SHORTS, ATHLETIC, U.S.M.C. Fleece consisting of only two pieces

consisting of only two pieces

Adjustable cuffs

on black cotton moleskin

The cut of the shirt echoes mid-century casual shirting

SHORTS, ATHLETIC, U.S.M.C. Fleece consisting of only two piecesThe SHORTS, ATHLETIC, U. S. M. C. are inspired by belted athletic shorts from the 1940s worn by the U. S. Military. While elasticated waistbands became more common post war, the belted waist remained in use up until the 1960s. Further development has seen nylon cloth replacing cotton as the standard fabric for P. T. shorts. Historical photographs confirm that these shorts were used for physical training at the U. S. Naval Academy (USNA). Though there