These black Edward Crutchley checked wool shorts feature a Prince of Wales check, pleats at the waist, side pockets, a straight, loose leg and back welt pockets. Fred Astaire said, ‘I often take a brand new suit or hat and throw it up against the wall a few times to get that stiff, square newness out of it.’ You could also swap your slacks for a pair of Edward Crutchley shorts - that’ll shake things up a bit.