The economy may be in trouble, but a cheap and fun gift is Christmas Boxers. Affordable, Novelty Fun for all.... Boxer Shorts of course.
One is not sure exactly when men begin to take an interest in what they wear and how they look, but their reason is not far fetched as experts are pretty sure it coincides with an interest in the ever changing fashion scene. Almost overnight, the once bathroom avoiding man is miraculously transformed into a soap, water and cream magnet. He has also become attractive to the nostrils, even to the eyes as well, and their wardrobe is taking turn for the better, it seems.
Don't get me wrong, this transformation is a welcomed change and most women would agree, but it's generally the change in clothes that has the most impact. Despite the change of clothing preference, there is one item of clothing that seems to be an almost universal standard boxer shorts, body cream, hand cream, perfumes, face powder, lip gloss the list seems endless.
Manufacturers have also put into consideration men's changing taste in fashion as they constantly churn out different body cream and lotion lines to suit different skin types. NIVEA for men is a moisturising body lotion that is especially developed for men, this light, non greasy body lotion works to provide long-lasting moisture and enhance your skin's natural protection.
For clothing item, guys and boxer shorts are ubiquitous and the presence of boxer shorts in any male wardrobe will never draw unfavourable comments.
There is a timeless style and accepted kudos attributed to the wearer that makes this particular choice of underwear the obvious choice. But what is it with guys and boxer shorts? Perhaps the answer has more to do with a woman's perception of a guy in boxer shorts that what guys think of them themselves. Enough has been written about women and their fondness for men in boxer shorts for men to feel obliged to wear them if they are to be in with a chance.
Regardless of what women think of guys in boxer shorts, the fact is that they are extremely comfortable and very flattering to the male physique and it doesn't hurt their status to be endorsed by the medical profession either. There can't be a single prospective father who hasn't been advised to wear a pair of boxers.
Whether you're looking for a fashion statement, under doctor's orders or just looking to keep your bits cool, the love affair between guys and boxer shorts looks set to continue, but why am I telling you, I'll bet you or your guys wardrobe is just full of these iconic beauties.
Holiday Boxer Shorts - Christmas, Halloween, Valentines, St. Patricks day, Fathers day, Golf, Paintball, Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball
Twentysomething: Dressed for comfort
By JERRY SLOAN
Special to the Record-Eagle
The economy needs a boost and the solution is clear: Give my mom a blank check and lock her in the mall until she passes out. She's our only hope.
If shopping were an Olympic event, my mom would be Michael Phelps. Thankfully, one of her events is buying clothes for her sons.
She's purchased the vast majority of my wardrobe, and not "purchased" in the sense that she generously picked up the tab after I selected a few items. No, when I'm home, she looks deep into my soul, discerns my need for khakis or dress shoes, scours the landscape for good deals and then lays choices on my bed for me to select or reject. In my defense, I am capable of feeding myself.
It's a good thing someone is looking out for the well-being of my attire. Last week I was about to head into a funeral when a fellow mourner pointed out that moths had eaten multiple small holes into an inappropriate region of my rarely worn suit pants. To make matters worse, I was wearing neon green "Cat in the Hat" boxer shorts underneath.
Tip for parents: Don't purchase cartoon underwear for your kids once they're old enough to read on their own.
I've been in the workforce for a few years now, and I'm well-known for my potentially fatal ironing allergy. This condition did lead to some joy for my boss when a leading newspaper ran a piece about "permanently wrinkled" clothing being all the rage: "Jerry, you're finally in style!" Ten minutes later, the trend was over, and I went from accidentally chic back to continually lazy.
People my age are lectured about the need to "dress for success." "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have!" But I've been wearing Pistons jerseys since I was a kid and they won't give me the time of day.
I did find in college that when I went to early classes still wearing pajamas, I was highly likely to get back in bed afterward. But that may have also been related to my general principle of not starting papers before midnight.
It's not wrong to care about how we look, or to be interested in fashion. I wear my Tigers hat in Boston like it's a crown, a symbol that I've attained a higher consciousness. When I've got a fresh pair of sneakers, I bounce down the street like a 10-year-old on the first day of school.
But our obsession with appearances has a dark side.
Despite the occasional backlash, the high-end fashion industry seems incapable of pushing the boundaries of art and style without promoting unhealthy and unrealistic body images. More broadly, our consumer culture can lead to the worst and most arbitrary forms of judgment. Somewhere right now there's a middle schooler being tyrannized by peers because his parents were unable or unwilling to buy him the "right" clothes.
It's often derided as mushy, bleeding-heart thinking to question the personal competitiveness of our society. But it's also scary to realize how much of our economy's growth is based on "consumer confidence" and marketing-driven demand, not providing for human need.
During this economic downturn, maybe it's time to check on our country's basic health and direction. Just like I'm going to check my pants a little closer before the next funeral.
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