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someone wearing a skirt and high heels and you won't normally think
twice. Spot a MAN wearing a skirt and high heels and it's a very
different matter. In a bid to find the county's most
down-to-earth town, the breakfast show on BBC Radio Gloucestershire
invited listeners to send in their nominations. Then came the test! Producer
Andrew Vincent (lover of outlandish fashion) was instructed to head out
in an outfit that had already raised eyebrows in the office and around
Gloucester.
Our man in his outfit. |
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 Andrew in the office. |
With
microphone in hand, black leather skirt round legs and topped off with
a pair of kinky 5-inch stiletto boots, did Tewkesbury and Cinderford
know what was headed their way? "I was called a
transvestite and even a lesbian, but most people I spoke to said there
was no reason a man can't wear a skirt. It was the heels that caused
the most stares" said Andrew.
Listen to the challenge
Comments
DJ
Yes, of course men should be accepted to wear
whatever they wish. I wore some great platform boots and multi-coloured
clothing in the 70s, but can't seem to do so now! Men's fashion is just
so dull today.I guess the only way to get it going is to get some pop
bands wearing skirts and heels – after all, they started it before, and
then everyone thinks it's okay for the rest of us.
mad dog
well i have done it i have being out in public
in a skirt and boots twice now i,m going to keep building my confidnece
once again thank u andrew for making it look good to see a man in a
skirt i,m now doing it in my home town thanks
Magic
Well done Andrew! I have a similar kilt. If I wanted to dress like a woman I would wear trousers!
Daniel
No reaction at all.Everybody should wear what they want.
mad dog
i would like to wear a skirtin public with boots
i just have plucked up the corage to wear ladys trousers and silk
blouse and boots most shops are very helpful. when u go to by ladys
cloths for your self and when the shops are quiet they let u use the
changing rooms to try before u by.i would like to step up a gear soon
and go out in skirt blouse and boots just need to find the right time
and place. could any one who reads this offer some advise as to u
andrew well done for bringing up the fact that it,s ok for men to wear
skirts
Martin
Well, I think a skirt on men is okay, why not.
It is just an extra garment for a new choice of wardrobe. I do not see
any problems with that. But I do not see a reason why should wear high
heels. Of course they can do it because there are no restrictions
about, but what the matter of it? It is more a question to me than a
statement if men can/should wear high heels.
Io
Yes, why not? There are so many styles one can
go for. Man's garb is so boring: black, brown, white, grey... trousers
and suits. Why do people bother, when so many peple, men and women, are
dressed in gazillions of way? And so many simply throw on anything in
compositions taht are hardly beautiful to anybody. And since those have
the right to be wear what the want, anybody should be open to accept
what others wear. I am wearing skirts, but don't like high heels for
myself. More than 3 inch is be beyond my zone of comfort. My colleagues
at work know me in skirts and tights - I informed them that I like to
wear these, and it was a non-issue, except of anumber of compliments.
But, I am not donning skirts and tights all the time, either - it is
just one of the alternatives.One should make, however, a
risk-assessment before, whether one's workplace and especially one's
boss is tolerant: Others, less lucky, have lost their jobs.Be careful!
Tim
If a man has good legs, he ought to shave them,
bare them, and strap on a pair of 4 inch black strappy heels, and
polish his nails
Shenan
I wear shirt and heels all time and at my work too !No problems.
jonathan
yes they should wear what we want
Rob
absolutely , I thought these look great.
Kieran
Where did you buy the leather skirt/kilt thing? I want one!
Nigel
Yes, he should - blokes clothing is monotonous -
same old same-old year after ruddy year.I wear skirts alot - and heeled
boots, both with the skirts and with jeans. Usually pared with
something blokey. Keeps me sane!Nigel
john
Yes, A man should be free to wear a skirt,I do
at times but never in public which is a great pity.Not too sure about
the heels though, could be uncomfortable
peter
yes i think he should i wish there were more like him good on him
ziggy
well done andrew if i could i would able to be me mens cloths are so boring well done
Michael
Bravo to Andrew! I wish I had the nerve to go
out in a skirt and boots with high heels. There was a time when high
heels were considered normal for men.Louis XIV is credited with being
the first PERSON in history to wear high heels.We should take back the
right to wear whatever we please. Now that the taboo about men with
pierced ears is history, maybe women's clothes will be next. I've been
wearing them for fifty years and I never tire of it. How something that
makes me feel so good can beconsidered wrong is beyond me. I am
grateful to all the plus-size mail order companies who also sell to men
for making my life far more enjoyable. Now if onlyI could find a woman
who would tolerate my behavior.
Peter v
Well, there is little i can add, having read
most comments, as I too wear 24/7 skirts and dresses, and I find it
fantastic. I am a man. fully. Stilletto heels are extreme for any
person, not with regards to the look, just great, but to the effect (
hight) on your body, and especially with heels, the painful pressure
and resulting calouses on the underside of your feet. I think he was
wearing a stunning outfit. Very well chosen, and being actually very
manly. He presented himself as a man, did nothing to convince anybody
otherwise, but was wearing really great clothing. With somewhat more
practical lower heeled boots, I would just love to wear that outfit. By
the way, men just love boots too, what about the motorcycle riders?
they don't only wear the boots for protection. I am not gay, not a
travestite. There will also always be people who are looking for
anybody who they can pick on, and men in skirts when they are seen by
those louts may get some unwanted negative attention. That is not the
fault of the skirt wearer, but of the louts. It is time to put the
skirt on and go out there. Dress with taste, and enjoy life.
Martin
Well done Andrew - you look good with black
skirt and boots - men should wear different type of fashion include
skirts like mini or knee-length or long skirt, I do wear black opaque
tights, cord mini skirt and suede calf boots (i have knee-high boots)
as Im straight as Im still wearing skirt as my legs look much sexy
(recommend shave my leg as it very smooth. Men wear skirt or high heel
is not cross dress or transvestite - it just normal clothes so just
wear it if you want to as it your body and enjoy wear it. Yes men wear
are much boring and need to be change so that skirts or dress or
anything that would make men look great new fashion and very coolest :)
Betty
Why not? I prefer men who are free enough to
wear women's clothing. High heels are attractive worn by men and women
if they are able to walk in them- most persons are walking on heels as
if they were drunken. Please practise before walking, it' ll look
better, thx!
Joey
I have gone to a shopping mall a couple of times
in a skirt, pantyhose/tights, and women's shoes (once heels). Almost
everyone was polite. The clerks in the stores behaved like I was
nothing unusual. It was stressful, but not terribly unpleasant. I have
also taken my morning walk in a skirt and dark hose on a few occasions.
I would see the other morning walkers and none paid me any extra
attention. I was rather surprised.
Liam
I love the whole outfit,I wish I had guts to wear it,well done Andrew.
n
if its black leather
kalotto
skirt or high heels?Not or - and! And whatever
he likes to wear additionally, too. Fequently i can be spotted in a
skirt, but high heels are rare in size 12...
phil
if its hot ill wear it
Colin
I think its a good look, why should'nt men be
allowed to wear what they like. Mens clothes are so boring. I'm only
5'3" and would love to wear heels all the time
ron
why not.
George
Yes, they (or we) should. I believe that men who
do this have more sisters than brothers for inspiration. I am a man who
grew up with two sisters and no brothers and I hated having to be the
odd one out when it came to clothes. I hated my sister when she wore a
skirt. Personally I love denim skirts because not only they are sexy
with the creases on the front, but they are easy to put on because the
zip is at the front just like a pair of trousers. And I do sit down
slightly differently when I wear them! Seeing a woman in public wearing
a skirt it is like the woman saying "why don't you wear a skirt like I
do? It's perfectly normal to do so as you can see". I am all for equal
oppotunities for both genders. Can we also extend this to underwear as
well? David Beckham has proved that knickers are great for a man to
wear as well!
jo
i agree that men should be able to dress the way
they like and i agree that people should not knock it until they have
tried it. i have tried and still do it because i like it and to be
honnest i could not give a monkeys if anyone has a problem as its not
my problem its theres.
tony
men should
David
Don't mock it until you have tried it. Men
wearing any clothing that reflects a female orientation have always
been the subject of ridicule by misguided people who have narrow and
stereotypical views of the world. I have worn a skirt, with stockings
and 5 ins stilletto shoes in public and received such a reaction.
Having said this, I just carried on my way and ignored them and enjoyed
myself immensely. If anybody wants to know I do crossdress quite
regularly. Womens clothes are so sensual and special. There is much
more choice in both styles and materials than men's fashions. Bravo
Andrew. Well done!
Elise
Of course people should be free to dress as they
want. Many guys have great legs and I wish they would make the best of
them in heels and skirts.
David
Bravo! I love wearing skirts and heels around
the house. It just feels so much nicer than men clothes. I guess it
just feels nice to not have to align myself with the y=typical male
'self' and express my feminine style once in a while. I'd love to have
the courage to wear some stuff outside the house but the thoughts of
being sniggered at terrify me :(
Burt
I'm surprised about the positive reactions here.
It has been a dream of mine to wear high heeled boots (although not of
the stiletto kind) but have never done it, as I feared being called
names. And as a father of 3, that is the last thing I wanted. Now I
might decide to live it out...
happy
next future fashion man.good idea fashions manof kinky 5-inch stiletto boots.
Carl
Yes men should be free to wear what they like.
Earings for men used to be associated with gays, now it accepted. So
why not heels, skirts etc.
steve
It looks great!Why shouldn't men be able to wear
what ever they want without be judged by society as weird and called
names. They are just clothes - it's only society who has created these
artificial barriers which dictate what is allowed or not allowed for
men and women to wear. Girls have a fantastic choice of wonderfully
creative and stylish clothes and shoes and the freedom to wear whatever
they want without judgement being passed on them. So called 'girls
clothes and shoes' must be much more fun to wear than mens clothes - we
are strictly limited by society to waer variations of a shirt, trousers
and flat shoes for our entire lives - how boring is that!
tommy
i love wearing high heels and skirt.i love your boots,you have more pictures of your self.
Darryl
Yea! I wear a womens leather jacket, leather
skirt and knee boots! I love weaing them. Its actually comfortable. So
why some people think no?
Rob
I have absolutely no trouble with a man wearing
whatever he wants... as long as it's tasteful. My rules on this apply
to any gender. Skirts look comfortable, not so sure about the 5" heels
though. My thoughts - don't judge until you try it. So maybe, just
maybe you might catch me in a skirt and heels someday.
Jo
Looking back in history, women only started to
wear trousers by 1960. In the 18th and 17th century, over the knees,
skirt like garments and silk stockings were mens wear. So what is the
fuss about?
Colin
Good for you Andrew, you look great. I'm a
heterosexual male and would love the opportunity to wear similar
fashions in public whenever I fealt like it. I think you may have
started something here, so why not think about taking the concept
national?All the best and well done!
Bill
i think it is very sexy and i like nylons and heels and skirts myself ,wish the world could accept the fashion for all
shuzyque
He's my hero. I love the look. He's not trying
to be female but just a guy in a skirt and heels. What's so wrongwith
that. I'm a guy and I'd do it.
Kilted Gaijin
Further to my earlier post, I forgot to mention
that I also wear a leather sporran with the leather kilt I
have...Initially, I didn't like the idea of having one as I thought
that it would be annoying, but It does complete the outfit quite
nicely! Perhaps that was something missing from Andrews outfit (as well
as a change of footwear?) Also in my previous post, I wrote: "...I have
also had the odd bit of narrow-minded abuse (from men, no less)
shouting out highly original lines like "Bloke in a dress"
etc...perhaps their wives or girlfriends (if they actually have them)
educate them on the actual differences between those 2 garments...."
...The second garment I was refering to was a skirt!! Sorry, I was
thinking ahead of my typing!!Anyway, the bottom line is go for it! If
you're a bloke who likes the idea of trying out a kilt (or even a
skirt), just pluck up the courage and take the plunge (a visit to a 24
supermarket at 2am is a great place to do a dry run to test the
confidence!!) Once you're over that first initial barrier, It'll just
become another item of clothing in your wardrobe, and second nature to
wearing it! Just make sure that you get an image together with the
clothing that you chose to wear, that you are comfortable with and that
projects the person that you are. Forget the ones who dare to make
comments - They probably wish that they themselves had half the courage
and confidence to pull it off! Good luck!
david
men have a right to were skirts and high heels i where them.
Kilted Gaijin
That was an entertaining article (though sadly
sound only - The video would have made it a little better!) but, on the
subject, yes, I too believe that men should be allowed to wear what
they want (and thankyou to the person that mentioned how you dress
doesn't actually have an effect on your sexuality! It's a shame that
the hoards of narrow-minded people out there (predominantly men) don't
actually realise this...Quite sad considering that we are now in the
21st Century....).I myself have a leather kilt that I wear as often as
I can...I love it, it's incredibly comfortable, and it's a real
head-turner; I am always approached by people when I wear it
(predominantly women), and they comment on how great it looks....But I
have also had the odd bit of narrow-minded abuse (from men, no less)
shouting out highly original lines like "Bloke in a dress"
etc...perhaps their wives or girlfriends (if they actually have them)
educate them on the actual differences between those 2
garments....Sad.We are fortunate enough to live in a supposedly free
country.....You only live once, so, be yourself and dress to express!I
will agree with Andrew though, the boots that you wore threw the
outfit, and were impractical. Some decent high legged biker style boots
would have been so much better!Out of curiousity, it's stated that you
were wearing a leather KILT....Can I ask where this actually came
from?Thanks for your time!
Pierre
Of course a man should be free to wear skirts
and high heels, just as women wear trousers and men's boots. Why should
only women have all the choices in apparel?
criag
men should be allowed to wear skirts, i personally love wearing them, they are more comfortable than trousers
Ricki
Absolutely; what is good for the goose is good for the gander!
James
NO! I hate seeing a man wearing skirts and boots! Its sad really.
Daniel
I am a guy who occasionally will wear heels
and/or a skirt in public. The key is to be smart about what styles work
for you, regardless of gender or clothing choice.
jimnj3
I really like the look and would like to pull it off myself. Well done
Rob Evans
I'm not really adding to the comments already
voiced, but feel I want to vote for the look of men in high heels and
skirts. I wear high heel pumps with pants every chance I can. The
profile presented is consistent with what is in style for women right
now. I would like to wear a skirt, but have limited myself to high heel
pumps. I have people compliment me, laugh at me, stare, point and I
love all reaction. I live in an area where men wearing high heels is a
rarity. In any case, I want to be noticed as a man, presenting himself
as a man, but choosing to wear high heels.
martin
Of course men can wear skirts. I can't see any
reason against it because it is actually a traditional clothing for men
too. But I am not sure about high heels, probably it is really rare to
see men in it. I never would call a man a transvestite because clothes
are a way to express a person, not a sign of sexual orientation. I want
to encourage all men to wear skirts, this kind of clothes are much more
comfortable than trousers.
burt
sexy!
kevin
a man should be adle to wear all woman wear.
Tom
A man should be able to wear a skirt or high
heels, provided that he shaves his legs, and wears the skirt and heels
barelegged with nail polish. Otherwise, the man would look phony.
J
Absolutely, men should be able to wear anything
that women do without issue, especially since women already wear mens
clothing with no issue.I can't wait until this equality finally exists
in the mainstream.
Bison
The skirt looks brilliant, but high heels look
better on a woman. I wish I could wear skirts - in a masculine context,
of course.
anastazia
i think if he wanted to wear them then hell yea but i dont know about the skirt with it becuz realli he'll just look sluty
Francine
Leather skirts suit NOBODY!Otherwise, skirts are
just as valid on men as women. I'm surprised that global alwarmists
haven't cottoned on the the reduced carbon footprint of skirts (less
material/manufacturing/cleaning) so that they could become commonplace
by default.The perceived prejudice against women could be eroded by
their welcoming and embracing the adoption of skirts for all.
Leslie
Why not women can wear trousers, If I could find
a male skirt seller (at a resonable price)on the scale of womens prices
I would buy one
Bryan
Skirts can look good on men, and would certainly
look better than some trousers do. I was married in a kilt and the
sense of freedom was great. I agree with a lot of the comments that, if
women can wear what they want, so men should be able to also.
Ernie
I think men should be free to wear high heels in public
Jeffrey Richards
Yes of course a man should be able to wear skirt and heels.The outfit looks great, the whole style looks good.
Peter
Yes, of course a man should be free to wear anything he desires. Women can, so why not men also?
JeffB
Regarding the story, all I can say is: Why not?
If a man wants to wear a skirt and heels in public, hey, why not? All
things considered, I thought Andrew looked damn stylish, from head to
toe, his outfit worked to perfection, and like he said, there is NO
reason a man can't wear a skirt in public, the problem is with the rest
of society and it's narrow minded viewpoint that says only men can wear
this while only women can wear that. It's all brainwashing if you ask
me, if men are willing to break the chains of gender based clothing
choices and wear what they want instead of what society assigns them,
then more power to them.
Peter
Great!
meghan
It looks good, the skirt fit's. I think men can
wear skirts like women do, but I'm not sure about high heels like
those. Probably high heels but more comfortable.I don't know why people
always say a man in skirt looks like a girl/woman. That's stupid - does
clothes make a gender or is it only the typical "One-Way" society? I
think it is time for men to expand the choices for wearing clothes -
and if he really is a man he can do it - only men without any courages
have to fear that they are looking like women. I think this guy from
Germany do it right.
El Buitre, Germany
Absolutely terrific! Sort of the style I wear
myself quite often, though with some more massive boots (but still
4inchers). For this particular boots I'd personally choose a longer and
really wide leather skirt, ankle length or sort of.A man IS free to
wear skirts/dresses/heels/nail polish/jewellery etc. To my knowledge,
freedom of choice of attire is granted by civil codes in almost any EU
country.
Caireann o'Neill
I would have said, too, that the mainly high
heels would have gotten the attention in the picture here.With some
other shoes the dress code seems OK.Let everyone wear what he or she
wants.If a woman dresses like a guy no one sais anythingIf a guy wear a
skirt everyone thinks....huh??I think skirt for men is OK as long as it
doesn't look indecent.All a matter of how clothes are combined.
richard
Definitely! I have been wearing skirts in public
and to work absolutely troublefree! I find them very
comfortable,especially in summer.
Richard24
I wear heels myself and I wish it could be accepted
Andre Ludwig
In my opinion a man should be free to wear it.
We should break with old gendered traditions in clothing. Many men want
to wear this kind of fashion but they are afraid of the society - but
why? Men wore heels since the Egyptian age. It is a try to break with
stereotypes that make men and also women unfree. Many men who like this
(on the first sight) female clothing and are not allowed to wear it by
a pseudo-liberal society that in inherent of a perverted
hetero-masculinity and sexism. As a result their minds suffer and they
have to go to psychotherapy or hide their personal appearence and play
a role. A case that costs the social insurances many millions of Euros.
I also have to suffer from it, because the German society is not ready
for real emancipation. It is caught in fear of everything that looks
different like in the middle-age. It would be good when the people I
mean wuld read some social-psychologocical literature. There you can
read that "female" clothing for men in a more general sense is also
good for our masculin-manic society. In Germany there exists a good
comparison how male or femae is regarded. It's the difference between
"herrlich" (from ge.: Herr= engl.: sir= synonym for nice and worthful)
and "dīmlich" ( from ge.: Dame= engl.: lady= synonym for dull and
silly). There the regard of the society gets clearly. It's a
heterosexistic view which punishes all that don't want to take part at
our gendered world.For my case I am very sad. I like to wear heels and
I very much get in trouble with my girlfriend because of this. She
thinks that I lose my maleness, what's nonsense. When I go out with
heels I don't keep my b*lls at home. I feel with the heels so male,
that I don't need to show it so embarrassing as many other men do. So
we should follow social psychologists and break with our old-fashioned
traditions (are they?) and emancipate manhood. It's time for
emancipation at both sexes.Finally I only can say: Forward!Thuringia,
Germany
Chuck
Women wear whatever styles they want. Men should
be able to do the same. I've worn heels and skirts (sometimes complete
outfits) around Halloween and to the Rocky Horror Picture show and you
would be surprised how many women hit on me. Even with a black long
sleeve shirt, black leather miniskirt, black hose and black stilettos (
no attempt to makeup like a woman ) I've had women come up to me and
complement me on how good I look. I think most women have much more
open minds than men think. The men who get all freaky about it are the
ones not secure with their manhood. I have skirts and kilts that I wear
with more conventional shoes. Fashion freedom. Left Coast US.
Ray
Heels.. I'm not keen on that, but skirts seem
like a good idea. Would get us away from sweaty crotch and chafed
thighs! (Just not too frilly or flowery though).
Andrew
Yes!! Yes!! I have almost the same outfit and wear it every chance I can
Chris Green
He looks fantastic. I would wear a skirt to work but I don't think my employees would like it!
Susanjane
I do and have for years, but most people think I am a gentic girl.
mark freeman
i am a tv and love to walk around as a woman
dressed in skirt and boots etc...it gives you a much more freedom of
movement and you feel great....yes i do get the odd "look" but only
from narrow minded people who probably wish secretly that they had the
b*** (expletive) to carry it off .....good article....follow up
needed..
Makeithappen
It's about time someone started doing something
about fashion freedom. If one sex (woman) can wear feminine and
masculine attire then why shouldn't the other (male) do the same. What
is the male afraid of? What is the woman afraid of? The freedom of this
understanding and tolerance might solve many other problems like rape
and violance caused by this whole rediculous unspoken rule going on
right now in the world. This issue needs to dealt with now and swiftly
anyway, so why not tackle it now and stop the gender war once and for
ever. Should women have a monopoly on clothes choices. Dress the way
you feel wether it be feminine or male or a combination of both. Show
who you are and don't judge one another or be afraid what the other
thinks by mere appearances. Who mad a law that a skirt, hose,
makeup,etc. were only for women or pants, always the same male clothes
were only allowed to be worn by men only. Men have basically let her be
in control and suffered enought and it's high time now that men had
equal choices. When you shop in a department store one should have
equal choice what one likes to wear, be it a strappy high heeled sandal
or a shorter than normal skirt. Why should women have this freedom and
men don't YET! Teasing is not nice either and that is what the women
have done to men and still do for now but soon this will change...soon.
Dave
Great article and selection of skirt and heels!!
They look great on you! High heels are just shoes with an elevated
heel. And a skirt is actually more anatomically correct for men than
any pair of pants. It's a reproductive/heat thing. Do some medical
research online and you'll see what I mean.As said here by others,
women can wear what they want without criticism. Why not men? Vanity
goes both ways you know? And if a man wearing a skirt or heels is
considered 'gender impaired' then why is a woman not considered the
same when they wear jeans or flats? IMHO, it's all about marketing and
labels.I say wear what you like. Individuality is what makes the world
an interesting place to inhabit!BTW...I wear women's jeans and heels
regularly but don't have the gumption to wear a skirt/kilt yet...Maybe
after losing a few Kg :-)
Adrian_82
In my opinion, I still thinks that a man should
be able to wear a skirt but only in private places or at home, not out
in the street. In my case I love to see man wearing a pencil skirt knee
lenght skirt.
ally
Yes why noyt women can wear flats let men wear heels.
Steven
Of course. I wear heels too but they're pretty low.
david & cathy fuller
Definitely. fashion should be a personal choice,
it should be fun and show off who you are. Must say, great choice of
outfit and the Boots are divine!
r. belmondo
skirts for men: good idea.heels on anyone:
stoopid! check yr nearest osteopath and theyll tell you heels will mess
yr back up good and proper. and what if aliens invade, just how are you
going to run? you tell me that. . . go on. . . exactly! youll have a
probe up yr . . . anyway, heels bad idea for all.
Johnieheel
Absolutley! I've been wearing heels all my life
and have just ventured out in public in the last few years. Why
shouldn't guys be able to wear what they want. Women have for years.
John O'Day
Absolutely! Women have been wearing what they want for years be it mans or womens clothing. Now it's our turn.
Johnny Alpha
It looks pretty good to me. I actually am a
middle-aged guy who's into wearing high heels. I'm just unable to do so
openly due to the various predjudices and the gender stereotyping that
exists. This is supposed to be the age of equality and personal freedom
isn't it? So why is a man in skirt & heels such an oddity? Lets all
get out there in whatever we want to wear and break down all the
illogical and unfair gender clothing "rules".
Chris
Skirts aren't my thing but I've been going out
in high heeled boots with trousers for a while now. Guys should have
the same fashion freedom as women, they're only clothes and shoes.
juan francisco obregon bustinzar
i think that such as women were able to wear
pants, and trousers, men should be able to wear any clothing he likes,
it's not the outfit, you're just the same person whether you wear one
thing or another.
phil
absolutely & why not? my g/f loves me
wearing stiletto boots under my jeans,& we've even been out with me
wearing a skirt & tights. often we'll go shopping for boots
together & i try them on in the shop & i am already wearing
boots to start with. lets see more men wearing boots/skirts & not
bother what anyone else thinks.
Paul Smith
I think anyone should be allowed to wear what
they want. Womean can wear masculine clothes without any comments, why
not the other wat round. It's society creating a false sense of right
and wrong.
BB2000
I just don't understand why people have this
thing about guys wearing skirts and heels. Too much of the yob culture
with narrow minds, who can't accept people for what they are, rather
than how they look
kneehighs
I think that clothing can be sexy independent of
gender.In fact, I'm not the only one that thinks heels can be sexy.
Evangeline Lilly recently said on The View (March 2, 2007), "I tend to
like metrosexual men. I like men who have a little woman and a little
man in there...So if he's willing to go shop for me and buy me new
clothes..." And her final conclusion , "I don't mind a man in high
heels!"For me, stilettos are about fashion. Stilettos for men have
graced runways over the years. Gaultier is the first that comes to
mind, with Vivienne Westwood running a close second. Thicker 4 "heels
were displayed by Rick Owens in his F/W 06 line, are being sold off the
shelf by Acne Jeans in Sweden, and Dior Homme's 6.5 cm heel was an
intro to tomorrow's future for men. The YSL Johnny Boot pervades the
sidewalks of major fashion capitals as well. And recently Marjan
Pejoski unveiled high heels on men in his upcoming 07 Fall line...Rui
Leonardes from London debuted 4" pointy stilettos for men at the Royal
College of Art show...In an interview with Filep Motwary Rui stated ,
"...my work is about questioning female and male stereotypes, blurring
boundaries of gender and social identity is a subject which I'm
particularly interested....My high heels for men are designed for a man
feet, we are not talking about tranny shoes here...men have been
wearing high heels for centuries...These shoes are for men with balls
and kickass women."Heels can give the illusion that otherwise short
legs are long...heels "force" the lower back into a healthy upright
posture, generating limitless feelings of self-confidence for the
wearer..heels can turn what would otherwise be a typical ordinary
sloppy male stomp, into an elegant gait, akin to a ice skater twirling
on the rink.Kudos to Andrew!
Sue Cull
He has good legs from the knees down,so why not?
Richard
Fantastic. Only wish men could wear what they
want. Like womem do eh???Why is it that when a man wears a skirt he is
not accepted yet when a women wears any male clothing she is fully
accepted. please do more to raise the accpetance of men wearing skirts
& Heels
Louise, Milton Keynes
I have absolutely no problem with this and all sgould be allowed to wear what they like within the realms of bsic common decency
William
Looks great - why not dress like this if it's comfortable (I know skirts are, but think I'd have problems with the heels).
Andrew Vincent
Thanks to those of you who feel a man should be
able to wear a skirt without comment. But I have to confess the boots
were a mistake - purely from a fashion perspective. 5-inch heels have
proved impractical. But I'd still wear shorter heels - say 3-inches,
something Cuban like Prince wears.
Angela
The boots are weird, but the skirt is a great idea, more men should wear them.
Roger
What a great outfit, I really like it and would wear it anytime.
Tom Miller
Why such a focus on the boots? What about the
other 99.7% of body coverage? Who supplied the label "lover of
OUTLANDISH fashion" To Andrews' job description?Tom
Tom Miller
A man is free, but not often without phobic,
bigoted comments form from people who are so smug and perfect in
judgment, but too insecure to think for themselves,be an individual and
pursue what you want where it's considerate of others and honorable.To
me the dude looks sharp. The heels are further out than I go here in
the US. I've looked for leather in thrift shops, but the women aren't
giving them up like so many other styles.Were women transvestites 80
yrs ago when they broke out and started wearing pants?Tom
nick
Go for it - why should a man not wear skirts.
Christopher
That's a nice skirt. It suits him. I don't like
the boots though. I'm a man and wear skirts regularly around Bristol.
No big deal. It's just clothes - and men have been wearing skirts for
thousand of years.
Charlie2000
Of course a man should be able to wear a skirt,
and heels if he wants. Here's to the day that a man can walk down the
street in a skirt and attract no more attention than a woman in
trousers.
rocky belmondo
only if its taffeta (ask mr vincent, he knows what im talking aout. . . i have the pictures)
Vin
Hey Dan,You go girl!
Dan Smith
My reaction would have been that he must work
for the BBC or some other stupid organization that has to make "news"
because they're not satisfied with reporting the real news.
Glosguy
He looks like a transvestite. I don't think he'd stand in front of The Shed for long.
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