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How To Make Your Shorts Fit Better

Published on May 29, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

This is a simple, free trick that will make you look a little better in those new khaki shorts you just bought in preparation for the best summer of your life. Ready for it?

Roll them up.

That’s right. Rolling short isn’t just for the ladies. Oftentimes a new pair of shorts will fit great around the waist and in the seat, but they will go just an inch or two past the knees, which only makes you look shorter. You’re not in seventh grade anymore, and you need to show some thigh…even if it’s pale and hairy like mine.

Just roll them up to desired length. One roll for a slight adjustment, two for the more adventurous among us, and three for that coveted “just stormed a beach like James Bond with some hot chick who’s trying to kill and/or sleep with me” look.

James Bond Swim Trunks
Get out of my face, Daniel Craig!

If you are having trouble keeping them rolled, you can use small safety pins (like these) to hold them in place. For a more permanent solution, you can sew a few stitches into either side of your shorts (or ask your dry cleaner to do this for you).

Don’t be afraid to show some skin. Roll those shorts up today!

 

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About Brock McGoff

The Modest Man founder, Brock is an aspiring minimalist who enjoys working out, spending time with his family, discovering new brands and creating great content.

Background: Brock McGoff has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a professional background in digital marketing. He believes that men's fashion is just one facet of self-improvement, and he started The Modest Man to help regular guys feel more confident by improving their appearance.

An east coast native, Brock currently lives in Arizona with his wife and daughter. When he's not working, he spends time with family, training BJJ, reading/listening to books and podcasts, and unsuccessfully trying to decide which movie to stream.

Expertise: Brock has built a men's lifestyle YouTube channel with over 400k subscribers. He's also worked as the creative marketing manager in a men's apparel startup. Brock has been quoted in, mentioned by or featured in publications like Esquire, Huff Post, Men's Health, WWD and Forbes.

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  1. Terry says

    July 14, 2021 at 11:53 am

    6 inches is the new 2021 standard

    Reply
  2. Mushroom says

    February 19, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    I got some new shorts but didn’t see this earlier. They are basketball shorts and they’re a bit too long and wide. How should I fix this?

    Reply
  3. Sesku says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I just wear NRL shorts during summer. No pockets, but they sure dont come past the knee. I also find females running shorts quite comfortable.

    Reply
    • Brock says

      December 13, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      What’s NRL? Is that a brand?

      Reply
      • Josh Stevenson (@lemon_lime) says

        April 10, 2018 at 12:19 am

        New Rugby League

        Reply
  4. Earl says

    June 19, 2016 at 4:35 am

    I cant find shorts anywhere that don’t go past the Knee. Not only do they look ridiculous, they hinder your movement like bending over kneeling. So does anyone know who makes old school Cargo Shorts? I like pockets also..

    Reply
    • Brock says

      June 19, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Sorry, I can’t (in good conscience) help you find baggy cargo shorts. I’m sure you won’t have to look that hard, though.

      Reply
    • Daniel says

      June 27, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Dockers. Izod.

      Reply

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