Over the years, as I’ve expanded my wardrobe and learned all about the best American-made menswear — like one of the brands we’ll talk about today, the fine folks at American Trench — I’ve learned that it pays dividends to invest in the best, even when the occasion is more of an off-duty pursuit.
Take my daily routine: As someone who frequently writes from home, the proper balance of comfort and a dash of style is something I certainly appreciate, and the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts shown above certainly fit the bill nicely.
The best lounge shorts bring all of that to the table (and to your living room), with a surprisingly polished look that’s more suitable for casual outings than gym shorts or traditional sweatpants. And while it’s a seemingly small upgrade — casual shorts that look suitable with a pocket tee, a tank top or a polo — it could just make a big difference in your next (very) easygoing #OOTD.
The American Trench Pique Easy Shorts are nearly the pinnacle of casually stylish, laidback lounge shorts for men, and they’re certainly going to add a heck of a lot to the rest of your summer.
The difference in these lounge shorts — which should function as well for a coastal getaway as for a weekend coffee run — lies in both the fabric and the fabrication itself. Double-knit 100 percent cotton pique fabric delivers structure and softness. So, these stylish shorts for men should prove more lightweight than French terry fabric in some instances, but with a feel that’s vastly different from traditional athletic shorts (often made from blends that include polyester).
There’s plenty of texture to the fabric when you examine these shorts up close, not unlike the fabric and texture of a cotton pique polo. Plus, the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts are made in America, not unlike the rest of the brand’s standout menswear lineup of all-American goods.
That’s a good thing when it comes to the make-up of the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts — the brand says the fabric is perfectly summer-ready, and that the shorts bridge the gap between “loungewear and heritage sport,” which is never a bad place to be for laidback seasonal style.
Speaking of style: I’d rock the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts with a pocket tee and trusty canvas sneakers, or else with a breezy linen short-sleeve camp collar shirt and high-top sneakers.
The American Trench Pique Easy Shorts come in three easy-to-style colors: Navy, Orchid Grey and White, all the better to mix and match with other neutral shades in your closet. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, you could swap in the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts alongside this printed Flint and Tinder shirt for evening cocktails (and plenty of comfort). Savoring this stretch of summer is easier than ever with relaxed yet stylish lounge shorts — invest in the best, my friends.
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