them up on your hips. Slip the shorts over the waist line about two to three inches and pull the drawstring to tighten them. The elastic waist should sit comfortably above the hips, while the hem should sit just above the knee.If you want to sag, do it carefully. Slip on the shorts up to your public line. Make sure the back of the waistband is just below the “fault line,” so to speak, but tight to your body, using the drawstring to secure the shorts as you walk. To get them to stay, combine fairly large boxer shorts with a tight drawstring to get them to stay without having to constantly tug at them and pull them up.
2) Get the right size. If shorts are the perfect size, you don’t really have to mess with the drawstring. They should stay on comfortably without much effort, not too tight and not too loose. Jump around a bit to make sure they’re secure when you’re trying on a pair at the store. Make sure they don’t snag against your knee so you’ll be ready to hit the field, regardless of what sport your athletic shorts are for.
3) To stay safe, go dark. Since you’re going to be wearing athletic shorts to sweat in, white varieties are often a bad choice. They’ll show the sweat more quickly, sometimes even becoming a bit translucent as you work out. You don’t want to end up halfway through a 10 mile jog to find out your hiddens are not so hidden.
-MISBAAH MANSURI
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