jauntie, I was referring to lyf's reference to wearing "singlet and shorts to the gym from my apt. ... I wear running shorts so they are are really short!"

And also, while the Bermuda shorts might have been acceptable (if worn with a shirt or t-shirt perhaps), lyf mentioned wearing a bermudas with a singlet, which I understand is frowned upon.

I think it's the singlet that would be frowned upon and also short running shorts, not a pair of smart bermuda shorts.