If you want to understand how jeans should look and fit, we need to look back at least 40 years. To achieve this timeless look of effortless elegance, we should look at how people wore jeans from the 1950s to the 1980s.

When it comes to shorts, I am very picky and will basically only accept pleated shorts or chinos. I absolutely avoid anything that goes over my knees. I think shorts should sit around 2-4 inches above the knee, meaning an acceptable inseam length is around 6-9 inches.

If you still don’t own any white or ecru trousers, you definitely need one and it will probably be the most stylish decision you have made in a very long time.