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Beige Shorts Worth Adding to the Rotation UNIQLO USA UNIQLO Men's Stretch Easy Shorts ", Beige Jump to section ↓

Blue Shorts You'll Reach For First FANSJERSEYHUB Manchester City Kid's Home Soccer Jersey Kit Jersey+Shorts Blue - # Jump to section ↓

$29.99 FANSJERSEYHUB

Green Shorts That Punch Above Their Price BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US) Big Guy's Polo Color Stripes Shirt Shorts Set Shirt-Green- Jump to section ↓

$33.00 BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)

Grey Shorts Worth Adding to the Rotation W CONCEPT (US) Logo Sweat Shorts [LIGHT MELANGE GREY] Jump to section ↓

$93.00 W CONCEPT (US)

Orange Shorts You'll Reach For First SUPERDRY US Superdry Men's Mens Floral Print Bermuda Shorts, Orange Jump to section ↓

$48.96 SUPERDRY US

Red Shorts You'll Reach For First DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS Metallic Longline Dance Shorts - Red - Large Child - Jump to section ↓

$23.95 DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS

The White Shorts We Keep Coming Back To CERQULAR Trussardi Shorts - W White Cotton Jump to section ↓

$12.72 CERQULAR

Yellow Shorts You'll Reach For First FANSJERSEYHUB Kid's Barcelona x Kobe Bryant Away Soccer Kit - Jersey+Shorts - # Jump to section ↓

$29.99 FANSJERSEYHUB

Beige Shorts Worth Adding to the Rotation

Beige shorts get dismissed more than they deserve, usually by men who've only ever worn the wrong pair. Too long, too baggy, too reminiscent of a family theme park trip circa 2003, and yes, we understand the hesitation. But the right cut in the right shade of beige is one of the most quietly useful things you can have ready for summer. It pairs with almost every color in your wardrobe without competing with any of it. Linen, cotton twill, a heavier canvas. The fabric changes the register entirely. We've been focused specifically on options that hit at or just above the knee, sit cleanly through the seat, and don't require a belt to hold their shape. Nothing overly tailored and nothing sloppy. That middle ground is where summer dressing actually lives for most of us. The pairs in here are the ones we'd actually reach for when it's warm enough to matter.

UNIQLO USA UNIQLO Men's Stretch Easy Shorts ", Beige $39.90 UNIQLO USA

SUPERDRY US Superdry Men's Vintage International Chino Shorts Beige $74.95 SUPERDRY US

DRESTIGE US Tommy Hilfiger Shorts Beige $175.75 DRESTIGE US

IFCHIC Pt Torino Men's Beige Stretch Cotton Bermuda Shorts - IT $191.25 IFCHIC

DEZHEN Aesido Men's Suit Piece Summer Casual Notch Lapel Short Sleeved Jacket Blazer+Shorts - Beige R $109.00 DEZHEN

IFCHIC Diesel Beige Viscose Bermuda Shorts - IT $315.00 IFCHIC

SHIEKH Men Spring Clean i Shorts Pristine Beige Shorts L Pristine Beige $29.99 SHIEKH

HARVEY NICHOLS US Skims Stretch-jersey boy Shorts - Beige - X $30.91 HARVEY NICHOLS US

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's plus Size American Style Casual Shorts Trendy Brand Thin Loose Design Sporty Five Point Pants mid Waist Black Beige Gray $11.72 VOGHION GLOBAL

TENNIS EXPRESS Men's Atta Inch Tennis Shorts - _WHITE $110.60 TENNIS EXPRESS

HARVEY NICHOLS US Wales Bonner Power Intarsia Cotton-blend Shorts - Beige $305.26 HARVEY NICHOLS US

SHOPBOP MSGM Faux Fur Shorts Beige $116.25 SHOPBOP

Blue Shorts You'll Reach For First

There is always one pair that gets grabbed before anything else and with shorts that pair is almost always blue. It works with everything already in your rotation. White tees, washed linen shirts, a simple stripe. You never have to think too hard and that is the point. We have been looking specifically at shorts that earn that first reach status, which means the right inseam length, fabric that actually breathes, and a waistband that sits where it should without any adjusting. Not too long, not too short. The mid thigh to just above the knee range is where most men look their best and we have kept things firmly in that zone. From tailored swim shorts that cross over into casual wear to relaxed chino styles that work on the street as easily as they do on a terrace, blue is doing the heavy lifting here. These are the ones worth having more than one pair of.

FANSJERSEYHUB Manchester City Kid's Home Soccer Jersey Kit Jersey+Shorts Blue - # $29.99 FANSJERSEYHUB

HARVEY NICHOLS US Amiri Kids Bandana-print Shell Swim Shorts - Blue Light - YR $322.00 HARVEY NICHOLS US

W CONCEPT (US) Hollis Frill Detail Shorts [Blue stripe] $147.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US) CARPENTER BERMUDA SHORTS W [LIGHT BLUE] $93.00 W CONCEPT (US)

KARMALOOP Premier Woven Shorts $64.99 KARMALOOP

SHOPBOP Faherty All Day Shorts Blue Nights $108.00 SHOPBOP

SHOPBOP RAILS La Brea Swim Shorts Conch Blue $98.00 SHOPBOP

HARVEY NICHOLS US Boss Logo-print Shell Swim Shorts - Light Blue $45.08 HARVEY NICHOLS US

W CONCEPT (US) Front washed wide denim shorts Deep blue $99.00 W CONCEPT (US)

HARVEY NICHOLS US Mother The Half-pipe Bermuda Denim Shorts - Blue - W S $347.76 HARVEY NICHOLS US

THREDUP (US) Boden Shorts: Blue ChevronHerringbone Pattern Bottoms - Size $18.99 THREDUP (US)

SHOEMALL.COM Under Armour Men's Tech Graphic Short Blue Shorts XXXX $25.00 SHOEMALL.COM

Green Shorts That Punch Above Their Price

Green is the color that sorts the men who know how to dress from the ones who don't. Most guys live in navy and grey and miss it entirely. Done right, a pair of green shorts works harder than almost anything else you could put on in warmer weather. Olive with a linen shirt. Bottle green with a white tee. Even a brighter sage if the cut is clean enough to earn it. We've been looking specifically at options that don't require a big spend to look considered, because price and quality of construction are not the same thing and the gap between them is wider in shorts than almost anywhere else in menswear. What matters is the fabric weight, the length sitting at or just above the knee, and a waistband that doesn't bunch. These are the green shorts that get those things right without making you feel the cost.

BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US) Big Guy's Polo Color Stripes Shirt Shorts Set Shirt-Green- $33.00 BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)

W CONCEPT (US) Lace Lining Track Shorts [Green] $93.00 W CONCEPT (US)

ZEAGOO Off Shoulder Jumpsuit Floral Print Strapless Elastic Waist Wide Leg Shorts Romper Dress - Green $32.99 ZEAGOO

DEZHEN Aesido Men's Suit Piece Summer Casual Notch Lapel Short Sleeved Jacket Blazer+Shorts - Hunt Green R $109.00 DEZHEN

W CONCEPT (US) ete Shorts Green $93.00 W CONCEPT (US)

BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US) Big Men's Street Casual Crown Skull King Print Shirt Shorts Set Shirt-Green-L $23.96 BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)

CERQULAR BUDDHA FIGHTWEAR Thai Boxing Mens Sports Shorts Green Crazy Pattern M W $16.89 CERQULAR

W CONCEPT (US) Summer Pigment Bermuda Shorts [PURPLE] S-JL $60.00 W CONCEPT (US)

SHOPBOP McTavish Twill Shorts Green $85.00 SHOPBOP

THREDUP (US) Paris Blues Cargo Shorts: Green Solid Pattern Bottoms - Size $9.99 THREDUP (US)

CRAZY SHIRTS Men's Green Twill Shorts Crazy Shirts Sage Green Crazyshorts $60.00 CRAZY SHIRTS

THREDUP (US) Aerie Shorts: Green Solid Pattern Bottoms - Size X $14.99 THREDUP (US)

Grey Shorts Worth Adding to the Rotation

Grey is the most underrated color in the shorts drawer and most men overlook it entirely in favor of navy or khaki. That's a mistake. A well chosen grey short sits between casual and considered in a way that actually earns it more wear across more situations. It works with a washed tee, a linen shirt left open, or a clean polo without any of those combinations looking like an accident. The problem is that grey shorts exist on a wide spectrum of quality and fit, and the bad ones are genuinely bad. Fabric that pills after two washes. A rise that hits in the wrong place. An inseam length that can't decide what it's trying to be. We've been specifically looking at options that get the cut right for someone who isn't twenty two, in fabrics that hold up to real summer use. These are the grey shorts we'd actually reach for when the temperature climbs.

W CONCEPT (US) Logo Sweat Shorts [LIGHT MELANGE GREY] $93.00 W CONCEPT (US)

DEZHEN Aesido Men's Suit Piece Summer Casual NotchLapel Short Sleeved Jacket Blazer+Shorts - Grey R $109.00 DEZHEN

CLOTHING SHOP ONLINE Independent Trading Co. - INDSRT - Midweight Fleece Shorts - Red $14.78 CLOTHING SHOP ONLINE

CLOTHING SHOP ONLINE Independent Trading Co. - INDSRT - Midweight Fleece Shorts - Black $13.01 CLOTHING SHOP ONLINE

WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US That Time Of Year Pyjama Shorts GreyPink $44.99 WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US

BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US) Street Casual Simple Black And White Gray Color Block Printing Large Men's Set Shorts-Grey- $36.00 BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)

CLOTHING SHOP ONLINE AWDis - JHA - Campus Shorts - Heather Grey $22.71 CLOTHING SHOP ONLINE

HARVEY NICHOLS US Carhartt Wip Nelson Logo Cotton Shorts - Grey $96.60 HARVEY NICHOLS US

SHIEKH Men Paisley Knit Shorts Black Shorts M Black $17.99 SHIEKH

THE LUXURY CLOSET Polo Ralph Lauren Grey Synthetic Travelers Shorts $163.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

SUPERDRY US Superdry Men's Men's Stretch Chino Shorts Light Grey Dove Grey $48.96 SUPERDRY US

DEZHEN Grey Piece Striped Casual Slim Fit Men's Waistcoat Vest+Shorts - Grey R $109.00 DEZHEN

Orange Shorts You'll Reach For First

Most men play it safe with shorts and end up with a drawer full of navy and grey that all looks the same by June. Orange is the move they keep talking themselves out of, which is exactly why it works so well when someone actually commits to it. Done right, it reads confident without being loud. The trick is in the shade and the cut. A washed terracotta or a burnt sienna in a tailored short length sits closer to a considered color choice than a fashion statement. Pair it with a white linen shirt and you look like you planned it. Throw on a faded tee and it still works. We've been looking specifically for orange shorts with the right weight fabric, a clean waistband, and a length that doesn't require a certain body type to pull off. These are the ones that earn their place at the front of the pile.

SUPERDRY US Superdry Men's Mens Floral Print Bermuda Shorts, Orange $48.96 SUPERDRY US

THREDUP (US) Freestyle Revolution Shorts: Orange Bottoms - Size $11.99 THREDUP (US)

FANSJERSEYHUB Kid's PSG Third Away Jersey Kit - Jersey+Shorts - # $29.99 FANSJERSEYHUB

ZEAGOO Two Piece Shorts Sets - Orange $20.84 ZEAGOO

ZEAGOO Two-Piece Set Short Sleeve Button Down Shirt Tops Sweat Shorts Summer Lounge Sets - Orange S $29.99 ZEAGOO

TENNIS EXPRESS Men's Ergo Inch Tennis Shorts Pure Orange $45.95 TENNIS EXPRESS

ZEAGOO Two Piece Outfit Sets Cotton Shorts Set - Zeagoo- Orange $45.99 ZEAGOO

ZEAGOO Two Piece Tummy Control Bathing Suits Tankini Top with Sporty Shorts - Orange $27.58 ZEAGOO

UNIQLO USA UNIQLO Men's Geared Shorts " with Water-Repellent, Orange, Medium $39.90 UNIQLO USA

SUPERDRY US Superdry Men's Premium Embroidered - Swim Shorts Orange $64.95 SUPERDRY US

W CONCEPT (US) Divide Patch Shorts Orange Stripe $245.00 W CONCEPT (US)

THE WEBSTER X The Webster Degrad © Monogram Pajama Shorts Fuchsia And Orange $98.00 THE WEBSTER

Red Shorts You'll Reach For First

Most men treat red as a risk. We think that's exactly backwards. A well chosen red short is one of the easiest ways to make a casual summer outfit look like it was actually thought about, and the men who figure that out early stop reaching for navy and grey out of habit and start reaching for color with intent. The key is getting the shade and the cut right at the same time. A tomato red in a tailored length reads completely differently from a washed brick in a longer, more relaxed fit, and neither of those is wrong. They just serve different wardrobes. We've been looking specifically at reds that work with a white tee, a linen shirt, or nothing on top at the beach without veering into costume territory. Fabric, inseam length, and waistband construction are what separate the ones worth buying from the ones that fade and lose their shape by August. These are the ones that hold up.

DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS Metallic Longline Dance Shorts - Red - Large Child - $23.95 DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS

TENNIS EXPRESS Men's Heritage Inch Tennis Shorts Power Red $55.00 TENNIS EXPRESS

SHOEMALL.COM Columbia Men's Washed Out Short Red Shorts $31.50 SHOEMALL.COM

DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS Mid Length Dance Shorts - Red - Child - MT $21.95 DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS

W CONCEPT (US) lotsyou Darlene Bloomer Shorts [RED] $78.00 W CONCEPT (US)

SHOPBOP OAS Lano Rin Shorts Red $170.00 SHOPBOP

SHOPBOP Rhude Turbo Floral Swim Shorts BlackRedMulti $430.00 SHOPBOP

BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US) Big Guys Santa Snowflake Elk Short Sleeve Shorts Set Set-Red- $58.00 BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)

FLORALKINI Color Block Striped Rib Triangle Halter Bikini Top And Low Rise Boy Shorts - L Red & Pink $34.99 FLORALKINI

CERQULAR LEVI'S Mens Denim Light Blue Casual Shorts L W Classic Fit Cotton $25.99 CERQULAR

W CONCEPT (US) Terry Shorts Pink Red $106.00 W CONCEPT (US)

HARVEY NICHOLS US Spence Base Spenceform Shorts - Red - L L $141.68 HARVEY NICHOLS US

The White Shorts We Keep Coming Back To

White shorts are harder to get right than they look. Too long and they drag down the whole outfit. Too short and they read as athletic. The wrong fabric and they go see-through the moment you step into sunlight, which is not a problem you want to discover at a rooftop bar. Done well though, white shorts are one of the cleanest things you can put on in warm weather. They work with linen shirts, with a simple tee, with canvas sneakers or leather loafers depending on where the day takes you. We've been specifically looking at cuts that sit at the right length, in fabrics that have enough weight to behave, with waistbands that don't look like they belong on a swimsuit. The fit around the thigh is where most pairs fail and where the ones in here get it right. Summer dressing doesn't need to be complicated. It just needs the right starting point.

CERQULAR Trussardi Shorts - W White Cotton $12.72 CERQULAR

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Clothing Ripped denim shorts men's summer thin loose straight cat whisker white five-point pants trendy brand mid-length pants $15.76 VOGHION GLOBAL

FARMRIO Off-White Coast Scarf Shorts, COAST SCARF OFF $148.00 FARMRIO

ZEAGOO Zeagoo Button-up Shirts Tops Shorts Set - White L- $37.02 ZEAGOO

W CONCEPT (US) Viscose Bermuda Half Pants Shorts [Black] $114.00 W CONCEPT (US)

WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US Verano Sixteen Carmen Shorts Blue $44.99 WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US

FANSJERSEYHUB Kid's Japan Home Soccer Kit World Cup - Jersey+Shorts - # $29.99 FANSJERSEYHUB

SHIEKH Men Club Flow Shorts Midnight NavyWhite Shorts M Midnight NavyWhite $49.99 SHIEKH

HARVEY NICHOLS US Polo Ralph Lauren Hawaiian Black Swim Shorts, Shorts, Embroidered $114.63 HARVEY NICHOLS US

W CONCEPT (US) TWO TUCK BERMUDA SHORTS [WHITE brown] $130.00 W CONCEPT (US)

BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US) Men's Big & Tall Black Man Drip Shirt Shorts Set Shirt-White- $33.00 BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)

TENNIS EXPRESS Men's Ergo in Tennis Shorts Black - Black $36.00 TENNIS EXPRESS

Yellow Shorts You'll Reach For First

Most men play it safe with shorts and end up with a drawer full of navy and khaki that all looks the same by July. Yellow is the move they keep putting off, usually because they've seen it done badly. Done badly it looks like a costume. Done right it looks like a man who knows exactly what he's doing on a Saturday morning. The trick is in the shade and the cut. A washed or muted yellow with a tailored but relaxed fit reads as considered rather than loud. It works with a white tee, an ecru linen shirt, even a faded gray sweatshirt if the rest is clean. We've been picking specifically for yellows that photograph well in real life, not just on a product page, and cuts that sit at the right length without negotiation. These are the ones that make it out of the drawer every single weekend.

FANSJERSEYHUB Kid's Barcelona x Kobe Bryant Away Soccer Kit - Jersey+Shorts - # $29.99 FANSJERSEYHUB