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The Dengler Domain: Gauchos

They could be skirts, but the legs are separate. They could be pants, but they do not stretch to the ankle. They could be shorts, but they are not as baggy. If nothing fits these descriptions, they are gauchos. These gauchos are calf-length pants with flared legs, and this clothing attire is not something on my radar. This clothing attire meant for women was popular in the 1970s. During the time this clothing attire existed, men also had polyester shirts. These shirts and the gauchos are fascinating clothing attires.

The positives of gauchos if they were released as they were in the 70s are numerous. The uniqueness of gauchos could start a trend because nothing exists like them. Bringing them up to modern times would be the removal of wearing boots with them and wearing slipper shoes. On the other hand, polyester shirts would stand out in today’s society. The simplicity of designs in modern clothing is in stark contrast to these shirts.

The negatives to gauchos are lengthy. The most confusing part is the purpose of this clothing attire. Gauchos are not as long as pants, but longer than skirts. When someone’s legs are together, this attire looks like shorts. This type of deception has not existed since the early 2000s baby sized tee shirts which could stretch out to a full adult shirt. Another negative part to gauchos is what is worn with it. In many pictures, boots were worn with them. Boots are worn with dresses and shorts, but they do not work with gauchos.

A negative for the polyester shirt is the deigns on them are overblown. These shirts say, “Look out world, I have pizzazz.” Today’s society would say back, “Put away the pizzazz.” These polyester shirts have so many colors, and they are not today’s simple one colored button up shirts. Some of these colors are bright and not easy on the eyes. The collar for these shirts are long, and this length does not seem right.

I would not be a fan if gauchos and polyester shirts came back in today’s world, but I am already proved wrong. All fashion trends are cyclical. Gauchos are available at Target and polyester shirts are available on the web so their appeal has never worn out. The reminiscent feeling exists, but these Target gauchos look like loose fitting yoga pants than their 1970s counterparts. They also have designs on them unlike the one colored gauchos of the past. Like the ankle long dresses, gauchos and polyester shirts have a chance to come back to the mainstream. While these two fashion trends would not be my favorite clothing attires to come back, at least is not jean shorts. The day those come back is the day society has failed.

Email Sean with your thoughts and ideas for future columns at: sean.h.dengler@gmail.com

The Dengler Domain: Gauchos

They could be skirts, but the legs are separate. They could be pants, but they do not stretch to the ankle. They could be shorts, but they are not as baggy. If nothing fits these descriptions, they are gauchos. These gauchos are calf-length pants with flared legs, and this clothing attire is not something on my radar. This clothing attire meant for women was popular in the 1970s. During the time this clothing attire existed, men also had polyester shirts. These shirts and the gauchos are fascinating clothing attires.

The positives of gauchos if they were released as they were in the 70s are numerous. The uniqueness of gauchos could start a trend because nothing exists like them. Bringing them up to modern times would be the removal of wearing boots with them and wearing slipper shoes. On the other hand, polyester shirts would stand out in today’s society. The simplicity of designs in modern clothing is in stark contrast to these shirts.

The negatives to gauchos are lengthy. The most confusing part is the purpose of this clothing attire. Gauchos are not as long as pants, but longer than skirts. When someone’s legs are together, this attire looks like shorts. This type of deception has not existed since the early 2000s baby sized tee shirts which could stretch out to a full adult shirt. Another negative part to gauchos is what is worn with it. In many pictures, boots were worn with them. Boots are worn with dresses and shorts, but they do not work with gauchos.

A negative for the polyester shirt is the deigns on them are overblown. These shirts say, “Look out world, I have pizzazz.” Today’s society would say back, “Put away the pizzazz.” These polyester shirts have so many colors, and they are not today’s simple one colored button up shirts. Some of these colors are bright and not easy on the eyes. The collar for these shirts are long, and this length does not seem right.

I would not be a fan if gauchos and polyester shirts came back in today’s world, but I am already proved wrong. All fashion trends are cyclical. Gauchos are available at Target and polyester shirts are available on the web so their appeal has never worn out. The reminiscent feeling exists, but these Target gauchos look like loose fitting yoga pants than their 1970s counterparts. They also have designs on them unlike the one colored gauchos of the past. Like the ankle long dresses, gauchos and polyester shirts have a chance to come back to the mainstream. While these two fashion trends would not be my favorite clothing attires to come back, at least is not jean shorts. The day those come back is the day society has failed.

Email Sean with your thoughts and ideas for future columns at: sean.h.dengler@gmail.com