The Obtainer - 8/12/24, Monday
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Buying Guide
Cut It Short
Maybe you noticed it last summer on social media, as a slew of creators started flooding feeds with how-tos, GRWMs and outfit inspo slideshows showcasing a range of shorter-than-usual shirts and jackets. Trend stories followed celebrating their relaxed nature and inherent horniness. As Max Berlinger pointed out in GQ, “they are not overt in their thirst-trappery, but a coy rejoinder—they allow the wearer to embrace looking sexy without looking like you're begging for attention.”
Now, it seems, the trend has achieved peak form. Because last summer, the desire for a cropped top with a relaxed, boxy fit required you to take things in your own hands and slash a shirt. But now? There is a variety of options at your disposal—from brands both big and small. No matter your budget, you can find a shorter style that hits right at the waist. They look great with the wider pants and relaxed shorts we're all wearing these days. Plus, during the steamiest hours of the day, the slight updraft they provide can be quite refreshing.
Our Picks |
This textured shirt has a seersucker like feel and is tailored in a cropped silhouette with a straight hem and finished with a single chest pocket.
Cropped textured shirt,$70 / $59.95 by Abercrombie & Fitch
Made from soft, organic Japanese milled cotton, this relaxed shirt has a boxy fit with a slightly longer back hem and two flap chest pockets.
Dobby striped shirt,
$170 by No Maintenance
Buck Mason’s new American-made tees have a ’90s-inspired boxy fit with a straight hemline, longer sleeves and slightly cropped length.
'90s Boxy T-shirt,
$75 by Buck Mason
Everything on this shirt is a little exaggerated, from the oversized patch pockets and wide camp collar to the substantial buttons.
Cropped camp shirt,
$185 by Aimé Leon Dore
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Mr P.’s slinky camp-collar shirt draws inspiration from retro bowling styles. Cut from a lightweight Lyocell twill, it has a great drape and now it's nearly 60% off.
| Did you hear about the Patagonia sale going down right now? If not, move fast to catch some of the Baggies, in a range of colors, available for 40% off.
| This handsome chronograph is equipped with an hour hand and red second hour hand which can be set independently to track two different time zones.
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