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Post by ickes on Mar 24, 2015 13:41:24 GMT -6
Wait are you anti-short in all situations minus sports or water activities? Like you don't wear shorts at all? no ... but then again, for a few months I'm on the wrong side of 50 ... also, talk to some ladies what they think about shorts ... the answers I got (unanimously) was  ... perhaps the main reason, why I stopped wearing shorts  interesting...most girls in Phoenix that I know really like shorts on guys or at least dont mind them if the guy has decent muscularity in their legs. |
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Post by ickes on Mar 24, 2015 13:43:10 GMT -6
as a matter of fact a lot of my exes love me in shorts or guys in shorts in general
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Post by drstrange on Mar 24, 2015 13:50:07 GMT -6
no ... but then again, for a few months I'm on the wrong side of 50 ... also, talk to some ladies what they think about shorts ... the answers I got (unanimously) was ... perhaps the main reason, why I stopped wearing shorts interesting...most girls in Phoenix that I know really like shorts on guys or at least dont mind them if the guy has decent muscularity in their legs. maybe that's one difference between Ol'Europe and USA (although I'm pretty certain, the answers in the northern part of the East Coast would be more like in Europe ...) at the time I still wore shorts, I was doing around 100km on the bicycle each week and playing football, so guess the shape of the legs was alright and I'm not a hirsute type ... but didn't change anything in the 'appraisal' (concerning shorts) ... some of the ladies were Asians btw .... |
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Post by bentin on Mar 24, 2015 13:53:23 GMT -6
Well yeah, if it's not 108 F, I have different priorities. I worked in Frankfurt for four years and never wore flip flops or shorts. But in the heat, say on a three mile walk with my dog in the actual heat, shorts please. sorry Untucked, when you wake up, you'll realize:  |
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Post by drstrange on Mar 24, 2015 14:03:07 GMT -6
Well yeah, if it's not 108 F, I have different priorities. I worked in Frankfurt for four years and never wore flip flops or shorts. But in the heat, say on a three mile walk with my dog in the actual heat, shorts please. honestly, .... I never walked my dog in a suit whether it was 10° F or 90° F ... but it's not with my 'dog-walking' gear I would go to town .... btw, if you need to go for a 3miles walk, you must have what I'd call a real dog ... I used to have a breed called "Leonberger" (was around 140pounds) |
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Post by bentin on Mar 24, 2015 14:08:48 GMT -6
Joke's on you, I have a Beagle. She likes shorts too...
Leonbergers are cool dogs. I really want a Bernese Mountain Dog, or a Greater Swiss, but their short life span is hard to deal with and I'd need to move to Pants Land too.
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Post by drstrange on Mar 24, 2015 14:34:27 GMT -6
my dog preferred knucklebones to shorts ...  think the Greater Swiss has a longer life span than the Bernese, but shorter hair ... and definitely both will suffer anything above 70°F my gf is nagging me for a dog at times, but she's more into toy dogs (like bichon frisé), which I can't see myself walking around with ... besides, living in the middle of a town is definitely not a place to accomodate dogs, even smaller ones |
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Post by Mattbert on Mar 24, 2015 20:29:23 GMT -6
maybe that's one difference between Ol'Europe and USA (although I'm pretty certain, the answers in the northern part of the East Coast would be more like in Europe ...) First part yes, second part no. First part: It's true that the typical European male would, generally speaking, rather be caught in flagrante delicto with a barnyard animal than expose his knees in public. (Unless it's at the beach. In which case...keep f!@kin' that chicken.) But let's not kid ourselves that this is some amazing virtue. The Euros came up with three so-called solutions to the problem of refusing to wear shorts when it's nice and warm outside: 1. Live somewhere with weather so utterly miserable that the thought of leaving your house without wearing a minimum of 2-3 pairs of trousers would never even cross your mind, e.g. Scots, Poles, assorted Laplanders. 2. Develop a close personal relationship with perspiration, e.g. French, Italians, and vacationing Londoners. Or, if you are German, fix your sweat glands with a unwavering steely-eyed death stare until they submit to your will and agree to stop functioning altogether. It is well known that Germans do not sweat, not even when on holiday someplace hot. They merely become increasingly sunburned and intoxicated, then explode. 3. Manpris. Seriously, guys. Like you have a f!@king leg to stand on when you get our case about wearing shorts. Come on. As for the second part: nah, New Englanders like their shorts as much as any other Americans. |
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Post by variable on Mar 24, 2015 21:32:09 GMT -6
As for the second part: nah, New Englanders like their shorts as much as any other Americans. In fact, the official New Englandah uniform is a sweatshirt of one of the local sports franchises (or Dunkin Donuts) and shorts. Pretty much year round. |
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Post by ickes on Mar 24, 2015 21:35:47 GMT -6
maybe that's one difference between Ol'Europe and USA (although I'm pretty certain, the answers in the northern part of the East Coast would be more like in Europe ...) Or, if you are German, fix your sweat glands with a unwavering steely-eyed death stare until they submit to your will and agree to stop functioning altogether. It is well known that Germans do not sweat, not even when on holiday someplace hot. They merely become increasingly sunburned and intoxicated, then explode. That's hilarious. I'm of Germanic descent so I find this amusing |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2015 23:48:32 GMT -6
I never met a person that is anti-shorts, lol. This is hilarious. But, once again for the record, I'm talking about flip flops or birkenstocks with my jeans.
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Post by julian on Mar 25, 2015 4:51:04 GMT -6
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Post by usctroll on Mar 25, 2015 6:40:01 GMT -6
Havaianas for sure. They don't warp out of shape or absorb odors and they generally last me 6 months or more. They are basically all I wear casually in Texas summers. Church, boat, weekend errands, yard work, don't care/will rock flops.
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Post by seth on Mar 25, 2015 7:01:57 GMT -6
Excellent article. Thanks. |
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Post by stinky on Mar 25, 2015 7:44:27 GMT -6
I never met a person that is anti-shorts, lol. This is hilarious. But, once again for the record, I'm talking about flip flops or birkenstocks with my jeans. The one constant in my wardrobe since college is a pair of brown birkensock milanos. Great with jeans and shorts. The back strap makes them much more secure than traditional flippies or birk arizonas. I usually wear them for 3 or 4 years and replace them.  |
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 25, 2015 8:54:03 GMT -6
Man I thought Berks went out like in 2004. I haven't seen anyone wear them that wasn't a stoned out grunge hippie.
I will say I do see a lot of guys wearing pants to decent places during mild temps. Like weekend brunch, water front restaurants etc. I have noticed that. But also it appeared those guys cared about their appearance.
Cargo shorts( khaki and camo), nike Shox or other trainer sneaker, sports team sweatshirt, Red Sox fitted hat. That's 50% of New England.
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Post by drstrange on Mar 25, 2015 12:36:19 GMT -6
maybe that's one difference between Ol'Europe and USA (although I'm pretty certain, the answers in the northern part of the East Coast would be more like in Europe ...) .... .... Or, if you are German, fix your sweat glands with a unwavering steely-eyed death stare until they submit to your will and agree to stop functioning altogether. It is well known that Germans do not sweat, not even when on holiday someplace hot. They merely become increasingly sunburned and intoxicated, then explode. .... I always thought the Brits were doing the death stare thing ... the Krauts glue their gland with tangy antiperspirant (called Old Spice or Pitralon ...) |
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Post by bentin on Mar 25, 2015 12:49:29 GMT -6
Speick Deo ist sehr gut. Germans make great deodorant.
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Post by ickes on Mar 25, 2015 13:28:39 GMT -6
Man I thought Berks went out like in 2004. I haven't seen anyone wear them that wasn't a stoned out grunge hippie. I will say I do see a lot of guys wearing pants to decent places during mild temps. Like weekend brunch, water front restaurants etc. I have noticed that. But also it appeared those guys cared about their appearance. Cargo shorts( khaki and camo), nike Shox or other trainer sneaker, sports team sweatshirt, Red Sox fitted hat. That's 50% of New England. I'm with you on the Berks brentkuz. I actually thought they went out in about 95. Not my style. |
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Post by stinky on Mar 25, 2015 14:14:55 GMT -6
Man I thought Berks went out like in 2004. I haven't seen anyone wear them that wasn't a stoned out grunge hippie. I will say I do see a lot of guys wearing pants to decent places during mild temps. Like weekend brunch, water front restaurants etc. I have noticed that. But also it appeared those guys cared about their appearance. Cargo shorts( khaki and camo), nike Shox or other trainer sneaker, sports team sweatshirt, Red Sox fitted hat. That's 50% of New England. I'm with you on the Berks brentkuz. I actually thought they went out in about 95. Not my style. Result = Better Birk selection for me. I also wear camo cargo shorts. A lot. Around the house, in public, to the office. I wear them with button downs (both solid and plaid), polo shirts, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. I have several pairs of green ones and a pair of sand colored camo. |
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 25, 2015 14:34:02 GMT -6
I'm with you on the Berks brentkuz. I actually thought they went out in about 95. Not my style. Result = Better Birk selection for me. I also wear camo cargo shorts. A lot. Around the house, in public, to the office. I wear them with button downs (both solid and plaid), polo shirts, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. I have several pairs of green ones and a pair of sand colored camo. - Selvedge styles normcore president. |
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Post by bentin on Mar 25, 2015 14:52:19 GMT -6
Flip flops and 22oz denim, as promised:  |
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Post by Winterland on Mar 25, 2015 17:04:46 GMT -6
Result = Better Birk selection for me. I also wear camo cargo shorts. A lot. Around the house, in public, to the office. I wear them with button downs (both solid and plaid), polo shirts, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. I have several pairs of green ones and a pair of sand colored camo. - Selvedge styles normcore president. No flip flops or Birks for me but I do wear my Timberland Boat Shoes and shorts when Minnesota finally warms up. We can get very hot. -40 to a humid 100 at times. It is all about being utilitarian for me. I enjoy getting outdoors and soaking up some vitamin D. Cargo shorts and moccasins/boatshoes are great when camping, fishing etc. Have a nice pair of handmade moccasins by a craftsman here in MN. I have a couple long sleeve fishing shirts when I am going to be on the water. No fun getting sun burnt. Have a pair of water shoes too. In the Land of 10,000 lakes a person would stand out on a hot day with pants on. I do have a nice linen shirt and pants for being outside in the heat but needing to be dressed up also. Shorts weather also gives us men something to see after seeing everybody has been bundled up in parkas all winter. The first 75F and I have too keep my eyes in my head.  |
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Post by drstrange on Mar 25, 2015 17:45:07 GMT -6
Flip flops and 22oz denim, as promised: ... that's fine, but the pic has obviously been taken at home ... not a place where I would be wearing any Church's or Barker's (I would be buying US shoes if I were living in USA ...) ..... any pic of flips outdoors? |
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Post by variable on Mar 25, 2015 19:38:08 GMT -6
Flip flops are beach attire. I wear long sleeve shirts, jeans and leather shoes even in the burning swamp of a New England summer. It drives people crazy.  |
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