PSA: Stop Wearing Shorts in Winter
Photo by Felix Wong
Shorts in the winter is one chilly choice.
In Utah, our winters can change constantly. One of the sayings people hear when in this state is, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” Even with the weather changing, the winter months are pretty chilly, but there are still some people who wear shorts all year long. Everyone knows at least one person who always has shorts on.
There are many reasons why wearing shorts in the winter seems crazy. The winter months are cold and there is usually snow on the ground at some point. Most people would like to stay warm and cozy when they see snow. In a poll, 38 out of 67 people said that shorts shouldn’t be worn in the winter.
Speaking of snow on the ground, there is more precipitation throughout the winter months. Wearing shorts means that your calves are not protected from the snow, rain, or slush. Even if you have a ride to every place you need to be, it doesn’t mean that you will never have to walk through puddles or snow hills. Walking into the school building, there is ice and snow all over the sidewalk. Getting snow on your legs means it will probably melt into your shoes. This could make you have wet socks all day. Wet socks are not a great addition to your day and won’t help keep in any warmth.
Being cold for too long can lead to getting sick. That means you will have to wear a mask even if you are sniffly and get tested for COVID-19, leading to all sorts of disruption in your life. Wearing a mask is enough of a hassle. Now imagine trying to wear your mask while your nose is running. Your mask might get pretty gross after a while. All of this could have been avoided if you had worn longer and warmer pants.
Mrs. Curtis, a Bingham English teacher, is one of many people who think wearing shorts in winter is crazy. She said, “Something is not human about you if you don’t get cold wearing shorts (or miniskirts without tights) in 20 degree weather. [Also] no one wants to see blinding white chicken legs.”
Blinding chicken legs is definitely a great description of legs during the winter months. One thing about winter is that there is less sun and so people can’t tan like they usually can in the spring or summer months. Have you ever walked outside and had light reflected right into your eyes? White legs can do the same thing. Walking around with your legs showing is a pain for those around you.
The evidence is astonishingly clear. Avoid causing pain to yourself and others, stay warm, hide your white legs, and prove your humanity and sanity all in one simple way: stop wearing shorts and miniskirts in winter.
Damon Stewart • Feb 23, 2022 at 2:10 am
I wear shorts bare legged in the winter because my bare calves dont get cold&I like the cold blowing on my bare legs&it feels good.
NoShorts • Jan 10, 2022 at 6:34 pm
Some of us have horse legs and/or immune to the cold or do better because of genetics. It’s like how some LOVE the 100°F weather while I get physically ill as my body simply cannot tolerate it. There’s so much more than thinking one can get sick from dressing like it’s summer. I’m perfectly healthy, have my shots, and I simply prefer to wear shorts. And yes, the jacket comes out when it’s hits 20’s outside. Even then, the body starts to tolerate it after awhile and the only thing that can get cold are my hands and ears.
Damonstewart • Feb 22, 2022 at 3:09 pm
I do the same thing because my bare legs dont get cold but I get cold up top&I do the wimhof method&that works too.
Damon Stewart • Jul 6, 2021 at 12:48 am
Wear your shorts with pride bare legged in the winter because pants suck. Go shorts
Damon Stewart • Jun 7, 2021 at 12:25 am
How do make my body get used to the polar vortex while wearing shorts bare legged in-40degree windchill that can cause frostbite in 5-10mins or less.
Karl • Apr 5, 2021 at 9:08 pm
Maybe the cold-sensitive people should admit they’re fragile and should let the others wear shorts, tee-shirts, whatever they want!
Damon Stewart • Feb 16, 2021 at 3:36 am
I still wear shorts bare legged in the winter because I feel comfortable and if you dont like it too bad.
Damon Stewart • Feb 11, 2021 at 11:17 pm
I wear shorts bare legged in the winter and I’m comfortable doing it.
Damon Stewart • Jan 17, 2021 at 12:20 am
I’m black and wear shorts bare legged in the winter and I feel comfortable and as long as my heart and lungs are protected I should be okay and I take cold showers to deal with the cold temperatures and I got the pictures to prove I wear shorts bare legged in the winter and nobody is going to tell me how to dress and if I wear shorts in the cold or frigid weather it might sting a little bit but that’s okay as long as my skin doesn’t turn white or feels waxy.