<p>Yeah, I like them, I more of the athletic type, so I think its fine</p>
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<p>I personally don’t like the khakis-and-tennis-shoes look, but for those that favor it, the gray NB’s are actually very common.</p>
<p>And everyone talking about not wanting to be judged on their appearances: sorry but it’s a fact of life. It happens whether you want it to or not. And you do it too, even if it’s just subconsciously. People wear clothes for a reason- to look good, or to stand out, or to blend in, or whatever. Your clothes convey your personality to others; someone that’s happy all the time probably won’t be wearing goth clothes any time soon. (I’m being a bit hyperbolic, but you get the gist.) You’re more likely to be drawn to others who wear similar clothing to yours, because it’s comfortable.</p>
<p>Do I have friends that wear cargo shorts? Sure. Would I prefer them to wear something better, given the chance to dress them? Absolutely.</p>
<p>wow I didn’t know plain grey shoes could be “hideous”. </p>
<p>We all judge people by appearance, whether it be consciously or not. We also usually want to look our best and be the most presentable and wearing cargo shorts really doesn’t do that.</p>
<p>I think that the big issue is what some people consider casual. I hate cargo shorts and would never wear them, and where I go to school maybe 10% of the guys wear cargo shorts. While some people would consider cargos, a t-shirt, and sneakers casual, to me that is an atrocious outfit. For myself, casual is khaki shorts (6 to 8 inch inseam), a button up or polo, and then boat shoes, flip-flops, or New Balances. Occasionally, I will wear a t-shirt, but those are typically when I am fishing or taking my dogs to to the dog park. I will be the first to admit that if I see you in cargo shorts, I judge you for not looking presentable, if you are of college age or older. It is always important to look your best, no matter the situation, because you will never know who you will meet.</p>
<p>**Do I have friends that wear cargo shorts? Sure. Would I prefer them to wear something better, given the chance to dress them? Absolutely. **</p>
<p>That is what I sort of meant earlier. Some people give off the impression here that they will intentionally avoid talking or socializing with people just because of what they are wearing which I don’t understand.</p>
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How many cargo shorts haters here are from the South? How many aren’t?</p>
<p>You think they look trashy anywhere in the US, but the proportion of people who agree with you might be different in different places.</p>
<p>I’m from the South.</p>
<p>To the Southerners who are complaining about cargos: Up here in the North, those slimmer-fitting khakis aren’t as common. Just because they are uncommon here, it doesn’t mean that I make fun of them or bash something that is seen as different. Everybody has different taste in shorts and the people who support that wearing khakis is “more respectful” are truly lacking in respect for others.</p>
<p>It is not based on them being common or uncommon, but the look of the clothing article and how the person wearing the cargo shorts can look to those around them. Cargo shorts are unprofessional and rather unbecoming of anyone over 18, wear a pair of chinos or khaki shorts, if you are looking to be comfortable.</p>
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<p>This type of wardrobe will quite literally stay with you for your entire lifetime (maybe minus the flip-flops). You will always look presentable in casual settings, and you will always feel comfortable.</p>
<p>I think we are making too much out of people’s clothes. This whole discussion evokes a mental image of some moronic frat boys at Georgia State sitting around, drinking booze, and telling themselves that their “frat’s connections” will land them jobs on Wall Street. In a casual environment like a college class, I usually wear decent clothes like khakis and an Oxford, but ultimately it doesn’t really matter. I could have worn athletic shorts and a tee shirt(and I wouldn’t feel inferior to anyone). I’d rather be some shabbily dressed math major at Harvard, wearing flip flops and cargo shorts, than a perfectly dressed fool.</p>
<p>^ Hahahahaha, well-said</p>
<p>I’m from the South and I don’t hate cargo shorts O.o</p>
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<p>I’d rather be a perfectly dressed math major at Harvard, personally.</p>
<p>^ but you’re not as talented as the Harvard math whiz, so instead you’re stuck perfecting your choice of clothing. Which leads to my exact point: a person is defined my more substantial factors than their clothes, and maybe some of the people who feel so strongly about hating cargo shorts should examine themselves in a more meaningful and reflective way.</p>
<p>clothes are a non-factor. the math nerd can throw on a nice suit when the time comes that he needs to. “dressing well” is not a significant positive quality. anyone can do it when they need to.</p>
<p>But regardless of your intellectual capacity, you have the ability to dress sharply and make good impressions based on that. While anyone can dress that way, the fact that some people choose not to can, in certain situations, show sloppy behavior and etiquette. Nobody wants to come off that way. If you have the ability to dress a bit nicer on a regular basis, by all means do it if you care about perception.</p>
<p>Bear in mind that I’m only playing Devil’s Advocate; if you read my previous posts on this thread, you’ll see that I’m not at all one who feels strongly about hating cargo shorts.</p>
<p>^ I agree with you. I disagree with a few posters who seem to think a person’s value is 100% dependent on the presence(or absence) of cargo shorts.</p>
<p>When I have to wear shorts I go for pinstriped or solid colored shorts. I try to avoid wearing shorts at all costs.</p>
<p>I don’t understand the rationale that by caring for one’s personal attire, such person is not as “talented” as a crappily dressed math major from Harvard. Dressing well always helps in life, and yes, you are judged by your appearance at first glance, contrary to what you may hear. First impressions do matter.</p>
<p>I can see how cargo shorts with like 10 pockets on each leg can seem childish, but what’s wrong with those clean looking cargo shorts that only have one pocket per leg?
I’m from the south and have always seen cargo shorts worn by college students. Somehow, I actually had the impression that khakis and chinos were for losers, and cargos were alright. Hum…</p>