Custom Men's Shorts: Personalized Pairs

Start with where he'll actually wear them. Swim trunks and board shorts suit pool and beach guys; chino and twill walking shorts read dressier for cookouts, travel, and patio dinners; linen and seersucker pairs keep their cool in real heat; cotton athletic and lounge shorts cover the gym and the couch. Inseam matters most: 5 to 7 inches reads short and modern, 9 inches is the safe everyday length, and 11 inches suits taller guys or a classic look. Match his current waist in inches rather than a label, and favor elastic or drawstring waists when you're guessing. Personalization is usually a small embroidered monogram on the leg or pocket, a custom waistband patch, or a printed pattern he picked. Expect about $25 to $45 for printed athletic and swim pairs, $40 to $80 for embroidered chinos, and $90 to $160-plus for tailored linen or made-to-order pairs. Many stock pairs ship in 3 to 7 business days; embroidered and made-to-order shorts run 1 to 3 weeks.

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