Edward
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Well, sure: it should be just semi-transparent. Even better if it seems accidentally so.
What, me be attracted to a lady that took that little care with her appearance? Never happen.
Well, sure: it should be just semi-transparent. Even better if it seems accidentally so.
In my middle class suburban neighborhood, it's not unusual to see pajamas in the grocery store or Starbucks, worn on people of all ages.
Man, you said it, brother! I get the heebie-jeebies A LOT about where the world is going. Straight to Hell in a handbasket if you ask me.I sometimes get the heebie-jeebies about where our world is going.
Please enlighten me as to what the style-wise loungers here are wearing in the blazing sun.
Linen and cotton. No need to expose the legs to the harmful rays of the Sun. Or the arms, where possible.
Please enlighten me as to what the style-wise loungers here are wearing in the blazing sun.
Linen and cotton. No need to expose the legs to the harmful rays of the Sun. Or the arms, where possible.
What Edward said. People in hot, arid, humid regions around the world dress appropriately for such weather. In the middle east for example, you will not find people wearing shorts. Indeed, short sleeved shirts are rare. And it is not simply religious modesty (even for males), it is the belief that exposure to the sun's rays are harmful, and light weight fabric covering is the best defence.
After all, to protect your head, neck and face one wears a hat in the sun - you don't shave your head to keep cool!
Edward and I can both attest, I think, to the effects of the sun in such circumstances.....
Yes...managed never to have the top of my head burned, but wore a linen cap (rather than a brimmed hat) out one hot day last July, and got a nasty burn on the back of my head. Painful for a few days. Dread to think what it would be like on the top. I've also known, fwiw. a couple of people who have had skin cancer problems after a single instance of mild sunburn occasioned from wearing short trousers.
Linnen can be more expensive, but good cotton chinos are readily available. I also like military repro - US Army cotton trousers, Summer issue. Great things.
...Anyway, I got dressed and headed out to meet her. Usual ensemble - Trousers, socks, shoes, suspenders, shirt, tie, waistcoat, jacket and hat.
Now I'll be honest - one reason I dressed like this was because it was damn cold outside. But also because it's only what I always wear when I go out...
Is it common? I don't think so. But I don't give a damn. I do it anyway because I refuse to do what everyone else does. I like that style because it's neat and refined and it doesn't get people staring at you like you just crawled out of a sewer.
...And yes. I'm Shangas on HN.net as well. Who might you be?