SF 514 Posted August 2 We are all outcasts in one way or another..... A guy wearing high heels??? ha ha ha..... But I could care less, because I really enjoy wearing heels and gals shoes.... And most other folks (guys AND gals) seem to feel the same way.... Enjoy..... sf (the outcast) he he..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlroseplant 856 Posted August 3 23 hours ago, P08C said: nobody should feel like an outcast, so i'll rephrase what i said... Have any of you ever heard of Paul Duane? He's this really cool guy from Salt Lake City that wears heels with shorts on a regular basis. He makes the look seem so effortless and clean. I love his style. How's that? I guess that style works for him, but I don't think it could work for me. Where would I ever wear such a thing? I'm glad he's out there doing his thing, but it's not for me. 21 hours ago, Jkrenzer said: I've seen him, got style and openly wears heels. He's a low budget film maker or producer. Lot's of images on google. There are evidently two Paul Duanes. One is a filmmaker, one is a political blogger. Only one of them, by my reckoning, wears high heels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hernaezjames 224 Posted August 4 On 8/2/2019 at 3:21 PM, kneehighs said: Do you have a photo example? Closest example I could find was with pants Nope. I dont even have a white short shorts. But the your attached photo is the closest one, just change the pants to shorts that would look amazing. Anyway, here some of the examples i find but in denim shorts or black one and still look so great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fashionablefun 59 Posted August 5 On 8/2/2019 at 8:21 AM, kneehighs said: Do you have a photo example? Closest example I could find was with pants Inspired by this photo, I put this exact outfit together. I had on Jessica Simpson pumps, white pants, stripped shirt and blazer. I went shopping for a new TV. In 45 minutes of discussing OLED, QLED, 4K, 8K, etc,, etc., there was certainly no mention of my attire, although it would have been impossible to miss. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kneehighs 397 Posted August 6 (edited) 3 hours ago, fashionablefun said: Inspired by this photo, I put this exact outfit together. I had on Jessica Simpson pumps, white pants, stripped shirt and blazer. I went shopping for a new TV. In 45 minutes of discussing OLED, QLED, 4K, 8K, etc,, etc., there was certainly no mention of my attire, although it would have been impossible to miss. Wow! Great to hear you found such value in that pic. It's a photo of Nicole Warne. Check your PM’s for my private Pinterest Board. Might be other pictures on there you find valuable. Edited August 6 by kneehighs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlroseplant 856 Posted August 11 I am happy to see that my favorite modern classical pianist also likes the heels with shorts look. This is the latest promotional photo on her Facebook page. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hernaezjames 224 Posted August 15 Will try these newly purchased boots with shorts next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jkrenzer 553 Posted August 16 Got off the course after 18 holes. Was about 92 deg, veey hot. Anyway went to ruby Tuesdays afterward with my 5.25 ankle boots. Love showing off great heels even if my aging legs are getting long in tbe tooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p1ng74 707 Posted August 19 (edited) No heels, but I came across this picture of John Wayne in short shorts and a “man purse” and it made me think about this topic... Here is the full article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-i-wear-shorts-as-short-as-john-waynes-11565723123 Edited August 19 by p1ng74 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlroseplant 856 Posted September 16 The time is drawing near when we must put away our shorts, as least in this hemisphere. Unless you're THIS woman, of course. It'd be kind of handy to be able to wear summer clothes in the winter. https://youtu.be/fRQUYCqZHf0 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali 1,695 Posted September 16 I hope to wear my shorts and heels for another month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonC 230 Posted September 17 On 9/16/2019 at 5:11 AM, mlroseplant said: The time is drawing near when we must put away our shorts, as least in this hemisphere. Unless you're THIS woman, of course. It'd be kind of handy to be able to wear summer clothes in the winter. https://youtu.be/fRQUYCqZHf0 Wish I knew what she was saying. Does she really not feel the cold? Crazy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiddenheels 149 Posted September 17 3 hours ago, RonC said: Wish I knew what she was saying. Does she really not feel the cold? Crazy! Use the captions (CC button on YouTube), and have them auto-translate to English (gear icon next to CC). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyinHeels 1,017 Posted September 17 Her name is Galina Koutereva. I learned Russian a long time ago in California as I was a linguist in a past life. She basically doesn't feel the cold like most people and just dresses the way she wants. If one think about it so many people don't necessarily dress the way they want irrespective of temperature rather they parrot what they see around them. Most people who live where it snows regularly or even occasionally may well feel a chill in short sleeves at 50F/10C but not ALL of them. I have walked barefoot in the snow many times but this may be due to some First Nations blood, ties to Canada, or just my individual chemistry. Closing in on 60 years of age I have no more sensibility to cold now than I had in my 20's. I think that may be this woman's case. Paradoxically I tolerate very high temperatures as well. I did some painting earlier this year at my wife's family home in Mexicali as the temperature reached 115F/45C in the shade wearing only a moistened bandana in addition to regular pants and a tee shirt. Galina's resistance to the cold may well be a news story but it is just normal for her. That's my view. HappyinHeels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlroseplant 856 Posted September 18 I have no idea how I happened to find Galina Kuteryeva (several different transliterations are out there) on Youtube, perhaps it was because of high heels. In addition to wearing summer clothes all winter, she always seems to wear high heeled sandals with nearly everything, at least in her internet persona, if indeed that's what it is. I find this rather encouraging because she is closing in on 60 as well, and pulls off the short shorts and short dresses quite easily and naturally, giving me some hope that I don't look completely absurd as long as I keep myself in reasonably good shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlroseplant 856 Posted October 10 So it's October 10, and I'm still wearing shorts and heels. I'm no Galina Kuteryeva, though. Temps are supposed to dip into the 30s in just a couple of days, and that may prove to be my limit, both temperature-wise and attention wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba136 202 Posted October 10 (edited) WX newsreported today that your area is experiencing sever winter weather at the moment. Having lived a winter or two in the middle west myself, I Wouldn’t recommend shorts and flip flops. Edited October 10 by Bubba136 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali 1,695 Posted October 11 Those of us that wear shorts and heels wear them till the bitter end. I'm still wearing shorts and heels. Hope to for another week or two, then switch to shorts and knee highs before long pants. Deny winter as long as possible! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlroseplant 856 Posted October 11 12 hours ago, Bubba136 said: WX newsreported today that your area is experiencing sever winter weather at the moment. Having lived a winter or two in the middle west myself, I Wouldn’t recommend shorts and flip flops. Looking at the weather app on my phone before heading off to work, I do see that we've a chance for snow this morning. However, I don't really expect it to amount to much, since it's 40º right now. The high winds that are supposed to kick up later on today will be more problematic. Still not winter, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logjam 83 Posted October 11 9 hours ago, Cali said: Those of us that wear shorts and heels wear them till the bitter end. I'm still wearing shorts and heels. Hope to for another week or two, then switch to shorts and knee highs before long pants. Deny winter as long as possible! Going for my mani/pedi in just a bit, it is 28 F right now here in the Inland Northwest. Maybe I’m getting less resilient as I get older, but the idea of being out in shorts and flip-flops is not too appealing at the moment! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlroseplant 856 Posted October 12 19 hours ago, Logjam said: Going for my mani/pedi in just a bit, it is 28 F right now here in the Inland Northwest. Maybe I’m getting less resilient as I get older, but the idea of being out in shorts and flip-flops is not too appealing at the moment! I finally broke today. It was the wind that did it. Mid 30s for a temperature (0 - +5º C), and a 30 mph wind took the fight away from me, and I put on long pants and a jacket. Still wore sandals for a brief run to the grocery store, but opted for closed-toed shoes when I had to make a run to Des Moines, the nearby capital city of Iowa. It's still a very long walk if you're broken down. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali 1,695 Posted October 12 October is one of the nicest months here on the coast. We are still in the high 70's low 80's, depend how close to the ocean you are. Chilly in the mornings and nights though. I hoping for 3 more weeks of shorts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonC 230 Posted October 12 5 hours ago, Cali said: October is one of the nicest months here on the coast. We are still in the high 70's low 80's, depend how close to the ocean you are. Chilly in the mornings and nights though. I hoping for 3 more weeks of shorts. Oh shut up....lol. We midwesterners are not so fortunate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali 1,695 Posted October 12 I feel for you midwesterners as I sit here in the sun (not really). A Colorado ski resort opened up this weekend. Thinking of giving up my shorts for skis next weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali 1,695 Posted October 23 With temperatures in the 90's today, it's still short season here on the edge of the Pacific. So I channeled my inner Elvis and wore my blue suede knee high boots to work, with blue shorts and a blue shirt. This outfit - shorts and boots - is one that I stress over going out in public since it is obvious I am wearing heels. But it is also a very fun outfit to pull off. I wish I had the guts to wear this type of outfit more often than I do. I love showing my knee high boots (and my legs). I had a middle aged black woman stop me to tell me she loved the outfit especially the boots. And in the same breath told me she loves to wear heels but can only for 2 or 3 hours- how do you do it? This picture was taken after a 14 hour day. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlroseplant 856 Posted October 23 @Cali, as the weather gets colder, have you considered bundling up on top, but continuing to wear shorts down to a lower temperature? I like to call it the "Korean" look, since you see this so commonly over there. I like the idea of doing that, but the reality is that my legs get cold faster than my torso and arms, so I would rather wear short sleeves with long pants, comfort-wise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali 1,695 Posted October 23 I usually have a hoodie on when it cools down, and have worn a down jacket with shorts. I'm crazy enough to do it. I had my leopard print hoodie on with shorts last week. @mlroseplant with temps here in the 90's, there has been no need for that this week. Knee high boots keep your legs warm too. However, I work until 8:30 at night, so when it gets cold, it's even colder at night. Those shorts above are some of my longest shorts I wear now. (I have much longer men's shorts, but I rarely wear them.) Today I have 3 inch shorts on, going kayaking before my manicure. I don't mind long pants and have have some new items I want to start wearing, most notable my leopard print sherpa - its so soft. I'm trying to break away from the male monochrome look of shades of blues, blacks and grays. I have been buying more colorful heels too. Looking for a purple croc pattern boots now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy1986 1,314 Posted October 25 On 10/23/2019 at 8:45 AM, Cali said: With temperatures in the 90's today, it's still short season here on the edge of the Pacific. So I channeled my inner Elvis and wore my blue suede knee high boots to work, with blue shorts and a blue shirt. This outfit - shorts and boots - is one that I stress over going out in public since it is obvious I am wearing heels. But it is also a very fun outfit to pull off. I wish I had the guts to wear this type of outfit more often than I do. I love showing my knee high boots (and my legs). I had a middle aged black woman stop me to tell me she loved the outfit especially the boots. And in the same breath told me she loves to wear heels but can only for 2 or 3 hours- how do you do it? This picture was taken after a 14 hour day. I Like the boots! On 10/23/2019 at 6:25 PM, Cali said: Today I have 3 inch shorts on, going kayaking before my manicure. Are those eve considered shorts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali 1,695 Posted October 25 53 minutes ago, jeremy1986 said: Are those even considered shorts I, like @mlroseplant, like shorts that are short, not the capris they sale as shorts for men. So yes @jeremy1986, they are sold as shorts so they are indeed shorts. The shorts in the picture are some of my longest shorts now, they are even "cargo shorts". I also have 2 inch and 0" inch shorts (aka bikini bottoms). Some websites sale their shorts by the inch (Nike for one). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fashionablefun 59 Posted October 28 On 8/5/2019 at 4:47 PM, fashionablefun said: Inspired by this photo, I put this exact outfit together. I had on Jessica Simpson pumps, white pants, stripped shirt and blazer. I went shopping for a new TV. In 45 minutes of discussing OLED, QLED, 4K, 8K, etc,, etc., there was certainly no mention of my attire, although it would have been impossible to miss. Here's a photo of my own outfit, inspired by @kneehighs photo. I not only went shopping for a new TV in it, but later I went to the mall and, shopped around. Had lunch in the food court, which at the time was full of high school kids. As with looking for TV's, there was no comment on my attire at either location. I believe if you look good and have confidence, it all looks pretty logical. (BTW, the photo is recent, but the shopping was before Labor Day). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
