Mankles (Beware - graphic content)

[tikay]

Whilst watching the horse racing from York yesterday, they showed a fashion segment, God knows why.

To my horror, it seems that mankles - mens bare ankles, whilst wearing a suit - are now a thing.

I'm not sure I've ever been quite so appalled. No socks? You gotta be kidding me. Socks should be worn at ALL times, even in bed. (Except when sleeping).

I would hope that no blondes would ever admit to such crass mode of dress.

 

 

[tikay]

Actually, it occurs to me that we may have two likely candidates on blonde.

No offence intended to Evil Pie or nirvana.

[Woodsey]

My feet would stink if I didn’t wear socks......

[tikay]

My feet would stink if I didn’t wear socks......

Well yes, there ae all manner of unpleasant side effects if we dispense with the necessities of life such as socks or knickers.

[Dewi_cool]

My feet would stink if I didn’t wear socks......

Well yes, there ae all manner of unpleasant side effects if we dispense with the necessities of life such as socks or knickers.

I always thought you wore knickers.

[Mark_Porter]

Oh Tikay.

I have a couple of pairs of loafers that I wear with a suit over the Summer. You wear them with 'invisible' socks, never bare foot. A cracking modern Summer look. I am going to a fairly laid back wedding tomorrow and if it wasn't going to be raining then would definitely be the easy choice of suit/footwear combo.

I assume you would also be against a suit and a fresh pair of white trainers. Another go to modern look.

[tikay]

Oh Tikay.

I have a couple of pairs of loafers that I wear with a suit over the Summer. You wear them with 'invisible' socks, never bare foot. A cracking modern Summer look. I am going to a fairly laid back wedding tomorrow and if it wasn't going to be raining then would definitely be the easy choice of suit/footwear combo.

I assume you would also be against a suit and a fresh pair of white trainers. Another go to modern look.

Well of course I would, assuming that by "white trainers" you mean what are properly known as plimsolls. Don't mean to be offensive, as I always thought you were a good guy, but it's a sign of bad breeding.

Nothing personal of course, just trying to put you right.

I visited the Office recently, and my boss was not wearing a tie, but was rocking - shamelessly - white plimsolls. In the office.

[DropTheHammer]

The ‘no-socks’ look has been around for ages-it’s just the fashion is also now for ankle-swingers with it. Remember the thread about Lee Bowyer arguing he didn’t have a buckle on his shoe, it was his bare ankles showing on the CCTV of all the Leeds players in that fight? Bowyer didn’t even wear socks to court either!

[Mark_Porter]

Oh Tikay.

I have a couple of pairs of loafers that I wear with a suit over the Summer. You wear them with 'invisible' socks, never bare foot. A cracking modern Summer look. I am going to a fairly laid back wedding tomorrow and if it wasn't going to be raining then would definitely be the easy choice of suit/footwear combo.

I assume you would also be against a suit and a fresh pair of white trainers. Another go to modern look.

Well of course I would, assuming that by "white trainers" you mean what are properly known as plimsolls. Don't mean to be offensive, as I always thought you were a good guy, but it's a sign of bad breeding.

Nothing personal of course, just trying to put you right.

I visited the Office recently, and my boss was not wearing a tie, but was rocking - shamelessly - white plimsolls. In the office.

Two phrases spring to mind, you can't teach an old dog new tricks & style is temporary, class is permanent.

A nice brown suede chelsea boot always looks excellent with a dark blue suit. If your feeling particularly fruity then drop the shirt and tie and go for a chunky turtleneck under the jacket. Autumn  is my favourite season, we can finally start experimenting with layering again after this Summer.

It's those cream linen suits that i can't abide. Very lord of the manor / Saudi businessman. Us pale skinned Englishmen just can't pull off that look.

[bobAlike]

I’ve heard that men who dress like this also shave their lady gardens.

[sovietsong]

Oh Tikay.

I have a couple of pairs of loafers that I wear with a suit over the Summer. You wear them with 'invisible' socks, never bare foot. A cracking modern Summer look. I am going to a fairly laid back wedding tomorrow and if it wasn't going to be raining then would definitely be the easy choice of suit/footwear combo.

I assume you would also be against a suit and a fresh pair of white trainers. Another go to modern look.

Well of course I would, assuming that by "white trainers" you mean what are properly known as plimsolls. Don't mean to be offensive, as I always thought you were a good guy, but it's a sign of bad breeding.

Nothing personal of course, just trying to put you right.

I visited the Office recently, and my boss was not wearing a tie, but was rocking - shamelessly - white plimsolls. In the office.

My old office went casual a few years back, it was a sad sad day. 

[Marky147]

I’ve heard that men who dress like this also shave their lady gardens.

I heard that men who don't dress like that do, too.