Hardy Amies hated short sleeve shirts??

[Delvon]

Out of enormous respect for this timeless British designer I was shocked when I read this from his ABC's on Mens Fashion:

"Avoid sandals and shorts: "Always wear a collar and tie in a town, even if it's by the sea, after six o'clock. Never wear shorts except actually on the beach or on a walking tour. All short sleeve shirts look ghastly. Sandals are hell, except on the beach where you want to take them off: or on a boat. And, worn with socks are super hell.""

I emphasize on this part "All short sleeve shirts look ghastly."

Surely he did not believe a Polo or even a Henley did not have elegance to them as casual wear? I own several of both from Sunspel and they pair so well. Anyone else speculate on why he thought this?

 

[rayoflight]

Probably depends on the look one is after. Some people are fine being less dressed up, others are not (and I greatly admire everyone who wears a long sleeve button up shirt when it's 40° C). Of course more dressed up looks nicer, but most people wear casual wear and don't care about "fashion rules" that do sound a little arbitrary and conservative.
That said, I tend to agree on the shorts and sandals in city. Risking to sound snobbish, but that's for tourists and it not a flattering look.

 

[LeBonChic]

No offense but is this worthy bringing up ? The guy was just being alittle extreme. Its not like Lagerfeld got boucle-tweed-phobia or Valentino cringed in dismay because of ruffle