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Knee-length black cargo shorts?

10 replies

BestZebbie · 02/05/2025 23:42

I am looking for a very specific sort of shorts:

  • Knee-length
  • Size 12-14
  • Black
  • Probably denim or other thick canvas-like cotton
  • Cargo, possibly with other outside detailing as well as several pockets (Almost any amount of extra structural detailing is fine (zips/studs/rips/tags/loops etc), but not specific brands/symbols/patches.
  • Gothy/Punk vibe rather than e.g.: hiking
  • Hanging straps/"braces"/long chains in side-loop, or at minimum suitable belt-loops to clip long keychain chains onto.
In my mind these are reasonably straight or loose, as in men's clothing - definitely not based off stretch lycra/skinnies.

Any ideas?

OP posts:
Bjorkdidit · 03/05/2025 07:02

Depending on your shape, it might be worth looking at men's as there will be more choice. DP lives in these shorts but he buys his from Screwfix(!)

https://www.screwfix.com/c/safety-workwear/work-shorts/cat6920001?brand=dickies

They do have a small Dickies logo, but that's a positive not a negative to those in the know. There's a long history of skate/alternative types wearing Dickies clothing.

Dickies Work Shorts | Mens Workwear | Screwfix

Buy Dickies Shorts at Screwfix.com. Perfect for staying cooler in warmer weather. An assortment of colours and sizes available. Delivery 7 days a week.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/safety-workwear/work-shorts/cat6920001?brand=dickies

Gettingbysomehow · 03/05/2025 08:22

If I can't find the colour I want I just dye them black or whatever colour I want. I've been doing it for years. Minimal cost.

Twoshoesnewshoes · 03/05/2025 08:32

I think I saw some like this in primark men’s section OP

dudsville · 03/05/2025 08:48

Ooh, I'm don't wear shorts, but I love some of the carhartt ones. Does anyone know how their sizing works? It's just Xs, S, M & L.

bestbefore · 03/05/2025 09:27

@dudsvillesorry no clue but they are always designed quite baggy. Skater style. Is there a size guide?

dudsville · 03/05/2025 09:41

bestbefore · 03/05/2025 09:27

@dudsvillesorry no clue but they are always designed quite baggy. Skater style. Is there a size guide?

Thanks, that's good to know. I didn't see a size guide, but I was on my phone. I'll go back when on my laptop.

cannaethink · 03/05/2025 09:46

Have a look at Bershka. They’re good at baggy jorts.

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