Taking a cue from another thread...

[Tobus]

Tartan shorts... As in wool tartan? Probably not. But I admit I wore plaid shorts back in my university days. They were all the rage back then.

[tpa]

My first kilt, aged 8, came with very respectable matching wool tartan shorts to wear underneath it. They did not last past the first wear, they were the most uncomfortable things I've ever worn. I am mildly allergic to wool.

[Norbo]

LOL me to as well what are they ?

[McMurdo]

These would be cargo shorts worn in this case by David Beckham

[Jock Scot]

Oh right, thank you Glen. I suppose that they have their place-----------but not in my wardrobe!

[Norbo]

In Tartan holly hell NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[TheOfficialBren]

For the record, I, the OP, would not wear them, either.
Your reactions are hilarious, too.

I can actually imagine Lord Killwillie in his own spinoff trying to survive in suburban America for an episode and sporting a pair to "blend in" and all manner of comedic mishap.

Pure comedy is the spirit of this thread.

[Calgacus]

No.

Khaki, yes. Tartan, just no.

[TomFromBama]

Tartan shorts... As in wool tartan? Probably not. But I admit I wore plaid shorts back in my university days. They were all the rage back then.

Yep, me too.

Now, I'm not a fan of "Cargo" shorts, but I still have several pairs of solid (and plaid) shorts. Generally these are fairly light cotton or blend, loose fitting and about the length of the cargo shorts pictured earlier in this thread. Its a very common style seen here in the summer, as daytime temps frequently top 90. If someone were to make a similar garment of similar weight fabric in a tartan pattern, then yes, I'd be inclined to get at least one pair.

And FWIW, I don't wear plaid when I want to be taken "seriously". Thankfully, I'm usually not very concerned about what others think!

[OC Richard]

My son is 23 and has never worn or owned jeans. It was cargo shorts from the time he was out of diapers up until he switched to cargo pants (eh Jock there's another California species of clothes for ya) around the age of 12 or so.

These shorts and pants are usually light khaki, but you see them in black and camo too. My son loves them because he's a big reader and he always has some big book in one of the pockets, ready for any 'down time' he might have.

Anyhow shorts in actual tartan? No. A fashion plaid, just maybe.

Here are actual tartan shorts... meh

http://www.slanjtrews.com/shop/produ...tartan-shorts/

BTW a lot of people here wear 'board shorts' all the time, others wear 'swimming trunks' as everyday wear. There are people who don't own long pants of any sort. I wear cargo shorts and flip-flops year round; slacks are for church and work only.

Not only are there cargo shorts and cargo pants, there are also cargo pants made so that half the legs can be removed to convert them into cargo shorts.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/69680...-pants-zip-off