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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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[–] [email protected] 5 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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

The boys always need more ventilation. Always.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Southeast Asian batik clothes are a nice alternative to western clothing (for both men and women)

Here they can be considered both formal and casual so you can wear it for anything. I'm a big fan of batik pants myself.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I work from home so I wear my pajamas or boxer shorts all day and there is no one to criticize me.

[–] [email protected] 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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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

To all the men saying they're comfortable enough in jeans / chinos / whatever... you should TRY wearing a dress in a hot summer. There is a little bit of adjusting to get used to it, but after that damn they feel amazing. Women are so lucky to wear these whenever they want to.

You can of course decide you're comfortable enough in whatever, but an informed decision is always the better thing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I read this and immediately thought of anprims for some reason.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You can feel sorry but i love my pants

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

My wife would disagree

[–] [email protected] 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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[–] [email protected] 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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Keep paving the way!

[–] [email protected] 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

[–] [email protected] 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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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've got some nicer looking golf type pants that work really well in the heat. IT's been over 90 for months already, and i'm in Canada where we're not used to this being here for so long. I'm pretty much dri fit from head to toe when it's over 23c now and it's at least as light and flowy as a dress haha.

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[–] [email protected] 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.

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