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Shorts or not shorts

28 replies

CaptBirdsEar · 21/06/2026 17:37

Would you wear shorts to a pub lunch in this weather? I’m meeting an old friend. An old boyfriend from 50 years ago.

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BravasPatatas · 21/06/2026 17:39

Yes… why wouldn’t you? Shorts are a very normal thing to wear for a pub lunch!

Girasoli · 21/06/2026 17:42

No but that's because I don't have any that aren't obviously exercise shorts.

Turntheswitch · 21/06/2026 17:42

Go for it.

and presumably you’re a woman in your mid sixties at the very least…. You shouldn’t need to ask anyone about whether ok to wear something! Wear what you want

OneLimePombear · 21/06/2026 17:43

If I liked wearing shorts then I would.

Turntheswitch · 21/06/2026 17:43

When are you meeting him?

dizzydizzydizzy · 21/06/2026 17:43

Absolutely yes. It’s very hot and it’s the most comfortable thing to wear. I always look forward to wearing shorts.

SideboobToYouToo · 21/06/2026 17:44

Yes I would

palranom · 21/06/2026 17:46

Wear what you like and feel comfortable in. Beware sitting on a leather or plastic chair though, because like me, you will take it with you strapped to your bum when you stand up, if the backs of your legs get sweaty in this heat. You have been warned. 😊

AbsoluteHoot · 21/06/2026 17:47

I wear shorts all the time and I’m not young (53). I have good legs though.

CaptBirdsEar · 21/06/2026 17:56

Turntheswitch · 21/06/2026 17:43

When are you meeting him?

Tomorrow

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Turntheswitch · 21/06/2026 17:57

CaptBirdsEar · 21/06/2026 17:56

Tomorrow

Heck yes! Wear whatever you feel comfortable with

Turntheswitch · 21/06/2026 17:57

And if you haven’t seen him for half a century…. Brace yourself!!

palranom · 21/06/2026 17:58

Turntheswitch · 21/06/2026 17:57

And if you haven’t seen him for half a century…. Brace yourself!!

He might be in shorts with socks and sandals.

Shinyandnew1 · 21/06/2026 17:59

I wouldn’t wear them as they look dreadful on me, but if they looked nice I would! I’d be more likely to wear a skirt or dress.

Or are you wondering if they aren’t smart enough or something?! Wear what you like that you feel comfortable in

OneLimePombear · 21/06/2026 17:59

palranom · 21/06/2026 17:58

He might be in shorts with socks and sandals.

Or Socks and Crocs.

Stefanosgirl · 21/06/2026 18:38

I would wear what I wanted, if it looks good, and is comfortable, why not?
I never wear shorts anymore, not for a long time but I do wear short skirts and mid-length and personally I think they are cooler on hot days.

CaptBirdsEar · 21/06/2026 18:39

Turntheswitch · 21/06/2026 17:57

And if you haven’t seen him for half a century…. Brace yourself!!

He used to have a good head of hair, he’s now bald. I’ve seen a photo.

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Turntheswitch · 21/06/2026 19:35

CaptBirdsEar · 21/06/2026 18:39

He used to have a good head of hair, he’s now bald. I’ve seen a photo.

As I say… brace yourself!

nothingcangowrongnow · 21/06/2026 19:36

For me personally, no but that’s me!

mondaytosunday · 21/06/2026 19:55

Sure if I had the legs for it (I don’t).

CaptBirdsEar · 22/06/2026 18:25

I wore the shorts as did he. 50 years seems a long time, but it didn’t seem so, we really didn’t stop talking.

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SparklyBlueDress · 22/06/2026 18:27

Ooh could it be the start of a rekindling?

doitwithlove · 22/06/2026 18:32

Go for it, comfort matters. Hope the lunch goes well

CaptBirdsEar · 22/06/2026 19:42

SparklyBlueDress · 22/06/2026 18:27

Ooh could it be the start of a rekindling?

I don’t think so, it was just like seeing an old friend- nothing more.

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Anewappa · 26/06/2026 08:18

But did you have fun? Conversation flowed?