Club men's skirt. Men's skirt as the new fashion norm
A men's skirt is an original outfit with which you can create a defiant and eccentric image. Not every fashionista will be able to go out into the street in such attire and still be confident in themselves and their irresistibility.
The history of men's skirts and dresses begins long before the first fashion shows. Many peoples of the world include a skirt in a man's traditional costume, for example, the men's kilt skirt, known throughout the world, Japanese men's skirts, and the traditional men's dance with skirts. For many cultures of antiquity, a skirt in a man’s wardrobe was the same popular item of clothing as a tie (we already mentioned this accessory in the article “Tie. The most elegant and stylish accessory”).
In the 60s of the last century, weak attempts to equate men's and women's skirts were made by the hippie movement. According to hippies, clothing should not differ depending on gender, which means that skirts and dresses are also available to representatives of the stronger sex, just like trousers and pantsuits for women. The idea appealed only to ardent adherents of the movement, while apologists for the classics in the men's wardrobe did not adopt skirts as a must-have.
For the first time, a male model in a skirt appeared on the catwalk in the early 80s as a creative experiment by Australian Ray Petrie. Inspired by the traditional men's skirt attire in Scotland, where Ray Petrie is from, the celebrity stylist sought to add a modern twist to the classic men's wardrobe. The image was considered shocking, but it never penetrated into everyday fashion. Fashion critics and connoisseurs were more lenient towards the later appearance of skirts on male models by Ray Petrie, but were in no hurry to transfer the outfit from the category of “couture”.
The men's skirts and men's mini skirt presented at a fashion show in 1984 caused a real stir in the press and among critics. For some, the shock was the change in the usual image of a man, for others - the repetition of the ideas of Ray Petrie and historical costumes in general.
Masculinity is not defined by attire.
Gaultier's 1984 show excited both supporters and opponents of men's skirts. While opponents discussed the inexcusability of such an outfit, the dudes chose a skirt as the main element in the image. True, only a few dared to undertake such experiments, and even then only for a few weeks of New York fashion. At the same time, the maestro himself, Jean-Paul Gaultier, rightly noted that masculinity does not depend on clothes, but on the person who wears them.
The vocalist of the famous rock band Guns’n’Roses, Axl Rose, liked Gaultier’s sensational models so much that in the next few years, the master’s skirts became a mandatory element of the stage image. Despite the unprecedented popularity of the group and its vocalist, men's rock skirts still did not become fashionable among fans, and for the next 20 years they attracted virtually no attention from the fashion industry.
A new surge of interest in skirts that reveal men's legs came in 2009, when a group of activists held an action in the UK calling for the return of the right of heterosexual men to wear what they want, including skirts. The action was supported by the famous designer Marc Jacobs, and soon skirt models for men appeared in H&M collections; even GQ admitted that a men's checkered skirt could become a trend of the season.
Every year, the fashion for men's skirts becomes more and more acceptable to a wide range of connoisseurs. In many ways, the popularization of this element of the wardrobe was served by hip-hop culture; such famous performers as Jeremy Scott, Kanye, Rick Owens often appear at concerts or in public wearing a skirt or a wide, long T-shirt resembling a dress. The rappers' unique style includes layering - a skirt can be worn over the top, and bombers or jackets can be worn over a long T-shirt. Designers of brands such as EnNoir and KTZ have taken the baton of popularizing men's skirts and regularly include this element in new collections, creating a unique ghetto-gothic style, into which a skirt for the stronger half of humanity fits perfectly - a combination of trendy layering and iconic hip-hop.
How and when to wear a skirt?
Hood by Air, Junya Watanabe, Walter Van Beirendonck and even cult designers Matthew Miller and Jonathan Anderson in their new spring collection offer skirt models for men or long shirt-dresses for those who are not yet ready for radical experiments with their wardrobe.
Like the classic elements of men's fashion, a skirt requires careful selection and stylish combination. Fortunately, a huge selection of models today allows you to create a decent outfit.
For a business style, when a classic shirt and a dress shirt are combined in the look, a long men's skirt in discreet colors is suitable. A leather belt remains a must-have addition to your look. Urban style does not impose requirements on the length of a men's skirt, but it is preferable that the product reaches the middle of the knee, even if the skirt is worn over trousers. For the city, designers also do not recommend experimenting with color, leaving the canvas monochrome - black, white, gray or olive. Only a few designers, such as Junya Watanabe, include colorful skirts for men in their collections.
Summer is a period of fashionable experiments; it is in this season that designers offer models of skirts made of cotton and gabardine. Such men's skirts reach the knee in length, and the colors delight with rich summer prints.
In the cut of men's dresses and skirts, designers give preference to geometric shapes - trapezoid, straight cut, floor-length tulip skirt for special occasions. Dresses are made mainly in straight lines or in the form of an elongated shirt.
A jacket or jumper (in a more street style) is worn over a skirt, a men's dress, a turtleneck and a bomber jacket will also make a worthy composition for the skirt. In 2016, a wide poncho cape is also worn over the outfit.
Having given up hopes of making the men's skirt familiar to the wardrobe of the majority, trendsetters are still actively fighting against “mancrimination”, no, no, and even going out in a new skirt or garment.
- Zoya Makarenko
- 19.10.2015, 10:54
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A real man must be very confident in himself to put on a skirt and wear it every day
At the beginning of the last century, there was a major revolution in fashion, when women confidently appropriated trousers. 100 years have passed and fashion designers are striking back. After all, skirts are so comfortable.
Man in a skirt. Nonsense? Not at all. Tartan, sarong, kilt, longis, fustanella - these are just a few of the varieties of men's skirts. In the past, this item of clothing did not cause righteous anger in anyone and was, in fact, part of a man's wardrobe. In today's realities, a men's skirt is as rare as, for example, a camisole or boots with spurs.
The history of fashion is full of paradoxes. Just a couple of thousand years ago, noble Roman citizens shunned pants, considering them an exclusively “barbaric” custom.
After a while, the “barbaric” custom became the pinnacle of civilization, and European women completely assumed the right to wear skirts. In Persia and many eastern countries the process went in the opposite direction. Men also wore skirts in everyday life, but for wartime, when they had to ride horses, they invented trousers. Women liked the trousers, and they quickly appropriated this male invention.
By the way, the Turkic word “trousers” means “double skirt”. Therefore, the skirt is primary, the trousers are secondary. Both types of clothing were in both male and female attire.
There are any number of examples of such “reversals” in men’s and women’s fashion. It would seem that the conclusion from this is the following: neither gender has any ideological prerogative over skirts or trousers. The struggle for gender equality destroyed these stereotypes on only one side: after several stubborn “battles,” women put on trousers.
However, the men were in no hurry to dress up in skirts in response. A skirt on a representative of the stronger half of humanity still means one of three things: either you are a transvestite, or a lover of shocking, or an orthodox Scot. Speaking of Scots...
The birth of the famous Scottish men's skirt is interesting. Until the beginning of the 17th century, tartan was worn as a cape over the left shoulder, carefully draped and picked up at the waist with a belt richly decorated with tassels. The lower part of the cape formed something similar to a skirt, and the upper part was secured at the shoulder with a decorative pin and fell freely down the back. It was inconvenient to work in such clothes, and the director of one of the smelting workshops suggested that his workers cut off part of the traditional long cape. This way the clothes were better preserved and it was easier to work. Thus, the world famous men's pleated skirt - the kilt - appeared. The kilt is a national pride, and many Scottish families still use the traditional outfit as holiday and evening wear. This, if I may say so, men's skirt is made from an 8-meter piece of pure woolen fabric. It takes 15 hours to make one kilt. self made, and the finished product weighs about two and a half kilograms. Putting on a kilt is not as difficult as an Indian sari, but it will still take some time for a beginner. Tradition recommends not wearing underwear under a kilt, and the highlanders are protected from embarrassment in windy weather by the sporran - a leather wallet that acts as pockets and at the same time prevents the fabric from swelling.
Kilt is not the only type of men's skirt. For example, Burmese men prefer to wear long skirts. As a rule, this is a light cotton item in a maxi style, cut to the toes, sewn so wide that in normal condition it would fit about six Burmese. The knot that holds up a man's skirt is located at the front. The very method of tying it is a miracle for the uninitiated. With a deft movement, the Myanmarese tightens the upper edge of the skirt into a kind of knot (the ends are not tied), and the skirt holds up perfectly! You can see more than once how the Burmese put Cell phones and wallets. There are no more than 20% of men in trousers in the capital, and even fewer throughout the country. Many Western tourists, tired of the benefits of civilization, also dress in longjis, evoking the sincere sympathy of the Burmese with their appearance.
Many fashion designers are returning to historical roots and trying to revive the culture of wearing men's skirts. Jean Paul Gaultier did it best. He dressed the men in unusual costumes. Monsieur Gaultier is known for his sense of humor, and at first it was said that his collection for men was simply a joke. But many men took this matter seriously and... the Gaultier company sold over 100 men's sets with skirts at that time, although they were not that cheap. Proponents of men's skirts argue that they are the most comfortable and sensible type of clothing, as opposed to tight-fitting trousers.
According to designers, clients who wear skirts are young, beautiful, and have a good professional education. Brian White, a video equipment specialist, bought himself a princess-style dress. “Skirts are like computers. This new area, which needs to be investigated. In essence, I bought myself a princess dress simply because wearing such clothes makes one feel less stressed by the heat. But I think people will be less surprised to see a man in the right skirt than to see a man dressed like a clown.”
A few seasons ago, Alexander McQueen simply obliged fashionistas, even those of non-British origin, to wear a kilt. In the collections of this season, skirts based on the kilt were present in literally every designer. The fact that a kilt is also a very masculine garment has been proven by such sex symbols as Sean Connery, Mel Gibson and Samuel L. Jackson. Gibson wore a kilt in the film "Braveheart", where he very clearly demonstrated that real Scots do not wear anything unnecessary under their kilt. Connery, who received his knighthood in this dress and often appears at special events, reacted with humor to all this statistical confusion. “If this is the case, then I’ve been wearing women’s clothes for 45 years,” the actor said.
Vivienne Westwood, Dolce&Gabbana, Kenzo, Nikos, Katrine Hamnet offer various skirt options for men. H&M and C&A have several satchel styles on offer, Levis offers a denim kilt, and Gap is experimenting with skirts buttoned on the right side, although they are not officially encouraged as skirts for men.
Swiss men's skirt designer Sandra Kuratle admits that a man must be very confident in himself to put on a skirt and wear it every day. Therefore, the main slogan of her collection sounds insidious: “The skirt makes the man.” The designer emphasizes that she does not tolerate patterns from women's fashion; on the contrary, she tries to give men's skirts the properties of men's clothing. Sandra Kuratle is aware that men will never accept women's style in their fashion. A man's skirt should in no way resemble a woman's, but, above all, it is designed to provide comfort and freedom.
Men, as it turned out, were tired of walking around in trousers, this is by no means the most comfortable clothing. Skirts are looser and more hygienic, they protect better from heat and cold, they are more practical and sexier, and, in the end, they help to take a break from officially imposed masculinity, which is boring with kindergarten. Nowadays, men's skirts have ceased to be just experiments of extravagant fashion designers like Gaultier and Miyake. It is not yet possible to say that they will become commonplace, but it seems that men will achieve the right to wear skirts without fear of being accused of effeminacy. Unisex, as preached by Calvin Klein, should not be one-sided. Therefore, the men's skirt is not just a whim, but a serious revolution in consciousness, no less serious than women's trousers. Whether this is good or bad, no one knows. It is only obvious that this is natural and fair.
Europe continues to delight us with updated European values, we can only sigh enviously about the inaccessibility of the delights of admiring them without a visa and enjoy pictures and reports similar to the one below, since new trends have not yet penetrated the masses and our ordinary tourists on the streets cannot see this yet.
However, it’s a bad start, once upon a time women who went out in public in trousers also shocked the public, now seeing a girl in a dress is more like luck, so a man’s skirt and heels have a great future, watch and learn, old-fashioned Russian men ...
Kilt and cult: why do European designers dress men in skirts
RIA - 07/12/17 What clothes are for a woman, they are a means of fighting injustice for a man. Last month, 30 schoolchildren from an academy in Devlin, Britain, wore skirts to class. In this extravagant way, the students protested against the ban on wearing shorts in thirty-degree heat.
Shortly before this incident, in another part of the UK, office worker Joey Barge even came to work in a dress. This demarche was also a response to the company management's ban on wearing shorts.
Not only the British saw in women's clothing a salvation from the heat and despotism of their superiors. On the other side of the English Channel, in Nantes, France, bus drivers wore skirts to work as part of a strike. Almost at the same time, men's Fashion Week was taking place in Paris, where leading designers from Dior to Alexander McQueen, as if by agreement, supported this spontaneous flash mob and presented collections in which there were practically no gender characteristics. 
AP Photo/Francois Mori
Thom Browne men's spring/summer 2018 show in Paris
The fashion industry's attempts to dress men in women's clothing did not begin yesterday.
The pioneer in this area was another Briton - stylist Ray Petrie. In the 1980s, he began to promote the image of a man in a skirt. Inspired by his works, Jean-Paul Gaultier developed this theme in his collections. He was followed by Vivienne Westwood, Dries van Noten and other famous fashion designers.
Although men's skirts did not become a mass phenomenon, they entered the world of pop culture. From the hippies of the 60s to the shock rock of the 90s, stars used women's clothing as an element of outrageousness in their stage images. Just look at the reincarnations of David Bowie or the performances of Nirvana band leader Kurt Cobain in floral dresses. In one of them, Cobain appeared on the famous cover of The Face magazine. 
AP Photo/Jacques Brinon
A model during the show of the men's fall/winter 2012-2013 collection by French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier
In 2003, the exhibition “Bravehearts: Men in Skirts” opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The title is a reference to the famous film with Mel Gibson, where fearless Scots fight for independence in traditional highland clothing - kilts. The exhibition was dedicated to the transformation of the skirt from a universal element of clothing, such as, for example, togas in Ancient Rome or the same kilt, into a clearly gendered item of clothing.
The label “men’s clothing” attached to trousers happened not so long ago - only in mid-19th century. Before this, in Europe, children's clothing was not divided by gender at all. Girls and boys up to the age of seven were dressed in tunic dresses, and only then did the tradition of giving the boy his first trousers appear as a symbol of turning into a man. 
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Still from the movie "Braveheart"
The exhibition organizers noted that such a division historically has nothing to do with femininity or masculinity, but is only a consequence of imposed cultural associations. “Since the 1960s, with the development of subcultures and the trend towards informality, men have gained greater freedom in clothing, but still do not have access to the full diversity of women’s wardrobes,” said exhibition curator Andrew Bolton with regret.
Artist Viktor Sosnovtsev
Photo from the personal archive of Viktor Sosnovtsev
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The logic of designers who strive to return a man “to his roots” is simple: if a hundred years ago trousers became part of women's wardrobe, why shouldn't the skirt go into the men's? Fashion gurus are echoed by show business stars. In 2003, actor Vin Diesel appeared at the EMA ceremony in a leather skirt. And two years ago, the son of American actor Will Smith, Jaden, began going out in dresses and skirts and even starred in an advertising campaign for the Louis Vuitton women's collection.
In one interview, a teenager explained it this way: “In five years, when a boy comes to school in a skirt, no one will beat him or be indignant for it. I am doing this so that in the future my children and the next generations will consider things normal, which were previously considered unacceptable."
The young man was supported by rapper Young Thug, who appeared on the cover of his solo album in a dress from Italian designer Alessandro Trincone, saying that women's clothing "fits much better, like a rock star." The famous fashionista Kanye West also does not hesitate to wear loose robes.
However, it has still not been possible to introduce skirts into men’s wardrobes en masse, which means that designers are taking risks this season by offering strong half of humanity, the choice between coat dresses, long hoodies and peplums. In their rush to break yet another stereotype and conquer a new market segment, fashion visionaries seem to have forgotten that even brave-hearted Scots don’t wear kilts to school or work.
RIA Novosti https://ria.ru/culture/20170712/1498304148.html
And a typical reader comment under the RIA material -
Andrey Fedotov
Idoras because... And they want to make everyone else like that. The prophet's children are already using them instead of donkeys - to mutual pleasure... ;-)
For 300 years, Russia admired Europe, its development and culture - but it’s just that Europe eventually degenerated into the very thing that I described above - and it’s time to fence it around the perimeter - so that this infection can at least be localized there...
12.07.2017
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Everything happens gradually, not all at once, but just the last few years of the development of men's fashion:
Look, this is 2013, Dolce Gabbana, still on the verge of decency, although already with a bad smell -
It's 2015, cute guy models in new clothes, the latest fashion trends in the world of high fashion, this is harsh men's fashion -
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This is 2016-17, for every day, catwalk and urban fashion -
this is what is already on the streets now, it’s just still marginal -
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Here are the fashion trends in men's clothing for this summer-autumn, 2017 -
But this is a trend for 2018, for those retrograde and conservative men who are not yet ready to put on heels and put on a dress, a compromise option for the gradual deprivation of masculinity - 
Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani and Moschino
Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana and Etro
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And, if you think that these are fruitless theoretical delights of designers, then here are pictures spotted on the streets -
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Here comes the elegant style of a men's business suit that risks becoming classic for the 2018 season.
So why does Europe dress men in skirts and put them in heels?
And yes, the argument - “we did not see this during our voyages around Europe and in the offices of our European partners” - does not work.
Women's trousers were once also news and a challenge to public taste, quite recently, by historical standards, by the way.
By the way, in France, until 2013, according to the law, it was forbidden to wear trousers. Such a law was adopted 200 years ago and, due to the sluggishness of officials, it could not be repealed. Of course, in fact, in recent decades no one has been punished for wearing trousers, but its official repeal has only happened now.
The wording for repealing the law was “incompatibility with the principles of equality between men and women”...
So why don’t men start wearing skirts and heels as much as women wear trousers? After all, we strive for Europe with soul and body; true European values are dear to us, right?
P.S.
All materials about European values in this blog are below the post...
We are all used to seeing kilts as traditional Scottish men's clothing. But the fashion for men's skirts has long gone beyond the kilts of brave highlanders. There is nothing more provocative and interesting than men's skirts. A selection of photographs of men in kilts and skirts. 33 men who wore men's skirts.
1. American rapper, producer and designer Kanye West Kanye West wore a leather skirt on stage a few years ago.
2. American actor and rock singer, frontman of the alternative band Thirty Seconds to Mars, Jared Leto wore a skirt on the red carpet last May.
3. Designer Marc Jacobs is definitely no stranger to skirts.
4. Men in skirts were everywhere during the New York Fashion Week fashion show.
5. Literally everywhere...
6. But you don't have to be a celebrity or model to wear a skirt.
7. Men's skirt becomes a trend
8. Men's skirts are amazing
9. Men's skirts can be formal
10. Or not
11. And you don't have to be young to wear a man's skirt.
12. Hell, you don't even need a shirt!
13. You can use incredible combinations with skirts.
15. Black classic look and skirt
16. But a man in a skirt is not always boring... They come with funny patterns too
17. Men's skirts with bright prints
18. Some men's skirts have quality details like this one
19. Or these denim pockets
20. Best friends in skirts
21. The men's skirt has a common history with the kilt.
22. Men's skirt made of rough fabric
23. Riding a bike in a long skirt is difficult, but not impossible.
24. Wouldn't a men's skirt be perfect for a party?
25. If it has a lanyard, it will be convenient
26. Random passerby
33. Aren't men's skirts wonderful?
The About.com portal invited visitors to the "women's fashion" section to answer this question. And this is what came out of it:
Exciting! I like men in skirts. - 71%
Horrible! Put on your pants! - 0%
I don't care. People should have the right to wear what they want. - 27%
The portal also provided an opportunity for male “skirt wearers” to leave their impressions and thoughts about wearing skirts. These are the stories:
Story 1: Why I wear a skirt
Any that are called masculine or unisex.
Only my fears.
The skirts are very comfortable. They are great for driving on hot days. Plus, there are many colors and shapes to choose from.
How I started wearing skirts:
My wife took the risk of letting me wear a short denim skirt for one day. This was the beginning, but the further it went, the more pleasure wearing skirts brought me. Now I wear skirts all the time. 14 skirts and 3 pairs of blue jeans. Most From time to time I wear knee-length denim skirts with 4 or 5 pockets (pleats?). I also wear corduroy skirts. I became the owner of a tshirt skirt (?).
Tips and Tricks:
* Just look at how it sits on you, whether it fits correctly.
Story 2: Guys in skirts
What type of men's skirts would I like to see:
Any, because they are not viewed at all!!!
What problems have I encountered while wearing skirts:
Windy days.
Why I like to wear skirts:
They don't have crotch seams that chafe, and the skirts are much cooler than the pants!!!
How I started wearing skirts:
I had rashes on my inner thighs that could not be cured without access to air. The doctor recommended that I try walking in a skirt to help keep the air in contact with the rash!!! It worked and I found that I liked the feeling and appearance skirts!!! I tried to wear skirts and dresses when I was a little 9 year old boy and I liked them, but I was told that boys don't wear that!
Now I'm 41 years old, and I will never give up my skirts - it's the best feeling!!!
Tips and Tricks
* For the full experience of wearing a skirt, shaving your legs is a must!!!
Story 3: My skirt story
What type of men's skirts would I like to see:
I would like to see a greater variety of colors and styles that can be worn with casual shirts or polos.
What problems have I encountered while wearing skirts:
Skirts that are too tight or made of stretchy (lycra) material will reveal an unattractive "unsmooth" surface on the front. We need skirts tailored to the male anatomy.
Why I like to wear skirts:
It's very different from what everyone is used to, and also because they are comfortable and stylish, I think these are the main reasons for using skirts.
How I started wearing skirts:
It all started about 5 years ago when I was shopping with my girlfriend (at the time). I recommended that she buy a tight denim miniskirt, an idea that caused her indignation. She said that if I liked them so much, then I could become a skirt buyer myself. And... that's exactly what I did.
Tips and Tricks
* Try to combine styles and colors as best as possible. Just because skirts themselves don't mean you can ignore everything else. Remember that you will be an eye-catcher so every little detail will be noticed.
* Act natural, and if it's a short skirt, keep your legs together at all times.
Story 4: Kilts and Skirts
What type of men's skirts would I like to see:
Knee-length or miniskirts with comfortable deep pockets.
What problems have I encountered while wearing skirts:
Right outside the door at first! Problems with a wife who hates the idea.
Airport security searches! (I have a pacemaker)
Why I like to wear skirts:
They are comfortable and do not press in the groin. They are also different from boring pants, pants, pants, and sometimes shorts.
I prefer to wear sports shorts at home, and spend a lot of time outside in them in the summer (unfortunately not at work).
How I started wearing skirts:
I wore a borrowed kilt over 5 years ago and received encouraging compliments when I walked around in it (50 year old Scotsman who had never worn a kilt before - amazing!). I have since purchased my own and wear it every special occasions. However, it is quite heavy for everyday wear.
My son wore a 14-inch faux leather miniskirt and a pink and black sequined skirt that was even shorter when he was in costume dancing. This got me thinking.
I researched the Internet and found a lot of sites for men in skirts, so I thought - why not try this?
I bought a couple of skirts through e-bay - a 17" khaki cargo skirt and a 14" denim mini - and decided to try wearing them.
The first time this happened was at a gas station - I was wearing a skirt when I arrived there. It wouldn't look good if I got cold feet and drove away, so I got out of the car, got gas, and paid at the cash register. There were several people there, including a couple of policemen. They were drinking coffee and should have noticed me, but no one paid any attention. In fact, it almost disappointed me.
Now I wear various skirts to supermarkets, malls, DIY stores, and travel by bus, train, and plane.
All this without any unpleasant comments at all. Just a few belated sidelong glances in the back.
I also wore a denim miniskirt to a 10-mile breast cancer charity marathon and was met with many smiles and support. One female assistant said: “Wow! A man in a skirt! Cool!”, which greatly increased my confidence.
Tips and Tricks
*Buy via e-bay - but make sure the exact measurements are included in the quote. Women's sizes are notoriously unpredictable.
*Exude confidence! - even if your heart is about to jump out! You are not doing anything wrong!
* Start with small shops - along highways, for example, or in shops you don't usually frequent.
* Register on websites for men in skirts - there are many like you.
Story 5: My story about wearing skirts
What type of men's skirts would I like to see:
The skirts I favor range from kilts, through kilt-like robes, to regular knee- or ankle-length skirts. The colors I prefer are solid colors like blue, red-brown and black.
What problems have I encountered while wearing skirts:
Acceptance in society, especially in a country that proclaims itself to be liberal, free-thinking, etc. while in reality people are conservative and Calvinistic. I was ridiculed by various people.
Why I like to wear skirts:
The reason for wearing a skirt at first was curiosity, after trying it I noticed that the comfort is simply excellent, when sitting for a long time the trousers have to be lowered regularly to give freedom to the “family jewels”, this is not necessary with a skirt. Behind Last year I've done a lot of road trips, about 800 miles a day, and there's a huge difference in comfort when you do it in a skirt versus pants. Therefore, comfort is the reason.
Also, since my wife has cancer and apparently wearing a skirt can reduce the chance of getting it as well, all's good.
How I started wearing skirts:
The first time my wife suggested it was for a bedroom game. There was no real continuation of this, but discussion of the topic arose from time to time. Not knowing if I would like it, I tried it when my wife was not at home, and at first I was still in awe. After wearing a skirt a number of times, I started experimenting with combinations, one of the combinations being a russet skirt with a brown plaid jacket and tie, russet stockings, and brown moccasins. I once dressed like this for work (in the office and at home), and noted the comfort. In the meantime, we discussed the possibilities several times and my wife indicated that she would like to look for a kilt. I had previously “tested the waters” (scouted the situation) using a large bath towel many times, and she didn’t even raise an eyebrow. One day my wife discovered that I had gone further than a towel. This Long story, but after all the conversations, she gave her consent. At that very moment she was full of enthusiasm... A few months later she changed her attitude, said that I must be a pervert, homosexual, etc., and filed for divorce (meanwhile she herself wears my socks and shirts; double standards?). Now, several years later, we are still in divorce proceedings as she tries to get all my property.
NB: When my wife announced that she wanted a divorce, she was being treated by an oncologist and a psychiatrist, so the question arises whether she fully understood what was happening, and in addition to this, she was manipulated by a friend who was always putting a spanner in our relationship. wheels. At that time, my wife spent more time on the welfare of this friend than on family matters.
Now that we live separately, I can wear a skirt whenever I want. Walking outside, I was surprised that the knee-length skirt and tights combo was actually warmer than the pants I was wearing just 30 minutes earlier.
I advise anyone who works in an office, or often has to travel long distances like truck drivers for German breweries, to try wearing a skirt.
Tips and Tricks
*Make sure your spouse supports you.
* Make sure your partner is willing to support you now and in the future.
* Pair this with conventional men's attire consistent with today's norms.
* Don't try to look ostentatious, or look like a transvestite who wants to play the role of a different gender (like women wearing trousers, jackets, flat shoes, and maybe ties...).
* Don't be confrontational.
* Since I attract attention even when dressed in a suit and tie, or even casual clothes, since I am quite tall, I tend to limit wearing a skirt to outside the house, and to late evening walks when walking the dog.
* Be yourself.
Story 6: Men in skirts
What type of men's skirts would I like to see:
All types marked as unisex. Most agree that women's sizing charts are extremely inappropriate. In my wardrobe there are about 200 skirts from various types fabrics, with buttons, pockets, zippers, pleated, long, etc.
What problems have I encountered while wearing skirts:
Not much, actually. Had problems with girls adolescence who wear ripped jeans. The kind that I would never wear in public.
Why I like to wear skirts:
Comfort. So many different colors, patterns, variety.
How I started wearing skirts:
In response to a call from my daughter. It was a hot summer day. What a shame, I was the man who couldn't wear a miniskirt on a hot, muggy summer afternoon. But I did it. I shaved my legs, as my daughter advised. Then I switched to an epilator. I started with a denim miniskirt. Added a denim jacket and a denim shirt. Increased diversity from that point on.
Tips and Tricks
* The label is located at the back, regardless of the position of the zipper or buttons.
* Use the size chart. Every seller seems to have their own idea of what a size 15 might be. I have a size 12 skirt that is larger than a size 18 skirt. Keep this in mind.
* Avoid wearing a short pleated skirt on a windy day.
* Don't let the hem of your long skirt get caught by your car door.
* Look in the mirror. The back edge of the skirt may not cover what you intended to cover.
* Run your fingers along the edge as you stand up. Is your skirt out of place?
My comments:
I have two remarks about all of the above.
First- Of course, each of these “skirt lovers” - enthusiasts, can be suspected of something “such”, and hung with the appropriate label - one with transvestite inclinations, the other a fetishist, the third has simply gone crazy in his old age. And in general - would a “normal” person want to go against the “mainstream”?! Just think - billions of men wear pants all their lives and are happy, but this, you see, makes them want to put on skirts! These are the weirdos! But there is another, completely banal consideration - without eccentrics, society begins to stagnate. Social changes always come from “freaks”, not quite normal, from the point of view of the “average” person.
Second- It seems to me very much that all these famous couturiers, “fashion houses”, and other institutions that create new “trends” are outright bullshit. It would seem simpler - conduct a similar survey, take into account the wishes, add the necessary elements of “masculinity” to existing female models based on them, and promote a revolutionary product under the slogans of functionality, “coolness,” and convenience... But no! Instead, we are witnessing a process of “creative (sorry) defecation,” looking at the results of which we want to spit in our hearts and forget, like a nightmare, the very phrase “men’s skirt.”
So? Saving drowning people is the work of the drowning people themselves! That's what we live with...