Shorts

[Tony Moanero]

1 minute ago, lifetime fan said:

 

I’ve a black pair for work, wouldn’t wear them for anything else personally. 

 

Out of curiosity, why?

[lifetime fan]

1 minute ago, Tony Moanero said:

 

Out of curiosity, why?

The fabric is obviously made to last and doesn’t look the best, but then that’s not what they’re designed for so it’s not a criticism in that way. 

 

I’d maybe wear them around the house and then pop out to meet mates for a few beers in the afternoon. 

 

But to take the missus out to a beer garden or for a day out I’d go for something a bit smarter. 

 

They're sound for what they’re designed for and good value.  

[Trumo]

1 hour ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

It's too hot for trousers, and I need a new pair - any recommendations?

 

For reference, I prefer a longer length (*snigger) so as to avoid the obscenity of excessive knee flashing.

 

You probably want to take a look at 3/4-length shorts like these then:

 

[Tony Moanero]

27 minutes ago, Trumo said:

 

You probably want to take a look at 3/4-length shorts like these then:

 

3/4 length shorts are for whoppers.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

1 hour ago, Trumo said:

 

You probably want to take a look at 3/4-length shorts like these then:

 

Too close to capri pants for me. There needs to be some baggyness if they're below the knee.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Wear a man Sarong BBN. You'll look like a Twat, but at least it'll cover your knees mate. You'll be the talk of the town. Bet it would also bag you a few birds who like that sort of thing.

 

 

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Tempting, but I already look like a twat - my current summer outfit of choice is a red Hawaiian shirt, offset against purple shorts, with a raffia porkpie on my bonce and sunglasses I can only describe as Hispanic gang member in style.

[Tony Moanero]

1 minute ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

Tempting, but I already look like a twat - my current summer outfit of choice is a red Hawaiian shirt, offset against purple shorts, with a raffia porkpie on my bonce and sunglasses I can only describe as Hispanic gang member in style.

 

[lifetime fan]

4 minutes ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

Tempting, but I already look like a twat - my current summer outfit of choice is a red Hawaiian shirt, offset against purple shorts, with a raffia porkpie on my bonce and sunglasses I can only describe as Hispanic gang member in style.

 

Pics or GTFO. 

[Guest Pistonbroke]

2 minutes ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

Tempting, but I already look like a twat - my current summer outfit of choice is a red Hawaiian shirt, offset against purple shorts, with a raffia porkpie on my bonce and sunglasses I can only describe as Hispanic gang member in style.

 

I've never worn head wear since leaving the forces, mainly because I had to wear it loads whilst serving and it pissed me off. I'm going real thin on the crown now, so just have a No 2 all the time. I've noticed that my baldish patch is not the best thing to leave uncovered in these summer months though, kind of stings a bit if I'm out and about for more than an hour or two. Probably have to bite the bullet and decide on what a 55 year old should wear which doesn't make me look like a pigeon fancier from Yorkshire or like Geoffrey Boycott. Maybes go for the pirate bandana look.  

[lifetime fan]

13 minutes ago, Pistonbroke said:

 

I've never worn head wear since leaving the forces, mainly because I had to wear it loads whilst serving and it pissed me off. I'm going real thin on the crown now, so just have a No 2 all the time. I've noticed that my baldish patch is not the best thing to leave uncovered in these summer months though, kind of stings a bit if I'm out and about for more than an hour or two. Probably have to bite the bullet and decide on what a 55 year old should wear which doesn't make me look like a pigeon fancier from Yorkshire or like Geoffrey Boycott. Maybes go for the pirate bandana look.  

 

My ol fella used to get a sunblock from boots designed for balding blokes. 

 

Protected your noggin but wasn’t greasy on your hair. 

[Guest Pistonbroke]

15 minutes ago, lifetime fan said:

 

My ol fella used to get a sunblock from boots designed for balding blokes. 

 

Protected your noggin but wasn’t greasy on your hair. 

 

I have an all year round slight Tan due to my old der being Anglo Indian and I've never suffered from sun burn or used lotion. The Sun seems to be burning differently now though due to high UV levels, and I've noticed my noggin is giving me gip. Probably have to go down the lotion route, or look like a Pirate, Pigeon fancier or a really shit Humphrey Bogart impersonator. 

[Alan Sex]

As far as headwear goes, covering a thinning bonce with a number 2 cut is my situation. 

 

Ive settled on this little number. Lightweight, and folds up in the pocket of your cargo shorts when you don’t need it. 

 

https://www.outdoorresearch.com/ca/en/radar-pocket-cap/p/2434460008007

[VladimirIlyich]

16 hours ago, Tony Moanero said:

These look like they should cover the knee. What do you think?

 

https://www.dickieslife.com/uk_en/dickies-13-inch-multi-pocket-work-short

 

 

Just be careful your dickies don't fall out lads.

[aRdja]

I have this pair. Love them.

 

https://www.weekday.com/en_gbp/denim/men-denim/shorts/product.vacant-arizona-blue-shorts-blue.0654159001.html

 

 

[mattyq]

17 hours ago, Trumo said:

 

You probably want to take a look at 3/4-length shorts like these then:

 

Those are an abomination and too much like shants 

 

[johnsusername]

I live in shorts - 14 degrees and above is shorts weather in my book.

 

Bought two new pairs this week from Debenhams - even have a bit of stretch in them for the extra slice of everyday comfort that I've become accustomed to.

 

Lovely stuff. 

 

[Remmie]

22 hours ago, Tony Moanero said:

From memory, the hem skimmed the knee. Would depend on how long your legs are though, I reckon. I’ve got a long body and short legs (31” inside leg).

Long body, short leg rep. (29")

[Section_31]

Would never put any effort into short shopping as they all look ridiculous anyway, get yourself down to Sainsbury's or Matalan or something.

[Rico1304]

Ted Baker do some decent ones. 

[KMD7]

20 hours ago, Pistonbroke said:

Wear a man Sarong BBN. You'll look like a Twat, but at least it'll cover your knees mate. You'll be the talk of the town. Bet it would also bag you a few birds who like that sort of thing.

 

 

Fucks sake, thought I'd buried that photo

[Babb'sBurstNad]

1 hour ago, Remmie said:

Long body, short leg rep. (29")

We should start a support group.

 

My name's Babbs, and I have long body short leg syndrome. I recently picked up a pair of vintage Levi's, that were 34" leg. I tried them on out of curiosity and bizarrely, they fitted perfectly. I convinced myself that somehow the cut meant they suited my little legs, and I should pick up another pair. It was only after I tried on the second pair at home that I found the first lot had been professionally taken up by about four inches. 

[Bobby Hundreds]

Adidas had a sale on, some shorts that where usually 32 quid were half price so I've bought 4 pairs for when I go away. Nicely nicely. I hate wearing shorts though.

[Remmie]

2 hours ago, Section_31 said:

Would never put any effort into short shopping as they all look ridiculous anyway, get yourself down to Sainsbury's or Matalan or something.

Dons don't wear shorts

[Tony Moanero]

50 minutes ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

Adidas had a sale on, some shorts that where usually 32 quid were half price so I've bought 4 pairs for when I go away. Nicely nicely. I hate wearing shorts though.

Why do you hate wearing them?