Is there a bigger fashion faux pas than...

[Old Greg]

I won't open that link, much as it appeals. Those shorts don't sound ideal, I'll agree.

Everything is ideal for something. This threads forgets about the importance of context.

[MaryPoppins]

Everything is ideal for something. This threads forgets about the importance of context.

Present me with a scenario in which it's appropriate to wear clothing from which your scrotum hangs, and I will accept the above.

[Old Greg]

Present me with a scenario in which it's appropriate to wear clothing from which your scrotum hangs, and I will accept the above.

For a job interview where you don't want to get the job.

[SueEllen]

For a job interview where you don't want to get the job.

But you still have to get to the job. That could involve public transport or stopping on the way.

[Old Greg]

But you still have to get to the job. That could involve public transport or stopping on the way.

I understand that a full length mackintosh is acceptable in these circumstances.

[IR35 Avoider]

He's someone's grand dad.

It may not make a difference, but I should clarify I'm talking socks for men, worn under long trousers in my case. Since you don't usually see the difference, it's not usually a fashion issue. (But when you do, as in the Blair example, fashion is on the side of long socks.) It's a comfort issue. Short socks irritate the ankles and leave the lower leg cold.

As an aside, every uniform I've ever encountered (including school summer uniform, rugby kits, scouts, some military, all of which involved shorts) uses long socks. I could be wrong, but I reckon kilts are worn with long socks.

Short socks seem mean. I expect them to be made from artificial fibres. A culture that economises on length obviously can't be bothered to pay for wool or cotton. (Actually I only like wool.)

[original PM]

when we talk short socks are we talking ankle socks, socks that come half way up the knee or trainer socks which literally only just about come above the top of an average trainer.

the latter are useful when you want to not wear socks but do not want to make your trainers stink of sweaty feet (made that mistake driving to spain once - 1 day of driving in trainers with no socks meant a new pair of trainers) could be my feet are a bit ropey mind you...

[BA to the Stars]

My bug bear is when women leave the price labels on the under side of their shoes. For goodness sake, remove the sticker

[Old Greg]

My bug bear is when women leave the price labels on the under side of their shoes. For goodness sake, remove the sticker

How are they going to return the shoes tomorrow?

[amcdonald]

Present me with a scenario in which it's appropriate to wear clothing from which your scrotum hangs, and I will accept the above.

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