unless I go out and have to dress for dinner etc I only wear hiking shorts so your idea is a good start.
the only issue is the plastic pocket front as it will not wash well and end up falling apart.
keep at it and pay no attention to those who do not like your idea. come to the West Coast and all you see is shorts all year…
ginny
Everyone in WA wears either hiking pants or jeans. I hardly ever see shorts except on the beach, or in the middle of summer.