Opinion: it's getting hotter — and men need to rethink the way they dress for work, writes Robert Armstrong on.ft.com/4mBJsfj
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Needs a codpiece.
aug 14, 2025, 5:29 am • 0 0 • view
Idk man maybe take off the navy sport coat before you go to the shorts
aug 13, 2025, 3:53 pm • 0 0 • view
I think Financial Times has drifted out of their lane.
aug 13, 2025, 3:06 pm • 0 0 • view
"climate change isn't real. also men should wear shorts to the office from now on."
aug 13, 2025, 4:08 pm • 2 0 • view
long socks - you weapon
aug 13, 2025, 3:41 pm • 0 0 • view
You guys picked the worst possible picture. Unless you want people to be against the idea.
aug 13, 2025, 3:40 pm • 0 0 • view
Trump is all over the Epstein files. Must be really bad given all the effort to distract.
aug 13, 2025, 3:14 pm • 0 0 • view
don't they in Australia?
aug 13, 2025, 4:12 pm • 0 0 • view
this is plain ugly
aug 14, 2025, 8:34 am • 0 0 • view
As a person from tropical country: Please do it!
aug 13, 2025, 5:32 pm • 0 0 • view
Just not these horrible socks
aug 13, 2025, 3:56 pm • 0 0 • view
I can just imagine a lot of pot bellied, middle aged city blokes walking around in pink shorts and long socks... ha ha
aug 13, 2025, 8:52 pm • 0 0 • view
@dieworkwear.bsky.social will hopefully sort this out with some urgency!
aug 13, 2025, 5:51 pm • 0 0 • view
Sorry but it should be illegal to wear shorts with these "socks"
aug 13, 2025, 3:05 pm • 6 0 • view
The gentleman looks perfectly spiffy; I merely second those who dispute whether he is more comfortable dressed that way.
aug 13, 2025, 6:34 pm • 1 0 • view
Provided they are long enough to cover the tip.
aug 13, 2025, 4:24 pm • 1 0 • view
Maybe it’s time to rethink ignoring climate change!
aug 13, 2025, 3:13 pm • 3 0 • view
aug 13, 2025, 3:21 pm • 5 0 • view
No
aug 13, 2025, 3:10 pm • 0 0 • view
This picture is the kind of rage bait I'll accept
aug 13, 2025, 5:05 pm • 3 0 • view
@dieworkwear.bsky.social 🤔
aug 13, 2025, 3:04 pm • 12 0 • view
I'm eagerly waiting for the view of our oracle 🙌
aug 13, 2025, 3:19 pm • 3 0 • view
Oh teacher, we long for your answer 🙏🏽 @dieworkwear.bsky.social
aug 13, 2025, 7:41 pm • 0 0 • view
I came to the comments for the same reason!
aug 13, 2025, 3:05 pm • 4 0 • view
Same!
aug 13, 2025, 3:09 pm • 1 0 • view
That is inexcusably gross. Nothing matches 🤮🤮🤮
aug 13, 2025, 3:29 pm • 0 0 • view
Never
aug 14, 2025, 11:34 am • 0 0 • view
It doesn't make sense with knee high socks.
aug 13, 2025, 3:05 pm • 1 0 • view
Most sensible (and sharpest looking) formal/semi-formal wear for men is found in Indonesia and Malaysia -- long sleeves are formal, short are fine as business wear (or were). Cool in all meanings...
aug 13, 2025, 7:59 pm • 0 0 • view
yes but not those socks for goodness sake!
aug 13, 2025, 4:06 pm • 0 0 • view
I wish I could go back in time and see how much cocaine they were doing to make them think this was a good design.
aug 13, 2025, 3:40 pm • 0 0 • view
The rarely spotted Seankini
aug 13, 2025, 3:22 pm • 2 0 • view
I mean there were days this summer when I wish that's what I was wearing while walking through the city from the train to the office in 112 degree weather...
aug 13, 2025, 3:23 pm • 0 0 • view
Bermuda is a strange place. Beautiful, but strange.
aug 13, 2025, 3:20 pm • 1 0 • view
Can't you guys stick to reporting about how terrible Trump's tariffs are or something? Anything? Because this is embarrassing.
aug 13, 2025, 3:17 pm • 1 0 • view
Ahh yes. Short pants with knee high length wool socks. The perfect solution to keeping cool.
aug 13, 2025, 3:05 pm • 12 0 • view
and long-sleeved shirt, tie and jacket
aug 13, 2025, 3:20 pm • 6 0 • view
If you do this, we cannot be responsible for your reaction to the pictures of you in 5 years. They will be taken.
aug 13, 2025, 3:15 pm • 0 0 • view
Important stuff
aug 13, 2025, 3:04 pm • 3 0 • view
Shorts aren't actually cooler, and moreover fail to protect the legs from sunlight and insects.
aug 13, 2025, 3:17 pm • 3 0 • view
But they're a lot cooler on the London underground where there's not much sunlight or insects!
aug 13, 2025, 3:46 pm • 1 0 • view
Signed, one who walks 2-3 hours daily on the Texas Gulf Coast and never wears shorts.
aug 13, 2025, 3:18 pm • 1 0 • view
Can confirm. I changed out of my shorts to walk my new, very roomy (but too long) vintage crisp cotton troos to the tailor and was surprised at how warm I was walking back to work, in said shorts.
aug 13, 2025, 3:57 pm • 1 0 • view
Shorts are actually cooler. Signed, one who's just spend six days hiking through the Alps.
aug 13, 2025, 4:29 pm • 1 0 • view
Walk 2-3 hours in the hot dry desert of California and tell me that story about shorts and pants again. It's a humidity thing. In the humid air it's actually creating dryer air pockets as your clothes wick moisture. In the dry air sleeves create extra insulation which prevents the body cooling.
aug 13, 2025, 8:37 pm • 0 0 • view
Pants and long sleeves in dry deserts are the right call IF you're going to be out there for longer than a solid day without shade. But for a few hours in the dry desert? That's what sunscreen is for.
aug 13, 2025, 8:37 pm • 0 0 • view
Please, not pink!!!
aug 13, 2025, 3:18 pm • 0 0 • view
I admit, I didn’t read the article. As for the opinion, it totally ignores the reality that there are modern pants, made of lightweight material that can keep you cool and comfortable despite the heat. Sure, wear shorts. But there are pants that can be comfortable even in the heat.
aug 13, 2025, 3:24 pm • 0 0 • view
@moniqueal.bsky.social
aug 13, 2025, 3:47 pm • 0 0 • view
Perninhas de fora é O momento!
aug 15, 2025, 2:15 pm • 0 0 • view
Reminiscent of the Men's Dress Reform Party www.cost-ofliving.net/fashion-male...
aug 13, 2025, 3:35 pm • 0 0 • view
Ok, that just looks STUPID. Is he looking to get punched at work?
aug 13, 2025, 6:27 pm • 0 0 • view
Offices tend to have air conditioning, so maybe shorts could be considered for the journey to and from the office
aug 13, 2025, 3:27 pm • 0 0 • view
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