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men in cropped trousers and flip flops! jeezus they look like tossers don't they?

54 replies

brimfull · 03/05/2009 17:15

saw loads today

someone once said all men in cropped trousers look like extras from Oliver Twist ...soooo true

would you tolerate your dh wearing this???

nooo way

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mollyroger · 03/05/2009 17:52

my poor dh has incredibly big calf muscles (like beach balls)
3/4 length minimise these. Shorts make him look like a freak.

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bigchris · 03/05/2009 17:57

if my man looked like that Next model in the link lower down I wouldn't care what he wore

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mileniwmffalcon · 03/05/2009 18:03

this forum soooo needs a rolleyes smiley

[rolleyes]

TheFallenMadonna · 03/05/2009 18:12

Noooo mollyroger. DH also big-calved. Cropped trousers look awful. You need to see the whole calf, or none at all.

Heated · 03/05/2009 18:19

I like both kinds on dh as long as they're a heavy weight material but he has muscular legs. Skinny, v white legs in those slighty pointed white gola trainers, with obligatory tattoo are horrible I agree.

MumHadEnough · 03/05/2009 18:22

Sorry my dh looks love in his 3/4 length trousers. So there :-P

mrsmaidamess · 03/05/2009 18:22

I loathe mens feet in flip flops. Pale and veiny, with long hairy toes and yellowing nails. Bleurgh.

FabulousBakerGirl · 03/05/2009 18:23

Yes they do and I am answering purely on the fact our neighbour does it and I hate him.

Tidey · 03/05/2009 18:29

I don't much like cropped trousers on anyone, makes them look like extras from HMS Pinafore.

ABetaDad · 03/05/2009 18:30

... and to think I got flamed several times for saying I didn't think women over 21 should wear denim skirts.

Not that I would be seen dead in cropped trousers though. Full length trouser or knee length short there is no in between for men.

wotulookinat · 03/05/2009 18:34

hairy feet yuck

moondog · 03/05/2009 19:45

'I loathe mens feet in flip flops. Pale and veiny, with long hairy toes and yellowing nails. Bleurgh. '

Indeed. Indeed
My thoughts entirely seeing crimes against fashion committed in various parts of Snowdonia (as an aside, only in the UK would you get a chap dressed like this jostling for room with someone wearing huge puffa jacket, walking boots and woolly hat.

Beta is right too of course. Some women shouldn't be allowed to leave the house. Amount of blubber on show in revealing outfits is criminal.Have peopel no sense of dignity?

FrannyandZooey · 03/05/2009 19:49

oh dp loves these
i agree shorts of any description are better

BelleWatling · 03/05/2009 19:53

Cropped trousers should never be worn by women either. Unless it's Grace Kelly and cigarette pants. I mean what is the point? They aren't flattering on ANYONE and it's not like your ankles get sweaty and need the air.

Runs away

mileniwmffalcon · 03/05/2009 19:59

ahh moondog - running a one woman campaign for the introduction of a rolleyes smiley since 2005...

captainpeacock · 03/05/2009 20:06

My dh wears these and looks bloody gorgeous in them. What is he supposed to wear if not these.

traceybath · 03/05/2009 20:09

cropped trousers are hideous on men - i totally agree.

Shorts or linen trousers are perfect for looking and staying cool.

ThePhantomPlopper · 03/05/2009 20:11

knee length shorts much better then cropped trousers definately.

I disagree with the flip flop thing though, my DH has ok(ish) feet, but if he didn't wear his flip flops he'd wear his trainers down the beach which is much worse IMO.

MadameCastafiore · 03/05/2009 20:11

Bleugh to cropped trousers - makes you look like the lead singer of Erasure!

And these sandals - here - they should also be banned on the male of the species over 6 years old - men with ankle straps - it just looks soooooooooooooo wrong!

ABetaDad · 03/05/2009 20:12

Stylish enclosed leather sandles or plimsoles are good with shorts - just in case anyone is having doubts.

ThePhantomPlopper · 03/05/2009 20:13

what about deck shoes?

SnortyBartFast · 03/05/2009 20:14

i agree,
i see men in their cropped trousers, they are the same as mine!
i wear them, men can't!!

actually i don't look fantastic either but what's a girl to do