I am confused as to why wearing short shorts is perfectly fine but wearing tights is unmanly and unacceptable? When did runners become overly concerned with how they look while training? You were what is comfortable considering the weather and the training run you are doing on that day. If you don't want bs comments while running, wear basketball shorts and heavy sweatpants for all your runs.
I find personal satisfaction in intimidating the hell out of someone stupid enough to yell someting at me while I'm running - if they're not in a moving car, they are going to find out quickly all runners are not pacificts. I like to think I am sticking up for the running community in general and our right to wear what is comfortable and efficient!
I wear short shorts in the summer, tights on cold days (like I'm going to do a speed workout on the track in 20 degree weather in sweatpants? or even a road tempo for that matter) and am married w/ kids.