High heels were first made for men and they started wearing them back in the 10th century, historians say. In our era, some men have gone back to wearing high heels, and heels on men have even worked their way into pop-culture. Recently, a 61-year-old engineer from Germany, Mark Bryan, started wearing high heels with skirts to his office and as his normal everyday outfits. His looks give people a push to ditch stereotypes and to never be afraid to wear whatever they want.
Here at Bright Side, we did love the looks that Mark shows off on his page, and we’d love for you to find out more about this man and his story.
Heels and skirts are more than just fashion attributes for this man.
Mark Bryan, a robotics engineer and a father-of-3, is an ordinary man at first glance. He’s normally busy with his work and family duties. But recently, he’s created a stir on the internet and created a following of about 200,000 on Instagram by sharing his exquisite looks, which are far from the ordinary “dad stuff.”
He started to radically change his wardrobe habits 4 years ago. His daily outfits now consist of red pumps, plaid miniskirts, and suede boots, which Bryan combines with midi and mini pencil skirts. While sharing his daily looks, he speaks out about how his clothing preferences are just as normal as anything else that he does.
His outfits make him feel empowered and more confident.
He prefers skirts to dresses, because, as he says, skirts allow him to combine looks and make them masculine-looking above the waist and neutrally-gendered below the waist. To him, it’s all about clothes having no gender. He said that with ordinary “male” trousers, people don’t really have many options for outfit variety, but with skirts, there are a wide range of colors and styles, and this is what makes him feel good about himself when wearing his outfits.
His wife and kids share his views and mission.
When he first spoke to his children about his outfits, he tried to explain to them that there’s nothing sexual in his way of building up his daily wardrobe and that it’s not about their dad being gay. His daughter is now one of his most devoted fans and she dreams of being able to borrow some pairs of her dad’s shoes.
His wife has always been supportive and she’s even helped him choose his outfits. As he says, his current style is inspired by Meghan Markle’s Rachel.
Mark has quickly learned how to deal with the public response.
He has experienced a lot of harsh comments and negativity about his fashion experiments. However, a lot of men at work and in public places confess that Mark is a normal guy, who’s able to carry on a really manly conversation and who acts masculine. If people start asking him about his sexuality, he always asks them if they’d be this interested in it if he wore pants. Though these questions can make him short-tempered, in the long run, he confesses that people around don’t really care that much about other people’s outfits.
Do you have favorite outfits that you would wear no matter what other people think or say?
My Neighbors Wrapped My Car in Tape after I Asked Them to Stop Parking in My Spot — I Did Not Let It Slide
Gregory Watson lived a peaceful life in his neighborhood, at least until Jack, his new neighbor, moved in. Jack’s continual habit of parking in Gregory’s designated spot quickly became a major problem. Gregory, a man in his early 50s who struggled with chronic leg pain, relied on that spot for convenient access to his home. Despite Gregory’s polite and repeated requests for Jack to stop, the problem persisted. Things took a turn for the worse when Gregory woke up one morning to find his car covered in tape.
Gregory knew Jack and his son, Drew, were behind the prank. Determined to set things right, he teamed up with his younger neighbors, Noah and Kris. Together, they devised a plan for some playful revenge. Late that night, the three of them got to work, decorating Jack’s yard with biodegradable glitter, setting up a sea of plastic pink flamingos, and hanging noisy wind chimes all around his house.
The next morning, Gregory couldn’t help but chuckle as he watched Jack and Drew step outside, stunned by the spectacle. Before long, Jack started hurling accusations at Gregory, but his tirade was cut short when the police arrived. The officers questioned Jack about the parking violations and vandalism, backed up by clear evidence of the taped car and surveillance footage. Jack and Drew were taken in for questioning.
With the situation now handled, Gregory finally regained control of his parking spot. That evening, he celebrated with Noah, Kris, and their grandmother, Kelly. They felt a strong sense of victory and togetherness, sharing stories and laughter. When Gregory’s grandson, Harry, returned home for the holidays, he was thrilled to hear the tale of his grandfather’s clever payback.
This experience not only brought justice but also strengthened the bonds within the community. Gregory came to appreciate the value of having good neighbors and realized the power of unity through shared experiences. It was a reminder that standing up for oneself, with a little help from friends, can make all the difference.
“In the sweetness of friendship, let there be laughter and sharing of pleasures.” — Khalil Gibran
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