The Perfect Summer Shorts (They Got the Length Right, Too) June, 2014 Yes, it's true: The coolest shorts this summer are descendants of cargos. But the multipocket corduroys you see here have come a long way from the oversize side-pocketed punch lines that frat boys wore in the '90s. That's why we're calling these utility shorts. They were all over the runways this season, thanks to Michael Bastian, Band of Outsiders, and Dsquared2, but our favorites are from Gap. The corduroy fabric has been prewashed, giving them a comfortable feel and a decidedly '70s vibe, and they're trim without being too short. Best of all, they cost less than fifty bucks, meaning you can get the utility look without having to empty your pockets. _Shorts, $45 at gap.com T-shirt by J.Crew Belt by Prada Watch by Bulova Cord bracelet by Miansai Cuff bracelet (on other hand) by George Frost _
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