cargo shorts
Many-pocketed legwear
Cargo shorts are casual shorts with large pockets on the sides of the legs, typically with flaps and often secured by buttons or velcro.
Originally designed for utility and outdoor work, they became mainstream casual wear in the 1990s.
The style has become a mild cultural punchline, associated with unfashionable dads and men indifferent to trends: He showed up in cargo shorts and New Balance sneakers.
Dull yellowish-brown shade
- denimTough cotton twill
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- waistbandGarment's upper rim
hem · stitching · bermudas · chinos · capris · garment · trousers · drawstring
Recreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- trailPath through wilderness
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
adventure · exploring · safari · birdwatching · geocaching · nature · trekking · climbing
Enclosed subdivisions within something
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- zipperToothed closure device
- flapOne-sided attached cover
- velcroFabric fastener using hooks
buttoned · expandable · capacity · pouch · snap · organize · secure · deep
Free of stress
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- leisureFree time for relaxation
- informalRelaxed, not official
laid-back · easygoing · summertime · barbecue · vacation · beach · backyard · lounging
Able to operate correctly
- durableAble to withstand use
- practicalSuited for real use
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- tacticalStrategically planned
workwear · gear · reinforced · rugged · hands-free · efficient · multipurpose · quick-dry
khaki
Dull yellowish-brown shade
waistband · hem · stitching · bermudas · chinos · capris · garment · trousers · drawstring · elastic
hiking
Recreational trail walking
backpacking · adventure · exploring · safari · birdwatching · geocaching · nature · trekking · climbing · rafting
compartments
Enclosed subdivisions within something
velcro · buttoned · expandable · capacity · pouch · snap · organize · secure · deep · roomy
relaxed
Free of stress
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- leisureFree time for relaxation
informal · laid-back · easygoing · summertime · barbecue · vacation · beach · backyard · lounging · everyday
functional
Able to operate correctly
- durableAble to withstand use
- practicalSuited for real use
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
tactical · workwear · gear · reinforced · rugged · hands-free · efficient · multipurpose · quick-dry · travel-friendly
- Bro Culturebro hug, fist bump, guys night, man cave, beer pong
- casual clothesjeans, t-shirt, sneakers, hoodie, sweatshirt
- shortsbermudas, cutoffs, jorts, shortalls
- hot climate wearsun hat, sun hats, linen shirt, linen shirts, cotton shirt
- beachwearbikini, swimsuit, tankini, one-piece, bikini top
- fashion trendsvintage fashion, retro fashion, retro style, vintage, retro
cargo shortsskinny jeans
Form-fitting denim pants
leggings · yoga pants · compression shorts · jeggings · cigarette pants