English in Pics: Who Wears the Trousers?

Hello!

I have been getting feedback from some of you, my lovely readers, and I know that you are now in love with snuggies. I am too. 

Today I would like to talk about trousers or, as they call them in America, pants. Worn by both genders, trousers offer protection and warmth for our legs and bums. Metaphorically, they are also a status symbol in a relationship. He or she is said to wear the trousers when he or she has the final say on pretty much everything. A little bit vague? I know. That's why I decided to break it down for you. 

You might be the one who wears the trousers in your relationship if you:

• choose pizza toppings;

• hold the remote (not applicable when there are two TV sets where you are);
• select music while in a car;
• get things scheduled for both of you (also without consulting your significant other);
• pick the movie to watch in the movie theatre;
• are a Leo, a Taurus or a Scorpio;
• are single.

This definition is in no way scientific, but I hope it helps a bit. Just remember one thing: two people can't wear the trousers in the same relationship at the same time.

Now onto trousers in the literal sense of the word. There are couple of types to choose from, and I'm going to go over a few of them.

1. CARGO PANTS (US)/ CARGO TROUSERS (UK)

Cargo pants are baggy trousers with numerous pockets. They may come in handy in all-you-can-eat buffets but you're not going to be perceived as very fashion-forward if you decide to wear them.

2. CORDUROYS

Corduroys (cords for short) are also associated with comfort rather than having a fashion sense.

 

 3. SWEATPANTS (US)/ TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS (UK)

Sweatpants are a must have when you hang around your house. Don't forget a nice pair of fluffy slippers to go with them.

4. SLACKS

Slacks are worn at a prom, for work or school assemblies.

5. SKINNY JEANS/ SKINNIES

As the name suggests, skinny jeans are for skinny people. Their cut is extremely slim-fitting but the stretchy denim makes them more  wearable.

It should be noted that skinny jeans for boys are looser around the crotch so wearing doesn't make you sterile, as a lot of ignorant emo haters claim. (Urban Dictionary)

6. JEGGINGS

Jeggings are stretchy and tight-fitting like leggings but they look like a pair of jeans.

7. HOT PANTS

Hot pants are shorts that could not possibly be shorter (UD)

8. OVERALLS (US)/ DUNGAREES (UK)

Some people argue that dungarees should only be worn by pregnant women and plumbers and it is difficult not to agree with them. Definitely the least flattering cut of all.

That's all I've got for you today. Hope you enjoyed it :).

GLOSSARY:

feedback – opinie

a gender – płeć

warmth – ciepło

to wear the trousers/ to wear the pants – rządzić w rodzinie/ związku

to have the final say – ostatecznie decydować

vague – niejasne

to break something down – przeanalizować

a topping – dodatek to pizzy (kukurydza, pieczarki, oliwki itp)

not applicable – nie ma zastosowania

to schedule – planować, umawiać się

your significant other – druga połówka

to pick – wybierać

Taurus – Byk

now onto – a teraz przejdźmy to

literal – dosłowne

to go over – omówić

baggy – luźne

to come in handy – przydać się

perceived as – postrzegany jako

fashion-forward – modny, na czasie

for short  – w skrócie

associated with  – kojarzone z

a fashion sense  –  styl  

fluffy – puchate

slippers – kapcie

a prom – ball

a school assembly – apel

skinny – tut. szczupły

a cut  – krój

slim-fitting – obcisły, dopasowany

stretchy – elastyczny

denim – dżins

wearable – tut. wygodne

looser – luźniejsze

a crotch – krok

sterile – bezpłodny

tight-fitting – obcisły, dopasowany

plumbers – hydraulik

the least flattering cut – najmniej twarzowy krój