Athletic shorts for men are easy to wear and always in style. Cargo shorts, with their practical pockets, are also popular. Tailored shorts give you styling options — they often have loops so you can add a belt. At the beach, supportive, mesh-lined shorts are good for land or in the water.

Shorts fit everyone a little differently, depending on how tall you are and how long the shorts are. But we can tell you that a lot of men prefer shorts that fall one to three inches above their knee for a relaxed vibe that still lets them move. That's typically around a 7-inch to 9-inch inseam. A classic basketball look may be even longer. Other shorts for men are cut higher on the leg — for example, shorts made for running — for full range of motion.

For casual wear, most men like shorts that fall just an inch or two above their knee. Many consider shorts that fall below the knee to be unflattering — though some love the look of men's oversized shorts. Shorts should sit comfortably at your waist and be relaxed enough that you can move freely.