Comments on: More Whining About Leather Shorts

By: JD

JD — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:03:42 +0000

Heck, I actually really like the 2nd pair. I’d like ’em better if 1) they either didn’t have pleats or had 2 on each side, and 2) I could tell if they had pockets or not. No pockets, no dice. Pockets are an empowerment issue for me, especially with “bottoms” I actually had an Oscar de L gown’s skirt recut to put in pockets because I refused to be without my “little necessities” at an embassy function. But, while I’m not really a big fan of wearing leather on the bottom half (just don’t enjoy the friction thing) I don’t see why folks think that second pair is so tragic. The other two do seem pathetic– painfully introducing nonsensical elements in an effort to seem… Ironic? Unique? Quirky? Modernly, snarkily cute? Of course the idea of paying almost two thousand dollars for such a small percentage of a cow is kind of off-putting…

By: leather purchaser

leather purchaser — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:42:51 +0000

FYI: They are made by Danier leather (Canadian company) and cost $49.00 CAD. Worth searching for.

By: leather purchaser

leather purchaser — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:41:20 +0000

I fell into the spell of leather shorts and finally bought a pair (on sale!). They are, dare i say, the perfect pair. Not too short, not tight at all plus the perfect length without looking like bermudas. The search was endless and fruitful i-may-add. And YES i am 51 and cannot wait until i get my nerve up to finally wear them.

By: OMGGMAB

OMGGMAB — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:25:32 +0000

Um leather, summer, NO! I wait way too long for sunshine and the ability to clothe in all cotton to contemplate leather wearing in the warm season. All of them are ugly anyway.

With regard to the women wearing jeans when we are over 50. HELL O. The history of jeans is older than anyone living today. If my ancestors could don a pair of jeans while throwing hay and midwifing, then I certainly can wear them whenever and however I want. Looking good in them? Well that is a subjective perspective and I will not be scrutinized. I will wear whatever I damn well please. I’ve earned it, you 25 year olds!

By: kate

kate — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:06:12 +0000

If you have leather shears, go for it! (Otherwise maybe a cardboard cutter?)
Subtly cuffed (to hide the edging) leather short shorts could prove brute-chic.
Ohh! Taking a cue from Rick Owens you could throw the leather in the clothes dryer first to soften it up and give it patina. That is, if your dryer was ever fixed after that ex incident.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:19:13 +0000

Don’t cut the pants!!!

By: lizzifer

lizzifer — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:35:53 +0000

That’s one knock-kneed Derek Lam model.

By: dust

dust — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:05:47 +0000

Would you actually ever wear them, if you had them? What happened to a Shopbop return policy abuse? It’s time to give it a shot.

By: WendyB

WendyB — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:42:56 +0000

I think the YSL pair would look very hot on you!

I can’t stand “dressing for your age” articles.

By: Sonia Luna

Sonia Luna — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:55:42 +0000

I hate those “age appropriate” articles, they always seem to suggest we turn into boring farts, so depressing! Fuck them, I’m looking forward to be as inappropriately dressed as possible the older I get, I’ll wear a fucking tutu if I feel like it (… although I doubt I ever will … but you never know!).