Perhaps, shorts can easily compete in scandal with even the shortest miniskirt. We figure out whether it is appropriate to wear this wardrobe item in the city or is it better to save them for the beach and the cottage!
Camille over the rainbow, Gary Pepper History testifies to the difficult attitude towards shorts in our country: in the 50s of the last century shorts began to appear in the USSR, however, as sociologist Igor Kon writes in his research, even in the resorts of the Crimea and the Caucasus, where, it would seem, shorts quite appropriate, it took considerable courage to wear them! By order of the local authorities, men in shorts were not served in shops, canteens and hairdressers, and the police had the right to stop the driver in shorts and force him to change clothes. In addition, for decades there was a practice of fines "for exposure", so for a very long time shorts remained the prerogative of children and athletes.
The situation was slowly changing, including under the influence of visiting foreign tourists, whom, of course, no one fined or condemned for shorts, but when the miniskirts began their victorious march, the attitude towards shorts also softened.
Today, in an era of total diversity and abundance, you can easily find shorts for any occasion and situation: beach, holiday, office, retro, jeans and so on.Nevertheless, the wealth of choice does not at all free us from a careful attitude to where and why this or that thing is worn.
How to wear shorts in the office?
Popsugar, Hippie milkshake In this matter, men's fashion is much stricter than women's: shorts are not allowed in the dress code of a business man, in any way, never, under any circumstances, even if the planets leave their orbits. Women's fashion clarifies: shorts are unacceptable in the business wardrobe of a number of professions, for example, for lawyers, bankers, diplomats, etc., but if you work in areas that are more democratic in terms of appearance, it is quite realistic to choose shorts that fit into the universal representation about office wardrobe. Just keep in mind that summer shorts do not involve any tights, so again, make a healthy assessment of whether this is acceptable at your place of work.
Damsel in Dior, Glam Radar When choosing shorts for the office, the main criterion, of course, remains the length. Tip you can never lose: bet on well-tailored shorts that are more authentic, but not lower than the knee.
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The most “safe” choice will be black color and lack of decor, but at the same time the material remains at your discretion: leather black shorts will look restrained and stylish!
Shorts in the city: rules of choice
BrightonTheDay, Glam Radar If you are wondering if shorts are appropriate in the city, then the answer is unequivocal: yes, of course, appropriate, but only if they are not beach models, short, translucent or with a risky low waist.
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One of the most popular styles of this summer, on the contrary, involves a high waist with paper bag ties.
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In addition, in urban conditions, classic men's style shorts and safari shorts will be very convenient and comfortable.
Glam radar The most important thing you should focus on when choosing urban shorts is how they sit on you. In 95% of cases, the advice to choose slightly more spacious shorts instead of tight will be out of place.
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