Runway for the Average Joe part 5

Shorts:

Runway: James Long Spring 2012

It is time for the 5^th and final Spring 2012 Menswear Trend. I saved this one for last because it happens to be my boyfriend’s favorite clothing item. The shorts trend has been around forever. It’s hot in the summer so we wear them. However, this time around shorts are sleeker and a bit more tailored making them a very versatile piece of clothing this spring and summer. When it comes to shorts I am not talking about the baggy cargo shorts with too many pockets ( I will show you an appropriate example a little later) or the over-sized ghetto fabulous jean shorts.

The rules for these shorts are simple:

1. Look for something that fits well.
2. The shorts should come just above the knee or just hit the knee. Nothing that comes down to your ankles please!
3. Think Color. Now my examples are pretty basic in color, but you can do reds or greens if you want to be bold.
4. Pair these shorts with a T-shirt, button down shirt, sweater, or a blazer.

 Average Joe: Shorts are from Express or American Eagle

 

American Eagle, AE Longer Length Belted Flat Iron Shorts, $39.50

Express, Classic Fit Belted Flat Iron Shorts, Color: Heron, $59.90

American Eagle, AE Classic Length Plaid Shorts, Color: Cream, $39.50

Express, Slim Fit Belted Dress Tilo Shorts, Color: Licorice

The sleek, fitted cargo: Express, Classic Fit Cargo Short, $59.90

Well that wraps it up! I hope you guys learned a valuable lesson about fashion. It isn’t as scary as you thought, right? Check back in the summer for a new Runway for the Average Joe featuring Fall/winter 2012 trends.