ELLEgirl Editors’ Blog : Prom Styles, New Bands, Celebrity Gossip: Men in Tights
God.
Okay, although the Jezebel entry linking to this was focusing more on pantyhose/nylons (there’s a difference)—which I agree are super lame-o, more for texture and look—overall, this is about not letting a section of humanity do what they want.
And, frankly, it’s ignoring a consumer base. Though there’s a men’s section at Sock Dreams, the only difference is that “men’s” sock only means a bigger foot, or less frills. I wear men’s socks, Chase has some girly socks.
There’s a hunt to find products that fit more people, and it disregards gender. Big feet, broad hips, muscled thighs and calves are overlooked by suppliers. But those folks want to have pretty shit too.
Great comment from the Jezebel article:
As I’ve said before (well, perhaps not in this way), whether you like men that act like “men”, men that act like “women”, women that act like level 3 wizards, or charming single polar bears with monocles, it’s okay. Unless you’re a douchebag about it.
