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I believe I have an answer to this question.
The reason why some women my find cargo shorts unattractive is because of the way they look/make the person look. To get where I'm going with this it is first necessary to think about the way that cargo shorts were designed. Cargo shorts are meant for more utility and comfort for the user and because of this it kind of gives up the appearance side of it. Cargo shorts in general are often baggy and I don't know why, but usually things that appear appealing to the eye are often nice-fitting or tight. Since cargo shorts are bulky and the opposite of tight it can make sense while some do not find a liking to them.
It was once my own personal preference to wear cargo shorts but then I came to realize that they did not look good on me. They were hiding the assets that I had ( calves, thighs, and buttocks) so opted to wear either shorter or tighter fitting shorts and I never looked back.
I agree with you. Long live the cargo shorts and their impressive amount of pocket space! They're great for roller coasters when you have a valuable you don't want to stick in an easily stealable bin space.
People with fashionable jeans: D: My phone is too tight and uncomfortable in my jeans pocket! *frowney face*
People with cargo shorts: :D Good thing I have cargo shorts! I can stick my phone in my convenient lower pockets with buttons over them. That way, my phone won't fly out! *happy face*
Anyone can be a writer these day and art/fashion critic with NO creations to their name.
So as a fan of cargos, I write in support of them
think Bermuda shorts
now add Military carry-all
and we have a winner!
That said, there's always room for improvement... e. g.
better variety of colors/patterns
tailored to fit better & length only to top of knee cap (instead of just off the rack)
I would then be an even bigger fan!
They're just not very sharp looking. If you like them then by all means go for it but I think most women prefer khaki or chino shorts. I personally don't like them because they're often overly baggy, un flatteringly long, and the pockets on them are ugly but to each their own I guess
What do I have against cargo shorts that are clean and fit properly? Nothing. I love pockets. Wish they made a women's version (without grossly undersized pockets and grossly inflated price tags).
What do I have against cargo shorts that are torn, dirty, too baggy, etc...
It looks messy because it is in between long and short. You should wear either shorter shorts or longer pants. Cargo shorts look weird cause they are in between.
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Only the imbecile who wrote that article has a problem about it. This is the big problem with user created content (aka Web 2.0) is that it gives every moron with a keyboard a megaphone to broadcast their stupidity to the world, no matter how bizarre or idiotic their views are.
See also: that 'Americans don't know good bacon' rant, or that 'dad bod' horseshit that polluted the web for a few weeks.
They look fine when properly fitted like that in your picture, but most of the time I see someone wearing them, they look like this:
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Too low, too baggy, and just too big. It looks really sloppy.
I don't think they are bad... they're just shorts lol.
What do you need those cargo pockets for? also its becoming more trendy for shorts to come to a little above knee level. Try investing in chino shorts, they are much more versatile, you can wear them somewhere nice with a polo or button down, on the flip side they are perfectly fine to wear with a t-shirt.
Damn I am really out of touch with fashion trends. I either wear cargo shorts, or sporty shorts if I'm working out like basketball kind. All the shorts in that article that were not cargo, looked gay. The men looked like gay men. That article was even written by a guy, which I assume is gay because he cares that much about shorts.
They aren't my favourite type of pants, but I don't have anything against them or the people who wear them. If you like them, wear them, simple as that. :v
I didn't bother to read that article, from that title I can see it's full of stupid things.
Yeah its good if you want to go tracking in the Amazon (or maybe the outdoors), but for you're age its young and cargo pants that sits at the waist is preferable.
I don't like them because they aren't shorts. The trend keeps getting longer and longer and you can't even buy real shorts any more. I don't want "shorts" hanging down to my knees.
It looks like something a HS or college kid would wear. It looks too immature. If you're gonna go cargo, at least wear cargo pants! They look a bit better.
I'm indifferent, it doesn't bother me what men wear. If they like it, it's acceptable and they're comfortable then they should wear them.
I didn't know cargo shorts was an issue. I like them on guys and I love wearing them (mines are way shorter obviously)
I personally don't mind them! It's all about how you wear them, if someone wears them sagging really low I guess they can look unappealing
It's not right because people need to see them quads bru.
This is only a temprary escape for missed leg days.
I have several pairs of cargo SHORTS and wear them. Now pants are a whole different ballgame, and I don't own any of those.
I guess its the hairy guys or guys who are a little too skinny, I think it just makes them feel insecure
I'm actually wearing one as I'm reading this. I live in Florida so these are a necessity if your going outdoors and is hot as it is humid in my book. I don't give a flak what people think of me and that gets me the girls.
I don't get the cargo short hate either. They are just shorts.
Not a huge fan of them, but as long as the guy is comfortable wearing them then that shouldn't really matter of what others think :)
I love cargo shorts for practicality, and own a lot of my own "men's" cargo shorts because I have a hard time finding women's anything - even cargo shorts - with decently-sized pockets.
But they are intended for practical things. I think a lot of people who have something against them would tell you they're work clothes. They are not for nice affairs, and a few men in my life don't get that and become really irritable when people call them out on it
They look stupid. And I have no desire to see anyone's penis.
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