Cargo shorts were born during the Korean and Vietnam Wars when American servicemen cut off their cargo pants into shorts for more comfort in hot weather. This look was first copied for civilian dress ...

Lightweight cotton, cotton blends, or twill are great for everyday wear. For more active use, go for nylon or a cotton-nylon-spandex mix—they're breathable, quick-drying, and offer some stretch for ...

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Like a pair of airy and comfortable sandals, shorts are a spring and summertime essential. And yes, that includes cargo shorts. Though birthed from a utilitarian need during World War II, today’s ...

When I was trying to figure out my wardrobe after coming out, there was one thing I was very firmly against: cargo shorts. As a femme presenting person, I perceived cargo shorts as something that only ...

What I wear on the bike has a strong influence on how my ride feels that day. And I’m not the only one with this sentiment: there’s a reason the hashtags #SockDoping or #NewKitDay exist. Slipping on ...

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This week, begun the Cargo Shorts Wars have. It started with two bits of information. First, the simple fact that the past year annual sales of cargo shorts declined for the first time in a decade.

Dane Hansen, who operates a small steel business in Pleasant Grove, Utah, says that throughout his 11-year marriage, 15 pairs of cargo shorts have slowly disappeared from his closet. On the occasions ...