Shorts

Maine Coast, Mid 1980s - Photos by Salt Water New England

Approaches to shorts, including when to wear them (or if at all), and with what, vary widely.  Sources of shorts include:

Men's

• Bills <http://www.billskhakis.com/mens-shorts>

• Murray's Collection for Men <http://www.nantucketreds.com/collections/mens/shorts>

• Orivs
• Signature Twill Cotton Shorts <http://www.orvis.com/p/signature-twill-cotton-shorts/0p8l>
• Nantucket Reds Shorts <http://www.orvis.com/p/nantucket-reds-shorts/4k50>

• Patagonia Men's 
• Stand Up Shorts, 7" 
• All Wear Shorts, 9"

• L.L. Bean Men's 
• Double L Chino Shorts, Classic Fit Plain Front 8" Inseam <http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68810>
• Lakewashed Chino Shorts <http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/82266>

• Cape Madras Men's <https://capemadras.com/collections/new-arrivals>

• Brooks Brothers <Link>

• Camet <http://www.camet.com/product_p/r2010.htm>
• Nantucket Sailing Shorts <http://www.camet.com/product_p/r2010.htm>
• Sailing Shorts <http://www.camet.com/category_s/55.htm>
• Camet Hobart Shorts <@Amazon>

Women's

• L.L. Bean Women's 
• Tropic-Weight Chino Shorts, Natural Fit Plain Front <http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/82265>
• Washed Chino Shorts <http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/82523>
• Easy Stretch Shorts, Twill <http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/77658>

• Cape Madras Women's <https://capemadras.com/collections/women>

• Murray's Collection for Ladies <http://www.nantucketreds.com/collections/ladies/shorts>

On Wearing Shorts

Shorts should reach to the top of the anterior region of the knee. Do avoid pleats, however. (Katahdin) 

Just above the knee is my preference with a tailored fit/look. Polo shirts and t-shirts untucked, shirts tucked in with a nice leather or webbing belt.  (Mad Dogs and Englishmen) 

Patagonia Stand-Up shorts are my go-to shorts. They wear like iron and are the most comfortable short I own.  If I have to look "presentable" and can still wear shorts, then a pair of Brooks Brothers patchwork madras usually fits the bill. I prefer length to be either 7" or 9". (Gary) 

I get my shorts from LL Bean, but most sailors I know swear by Camet shorts, designed especially for sailors. They're quick-drying and even have places for foam pads for a long periods sitting on the rail as "rail meat" when sailing close-hauled! (Hearthstone Farm)

Shorts in Salt Water New England (1950s to Present)

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Founding Director, Maine's Owls Head Transportation Museum, in Center

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