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You can ban ONE summer look. Which?

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awfulapril · 25/05/2026 15:34

Which kind of outfit or particular item are you seeing in the hot weather that you'd like to ban Man or woman.

illogical hatred preferred
i think bikini tops anywhere other than a Beach. At

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NotTheOrdinary · 25/05/2026 15:58

Long flowery dresses with trainers.

springyla · 25/05/2026 15:59

Espadrilles. Ugliest shoes ever.

NotTheOrdinary · 25/05/2026 16:00

Birkenstocks

DivorcedButHappyNow · 25/05/2026 16:01

Shirtless men
Men in vests
Men in low slung trousers

Splooterer · 25/05/2026 16:01

I came on to say men without shirts but I see it's been repeated many times. We must mean it!

I disagree about linen. I love linen during the summer. May be that it depends on where you buy your linen? Mine doesn't crease badly.

VWT7 · 25/05/2026 16:06

Men on naturist beaches.
Totally naked = absolutely fine
T shirt on top with loose danglies hanging below - looks awful and needs to be banned.

SwedishEdith · 25/05/2026 16:06

Shirtless men, for sure. I think more places need to enforce a ban. I really dislike too much back skin on display on anyone anywhere (except at the beach/pool etc).

bafta16 · 25/05/2026 16:09

Floogal · 25/05/2026 15:56

Definitely agree about topless men in town. It's not down to prudishness, but the arrogance of them thinking they're admired by women and other men are intimidated by them🫣 😄

Like a gorilla?

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 16:10

Ok. I hereby ban shirtless men, no one needs to mention it now

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Offherrockingchair · 25/05/2026 16:10

Topless men. It’s disgusting that women have to cover up but they don’t. Make it the same rule for all.

Hollowvoice · 25/05/2026 16:10

yellowhatonacapybara · 25/05/2026 15:44

Shorts that are so short I can see your bum cheeks hanging down. Grim.

Yes. That's what I came here to say. I had the misfortune of being two steps behind on an escalator the other day...

Heatwave26 · 25/05/2026 16:11

To follow on from my post yesterday - women who pull swimwear up their arse crack!

Robogob · 25/05/2026 16:11

Floral maxi dresses with white trainers. Only made worse by wearing with a denim jacket.

Peterdottir · 25/05/2026 16:12

springyla · 25/05/2026 15:59

Espadrilles. Ugliest shoes ever.

I had a pair as a teenager. Got caught in the rain whilst shopping and on the walk home I felt like I had lead weights on my feet!

moderate · 25/05/2026 16:13

Offherrockingchair · 25/05/2026 16:10

Topless men. It’s disgusting that women have to cover up but they don’t. Make it the same rule for all.

You asked for it...

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You can ban ONE summer look. Which?
IsadoraQuagmire · 25/05/2026 16:13

Shorts on either sex, unless they're at the seaside.

Peterdottir · 25/05/2026 16:13

3/4 length trousers on men. I'm fine with them wearing shorts (provided not super short) but there is something unsettling about seeing a man's hairy ankle. Gives me the ick.

Sillyme1 · 25/05/2026 16:14

Those nude. O loured leggings. Yuck. And another vote for shirtless men.

TorroFerney · 25/05/2026 16:14

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 25/05/2026 15:40

Shirtless blokes. Every single time.
Leave the women alone! 😂

Completely agree. Two of them today at a national trust place. I do not pay my membership to see that. It’s like being out with my dad in the 80’s. Grim.

MrsDoylesLastTeabag · 25/05/2026 16:14

Almost all summer clothes are horrible in my opinion. There is nothing suitable for this season that is nearly as elegant as boots with black tights and a swingy faux fur coat. It is a miserable time for style.

MikeRafone · 25/05/2026 16:15

bare chested men

beach or pool fine - but nowhere else

Northermcharn · 25/05/2026 16:15

Yet another vote for shirtless men. Vomit. Put a fcking top on you misguided twerp, you look shit.

Silverbirchleaf · 25/05/2026 16:15

Underwear on show such as bra straps.

EarthaKittsVoice · 25/05/2026 16:15

IsadoraQuagmire · 25/05/2026 16:13

Shorts on either sex, unless they're at the seaside.

Shorts?! What else should one wear in 30 degree weather?

Good thing you didn't see me in my batty riders then loooool

Wynter25 · 25/05/2026 16:15

awfulapril · 25/05/2026 15:34

Which kind of outfit or particular item are you seeing in the hot weather that you'd like to ban Man or woman.

illogical hatred preferred
i think bikini tops anywhere other than a Beach. At

Saw two girls in bikini tops and shorts. Should only do it at pool or beach.