Do you have to wear clothes?
That’s an extremely important question. Ask it every time you do something.
For instance, what if you are doing things inside your home –
sleeping, cooking, cleaning, writing, etc.?
Do you have to wear clothes for these activities? Certainly not, it’s your place – your house, your
rules.
But what if a friend or relative comes to visit? Do you have to wear clothes? Maybe yes, maybe no, depending on the agreement you make with these important people. You need to be open and talk!
What if you want to do some gardening or weeding or lawn
mowing outside in your yard? Do you
have to wear clothes for these activities?
Probably not, particularly if you’ve talked to your neighbors and they’re
not concerned about nakedness.
What if you’re going hiking?
Do you have to wear clothes for hiking? This of course depends on how busy the trail
is. If you’re off a busy trail and away from
the trail head, it’s probably okay to stay nude when meeting the few textiles you
pass – don’t be embarrassed and cover up.
Just stay nude and say ‘Hi’.
What if you’re driving somewhere? Do you have to wear clothes for driving? Probably not, you’ll just drive more safely,
and can always slip on a kilt or pair of short pants if needed. Although clothing may be more convenient for
short drives, how long does it really take to slip on a pair of short pants and
maybe a t-shirt?
What if you’re going to shop downtown or going to church? Do you have to wear clothes? Probably yes, as you’ll be interacting with
many people who may not understand naturism.
In fact, this is probably the criterion for deciding if you have to wear
clothes. If you can interact with just a
few people, then it’s probably okay to be naked. If you must interact with many people, you’ll
probably need to wear clothes.
This question may cause you some discomfort at first but ask
it and do it anyway; you’ll learn to be a naturist.
So here’s the No Tan-line Rule: “If you don’t have to wear
clothes, don’t. If you have to wear
clothes, wear as little as possible!” – Ken Sunwalker