At what age is a man too old to wear cargo shorts?

In My Humble Opinion
1

I’ve always liked cargo shorts (pants too). They are super comfy and, at least in my mind, look, um, cool :).

But I’ve come to realize that they are viewed as sloppy dress, and definitely for the younger crowd; a crowd I have not been a member of in a long, long time.

I needed some shorts for an upcoming vacation, as well as for summer, so I decided to go with Big Boy shorts (sorta dressy, not containing a dozen bulging pockets). I ordered 4 pair online, they just arrived and I kinda like them.

I guess I’ll have to wear dressy, button-down summer shirts with them and not my Rock and Roll Hall of Fame T-Shirt.

So what is the answer to the question posed above? And is it the same for cargo pants? I admit I still wear those, but I think it may be time to cut loose of the cargo altogether.

Whattaya say?
mmm

2

24 years old, unless you’re in a situation where drinking a fruity cocktail is acceptable (that is, mowing the lawn on a hot summer day, at the beach, poolside while on vacation, or just completely out of fucks left to give.)

That’s for shorts; cargo pants are completely out under any circumstances.

3

Six.

4

I’m 66, and I still wear them, and plan to continue to do so.

5

I’m 46 years old, cargo shorts a regular part of my summer wardrobe, and I still drive the ladies wild with my masculinity.

6

Heck, I’m 54 and I still wear cargo shorts in the summer. I’d wear a HOF T-shirt too, if I had one. Instead I’ll be wearing my Abbey Road meets Starry Night T-shirt.

7

I’m 56, and I wear them.
But, I’m in Arizona, where it’s “shorts weather” most of the year, and
I have great legs.

8

I’m almost 57 and I still wear tights in public. Cargo shorts don’t even count. :smiley:

9

Cheater.

:smiley:

10

I’ve gone to something like these. It has one extra pocket on the right leg which comes in handy on occasion. They’re lighter weight than traditional cargo shorts and much more comfortable in hot weather.

11

If you’re an adult you should be wearing nice slacks, nice shoes, button shirt, and a hat at all times. Straw hats are acceptable in the summer as long as they’re tasteful (fedora, etc).

What are we, cavemen?

12

52 and I still wear cargo shorts. A shame they don’t make 'em with cod pieces.

13

Wear what you like.

14

On vacation? Wear whatever you like.

15

No man should wear cargo shorts.

Uh. . . yeah. . . I’m in the same demographics as many of the posters above and have no immediate plans of discarding mine.

16

There’s the problem… :wink:

17

If it’s past 1997, the correct answer is “ever”. Cargo pants/shorts really are out of style. At best, they look sloppy and at worst they make you look like a douchey frat guy.
“Nobody’s gotten a hand job in cargo shorts since 'Nam.”
-Superbad

18

I’m not doing all those damn weighted lunges for nothing, you know!

19

I feel I should also point out the white canvas boat shoes (Sperry’s or whatever) are generally only appropriate on an actual boat or summering someplace where people use terms like “summer” as a verb, like Martha’s Vineyard or Montauk.

20

My husband still wears his. He zips the legs on when he has to go into the office. He only goes “full khaki” when they are meeting clients.

Wear want you want, unless there is some important reason not to. This ain’t the 19th century.

ETA: He’s 50.