Garment Reference: Orange Shorts
Transitioning from Winter to Spring is an opportunity to edit and elevate your closet, but when it’s a major image transformation, most pieces of the past just won’t make the cut. When it comes to staples, certain pieces make statements, some are versatile, and others are just classics, and somehow, the orange short does all three. Menswear is very limited design wise, giving color more of a spotlight, and in this case, orange develops a classically aplomb personality.
Comfort has more of a front seat in current streetwear than our recent past, so statement staple pieces are more important for those few moments we leave home, or take that vacation. During a pandemic, every dollar counts, and every purchase should be intentional, which is why I rounded up 8 different pairs with price points ranging from $17 USD - $359 below. Closets in mass are going in the direction of versatility and quality more than ever, orange shorts coordinate with virtually everything (click each image to purchase).
ACNE STUDIOS: Orange Twill Embroidered Logo Shorts
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Acne Studios’ citrine cotton twill shorts make for the ideal default orange short because of its wide silhouette, hidden drawstring, and textile durability. At the price point of $230 USD, you will be able to wear these for Summer’s over.
WOOD WOOD: Orange Baltazar Tech Shorts
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The theme continues with these WOOD WOOD shorts most suitable for vacations because of its lightweight cotton-nylon blend. The lightweight textile and vented wide seams make these easy to pack and wear throughout the day at $180 USD.
ASOS STUDIO: Orange Swim Shorts
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I count on Asos for quick, simple, but still a little nuanced items, and this specific hue for mens swimwear is more rare than you think. At only $17.50 USD, you’ll be spring/summer ready with an easy pair of trunks that virtually go with everything.
COTOPAXI: Veza Adventure Short
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Cotopaxi’s swim shorts are at the intersection of swim and casual wear, and make for the perfect “just in case, I might want to, get into some water” set. A spandex-nylon blend provides flexibility and comfortability at $75 USD.
FILSON: Dry Falls Drawstring Shorts
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Filson’s tangerine drawstring shorts appeal to coziness and convenience with a broken in vintage wash. Deep pockets are the main selling point here (at least for me), and a reasonable buy at $79 USD.
FJÄLLRÄVEN: Vardag Lite Hiking Shorts
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Fjallraven uses a G-1000 material with this set which highlights durability, ventilation, and customizable weather protection. At $85 USD, you’re getting a decades worth of wear, and you put that extra cash toward a vacation and add hiking to your itinerary.
NIKE: NRG Flash Short
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The notorious Nike short is available in all colors and then some this season. However, if you want to deviate from the often sold out popular option, these will set you apart for $45 USD.
ISSEY MIYAKE: Mesh Pleated Shorts
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Issey Miyake pleats are the easiest textile to style because they do all the work, and you get a two for one with orange involved. For a $359 USD ticket, this is an item you can archive, pass on…I mean…they’re Issey Miyake pleats.