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You can ban ONE summer look. Which?

729 replies

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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Overtheatlantic · 25/05/2026 16:36

Men’s legs. Even young men at work who aren’t otherwise gross; I just don’t want to see their legs. And their feet wearing flip flops. 😕

UnctuousUnicorns · 25/05/2026 16:37

☝️@Waitingfordoggo

Too right, I don't wanna see anyone's bare arse cheeks either, I don't care how pert or toned they are; just keep them covered, please.

FernandoSor · 25/05/2026 16:37

Men with their tops off in the street just because the temperature has edged over 20C. 🤢🤢🤢

RosieHosie · 25/05/2026 16:39

NotTheOrdinary · 25/05/2026 15:58

Long flowery dresses with trainers.

A PP said no toes on show, so what should be worn with a long dress? I don't wear open toes atm as have persistent fungal infection 😣 so trainers it is.

I don't like those sandals that are like flip flops, but just have one strap up the middle of the foot. Too much foot on show.

DontKillSteve · 25/05/2026 16:40

Strapless Maxi dresses. Constantly being heaved back into place. Normally a large back overhanging.

Crusty heeled feet. Why people, why?

Agree those 3/4 length shorts/trousers some men wear. Normally with socks and trainers.

Anything that reveals loads of flesh. It’s not nice.

Imdunfer · 25/05/2026 16:40

The half thong shorts I saw on a backside today.

Men in striped, flowered or particularly knitted fabric matching shorts and shirt combos.

RosieHosie · 25/05/2026 16:40

UnctuousUnicorns · 25/05/2026 16:32

Definitely this. Plus those flesh coloured leggings, usually worn with a darker coloured top or jacket, that make you do a double take, as from a distance, they look like they've got nothing on their bottom half. My eyes.

This!

RhosynCymru · 25/05/2026 16:40

Flip flops. I hate feet and wear sandals reluctantly in the heat. But I see feet like cleavage - less is more and flip flops also don’t give ankle support. I have to be firmly buckled in to avoid ankle injuries.

BeaRightThere · 25/05/2026 16:40

Waitingfordoggo · 25/05/2026 16:30

So many votes for shirtless men! (Me too). I wonder if they have any idea how repulsive we find it 😂 They probably do but don’t care. I’m often surprised by how much confidence very average- looking men seem to have.

I will add: thong bikinis in the wrong contexts. I daresay it’s de rigeur at an adults-only beach club in Ibiza, or if you are at a swingers event, but on regular beaches or poolsides, I don’t really want to see anyone’s bare arse cheeks, even if they are nice arse cheeks, and I definitely don’t want any to see them walking along the prom or standing at the ice cream counter.

I was once climbing some steps at some waterfalls directly behind a young woman wearing a thong bikini. 🤢 (Yes I obviously waited for her to climb ahead).

I don't like the shirtless thing either but tbf, it's frequently said on here that women should wear what they like regardless of whether it appeals to the opposite sex or not, so I guess we have to suck this one up as what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Greenwitchart · 25/05/2026 16:41
  • shirtless men
  • sandals/sliders with socks
  • 'bum shorts'.

I live in a seaside town and again today I was reminded that so many Brits just don't know how to dress for sunny days.

The women wearing clothes that are too tight/small/revealing and the sweaty and sunburned shirtless men with beer bellies were out in force.

DontKillSteve · 25/05/2026 16:41

I looked at some photos of my grandfather on the beach wearing a three piece suit. We’ve gone way too far in the other direction.

LittleMi55Nobody · 25/05/2026 16:42

Imdunfer · 25/05/2026 16:40

The half thong shorts I saw on a backside today.

Men in striped, flowered or particularly knitted fabric matching shorts and shirt combos.

"men in....... matching shirt and short combo"...bought by their wives bless em

FernandoSor · 25/05/2026 16:43

Waitingfordoggo · 25/05/2026 16:30

So many votes for shirtless men! (Me too). I wonder if they have any idea how repulsive we find it 😂 They probably do but don’t care. I’m often surprised by how much confidence very average- looking men seem to have.

I will add: thong bikinis in the wrong contexts. I daresay it’s de rigeur at an adults-only beach club in Ibiza, or if you are at a swingers event, but on regular beaches or poolsides, I don’t really want to see anyone’s bare arse cheeks, even if they are nice arse cheeks, and I definitely don’t want any to see them walking along the prom or standing at the ice cream counter.

I was once climbing some steps at some waterfalls directly behind a young woman wearing a thong bikini. 🤢 (Yes I obviously waited for her to climb ahead).

I posted about shirtless men without RTFT. They don’t care how repellant and low class they look. I suppose one should commend them for (un-)dressing for themselves and not for the female gaze but I would very much prefer them not to.

SirChenjins · 25/05/2026 16:43

Football tops on either sex.

catspyjamas1 · 25/05/2026 16:43

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 25/05/2026 15:40

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

Just got back from the gym and there was a young guy working out with no shirt on! 🙄🤮

Sunshinetime199 · 25/05/2026 16:44

Those thick black strappy sandals. Theres so many lovely sandals, they remind me of the type pensioners wear with socks 😁

Contrarymary30 · 25/05/2026 16:45

I saw a young woman in Aldi yesterday with a bikini on and a very skimpy one . All the blokes were transfixed but I guess that was the idea .

Contrarymary30 · 25/05/2026 16:46

DontKillSteve · 25/05/2026 16:41

I looked at some photos of my grandfather on the beach wearing a three piece suit. We’ve gone way too far in the other direction.

Yes I've one of my Dad in a suit on the beach .

Catwalking · 25/05/2026 16:47

Male cyclist in those vile pale see through lycra shorts esp if I’m having to follow on a busy narrow country lane @ 15mph is literally vomitable.

Soz if I’m repeating some1’s similar suggestion (it’s taken me half a day to find my ipad!

NotAWurstToIt · 25/05/2026 16:48

Strapless tops with greying bra straps poking out the top. Wear your bra if you need to / want to, but at least choose one that hasn’t already lived its best life.

Spiffingdarling88 · 25/05/2026 16:49

cheezncrackers · 25/05/2026 16:21

The woman I saw in Sainsbury's this morning wearing a pair of shorts that only covered the top part of her arse cheeks - the bottom half of her bum was clearly visible 😵

Maybe she has been squatting for the last 4 months and proud. 😂

Catterbat · 25/05/2026 16:50

Robogob · 25/05/2026 16:11

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

Quite agree. I much prefer to wear Crocs with my floral maxis.

Greenwitchart · 25/05/2026 16:50

Contrarymary30 · 25/05/2026 16:45

I saw a young woman in Aldi yesterday with a bikini on and a very skimpy one . All the blokes were transfixed but I guess that was the idea .

I lived in the South of France in a seaside town when I was a kid/teen and most shops, supermarkets, restaurants and so on had signs at the entrance warning people that anyone wearing swimsuits and shirtless men would not be allowed on the premises.

StephensLass1977 · 25/05/2026 16:51

Flip flops. That fucking slapping sound they make as the wearer walks. Sweaty and rank.

Magicpaintbrush · 25/05/2026 16:52

Men in vest tops. It looks so hideously shit. Reminds me of Onslo from Keeping Up Appearances.