Guys in a skirt/dress
Discussion
The weather is getting nicer and thanks to lockdown I'm outside more than I usually am (thanks furlough...)
Despite living in a mostly industrial area in Scotland (so would never expect people to outwardly show difference, for fear of the getting the piss ripped out of them); I've seen a few guys of varying ages walking around wearing skirts/dresses. Being young and slightly more left-wing I rather admire their bravery for daring to go against social norms, and on my walk today in the blazing heat I was actually rather jealous of the one I saw. However I know the stereotypical PHer is a middle-aged, multiple business owner and as right-wing as you can get, and traditionally that's not an accepting demographic of the population.
So, what do the PH masses think of this? Idiotic because skirts are more women/girls? or admirable because clothing has no gender, social norms do?
Despite living in a mostly industrial area in Scotland (so would never expect people to outwardly show difference, for fear of the getting the piss ripped out of them); I've seen a few guys of varying ages walking around wearing skirts/dresses. Being young and slightly more left-wing I rather admire their bravery for daring to go against social norms, and on my walk today in the blazing heat I was actually rather jealous of the one I saw. However I know the stereotypical PHer is a middle-aged, multiple business owner and as right-wing as you can get, and traditionally that's not an accepting demographic of the population.
So, what do the PH masses think of this? Idiotic because skirts are more women/girls? or admirable because clothing has no gender, social norms do?
Edited by Shermanator on Wednesday 20th May 15:49
So many people feel a desperate need to "stand out" and be "different". It's why the twitter brigade have so many quirky "they/them" tags over how they like to be known as... Despite the point of twitter being you tag people by their entire username.
Men wearing dresses, can entirely do as they please and be happy doing it IMO. I only feel a tad bit sorry for them over their life being such that they feel the need to "express themself" so strongly outwardly/in public... Trying to prove a point. Usually an inner issue at work.
Men wearing dresses, can entirely do as they please and be happy doing it IMO. I only feel a tad bit sorry for them over their life being such that they feel the need to "express themself" so strongly outwardly/in public... Trying to prove a point. Usually an inner issue at work.
Andeh1 said:
So many people feel a desperate need to "stand out" and be "different". It's why the twitter brigade have so many quirky "they/them" tags over how they like to be known as... Despite the point of twitter being you tag people by their entire username.
Men wearing dresses, can entirely do as they please and be happy doing it IMO. I only feel a tad bit sorry for them over their life being such that they feel the need to "express themself" so strongly outwardly/in public... Trying to prove a point. Usually an inner issue at work.
And PH delivers! You plonker! Men wearing dresses, can entirely do as they please and be happy doing it IMO. I only feel a tad bit sorry for them over their life being such that they feel the need to "express themself" so strongly outwardly/in public... Trying to prove a point. Usually an inner issue at work.
CanAm said:
This is the thin end of the wedge and needs to be knocked on the head immediately!!
Before you know it, we’ll have women wearing bloody trousers!
They'll be wanting the vote as well next!Before you know it, we’ll have women wearing bloody trousers!
Personally, I couldn't care less if a bloke wants to wear a skirt - one of my oldest mates has done the whole cross dressing thing for years (he's into the goth/fetish cross-over scene). Why should I care? He's happy. More power to him for not following the norm and doing what he like.
When I'm perfect and my life is fully sorted, I'll worry about what other people wear... Until then, I'll let them get on with their lives and I'll get on with my own.
I've got long hair... have done since I was 15 or so (45 now and not thinning up top in the slightest). Should I cut it 'cos 'long hair is for girls'?
Bill said:
Andeh1 said:
So many people feel a desperate need to "stand out" and be "different". It's why the twitter brigade have so many quirky "they/them" tags over how they like to be known as... Despite the point of twitter being you tag people by their entire username.
Men wearing dresses, can entirely do as they please and be happy doing it IMO. I only feel a tad bit sorry for them over their life being such that they feel the need to "express themself" so strongly outwardly/in public... Trying to prove a point. Usually an inner issue at work.
And PH delivers! You plonker! Men wearing dresses, can entirely do as they please and be happy doing it IMO. I only feel a tad bit sorry for them over their life being such that they feel the need to "express themself" so strongly outwardly/in public... Trying to prove a point. Usually an inner issue at work.
I've owned a Utilikilt for years and it's supremely comfortable, when I'm feeling brave/confident enough to wear it. My wife thinks it looks sexy and really suits me.
But when I just can't be bothered to explain it or defend myself for wearing anything other than the default male casual uniform of jeans/shorts and a t-shirt, shirt or cotton jumper, it stays in the wardrobe. The only place I've worn it without sensing confusion or disapproval among the "alpha" males around me is in Brighton and at festivals where anything goes.
I wish men could generally be more imaginative with our clothing choices without attracting attention or being branded a weirdo.
But when I just can't be bothered to explain it or defend myself for wearing anything other than the default male casual uniform of jeans/shorts and a t-shirt, shirt or cotton jumper, it stays in the wardrobe. The only place I've worn it without sensing confusion or disapproval among the "alpha" males around me is in Brighton and at festivals where anything goes.
I wish men could generally be more imaginative with our clothing choices without attracting attention or being branded a weirdo.
Edited by threadlock on Wednesday 20th May 17:09
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