We’re living in a time where men’s fashion is becoming less and less strict. Thank goodness, right? Can you believe that it used to be a statement when a guy wore something pink? And now, when you see guys in pink, you probably just think “whatevs, it’s a guy wearing something pink.” I honestly love that society has been less strict on what a guy can wear, because it’s so repetitive and boring to see that a “best dressed” guy means “a guy wearing a tailored suit.” Sure, tailored suits look nice, but where's the artistry in that? Where's the sense of self-expression that shows their distinct taste in fashion?
Any guy can pull off a tailored suit, but can any guy pull off something like, oh, I don’t know…a skirt?
I mean, I think we all could.
When it comes right down to it, a skirt is just another type of short/pant, right? It just doesn’t have the individual leg openings that would make it considered as such. We usually see them designed in more “feminine” ways, but who’s to say that a man can’t wear them and look great in them?
The idea of a man wearing a skirt definitely isn't a new thing. Jaden Smith has been rocking skirts for almost a year now, and there are big name companies such as Hot Topic and Barney's New York that made skirts for men. It's gotten so much in the mainstream eye, that even Buzzfeed decided to have some correspondents try wearing skirts for a week!
Such a beautiful message, right? We should be able to wear what we want, and we shouldn't have to feel uncomfortable about it! If we feel it looks good with the outfit, and it's something that we think fits with our style, why should society tell us that we can't wear it?
So what do you think of skirts for men? Could you see yourself wearing some? Do you already own a skirt, perhaps? Let’s get conversational in the comments!
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A couple of years ago, a cashier at our local grocery store suggested that I should wear a skirt for a week
so I bought 2 mini skirts, wore them for a week and now 2 years and 3 months later I’m still wearing skirts. I have not put a pair of pants or shorts since.
I think I look good in a skirt personally
I think guys should generally start with a kilt and wear it/them often. There are many non tartan kilts out there and kilts are considered a man’s garment. Seeing men in non-bifurcated (not pants or shorts – no fabric between the legs) help ease into a non familiar clothing style for themselves. They can be bought for surprisingly cheap prices all the way up to hundreds of dollars. I’ve got 4 kilts and plan to start wearing them much more often. As for the opinion that shirts are foe girls- how many pants did the Roman solders and Jesus disciples wear? I suspect the Bible statement about not wearing cloths of the opposite sex was probably against presenting oneself as the opposite sex. Skirts should be an option for everyone.
As I am not Scottish, I don’t have a family tartan and therefore wouldn’t wear a traditional kilt. However, nothing stopping me from wearing a black leather kilt. Bare, unshaven legs and sandals get me through most of the year. It’s incredibly comfortable and quite the conversation piece.
I started wearing skirts a few weeks ago pretty much due to a post allergic reaction fungal infection that wouldn’t clear up in the confines and humidity of shorts/pants. Wearing the skirts allows everything to be cooler and less restricted I now resent when I feel like I ‘have’ to wear pants. Partially related I have also found the lighter fabrics and far fewer seams in ’women’s’ underwear has helped massively.