<p>My H doesn’t get capri pants on women (as I recall, Stacey and Clinton were not wild about them either). When it gets really hot in the summer, I wear shorts that are a notch above the knee or sundresses. </p>
<p>I too think that tank tops on men look gross. I’m happy that H agrees with me.</p>
<p>I guess after living in the south for so long (where it is a lot hotter than S. Cal) I accept shorts as a way of life. Also, being a runner I am in out on the roads in running skirts or shorts all the time- not much choice. Most of us don’t even wear a singlet (tank top) on the hottest days- just a running bra. Putting on normal length “street” shorts feels like a lot of clothes!</p>
<p>I agree that tank tops look gross on men, but on teenagers or early 20s, I think they look good. Love those shoulders.</p>
<p>Of course, then they’re called “wife beaters,” not tank tops.</p>
<p>Just reporting the facts. Don’t shoot the messenger.</p>
<p>MOWC,
I’m guessing that your runner’s legs are exceptions to any “who can wear shorts” dicta.</p>
<p>EEk, these 54 yr. old gams stopped seeing short shorts about 5-6 years ago when I realised that even though I’m thin there’s still major cellulite there! Switched to Bermudas with the lower waistband that suits me well, IMHO.</p>
<p>And MOWC, I sincerely doubt that you show up for summer social events in your running attire.</p>
<p>Not a social event but in my area women do wear athletic wear outside of the gym or court. I often see women who are meeting friends for lunch or out doing errands after tennis or a workout and they are still dressed in their athletic attire. In some other parts of the country it would not be done.</p>
<p>But hopefully not sports bra and running shorts combo.</p>
<p>I know one mom that I’ve only seen in tennis attire. Does she really play tennis that often?</p>
<p>“yoga like” wear is fine for casual lunches around here. You know, the tight black pants with a flare. Or running suits. Not sports bras and shorts though.
I WISH I could feel comfortable wearing a sports bra and shorts…but unfortunately, I need to cover up more than that. No problem with those who have the goods wearing that stuff though. Just don’t much like it when I have to look at flabby parts that really SHOULD be covered.
Anybody see the “midriff” episode on Curb? LOL.</p>
<p>missypie–I volunteered each year to work 3 days a month on the private school cafeteria line. There was a volunteer mom who showed up in full tennis attire for her shift. Finally, after having two shifts and a lot of “sharp comments” by the other moms and hints by the paid employees didn’t work, the head of the cafeteria had to tell her bare legs wouldn’t cut it. </p>
<p>The mom chose to let her shift go rather than wear something else.</p>
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<p>That’s not just age thing. Most people’s midriffs are not ready for prime time. I have a teen dancer daughter and a teen cheerleader daughter, so I have seen a lot of little girls’ and teen girls’ midriffs over the years and most of them would look better covered up.</p>
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<p>Aww, the other parents should have taken up a collection to buy the poor HP mom some long pants!</p>
<p>St Marks! Money wasn’t an issue.</p>
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<p>Aww, but what about old grandmothers wearing saris in India? ;)</p>
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<p>I know - that’s what would have been so funny!</p>
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<p>Isn’t that interesting to think about? Maybe there’s someone with relatives in India who could comment. I wonder if younger Indian folks make snide comments about the grannies’ saggie bellies? (My sister used to play with the saggy skin on my grandma’s upper arms, you know, bat it around.)</p>
<p>07DAD- Noooooo- Can’t BELIEVE a St. Mark’s mom would insist on her tennis wear! 
Bet she had all the jewelry on to go with it!</p>
<p>No, I tend to not wear running stuff to social events (unless it is a run-related social event), but the neat thing about the running skirts is that they are a little more versatile and if you throw on a tshirt you can look OK to go in a store or casual lunch place. </p>
<p>To me the big definer is what people wear to work. I don’t do bare arms (I would freeze, for one thing) or low cut stuff. Just not my “look”.</p>
<p>I am amused at using heat for an excuse for wearing shorts ( I like skorts, but shorts can be too casual & I am a casual dresser)</p>
<p>D travels in both Africa and India, and while she did wear shorts for part of her travels in Ghana, in India that would be an affront to local customs-( plus you don’t want to hassle with shorts & squatting toilets )</p>
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<p>You truly have the correct mental picture.</p>
<p>Well, fortunately shorts aren’t an affront to local customs in Texas and Tennessee!</p>
<p>Well, fortunately shorts aren’t an affront to local customs in Texas and Tennessee!</p>
<p>at least you get some sun there- the lenght of the rays in SEattle leave many people looking like a an extra for * twilight* is their day job.
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