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Usually I put my pants ( underwear) on first because there is nothing more ridiculous to see than a man just wearing a pair of socks!Paul when I first read the title I thought you were going down the pants or trousers route; but, no, this is much more of a dilemma!
And then of course there is the tricky question of the order of dress, which sometimes depends as to if you are with company or on your own.
Perhaps the answer to your question is that the legs (and feet) are situated side by side (well give or take), where as the arms are separated by the torso?
Luckily April fools was a few days ago!
Thank you, makes senseI believe that trousers, pants (British usage) etc. were originally derived from garments with separate legs. Hence pair.
Could be nonsense though.
Edit. - or might be true
What is the etymology of a pair of trousers
According to the accepted answer here, Why is the word "pants" plural?, it's because trousers were originally made in two parts and fastened together when worn. This sounds like a folkenglish.stackexchange.com
Usually I put my pants ( underwear) on first because there is nothing more ridiculous to see than a man just wearing a pair of socks!
YMMV!
I believe the perceived method of etiquette when dressing in company is pants, trousers, socks, shoes, shirt, tie, jacket; if not in company; vest, socks, run around the house trying to find your pants, shirt, tie etc!Usually I put my pants ( underwear) on first because there is nothing more ridiculous to see than a man just wearing a pair of socks!
YMMV!
2 pairs of scissors?
Scissor Sisters
I believe that trousers, pants (British usage) etc. were originally derived from garments with separate legs. Hence pair.
I can quote from "Debretts Guide for The Modern Gentleman", Chapter 5, "Dressing procedures, when a Valet is unavailable" where it advises ;I believe the perceived method of etiquette when dressing in company is pants, trousers, socks, shoes, shirt, tie, jacket; if not in company; vest, socks, run around the house trying to find your pants, shirt, tie etc!
I can understand commando, where is/what is my finery.I can quote from "Debretts Guide for The Modern Gentleman", Chapter 5, "Dressing procedures, when a Valet is unavailable" where it advises ;
"If a chap already has his trousers to hand, when trying to locate his socks and smalls, then it is acceptable for said chap to don trousers only, in the style referred to as "commando" , whilst attempting to locate his finery"
He's a mucky chap, surely he should be reaching out for a fresh set of both from his chest of drawers!I can quote from "Debretts Guide for The Modern Gentleman", Chapter 5, "Dressing procedures, when a Valet is unavailable" where it advises ;
"If a chap already has his trousers to hand, when trying to locate his socks and smalls, then it is acceptable for said chap to don trousers only, in the style referred to as "commando" , whilst attempting to locate his finery"
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