We live in a big city. No one really wears shorts here, even on hot days. Shorts and sandals are more of a college town thing, and better suited for suburban mall shopping. Unless you just got done playing basketball, wearing shorts around is second to unfolding a map while scratching your head, pretty much a dead give away you're a tourist or bridge and tunnel.

Actually, we think there's a simple reason shorts are spurned here. Pasty legs are better hidden, and us city folk just don't get enough sun! We need to fit more beach into the week, and promise to never turn down a pool party invite. If you end up sipping on the sand or poolside, just remember, no long pants because your legs need to breathe! Honor the Speedo-free zone (anywhere outside, in public) and pick some shorts that are laid-back and loungy with a Hotel California vibe from brands like Modern Amusement, Obey, and Loomstate.