What do you think, Deadsplinters, an idea whose time has come? In general I like the look of a shorts suit, minus the knee socks. It’s not uncommon in the south.
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It’s what they do in Bermuda, except always with socks that cover the calves:
https://www.gotobermuda.co.uk/article/uniquely-bermuda-fashion
I don’t like the socks.
To me the socks basically negate the point of wearing shorts. If I’ve got to wear clingy long socks up to my knees, I’m not getting much more ventilation that I would in a suit. Maybe less, because my dress socks don’t go up that high.
Right? And pants are loose and allow more airflow than knee highs. Those shorts are hilariously short by today’s standards.
And just to share too much information, my legs don’t really sweat all that much. It’s my torso that builds up heat. The whole suit shorts thing wouldn’t be remotely effective for me if I had to wear a tie and jacket. Plus you’ve got to wear an undershirt. So I could spend money on new “suits” so maybe my knees would be cooler? Fuck it, I’ll just wear one of my existing suits. Whole damn thing is pointless.
I wear shorts 6 months out of the year and grew up with only a few pairs of long pants. I have never understood the purpose of a tie. They look stupid and are uncomfortable. Don’t get me started on those high socks!
At least they aren’t wearing the socks with sandals, lol.
Yes, socks with sandals are an abomination!
My signature look is knee socks, no pants, and sandals. It gets me noticed. It must be the sandals.
Definitely the sandals.
They tried to launch that at Disney in Orlando for executives back in 2010 or so. I distinctly remember a picture of Michael Eisner wearing a shorts suit, but Google fails me. To the best of my knowledge, the attempt largely crashed for executives. Some staff wear shorts, but not with a suit jacket and tie.
https://progresscityusa.com/2010/02/17/dick-nunis-the-amazing-tiny-pants/
I see a fair amount of men wearing them here. Usually in bright colors. I like it. I don’t know why it hasn’t caught on for women though.
I’m extremely pro-shorts suit, but I’m even more pro-let’s just kill formal business wear entirely. The growing disuse of the tie is excellent and I hope continues to snowball!
I never understood ties. 🤷🏻♀️
You got me ringing hell’s bells! If Angus Young can pull it off… well why not?
I agree 🙂
First thing I thought of.
The first picture looks awful, but the next few look nice, and I like the Bermuda look too. I never gave it any thought because I don’t think I’ve ever seen this in person, but sure, why not? I always feel so bad for guys at summer formal events, with their jackets and pants and loafers, while all the women are in short dresses and strappy sandals.
And I totally agree we should do away with ties being an expected part of masculine formal wear. They can look nice, but I know I’d never want to wear one and my husband despises them.
Ties serve no practical function, time for them to go.
Cravats are the way to go.
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