Of all the garments on a man’s sartorial shopping list, shorts are probably given the least consideration. On the whole, we tend to favour buying cold-weather clothing over summer staples. A jacket is always going to be a more pleasurable purchase than a set of flip-flops, and indulgent cashmere knitwear trumps a new T-shirt every time.
However, in the long run, this habit of treating warm-weather legwear as an afterthought can be detrimental to your style. It’s one of the key reasons why otherwise fashionable men are left scratching their heads in confusion when the sun makes an appearance and they’re faced with the prospect of having to put together a suitable outfit.