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Where to get flat front shorts

easy_golfing

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Can anybody recommend where to find some shorts? I'm looking for flat front, simple shorts. Nothing with any extra pockets or fancy patterns or anything. Just a solid colored, flat front pair of shorts that sits just above the knees. Everything these days is too patterned or too baggy. Trying to keep it under $50 or so.

I checked out Bonobos but their shorts seem to sit a little too much above the knee for me.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks
 

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You're better off buying some Mabitex, etc. and getting them tailored into shorts.
 

escheriff

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Originally Posted by easy_golfing
Can anybody recommend where to find some shorts? I'm looking for flat front, simple shorts. Nothing with any extra pockets or fancy patterns or anything. Just a solid colored, flat front pair of shorts that sits just above the knees. Everything these days is too patterned or too baggy. Trying to keep it under $50 or so.

I checked out Bonobos but their shorts seem to sit a little too much above the knee for me.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks


GAP, J Crew, Polo, Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide

Southern Tide tends to be a trim fit and are well-made: http://store.southerntide.com/produc...horts-1011.cfm

Polo's Prospect short is another staple in my wardrobe, but I would advise against wearing shorts with a tie, sweater, or blazer unless you want to look like an asshole (at least here in the south):


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http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...entPage=family
 

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J Crew. Lands End Canvas. LL Bean Signature.
 

easy_golfing

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I like the Lands end and the Polo shorts. How is Lands End quality? I don't want something that'll be shoddy looking after a few months.
 

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For a trip to Hawaii I recently picked up a pair of shorts from J. Crew. They're slim and flat fronted. Today I saw some good looking shorts from Vince.
 

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Brooks Brothers. I like their non-iron shorts.
 

easy_golfing

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Originally Posted by bleachboy
Brooks Brothers. I like their non-iron shorts.

I like the Brook Brothers shorts, but they're a little pricey. Do they go on sale?
 

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Originally Posted by escheriff
GAP, J Crew, Polo, Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide

Southern Tide tends to be a trim fit and are well-made: http://store.southerntide.com/produc...horts-1011.cfm

Polo's Prospect short is another staple in my wardrobe, but I would advise against wearing shorts with a tie, sweater, or blazer unless you want to look like an asshole (at least here in the south):
pPOLO2-2458933_standard_v360x480.jpg
http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...entPage=family


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Sometimes when its a bit chilly out, and I'm wearing shorts in the house, I'll throw on a sweater to make a quick grocery store run.
 

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