A contribution from Richard

By Richard

We welcome another guest contributor today. Richard is from the USA, and writes as 'Nudestph2007' on the Delphi Forum, Legwear as Unisex Fashion. He has kindly allowed me to edit some e-mail correspondence we have had and present it as an article here.

Been to your blog quite a few times. Each time, it is a pleasure to visit. I think you are doing a real service, by having this blog.

I would like to write more for you. As I feel that the time is right for us males to openly wear.

But, I guess, it is the religious up-bringing that stands in the way. You know the mums (mothers, moms) that for some reason, only tell their sons that "Boys don't wear girls' clothes". And yet, they say nothing to their daughters, about girls wearing boys' clothes.

On this side of the pond, we have televangelists about, saying of "It is a sin"...Yet, the daughters, wives go home after church, to put on say, a "T" shirt, that is for males. Or, like at where I work (cannery), VERY male boots for work. We have a mixed up society, with mixed beliefs. And, this "mix-up" is being passed on, from generation, to generation.

This is similar to the "I hate tomatoes" thread that I wrote about. And, the "I hate pantyhose (tights), and you will too". (In LAUF/Delphi Forums)

I appreciate your blog. It is refreshing. And a positive way for mothers to get their sons to wear also. Or getting acceptance, if mother catches their sons wearing nylons.

Many will have to get over the "fetish" issue. Sure, this is how many start. However, as long as males wear as a "fetish", then acceptance will take longer. And many websites are catering to this "fetish", rather than a legitimate real world wear.

Geraden, I really do wear nylons! I've talked to many ladies. I'd gather over 200. 90% are in favor, up to 98%.The really small percent, are not too much in favor, to "a NO way" type.

The manufacturers and the advertisers (most of them) are still for females only. More acceptance would be, having both male and females wearing. Like on Levee and a scant few others have done. This, I think would do for much more acceptance, than the "fetish" idiocy that is prevailing for now.

Geraden, I do prefer ladies shoes over male shoes. I like the styles, from flats to heels. Like the females, I wear with nylons, and I like them. Many times, I've worn nylons with heels for dinner, as in going out. I wear the "male styled" ladies heels, with pants that covers most of the shoes. Sitting down, is another thing...my pant legs do ride up. Exposing my nylons and heels. Anyway, just want you to know how I feel.

If anything will help our cause, please, feel free. I just want the XXX websites, to stick it. We aren't wearing for, or as a "fetish" wear.

On your blog, noticed some pictures you put up. England sure is green.

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