I Tried It
His reaction shocked me.
I hadnt been on a single date in nearly a year.
After ending an on-again, off-again seven-year relationship, a dating hiatus was a zen no-brainer.
After all, I had a therapist andgrainy Eras Tour livestream videosto keep me sane.
Fortunately, 2024 was fashions Great UndressingTM, with countless A-listers rocking one naked trend or another.
Whileexposed thongsandfreed nipswere everywhere, nothing surpassed the appeal of going pantsless.
Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber have been the movements fearless leaders.
Armed with mere resolve and approximately zero prospects, I scoured my personal Rolodex for options.
Ditching a key item of clothing with someone I already knew felt much safer than with a stranger.
Emboldened, I slid into an acquaintances DMs and asked him out something Id never done before.
My future pantsless alter-ego already had way more game than pants-wearing present me.
She scored; he said yes.
This style isnt winter-friendly unless your commute is door-to-door.
As I prepped, Chappell Roans Naked In Manhattan blasted in the background.
Too Mickey Mouse, he said.
Hell love it, he said.
The final look includeda long-sleeved topandoversized coatboth from Helsa, and knee-high Miista boots.
Dread kicked in as I walked out the door.
Id been so focused on the ensemble, I forgot I actually had to go on the date.
It didnt help that I felt hella naked.
So I improvised a way to give the fit its due screen time.
When I returned, I asked, What do you think of the outfit?
giving it a little spin.
Fortunately, the response was positive.
I think it looks great, he said vague but still encouraging.
There, I sat cross-legged beside him, my pantsless situation on full display.
Intrigued by the look, he brought it up again.
I explained that the no-pants look was trending among fashion girlies.
His response shocked me.
Oh yeah, Hailey Bieber wears that, he said.
(Hes a fashion photographer, ICYWW.)
I pulled up an example of her outfit, fully turning the conversation into a flirty fashion debate.
The date progressed from there.
As someone whos notoriously not touchy, I found myself lightly tapping his knee.
I mean, my butt cheeks were already out, so YOLO.
The no-pants look acted like a sort of confidence-boosting talisman.
It was a tall order for such little fabric, but it worked like a charm.
You mustreallylike my outfit, I said, flirtily.
Thats because someone decided to go no pants.
For the second date, I went braless.
It was also a hit, and now, Im brainstorming my look for date number three.
