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I never said that caring about one's clothes means one should be (conventionally) "well dressed." Clothing is partly a language, and knowing the vocabulary allows you to send the message you choose. I certainly don't think that everyone should want to send the same messages as I do. I think it's silly, however, to send a message that one does not intend because one refuses to pay any attention to one's attire.
As far as being materialistic, I suppose I am, to some extent. I enjoy a nice suit and a nice meal. It's not, however, something a put much thought into. My chief motivation is the intrinsic enjoyment I derive from my work, and if I achieve my long term ambitions I will almost certainly not be a particularly wealthy man. I appreciate your psychoanalysis, however.
I live in Fort Lauderdale and 2 miles from the beach. Disagree with #3.
Hugo Buchard wrote:
Fortunately I run my own financial show so if I feel like wearing basketball shorts in my M6 then I'll do so. I assume you, however, wear a cheap department store suit in your mid 90s economy car.
And yet another prove of my (VERY BOLD) hyopthesis that money can't buy you style.
Also: if you really cared nothing about how you come across to others, why would you buy an M6? (gotta hand it to you here, though. that car is awesome!)
On topic:
there is little wrong with the pleated pant in itself, though it is not my style at all. It just comes across as very old-man-ish and not particularly stylish at all.
But if you do want to wear it,it is the tradtitionally too-long-or-too-short and always too wide style that many americans chose that is an insult to fashion itself.
Even the fattest man looks better in a tailored pant/suit than in the tents many americans wear.
Furthermore: why would caring about your looks be in any way unmanly?
After all women do judge a book by its cover. I agree on one thing, however, if you're buff and charismatic, you don't need to care as much. But you still score better if you're better dressed. Always.
German, English, American Guy wrote:
Furthermore: why would caring about your looks be in any way unmanly?
After all women do judge a book by its cover. I agree on one thing, however, if you're buff and charismatic, you don't need to care as much. But you still score better if you're better dressed. Always.
It's not one bit unmanly; however, the jeans-with-old-running-shoes-and-race-shirt-to-parties crowd at Letsrun feels significantly threatened by anyone who has the audacity to care about the image they project.
What is wrong with cargo shorts? What kind of shorts should men wear?
Lets get dressed wrote:
Feel free to add to the list.
1. Clothes that don't fit
2. CARGO SHORTS
3. Flip flops (unless you're at the beach, at the pool, or in a public shower).
4. Clothing with logos or "artistic" designs.
5. Running shoes (unless you're running).
6. Fedora (trust me, you can't pull it off).
7. Sports jerseys (unless you are watching or playing sports).
8. White socks that show.
9. Sweatpants and sweatshirts
10. Blazers and jackets without a vent
11. Bulky jackets
12. Basketball shorts (unless you're playing basketball).
13. Speedos
14. Button down short sleeve shirts (particularly with a tie).
15. Extra large letsrun t-shirts (if they existed).
Yawn.
brogan1 wrote:
What is wrong with cargo shorts? What kind of shorts should men wear?
None in public as soon as your are over 30 (give or take; exceptions of course apply).
If you must wear shorts, take away as many pockets as you can, length between top and bootom of your knee. No longer or shorter. Too long and you look like a shoolboy and too short... well, you know!
Also: Make sure they are your size. Tights don't need commenting and and you don't want little kids to see your underwear by staring up your leg...
Curious Person wrote:
Signs you are not a heterosexual man:
1. You care about the clothes you wear.
2. .....
Are you a girl?
Most 800 dudes are also gay.