this is awesome. must read

http://www.gilt.com/giltmanual/2011/04/wearing-shorts-in-the-city-ever-ok/

"I made the mistake of wearing shorts to the office once, in my halcyon youth. My editor at the time walked by me, did a double take and said “Christ Peskowitz, what are you going to do Monday, wear a Speedo?” He had a point, shorts have no place in the office, or anyplace else once the sun sets, but I can’t categorically ban them as Mr. Comer would. Here’s the key: Length. A grown man can not and should not wear shorts that go farther than halfway down the knee. Above the knee is generally preferable. They are not for every occasion, but there are times (the aformentioned roof top jams, trillions on the thermostat, weekends in the neighborhood) where, when worn with a crisp polo and some vans, a pair of shorts will do you very right. It is an American kind of thing, and should be used sparingly, but can be a damn fine look."