Perhaps if the capris were called Turbo Trousers or something, more men would try them. They shouldn’t take something that’s made for women and try to sell it to men without changing the name.
Yeah, plus, they have to be cheaper to buy and to dryclean. That’s part of the Original Deal. ::nudge, nudge, wink, wink::
Gesundteit.
I was living in Belgium a couple of summers ago and lots of guys were wearing them and it looked fine, especially if they were young and gay with some attitude. I can see even straight guys in them at the beach and on vacation and such. Office? Nah.
So one vote in the “capris for guys are fine” camp. Must not wear high socks, of course.
I think K Fed is just wearing really baggy shorts there. But I could be wrong.
I’ve seen guys look good in capris. But your average guy does not look good in capris. I’d say only attractive, fit, fashion-forward guys look good in capris. So, basically, my homosexual male friends look good in capris.
I don’t care if my SO likes my clothes. I think I dress okay. And unless he is a great dresser, he can shut up. Most guys I know (minus the friends I mentioned) dress like crap. I don’t care if someone that dresses ugly doesn’t like my clothes.
Hey, EVERY pair of pants I wear become “Turbo Trousers”.
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I do not like manpris. Regular-length pants or shorts no longer than knee-length are the way to go. However, I am no fashion expert. You should see some of the stuff I wear.
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I have no SO at the moment, so I cannot offer any tidbits from the present time. However, I have never had anyone complain about what I wore. If they did, though, I’d ask exactly why they didn’t like it. Then, depending on how well they dress themselves, I might bow to their wishes. I can be accommodating if I think it’s indicated.
Swampy, your opinion officially doesn’t count for this. I’m buying them! (And I will post pictures, of course.)
I don’t think you can really call them shorts if they stop halfway down your shin.
DO NOT BUY MEN’S CAPRIS!
This cannot be overstated.
DO NOT BUY MEN’S CAPRIS!
Look, even most women shouldn’t be wearing capris. They’re an awful look. Wearing an awful - albeit trendy - look for women in some horrific alteration ostensibly for men is not a good thing to do.
DO NOT BUY MEN’S CAPRIS!
Also, do not buy those calf-length shorts. They are men’s capris in disguise. And there’s a basic principle you must always remember about men’s capris:
DO NOT BUY MEN’S CAPRIS!
The stuff about being in shape and fashion-forward is valid, though. That is, if you are amazingly, ungodly hot and the rest of your clothes look perfect, then the absolute horror that is men’s capris might possibly not make you look like an absolute doofus. But they will never be a good look - rather a horrible, horrible mistake. Which is why I’m telling you
DO NOT BUY MEN’S CAPRIS!
I thought “men’s capris” must be a joke.
Some articles of clothing are meant for one sex only. Capris are one. The only man who could ever get away with wearing capris was the Incredible Hulk. And he still looked ridiculous, but at least he had an excuse.
I for one would not be able to contain my laughter upon seeing a man in them. Sorry, I try not to be mean to people, but we all have our limits.
I don’t care for the men’s capris, but if they float your boat, well, whatever.
As for the input on clothes from my SO, well, I’ll admit that I have one casual dress that hubby despises. A lot. I love it because it’s comfy, and it has pockets, and hey, I don’t have to look at it! The compromise: when he’s home, I don’t wear it.
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Do you intend to wear them with white socks and brown sandals, dearie? I’d like to know, so i can make sure to be at the other end of the world. Please don’t!
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Depends on whether the SO has good taste, on how they phrased it, etc. Dad’s taste in clothes was basically “get all covered” (I think he wouldn’t have minded seeing us in burkas); single-bro actually has good taste; married-bro will wear anything that doesn’t stink so his wife chooses for him (letting her doesn’t cost him anything and it makes her happy).
Capris for men?!?!?!? I always thought those were just longish shorts. But now that I know they’re supposed to be capris … that is undoubtedly the single gayest thing I’ve ever heard of. And that’s really saying something.
Don’t do it, donkeybear. But as others have already said, sure, listen to the SO, but don’t not buy clothes you like because he doesn’t. In the end, you’re the one who decides what you wear, not him.
Here’s K-Fed in another pair of manpris.
PS - Good call, Guin - that’s the first guy I thought of when I saw this thread title.
You’ve got half of the gay guys here saying don’t wear manpris, and yet you *still * want to get some *AND * wear them to work?
Just don’t.
Please.
If I may be permited to be the voice dissent on this issue… 
Some capris are acceptable for some men.
I can’t find the ones I’m specifically thinking of but imagine a pair of well fitted rock climbing pants with maybe a cargo pocket or two AND an elasticized cord at the bottom hem.
I know… you’re thinking coulotts or 20’s style pedal pushers. Well, perhaps… but updated and in the sort of ripstop parachute fabric that makes them less constructed looking.
Also, under no cirumstances shall any sort of sock or bulky running shoe be worn with them. It’s a sport sandal or MAYBE a very minimal trendy sport shoe.
Also, you better have the calves of a cyclist or rock climber to pull these off. No stick legs or huge steers below the knee.
As with all fashion, you gotta have the bod to pull this stuff off. Know what works and what doesn’t with your particular body shape.
Well, I was thinking of khaki-colored pants, like these, but in khaki, not plaid.
I think QuickSilver is tallking about something like these?
No, for class, I’d be wearing them with brown leather flipflops, and for work, I can’t wear flip-flops, but I can wear them with brown sandals.
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Hon, that’s just wrong. Men do not need to wear capris. Ever.
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I want to look good for my sweetie. If he likes something, it goes into heavy rotation. I like norinew’s compromise of not wearing the despised garment when your SO is around.
Are you a 20-year-old slack beach bum whose job consists of hosing sand off volleyballs and collecting empty beer cups, with periodic breaks to collect sea shells and ride the rad waves? If so, then those might be okay. If not, and if you have any kind of real job - from cashier to accountant to CEO - then those are hideous and should be avoided by any man who doesn’t hate himself.