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After Only Wearing Shorts Since 1987 Man’s New Look Has Wife Elated
He even altered his tux at his wedding so they could be shorts. He now looks entirely different and his wife couldn’t be more happy about it.
Kathleen Shipman
09.16.19

Many of us hold onto a certain style that seems to define us. For construction worker John, his “thing” was that no matter the event or weather condition – he liked wearing shorts.

Although John had been sporting the same look since the 80s, his wife finally got him to agree to a makeover put on by the Rachael Ray Show. It’s a transformation so unbelievable it’s been viewed more than a million times on YouTube.

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He was a man that stayed consistent.

The majority of people adjust their clothing depending on the season or day’s temperature. Makes sense right? However, that wasn’t John’s way of thinking.

Since 1987, he’s been rocking his shorts 365 days a year. John and his wife Rose own a snowplow business in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania – but even heavy snowstorms wouldn’t convince him to cover his calves. Brrr!

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John’s wedding didn’t put a kibosh on the “shorts-look.”

For his big day, the construction worker planned to say “I do” in a classic tuxedo. What made his tux unique though, was the length.

Wife Rose explained to the audience of the Rachael Ray Show how he had his pants actually cut into shorts. Do you think you’d be okay with that? Check out how they look in the photo below!

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His clothing wasn’t the only thing in need of updating…

Bleached hair was popular decades ago in a rocker-style way. John too got into the trend and frankly, never gave it up. His wife fittingly calls his color “Billy Idol Blonde.”

Since Rose is a hairstylist, she couldn’t help but want her husband to do something more modern with his “do.” She admitted to Rachael Ray that it’s the only thing they argued about – and that she didn’t even remember what his natural color was!

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Fortunately, they were in the right place. After years of the same look, John was finally ready to say goodbye and embrace change with a makeover.

The construction worker was brought backstage and worked on by stylists, while everyone waited anxiously. In addition, fashion consultant Clinton Kelly was there to assist in the transformation.

On stage, Clinton explained in a non-sugar coating way:

“I think your husband’s stuck in a rut. Men get stuck in style ruts too … You have like a thing that you do, like you wear your shorts, that’s my thing. I got my blonde hair, that’s my thing. And then like 30 years go by and you’re like, ‘your thing sucks.'”

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Rose may have had a hard time getting John to change, but Clinton didn’t have any trouble getting him to ditch the shorts and out-dated hair.

When John walked out onto the stage it was like a completely different man had emerged.

He looked handsome, younger, thinner, and well put together. It turns out, his natural hair color is actually dark brown. Rose was completely stunned by her husband’s transformation, but perhaps not as much as Rachael!

The host gushes to John:

“I know who’s getting lucky tonight! You look so sexy, honestly, fierce … Oh my God, you look so hot!”

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One of the best parts is that even John seems happy with his new style (which is only everything). While change isn’t always easy, the rewards can be amazing if you’re willing to make that leap. Good for John for doing so.

Watch the video below to see the incredible results of John’s makeover!

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