If you have any form of social media, you would have seen that a new concept for male rompers – called RompHim – has gained traction on kickstarter. The amount that the creators wanted to acquire in a month was $10,000, but they surpassed their goal and reached over $360,000 pledged with time to spare.
The concept that the Chicago-based team has developed includes a full button-front short sleeve-shirt featuring a front pocket, adjustable waist with back AND front pockets, and zipper fly for you know….men. Already this design surpasses the functionality and comfort of any female design, but what else would you expect?
The reason it has gained so much traction is not only because the romper is a comfortable and versatile piece of clothing that should be owned by most people, but also because the RompHim sparked a debate about what is considered “manly” attire. I, personally, don’t see the problem. This romper is simply a shirt connected to a pair of shorts. It is not the equivalent of the booty shorts rompers that are an option for females. In fact, the RompHim is no shorter than Chubbies (shorts that have a 5.5 inch inseam mind you) that are staples in the southern frat boy wardrobe. Say what you want, but I am a full on supporter of this outfit.
For example, let’s look at Cam Newton in a floral one piece at Coachella (disclaimer: this is NOT by RompHim).
Tell me this man does not look beautiful. Put together. Confident. I would love to see Broderick Hunter in an all white RompHim and Trevante Rhodes in olive green. It looks comfortable, it’s trendy; and I really don’t get what’s so controverial about this new addition to men’s fashion.
There are MANY fashionable men who could pull this off in a way that would show they are both concerned with their looks and confident enough to handle whatever criticisms could be thrown in their direction.
