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I can wear a dress to work and nobody criticizes me. I’d be really sad if I had to wear pants all the time, they’re just not as comfortable. Let’s normalize pretty dresses for dudes!

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[–] CafecitoHippo@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I think people just don't have decent pants. I just wear golf pants everyday and they're super comfortable. They're light, they stretch and move with you, and they're super comfortable. Granted I would rather wear shorts over pants especially when it's in the 90s but I've never thought my pants weren't comfortable. You can get some pants for cheap that are better than what most people are wearing every day. $20 per pair for some comfortable pants.

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[–] Schart@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Skirts, dresses, capris, shoulder length sleeves shirts... I'm over here suffering in long pants and long sleeves all summer.

[–] reclipse@lemdro.id 5 points 1 year ago

I feel blessed that I only have to wear pants.

[–] SuddenDownpour@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Bring back togas.

[–] loopy@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’ll be honest, I wear stretchy scrubs for my job and cannot imagine more comfortable clothing. That being said; never tried a dress lol

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[–] pegathith@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah, but it's worth the trade off. Men's clothes typically have pockets FOR DAYS.

[–] signofzeta@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 1 year ago

The boys always need more ventilation. Always.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I can wear a kilt and it's like a dress (well, skirt) but nobody calls me a faggot.

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[–] paddirn@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Pants are cool and all, but having to shave almost daily just to keep up appearances is worse. Women can go ages without shaving their legs (some don't even grow hair on their legs, so they don't even have that), and nobody will notice. For a guy, you're basically a bum off the street if your facial hair growth is like 2 or 3 days old. You might have that sweet spot where a day or two of growth looks "rugged", but it only lasts for a few minutes and only in the right lighting, then you somehow cross over into looking like a pathetic alcoholic.

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[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 year ago

Was hot enough the other day I pulled out the ranger panties at work, no shame. Those are good enough tbh!

[–] rudshire@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Hey, I'm retarded but is this a trans thing...?

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[–] FreddyNO@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wear shorts to the office when it's hot out

[–] NoRodent@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Man, I'm so glad I don't have to wear some ridiculous suits or even just shirts with ties or similar to the office. In current weather, I wear shorts, a T-shirt and sandals (which I exchange for slippers if I know I won't be leaving the office for the next few hours).

[–] Alkider@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Scottish are way ahead of ya. those kilts look pretty comfortable.

[–] SJ_Zero@lemmy.fbxl.net 4 points 1 year ago

Wanna know what I wear under me kilt?

Me shoes!

[–] yerbuddyboston@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I’m all in favor of this. Now we just have to get everyone else on board. And like others have said, find dresses that actually look good on men. I (m) have been trying out dresses for a while and finding something that looks good on me is a challenge.

[–] Krakatoacoo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I guess the closest we got are priestly robes and kilts then.

[–] LachlanUnchained@lemmyunchained.net 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (25 children)

I have to wear dresses on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s.

I disagree. Incredibly uncomfortable.

And I hate the sexual appropriation. Especially coerced.

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[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I prefer shorts or capri pants over pants and dresses. So much more comfy, and I don't have to worry about showing someone my junk by accident, while still getting that nice air flow of comforting relief.

[–] Makeitstop@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Been wearing a kilt for years. I will never go back. Pants are tight, restrictive, and lack much needed ventilation. And let's be honest, they weren't designed to accommodate the male anatomy. Much better to have a kilt and enjoy the breeze between your knees.

[–] FizzlePopBerryTwist@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

One of my airbnb guests wears a kilt all summer. He says he is surprised more people don't because it is a lot cooler.

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[–] Sanyanov@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have a long tee to wear at home and god it's awesome Can imagine dresses give a similar feeling

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[–] VasyaSovari@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

@atomicorange I've been kilt-only for two years now and the very idea of ever having to wear trousers again is outright horrible.
I've also tried skirts, dresses. and women's things in general but holy crap most of it is just wildly uncomfortable and not remotely functional. The entire Western clothing industry is caught in a serious rut

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