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AIBU?

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To not want to see your bottom hanging out of your shorts however perfect it may be

95 replies

Sleep404 · 16/07/2013 13:43

Or this mornings see through skirt with Brazilian knickers Blush.

Alright so I'm a little bit jealous but still is this really a good look?

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PatsyAndEddy · 16/07/2013 13:45

I can't decide, I think I'm too jealous to form an opinion!

grants1000 · 16/07/2013 13:45

What are brazillian knickers? g-string? Mum at school wears shorts with her actual bum cheeks hanging out!

TravelinColour · 16/07/2013 13:46

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Sleep404 · 16/07/2013 13:47

They're the knickers, a bit like shorts, which curve across the bum so that half your bum cheek shows.

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kissmyshineymetalass · 16/07/2013 13:49

I thought they were called French knickers?

frissonpink · 16/07/2013 13:49

They are not unaware! They are totally aware.

It's an awful look. However amazing your bottom Grin

kissmyshineymetalass · 16/07/2013 13:49

Oh yanbu btw

grants1000 · 16/07/2013 13:51

YANBU - ugg.

Sleep404 · 16/07/2013 13:51

I might be wrong, but I think French knickers are loose, while Brazilian ones hug the bum.

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ThePowerof3 · 16/07/2013 13:51

I saw a lady walking down the street with a tiny pair of shorts on, loads of men nearly walking into lamp posts, it was perfect though, it must be tempting to show off!

bettycocker · 16/07/2013 13:51

Grin This reminds me of the thread about the woman with the hairy arse cheeks hanging out of her shorts.

I am possibly a bit jealous of people who can put their bum cheeks on display without scaring the public.

I don't want to see people's arses, but some might disagree with me. Mainly pervy middle aged men.

BastardDog · 16/07/2013 13:53

I'll admit to being jealous before I comment.

However, I saw a young woman yesterday who didn't have a big bum, but was wearing the tiniest pair of shorts which had the effect of making her bum look big. Sometimes buying a size bigger is more flattering.

Amazinggg · 16/07/2013 13:54

YABU.

It's hot - wear whatever you want, regardless of your shape and size.

I don't recall such vitriol at women's bodies being a bit more visible in summer in previous years Sad so many 'put it away love' type memes on FB atm.

frissonpink · 16/07/2013 13:58

I'm reminded of the bumper sticker though..

'In this hot weather, dress for the body you have, not the body you want'

Grin

(I am also jealous!! If I had some a bum I probably would have it out on display, who am I kidding with my previous post!!)

GraduallyGoingInsane · 16/07/2013 13:59

I hate it. My DDs are desperate to hang their arses out of the bottom of their shorts. Some of their friends' cut off shorts display a good 50% of each buttock. Denim shorts - fine. Denim knickers - not fine.

There will be no arse on display in this house until they're all 71. Then they can make their own decisions. And on that basis alone I'd prefer everyone else to keep their bottoms to themselves so that when they say 'but muuuum, everyone else wears them' I can say 'of course they bloody don't' with more conviction.

AmyFarrahFowlerCooper · 16/07/2013 13:59

YANBU. It makes me uncomfortable because I feel like I'm unwillingly perving on someone if I happen to notice. I'd feel the same if it was a man or woman. I don't find the "its hot" excuse much good either because I doubt that extra inch of bum cheek on show is very cooling!

Sleep404 · 16/07/2013 14:03

Lets hope it's just a phase, like g string displayed above jeans which we don't tend to see much anymore, thank goodness.

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NoComet · 16/07/2013 14:04

I don't mind too much when it's this hot. I do think hot pants and insanely short skirts look ludicrous with blue goose bumpy legs and arse cheeks in tights are just daft- I want to say 'buy some winter clothes'

Mind you it seems impossible to buy proper length teen shorts. DD1 wants some, (she is a beautiful curvy size12) she would never pretend she's the right shape for very short shorts or invisible skirts. She wants some flattering ones, not designed for her mother and it's not easy to find them.

NoComet · 16/07/2013 14:06

Gradually all the shirts in New look were sold cut off like that, hence DD1 being annoyed.

NoComet · 16/07/2013 14:06

Shorts, not shirts.

GraduallyGoingInsane · 16/07/2013 14:09

StarBallBunny, we got some in the Hollister sale - they're very short, but definitely cover all of the bum. We did the bend down test too, still covered. I think they were about £30 in the sale, so not cheap but might be worth a try?

specialsubject · 16/07/2013 14:17

good look on the beach or in a strip club. Otherwise no, not what we want to see whatever shape the arse. Park your bike, anyone?

class is a little more covered up.

oh and starballbunny - size 12 is on the thin side, and below knee shorts look really good on most people.

squoosh · 16/07/2013 14:20

YANBU.

Hot pants are fine, hot pants that leave the actual bum cheeks on view are really not fine. Why do you want your arse hanging out whilst you walk down the street? Leave it to the privacy of your own home.

HairyGrotter · 16/07/2013 14:20

YABU I like seeing a peachy arse so I can whine and moan about the fact I have a flat saggy 32 year old arse that only my DP can tolerate!

If I had a fine looking booty, that bad boy would be out daily!

Fakebook · 16/07/2013 14:20

I remember when the white vest and short denim shorts came into fashion a few years ago. That was a bad look.