Do you wear shorts?

mm84321 · Jun 2, 2011

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Geoffrey Firmin · Jun 2, 2011

Shorts are great for the beach and great when the temperature goes over 30c.

mm84321 · Jun 2, 2011

Originally Posted by Geoffrey Firmin

Shorts are great for the beach and great when the temperature goes over 30c.
Yes, I would say the only acceptable place for shorts is at the beach and when submerging oneself in water. Other than that, they should be strictly off limits when one is out in public.

JapanAlex01 · Jun 2, 2011

Shorts & bucks/loafers. Job done.

People who don't like to wear shorts, in this thread, are trying to make their opinion some kind of rule. Which is f'ing stupid.

mm84321 · Jun 2, 2011

It most certainly should be a rule: enforceable by law, for the protection of retinae, nation-wide.

mm84321 · Jun 2, 2011

Also, I believe a true gentleman should never have his legs exposed in public; it's simply uncouth and indecorous.

lasbar · Jun 2, 2011

Originally Posted by mm84321

Also, I believe a true gentleman should never have his legs exposed in public; it's simply uncouth and indecorous.

Gents in warmer climates did wear bermuda shorts...

Officiers in colonies did wear them with pride...

JapanAlex01 · Jun 2, 2011

It's opinion, though. If you don't like seeing hairy legs, on someone else, tough *******! I seriously don't know why some people have strange dislikes!

Geoffrey Firmin · Jun 2, 2011

Originally Posted by lasbar

Gents in warmer climates did wear bermuda shorts...

Officiers in colonies did wear them with pride...

Yes but your traditional Bombay Bloomers went to the knee and were worn with long socks. So only the knees were shown.

mm84321 · Jun 2, 2011

My friend's argument for wearing shorts is that he doesn't want to have "sweaty calves" when he is out in "90 degree weather". I told him that, sometimes, "one must perspire for the sake of fashion and propriety".

Also, my legs never sweat because I maintain my milieu intÃ

rieur with great efficiency, and regulate my body temperature with an insouciant ease, even in the hottest of climates.

I won't sacrifice my ideals for the sake of diaphoresis.

NewYorkIslander · Jun 2, 2011

I never wear shorts to work (though some do and I can) but once work is through, and I'm home with the kiddies, shorts are the rule. I have nice legs (think Marilyn) and they always have nice color. Depends on the context though. Backyard bbq, sure. Indoor party, no. http://newyorkranger.blogspot.com/20...off-short.html

mm84321 · Jun 2, 2011

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

I never wear shorts to work (though some do and I can) but once work is through, and I'm home with the kiddies, shorts are the rule. I have nice legs (think Marilyn) and they always have nice color. Depends on the context though. Backyard bbq, sure. Indoor party, no. http://newyorkranger.blogspot.com/20...off-short.html
"Some of these stuffy folk will tell you that a gentleman NEVER shows his legs in public, and therefore should never wear shorts unless at the gym, or while participating in some other form of physical activity. Well, to hell with them..."

I was enjoying reading your article--seemed well written--but I stopped there, because, at that point, I no longer agreed with your opinion.

lasbar · Jun 2, 2011

Originally Posted by Geoffrey Firmin

Yes but your traditional Bombay Bloomers went to the knee and were worn with long socks. So only the knees were shown.

The knee is not part of the leg?

mm84321 · Jun 2, 2011

Today, I felt like being a hypocrite.

To be fair, I was only going to run an errand at the market.

Wolfador · Jun 2, 2011

I will wear shorts while golfing but usually that is about it.

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