Sound Off: A New Trend that Must Be Stopped

It's not dorky glasses or mom jeans or even those weird chin/lip piercings. It's far more offensive than that.

We're talking about shorts, people. Not just any shorts though--cutoffs. Cutoffs with tights.

Who is responsible for this? Probably some celebrity who saw some cold homeless person who had to make due. And if I saw someone who looked poor or homeless, I would not judge--but I certainly wouldn't copy them. Besides, the only people I've seen wear this are rich college kids.

So please, please if you are guilty of this gawdawful fashion statement, reassess before you leave your home. Unless you are painting houses or coming home from dance class, put on some article clothing that covers your legs in one garment (i.e. pants).

Fruit Roll-Ups

Today I made a purchase: ladies denim roll-up shorts. Now, these have been popping up in a lot of places nowadays and everyone is sporting them. So based on this and the fact that I love showing off my legs, I splurged the $19.50 and invested. These are great for lots of summery occasions and aren't very atypical. That is, unless of course  a 6'3 white man is wearing them. This is where the term fashion comes in. To me, fashion is defined not just as what is in style but what isn't...yet. Sure, everything has been reinvented and this isn't the first time a man has worn denim shorts. However, it is the first time in the last 20 years or so that the shorts haven't been something found on an episode of Blossom, Fresh Prince, or Martin. You know, with the cargo pocket or painter's tab, and hanging halfway off the ass. So let's unite, men! Dig out your circa 1993 denim shorts, cut off the tab, and roll em up just past your knee. Or, you could just spend the $19.50.