“Things my boyfriend would look good in,” reads the screen of a TikTok video by user @GabrielleKraus. As a viewer, I expected the usual handsome-guy garments: a tuxedo, perhaps, or a muscle tank. No.

Whether you’re headed to a beer garden or a casual wedding, the best shorts for hot weather are made with breathable fabric in a looser fit. Some have performance tech, others are built for lounging, ...