Are you a short shortie?

[SpokeyDokey]

A terrible look on older guys that cannot be beaten for crass-ness is the 3/4 length short (bad in itself) topped (bottomed?) off with a pair of those hideous brightly coloured Croc's. Ghastly.

 

[Accy cyclist]

A terrible look on older guys that cannot be beaten for crass-ness is the 3/4 length short (bad in itself) topped (bottomed?) off with a pair of those hideous brightly coloure Croc's. Ghastly.

I bought a pair of sandals yesterday. They are open toe ones. I haven't worn sandals since junior school and they were the Clarke's type with toe caps. They were only £12,so if i develop paranoia thinking folk are looking at them and decide not to wear them again it's not such a big loss.
I've always had a phobia of men wearing open toe sandals. Hairy toes,calluses,bunions,cracked/rough skin etc makes me . See,there's something to be said about wearing socks with sandals. We don't see the gruesome bits when covered with socks. Years ago in summer quite a few elderly men used to turn up in my local pub wearing sandals after going on long walks. Not only did they have all those things i've listed,but some also had varicose veins on display!

 

[FrankCrank]

It's funny what you get used to. Over here I wear shorts all the time, and on my feet flip-flops mainly, and sandals for longer walks. When I get back to the UK and have to wear jeans again, it seems weird, and closed in shoes really take some getting used to. Even on my journey there and back, I wear flip-flops - very comfortable on the plane. Last time I wore shoes here was a few years back when teaching at local schools - even used to wear proper shirt and tie 👨‍🏫

 

[Accy cyclist]

It's funny what you get used to. Over here I wear shorts all the time, and on my feet flip-flops mainly, and sandals for longer walks. When I get back to the UK and have to wear jeans again, it seems weird, and closed in shoes really take some getting used to. Even on my journey there and back, I wear flip-flops - very comfortable on the plane. Last time I wore shoes here was a few years back when teaching at local schools - even used to wear proper shirt and tie 👨‍🏫

I couldn't live like that! Not being able to wear tweeds,brougues,well ironed shirts,ties,cravats,waistcoats,Dents gloves etc would totally depress me!🧐

 

[slowmotion]

John Wayne got there long before these sad arrivistes. He had a man bag too. How cool is that!

 

[numbnuts]

Mens Rompers anyone ?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Mens Rompers anyone ?
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Ye gods man - what were you thinking of? 😁

 

[numbnuts]

Ye gods man - what were you thinking of? 😁

Someone has to be first
I've only had one bad comment, everybody else thought it as nice to see bright colours on males and not the dark black and navy blues you see.

 

[oldwheels]

I used to wear shorts after I retired from about easter to end of October. Not his year tho' as it has been mostly too blasted cold. Must be old age.
When working I often wore a kilt to just cutting mid knee for length. As well as running the place my job also entailed a bit of showmanship.
Those who hire kilts and wear them too long are an abomination.
Somewhere I have a photo which I will put up later.

 

[matticus]

I've only had one bad comment, everybody else thought it as nice to see bright colours on males and not the dark black and navy blues you see.

You have very diplomatic friends.

 

[matticus]

John Wayne got there long before these sad arrivistes. He had a man bag too. How cool is that!

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Surely that's not a real photo?!? Not the Duke?

 

[oldwheels]

Me in1972 with wife and big chief of Customs and Excise. Note an important accessory, the sgian dhu which has been banned now as an offensive weapon.

 

[numbnuts]

I used to wear shorts after I retired from about easter to end of October. Not his year tho' as it has been mostly too blasted cold. Must be old age.
When working I often wore a kilt to just cutting mid knee for length. As well as running the place my job also entailed a bit of showmanship.
Those who hire kilts and wear them too long are an abomination.
Somewhere I have a photo which I will put up later.

My Kilts , not hired (Anderson) and homemade camo

 

[numbnuts]

You have very diplomatic friends.

No seriously they did like it, so I bought nine more all different colours.
To be honest I don't follow the crowd why should I, I also ride a trike, and I'm the only one in my area.

 

[matticus]

I'm the only one in my area.

Now where have we heard that before ...

p.s. wear what you want, especially on your trike