A new menswear fashion trend is coming to high end boutiques and retail stores in your city. The cutting-edge “short suit” was tested quietly in J. Crew stores. And now Topman, Asos, and Barneys are among the retailers selling the short suit.
Rappers Sean Combs, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams helped popularize this look.
The trendy short suit look features a long sleeved sports coat over a button down shirt and sometimes a tie. The jacket is paired with shorts rather than long pants. There is also a short sleeved suit jacket version.
As Businessinsider.com explains the new suit is not a risky business decision for retailers who prefer high-volume brands that focus on staples. “Staples generally don’t go out of style and thus don’t need replacing that often.”
“It’s an easy and affordable way to kind of be in step with what’s going on,” Patrick says. “It’s also a merchandising play, because guys will come in and buy ties and shirts and a bunch of other stuff.”
The U.K.-based fashion brand Reiss sells a pair of khaki suit shorts for $130. “Ensure that even on warm days your style remains sharp,” reads the retailer’s product description.
Reiss recommends pairing the shorts with a plain black crew-neck T, suede driving shoes, and a pair of aviator glasses for a look that says “smart and informal.”
For a less traditional look, Barneys New York carries a $859 Comme des Garcons short suit trimmed with chiffon panels.
Businessinsider.com has more pics in their gallery.
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like it with the SHORTS but the skirt is NO BUENO!
Men, Are You Ready for the “Short Suit”?
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I am so sorry. I thought this read…
Man, Are You Ready for Your Short Suit.
He was born’ed ready was first thought.
This look is not hot. This is like wearing sandals with socks on. Why are they always trying to pimp feminine looks to men?
Wtffff?
Rappers Sean Combs, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams helped popularize this look
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Sorry but Boyz II Men did it first almost 25 years ago.
So y’all just told us that they can’t wear jean shorts and now this….
I am so confused
Hideous
Throw on a baseball cap and they’re Boyz II Men circa Motown Philly… doom doom doom da da!
This is fine if you are 6yrs old or less. A grown azz man
And what is that black thang some sort of mourning kilt?
Sorry, I guess I will never be hip. Saw an old Easter pic of me, and my mom had me on a
short suit. I was 6 though.
And a short sleeve suit coat looks like I said fvck a dry cleaner and threw that shyt is washa machine.
This shyt is for the birds. ESPECIALLY that ruffled monstrosity!!!
SOTHERNGRL says:
This is fine if you are 6yrs old or less.
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Same page Sothern. Same page.
Not really feeling this skort for mens.
Nah..for a boys…I could see it…but grown men
BUT…is it hidden racism that the suit at the top right states: Ludlow short suit in Japanese chambray and has an Asian male wearing it???
Back to :lurking:
Rappers Sean Combs, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams helped popularize this look.
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Short suits are not new or even new trends. Women borrowed them from the boys and they have been steady for years now. By the time Daddy Diddy wears something its mainstream!
I will give you Ye and Pharrell but not Diddy I still wear All Jordan warmup everything Combs. 
Please broaden your horizons. This is why everything is gloom and doom for you. You need to get out of your box. *boom hands*
jk. Kinda.
Throw on a baseball cap and they’re Boyz II Men circa Motown Philly… doom doom doom da da!
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Wait how is a suit ever feminine? When we wear suits we try to exude power, a masculine trait.
Carrington says:
Throw on a baseball cap and they’re Boyz II Men circa Motown Philly… doom doom doom da da!
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I actually like the look. And driving shoes would be a much better look than dress shoes! Great post Sandra!!
This for DTTS
Nah..for a boys…I could see it…but grown men
BUT…is it hidden racism that the suit at the top right states: Ludlow short suit in Japanese chambray and has an Asian male wearing it???
Back to :lurking:
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Jokes right? *scratches space between eyebrow and eyeball*
JK…if you were.
When we wear suits we try to exude power, a masculine trait.
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*good point*
I actually don’t mind these short suits. I
bowlegged men
Lil Boys do wear stuff like this for Easter
I actually like the look. And driving shoes would be a much better look than dress shoes! Great post Sandra!!
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I like the Granpa’s in the first shots. Drivers would be nice too. I don’t like the tasseled loafers. It should be like a mullet. Business in the front party in the back.
Business up top, porty down below.
And a short sleeve suit coat looks like I said fvck a dry cleaner and threw that shyt is washa machine.
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I kind of like it .. Not for a day at the office, but a business casual day party I can see a man wearing this without the tie ..
For a less traditional look, Barneys New York carries a $859 Comme des Garcons short suit trimmed with chiffon panels
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Now that skirt WITH those slouch socks
I wouldn’t recommend that skirt for NO ONE – Male or female 
I like this look for me – I don’t like it for any male over 4 years old.
Who Dat says:
Men, Are You Ready for the “Short Suit”?
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I am so sorry. I thought this read…
Man, Are You Ready for Your Short Suit.
He was born’ed ready was first thought.
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Throw on a baseball cap and they’re Boyz II Men circa Motown Philly… doom doom doom da da!
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True Story.. but they did cardigans and shorts. Totally different look…
Auntie – What color you getting one in? I could see you rocking it. I think that Japanese chambray would set your curls off nicely
Ain’t a jean suit in the bunch
So why didn’t they iron that man’s suit having him look like he took it right out the dryer? (the grey one)
Motown Philly’s back again
Doin’ a little east coast swang
Boyz II Men going off
Not too hard, not too soft
I see im gonna have to leave.. *sniggles hard to keep quiet*
My new ofc mates make me want to quit. How is my typing loud. Cot damn.
VDot says:
Now that skirt WITH those slouch socks I wouldn’t recommend that skirt for NO ONE – Male or female
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Not even with the white church socks trimmed in chiffon or satin?
That hairy leg mista in the tan is showing way too much of his business. I feel harassed, embarrassed, and slightly warm. Close your housecoat sir!
From a fashionable point of view: I like the short suit look although I can’t help but get distracted from how swagger-licious some of these men look by thoughts of just how cute my two and a half year old son would look rocking this trend. He’d be too cool for school. lol. I’m THAT mum.
From a practical point of view: if I walked into a board meeting or any other formal meeting and was confronted with a room full of guys wearing this here attire, I’d be distracted to say the least. The meeting would not go my way. I’d be in a constant state of staring or near giggles. I’m shallow aren’t I?!
How is my typing loud
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when you don’t have rubber keys
They’ll be alright, if not ask them to provide you with a more silent keyboard
This looks silly. Let these men keep their calves covered. if you’re gonna be all suit and tie up top, why short-change yourself on the bottom half? It’s incongruous and plain dumb.
Missy he’s fantabulous.. you see he got his murse going on over there.
Y’all so gotdamn mean
I guess you got to be part of the “O” to get questions answered around here 
OutsidetheBox says:
I see im gonna have to leave.. *sniggles hard to keep quiet*
My new ofc mates make me want to quit. How is my typing loud. Cot damn.
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OMG is this pick on folks typing day my coworker just said the same to me talking about who you cursing out typing all loud – I was like you I ain’t hit send yet….
The male flight attendants of Southwest have been rocking the business shorts for ages
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Not even with the white church socks trimmed in chiffon or satin?
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Is this a trick question? And let me guess, mary janes to go with ’em?
(from downstairs)
this niggaz loins must be perpetually covered in c*m….
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They’ll be alright, if not ask them to provide you with a more silent keyboard
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Sheeeet! I suggest she get one that sounds like @Man stompin on the blog in his kitten heels over a child support post!
folks do too much 
Click-Clack bishes!! 
Whatchu need Bootcamp?
I saw you posted a querstion loong time ago but I feel like I didn’t have an ansa so I didn’t respond. Ax me agin, I’ll google it fo you
I guess you got to be part of the “O” to get questions answered around here
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WHO OUT HERE HAVING ORGASMS WHILE I’M SLAVING AWAY?
*turns up Bey’s Jealous*
when you don’t have rubber keys
They’ll be alright, if not ask them to provide you with a more silent keyboard
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My boss gave me the option of a new seat and they had the nerve to say to her “Does she not like sitting with us?” when I said GLADLY. WITH STRAIGHT FACES. Where they do that at. In white ppl land. *mind blown face*
Now yall got that song stuck in my head
Motown Philly’s back again
Doin’ a little east coast swang
Boyz II Men going off
Not too hard, not too soft
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:Rachel Jeantel Voice: YESSSSIR!!!!
And we got carrington to blame
Wear would a nigga wear some chit like this and not get laughed and clowned out the place?
Them shoes is clean tho.
Is this a trick question? And let me guess, mary janes to go with ‘em?
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This shat better not catch on
My man can’t even shop at Express no more for his work attire
“you I ain’t hit send yet….”
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(from downstairs)
this niggaz loins must be perpetually covered in c*m….
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Who out here running around smelling like bleach?
its gonna get shorter and shorter, til all men will have on daisy dukes, nothing wrong with the look, but as @SANDRAROSE would say they pushng the gay agenda, men want dresses and women want to put on a helmet
Y’all so gotdamn mean
I guess you got to be part of the “O” to get questions answered around here 
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:wave: Hit dog hollering here even tho I did ansa You know what I legit think I forgot to hit send. Downsturra right?
Suit shorts and gold cuff links spell troubles
@Missy, I wasn’t askin’ about the free birthday stuff, I remember @Dubb saying something about it, but I know some of these other folks no too
#meangirls2014 #isitmyfont #iaintaskingtobepartoftherollcall …lol
OMG is this pick on folks typing day my coworker just said the same to me talking about who you cursing out typing all loud – I was like you I ain’t hit send yet….
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@OTB
you forgot to hit send :rollseyes:
*turns up Bey’s Jealous*
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They sleep, Bew.
That’s the best song on the album.
So where the hell you at?
just one shot left of this drink, …in this glass.. Don’t make me break it 
@OTB Tuh! But why is it any of their business though?
folks.
I have one of those in my new new office. She think she running things b/c she’s been here the longest… not even prior military and her husband only been in 5 years.. If he was in longer I could see where her entitlement comes from… but shiiid… I can already foresee a bumping of heads…
“Does she not like sitting with us?”
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iont like this mess here! if you got a question bout me, ask me, bish.
who the flock is “she” when I’m right there??!!! 
“check your privilege!” mangy bishes!
For a less traditional look, Barneys New York carries a $859 Comme des Garcons short suit trimmed with chiffon panels.
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WHAT
IN
THE
PHUCK?
Suit shorts
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He definitely running the streets if he owns suit shorts
@Bootcamp
allonyou dot com
heyitsfree dot net
just one shot left of this drink, …in this glass.. Don’t make me break it
< —- That's brown likka talk! 
:Rachel Jeantel Voice: YESSSSIR!!!!
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This the second time today and I hate you that much more
Her face? ??!?!? 
YESSIR 
That eyeroll? :crying1: This is why we need a .gif enabled format. Imagine replying to somebody with a Gentle-Jeantel dismissive eyeroll :crying1:
That last pic looks like a tutu.
#71 trying to ack like he ain’t trying to flex them lil calf muscles on nem hoes.
It’s easier access though… just lift up both yo skirt and hern, and get to mushin and pushin.
@Missy, thanks
Y’all so gotdamn mean I guess you got to be part of the “O” to get questions answered around here
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@BOOtcamp I saw your question but I’m sorry sugah I aint got no ansa for you. My Bday on the 22 I need free chit my damn self so I hope someone knows and has done the education.
its gonna get shorter and shorter, til all men will have on daisy dukes,
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women want to put on a helmet
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Football for girls is gay agenda too?
We cant just wanna participate? We’re helping to further an agenda? 
@OTB
you forgot to hit send :rollseyes:
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BCG its for the best cause I was bragging about getting stuff for June already.
So its for the bess! 
You still have time! Go sign up everywhere and say your born day is later in the monf.
That’s brown likka talk!
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REASONS.
I don’t drank no brown!
#niggrashat :fistbump:
It’s easier access though… just lift up both yo skirt and hern, and get to mushin and pushin.
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GO AWAY BEBE GIRL :crying1: Mush’n’Push.
iHollered.
Y’all see the pics for TLAM 2 premiere
must have been the theme
Keri Hilson looked the absolute BEST for the ladies and Michael Ealy stole it for the fellas
Floyd Mayweather should have worn a Shorts Suit instead of the duracell battery inspired 2 piece he wore
Man, those dudes must SUCK in that conference where that girl playing cornerback. Man, won’t nair player ever get drafted outta that division if she makes the team.
MISSY J
Where can I see it at?
Necole got it up @Man
#teampetty
Bermuda maybe
Anybody know? 
you should exhale loudly each and every time you hear them do anything
Keri Hilson looked the absolute BEST for the ladies and Michael Ealy stole it for the fellas
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Keri looked good. I loved Regina minus her waist belt. Gabby minus her shoes I think.
the most ridiculous look. and while we’re at it, can we do away with the ultra tight, short, but long sleeved suit jackets (and high water pants)? tisk tisk.
:Rachel Jeantel Voice: YESSSSIR!!!!
Why
Man, those dudes must SUCK in that conference where that girl playing cornerback. Man, won’t nair player ever get drafted outta that division if she makes the team.
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BOL!!! This is EXACTLY what my daughter said! Was MAD! I had to give her a little feminist lecture.
But I felt her tho! 
TEAMPETTY!
@MISSY J
Dang, titties was hanging free huh.
Kelly lookin worse by the second. And Michelle look likes Cicely Tyson sister. ….older sister.