What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[MrProper]

I made my statement in past tense as we were discussing whether men wore shorts back in the days

Oh, I wasn't paying attention to that. Lack of English skills. Sorry.
When I skimmed through it, I thought you probably meant it ironically. Thanks for clarifying

 

[Tom71]

Men didn't wear shorts, shorts were for boys.

I wish this was still the case.

Shorts past the age of 30 is just another nail in the coffing of proper style. Unless on the beach, or while exercising, of course.

I recently saw a colleague in our office-canteen with bike-shorts. The tight onces with the leather inlay. Asked if he needed psychiatric assistance or just a strong kick in the backside. He replied (all innocvent-eyed), that he took the bike going to work. I just said, that I did some laps in the pool before work, but I was not wearing my speedos.

 

[Marc mndt]

This discussion makes my think of this movie scene from 'Malena' where the main character, Renato, was teased by his buddies because he was still wearing shorts while his mates had already graduated to long trousers.

Therefore he steals a pair of his dad's long trousers and takes them to the tailor to have them altered.

 

[Bennarion]

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In this photo, you look like a secret agent on vacation

 

[Bennarion]

I think if it's very hot, you can afford to wear shorts, but so that they are below the knee

 

[Will Zach]

I’d argue they are still for boys, unless at the pool, beach, gym or lounging at home.

I’ve spent time in many a desert- same rules apply. Those uniform shorts look ridiculous. This is part of the Max Code. lol

In Latin America men still wear long pants and tourists wear shorts.

 

[torfjord]

I think if it's very hot, you can afford to wear shorts, but so that they are below the knee View attachment 617882

I’m gonna have to completely disagree with you on that one. Shorts need to be short!!!

 

[MrProper]

I’m gonna have to completely disagree with you on that one. Shorts need to be short!!!


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Up to the knee or just above is the right length.
And once again it shows how different tastes are. And that's a good thing.

 

[Will Zach]

You guys need to cut it out before we see some stuff we can't unsee.

 

[torfjord]

You guys need to cut it out before we see some stuff we can't unsee.

Sorry Will! I will end this here: don't want this thread to be closed by the mods lol

 

[Will Zach]

Sorry Will! I will end this here: don't want this thread to be closed by the mods lol

Now, if we are talking about leather shorts, that would be entirely on topic... Lol...

 

[rogueclimber]

When I moved from Hawaii back to the mainland I had to buy pants (and shoes)...

The only time I had long pants on was when i was wearing my wet suit

 

[JMax]

Up to the knee or just above is the right length.
And once again it shows how different tastes are. And that's a good thing.

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In the right situation, nothing wrong with a nice mid-thigh. A bit shorter than you prefer but not quite grape-smugglers.

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

Monty wore them, so did The Desert Fox, in North Africa. 1941. Churchill wore pants.
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Thanks. Stock M-LEI ( the boxy one). I asked to add the zipper so it’s easier to zip up but still kept the snaps.

In the right situation, nothing wrong with a nice mid-thigh. A bit shorter than you prefer but not quite grape-smugglers.

In the right situation, nothing wrong with a nice mid-thigh. A bit shorter than you prefer but not quite grape-smugglers.

I think Lemmy had the right idea. if you're going to do it, you may as well go all the way up

 

[Yamahana]

Arizona desert cowboys always wear pants but on rare occasions have to sport some proper shorts.

 

[Canuck Panda]

About shorts, I would always respect the dress code first. If the restaurant or event have a certain dress code I would always follow that.
Vancouver is a very relaxed place, and now is the rare 2 months of nice sunshine, so I’m gonna try to wear as much shorts as possible to get some tan on me, but never at a place or event where I’d be the only one wearing shorts.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

When I moved from Hawaii back to the mainland I had to buy pants (and shoes)...

The only time I had long pants on was when i was wearing my wet suit

Same, When I moved from the Big Island I had to buy long trousers, shoes and even a shirt. I kind of miss wandering through life in nothing but my board shorts.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

We need the Australians to save this thread before it turns into "What shorts are you wearing today?"

 

[Observe]

We need the Australians to save this thread before it turns into "What shorts are you wearing today?"

I wasn't expecting it to pick up this kind of momentum lol.

 

[Viking752]

Beck 732 FQHH built by Legendary USA.