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Whats Up With Men Who Dont Wear Coats in Winter?
Youve seen them: those stubborn guys who refuse to dress appropriately for the weather. We attempt to understand their reasoning
By Jacob Gallagher
Jan. 8, 2019 11:21 a.m. ET
EVERY WINTER, the seasons most confounding species emerges: the Male Nojacketus. On that first freezing day, you can spot him standing on the subway platform or hoofing it to Starbucks, nonchalant in his meager button-up shirt. Even when this foolhardy creature can see his own breath, he may not don a coat, or even a pair of pants (Male Nojacketi adore shorts, especially of the cargo variety). Scarfs or gloves? He would never stoop to such compromising accessories. The most extreme variety of the species will bare his toes in flip-flops on days that could easily end in snow.
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Aristus
(66,075 posts)For what I pay for my jackets, coats, topcoats, etc., I'm damn sure going to wear them when it's cold...
ailsagirl
(22,837 posts)Is this possible?
Aristus
(66,075 posts)Diction perfect, temperament serene...
Actually, I've been in a bad mood since...well...since November 2016, I guess...
But it's always good to see you, ailsagirl.
ailsagirl
(22,837 posts)Last edited Wed Jan 9, 2019, 08:59 PM - Edit history (1)
Ditto to you
PJMcK
(21,916 posts)I also hate egoism. That's what the coat thing is about.
unblock
(51,973 posts)well, i suppose me wearing a coat helps no one but myself, but really, same goes for me eating. is that egoism, too?
PJMcK
(21,916 posts)Not wearing a coat can demonstrate egoism. I see it every winter's day in NYC.
But, whatever. I could be wrong.
unblock
(51,973 posts)then yes, i see the egoism in that.
mostly when i see people in cold weather without coats, it's because they're not outside very long.
like just going across the street from the office for lunch, e.g.
personally, i bundle up as much as i can. i miss texas weather lol.
lapfog_1
(29,166 posts)we have a sub-species... the all weather "shorts men" (usually with sandals).
55F and raining and gusty winds and these idiots are running around in jogging shorts and no socks.
I see them in shorts WHEN THERE IS SNOW ON THE GROUND.
Often times the top part is a football jersey.
CrispyQ
(36,221 posts)I see lots of young boys walking to school that way.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,043 posts)ailsagirl
(22,837 posts)Major Nikon
(36,814 posts)When it gets below freezing and the wind is blowing I have on a scarf, hat, and gloves. I have a collection of each. Im pretty sure theres plenty who own none of those things as they act as if they have never seen such things.
Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)NO.
hueymahl
(2,414 posts)It has to get down to at least below 40, really below freezing, or heavy rain or wind, before I will don one. Even then I may go without if I only have a short walk from the car to another heated place. Cold just does not bother me, and I would rather not have to keep up with a coat.
My spouse thinks I am crazy, too.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,043 posts)Living in Houston, I haven't owned a winter coat in years. Even if it gets down into the 20s, I'm not going to be outside for more than a few minutes, going to and from my car. I have some light jackets and cardigans, but nothing heavy or full length.
MicaelS
(8,747 posts)First, if the temperature is not too cold, I'd rather be cold, than start sweating wearing a coat or hoodie.
Second, I check the temperature before I leave to see what it is going to be later. if it's going to warm up, like it does a lot in Texas, then I trade being cold for a bit, rather having to drag a coat around later.
I'm a big, fat guy, and I sweat very easy.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)But growing up in eastern Canada, cold weather was normal.
rurallib
(62,342 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)And we walk every day no matter the temperature.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)for more than 5 or 10 minutes in 45 degrees or lower. Even then, you won't find me in flip-flops. Like my toes protected from dirt, heavy objects, bees, clumsy people, etc.
Do a lot of hiking, layer up accordingly. It gets cold below 50 degrees when you are soaking wet from huffing up a steep hill.
I do crack up seeing people on the trails shivering in shorts and light T-shirts when it's below 45 or so.
Kali
(54,990 posts)when you are larger than an anorexic fashion model, you tend to have a certain amount of latent body heat. the only things that get cold are fingers and toes, that is what sox are for. instead of vests, I wish they made light jackets with insulated sleeves. I don't need to warm my torso/body but sometimes the wind makes my arms cold. I wear sandals with sox in the winter when it gets real cold, don't bother with the sox most of the rest of the time. hell I don't bother with the sandals much either for that matter.
Turbineguy
(37,206 posts)tough to care!
stopbush
(24,376 posts)north of the region. But as we have endless summer, our inner thermometers are off - people start donning jackets when the temp slips below 70°.
Then, there are those who wear shorts and sandals year-round, even if they do don a heavy coat.
ailsagirl
(22,837 posts)I see teens waiting for the bus in the mornings-- sometimes it's 35 degrees or less-- and it seems as if none of the boys wear jackets-- some of them even wear shorts!!
P'raps the young are impervious to cold temps -- that, or else it's considered "wimpy"
mahatmakanejeeves
(56,882 posts)It's not as if I'm not spying on the young'uns waiting at the bus stop.
Anyway....
I live in northern Virginia. Last Saturday was cold, damp, and dreary, as usual. In the afternoon, I went to the library to get some work done on the computer. Their connection is much faster than mine at home.
A bunch of elementary school-age boys were there, playing computer games. Think fourth-grade, fifth-grade. They were wearing basketball shorts.
Snow is in the forecast for this weekend. I predict the kids will show up in their basketball shorts, as usual.
I had always thought of that as a middle school-age thing. No matter how cold it gets, the boys have on their basketball or lacrosse shorts.
ailsagirl
(22,837 posts)Freddie
(9,231 posts)Not with shorts, but no coat/jacket. Said it was a PITA to drag a coat around school as he didnt always have time to get to his locker, plus he was just going from warm bus to warm building. On a really cold day hed wear a hoodie. Still does but he lives in Florida now, where the definition of really cold day is quite different than here in Pennsylvania.
ailsagirl
(22,837 posts)I see joggers running in the rain in just sweatshirts/pants-- soaking wet BRRRRRRRRRR
2naSalit
(86,031 posts)in Montana are usually meth heads. They have a problem with getting overheated, I think the cold actually feels good to them even if it makes them sick.
FSogol
(45,355 posts)1. These dudes are totally relying on the technology of their car/house/business heating systems. You can wear shorts and scandals if you are only going from the car to office or car to gym. If the tech fails or the car breaks down, they are SOL.
2. Our nation is filling up with pampered kidults. Mom didn't make them wear a jacket and now they aren't going to. Wear reasonable clothes? No way. I got videos to watch! Someone will show up to warm them or break the icicles off their nose. Winter is nothing to worry about.
IronLionZion
(45,250 posts)and usually sport a scarf and hat with my coat. But I spend more time walking outside than the folks who drive.
C Moon
(12,188 posts)Historic NY
(37,449 posts)I'm like toast.
Firestorm49
(4,002 posts)zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)Had a brother who lived there for decades. He used to smile that people there didn't actually put their coats on until it got close to zero. Before that they just carried them in their hand and threw them in the car.
WePurrsevere
(24,259 posts)We live in northern NY and even on some of the coldest days he's outside without a heavy coat. It's not an ego thing at all for him. He just runs that hot. After 25 years together I just shake my head and make sure my Santa look a like at least has a shirt on when he goes out to feed the critters or get the mail down at the road.
zanana1
(6,084 posts)When I go shopping i usually park at the end of the parking lot and walk coatless andf sweaterless into the store. People look at me like I'm mad. I just hate carrying a coat around in the store and I think most public places are overheated.
WePurrsevere
(24,259 posts)(unless my thermostat goes wonky ).
The conversations between he and I about the sub zero temps coming in the next few days should be a thrill a minute.
Laffy Kat
(16,354 posts)Some even wearing tee shirts and shorts IN THE WINTER! I can see not wanting to tote one around all day but you'd think they'd at least wear sweaters and jeans.
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jpak
(41,741 posts)hibbing
(10,076 posts)I wear long johns every day from September until late April! I see these guys out with shorts and I think they are nuts. I suppose if you are only going from the car to some other place that's all you need to roll in.
Peace
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)I wear a coat when it makes sense (when I'm outside for more than 1/2 hour and not active). I can't drive for more than 10 minutes wtih a coat on (car is heated anyways) and I'm fine with other layers.
I once shoveled snow in flip flops. My boots were on their way out (leaky) and I soaked through about 5 pairs of socks. Flip flops were better than wet socks.
Mr. Quackers
(443 posts)Mr. Quackers
(443 posts)when I galavant about town
OriginalGeek
(12,132 posts)But I do miss needing a coat. I always wanted a dapper overcoat and a good reason to wear it.
But lately when I go to concerts I'll buy the long sleeve death metal shirt just in case we get into the 60s.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,483 posts)I believe the medical profession tells us getting chills can increase risk of sickness, particularly in high wind. That's also been my personal experience.
At 71, I choose to follow the old-fashioned rules........