Beard Liberation Front
30th May
Media Release contact Keith Flett 07803 167266
Latest ever start to the Beard, Shorts & Sandals Season today
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has said that with another Bank Holiday weekend the 2021 Beard, Shorts and Sandals has been declared open on Sunday May 30th.
It is the latest ever start to the official season, 11 days later than in 2020 due to the very wet and cold weather the UK has had in May.
The BLF says that it has relaxed guidelines for the 2021 season and brought in a new framework governing types of footwear, length of shorts and the controversial issue of socks:
1] Shorts may be half length (to the knee) or three-quarter length-‘culottes’. The length of shorts is particularly important as climate change may mean that unprotected legs get sunburnt.
2] Footwear should be casual. There is a considerable range of sandal type footwear now available. Some leaves parts of the feet and toes open to public view, while some does not. The BLF is not prescriptive about the matter.
3] Socks may be worn, depending on individual preference. If the beard, shorts and sandals are to be displayed in busy urban areas it is likely to be prudent to wear closed rather than open casual footwear.
4] There is no prescription or definition on what type of beard may be worn, or how this may match with the shorts and sandals. This again is left up to the individual.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, its good that the weather has picked up enough at last to allow the official opening of the Beard, Shorts and Sandals Season 2021. We would urge those participating to stick to the guidelines, developed after much experience of beards, shorts and sandals wearing. Not everyone takes to the appearance of the beard and sandals wearer in a positive way but the guidelines help people to stay safe.
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