Jun 26 2008
Fashion…Baa, Ram, Ewe…
I went to the beach this week. For the first time in a couple of years. Trapped in Oregon. Long and different story. Anyway…at the beach, I noticed that I was the only male on the beach (no exaggeration) that wasn’t wearing shorts below the knee. Every male, child and adult alike, were wearing “shorts” that were below the knee. Except for me. I was wearing, of course, my speedo. That’s right kids, I proudly sport the speedo when I go to the beach or pool. I want a pair of the tight “boy shorts” but can’t find a pair I like. (think about the Bond movie, Casino Royal. Those were good boy shorts)
I digress…
What I’m saying, is that every male, young and old, fat or thin, short or tall, were all wearing shorts below their knees. Not some of them, not most of them, ALL of them.
The women were all different. Each had their own unique look. Women have all the options when it comes to fashion. Men get bupkiss! (that’s a separate post)
I have tried these “shorts” on. They are not even close to comfortable. Lets not even discuss what happens to ten pounds of material when it gets wet. You sink! (did you see how I said I wasn’t going to discuss it, but I threw that in anyway)
Mens “shorts” may be fashionably cool. Some people might even like them. Great. But what about those of us that don’t like them? What about those of us that want to be unique? What about those of us that want our legs showing when we wear shorts? What about swimming? What about my tan? Where is my choice?
As men, we are given basically no options for dress. We are told what to wear from a hand full of yahoos that think we all must be sheep.
Mens fashions haven’t changed for the last 100 years. Same clothes, same colors, same shoes…Gag!
As Modern Men, we should demand to be individuals. We should demand some choices. More colors, more styles, more free thinking!
Lets not buy into this notion that a single person in New York or Los Angeles should dictate what all men wear. Lets not all buy the same thing just because everyone else is doing it. Lets not be fashion sheep.
Don’t be afraid to be different. Embrace it.
Where’s your inner Speedo?
i hear your pain.
however, the male speedo in my mind is the equivalent of the female thong-bottomed bikini.
nobody wants to see that much skin.
no matter how hot your body is.
so save the speedo for home.
Seriously, I really think there are more than enough options. You just need to know where to look. Men in general through have always had less variations of clothing styles in comparison to women, but I believe this is changing as what is considered the ‘ideal man’ is as well adapting.
My personal peeve is the price difference between men and women clothing. Women get a huge break, mainly because they shop more. Maybe if we all start going out buying five different pairs of swimming shorts you’ll finally get the selection you want, by showing the industry men do care, with the price I want!