Men in Short Suits ?.....OMG!

There’s nothing better than a man in a good suit. A well-cut, good quality suit (or hey, even just a blazer) will stand the test of time and can add a touch of class and style to an otherwise frumpy outfit.

But we need to talk about something, men. We need to talk about a terrifying trend that's been popping up everywhere: the short suit.

Photos courtesy J. Crew.

That’s right. In possibly the worst men's workwear trend since dress pant sweatpants, retailers are trying to make this Frankenstein creation a thing.

“It’s definitely having a moment, particularly with younger guys,” J. Hilburn’s creative director Jon Patrick tells Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
We get it. With temperatures (finally) on the rise, wearing full-length pants isn’t so alluring. But please, don’t give in to the lure of the short suit.

Topman's take on the suit-with-shorts trend. (Photo courtesy Topman)

Retailers like Asos, Topman and J. Crew are just a few already selling the ensembles this summer.

"We have wanted to make a suit short for a long time but knew it had to be just right for it to look good," reads the product description for a $548 shorts-and-suit jacket combination on J. Crew’s website. "We would like to finally introduce you to the Ludlow short. It has an old-school country club vibe (more 'Gatsby,' less 'Caddyshack') and is almost guaranteed to win the battle for best-dressed at nearly every summer occasion."
While J. Crew calls the short suit the “perfect suiting choice for steamy days at the office,” we’re not so sure. While the suit could maybe work in a more casual work environment, it doesn’t seem right to walk into a major client meeting looking like the bottom half of you just came from the beach.
Similarly, U.K. brand Reiss recommends combining the short suit with a black crew-neck, suede driving shoes and a pair of aviators for a “smart and informal” look. Does anyone wearing a suit really want to look informal? Guys, It's awful and you look silly.