How short should men's shorts be? Inseam trends move up and down all the time

A group of sunbathers in New York City’s Central Park display a spectrum of different shorts. Inseam trends move up and down like an accordion. Photo: The New York Times

Nickelson Wooster, a fashion consultant and a frequent subject of street style photographers, is known, among other things, for his taste in shorts. He wears them long and short, loose and tight, in leather, wool and twill.

“Shorts are like skirts, and I think any woman will tell you there is no one length or shape that fits every single person,” said Wooster, 63, who goes by Nick.