Apparently the Conan O'brien look is in.

[rocadelpunk]

Originally posted by: jbourne77

Originally posted by: miketheidiot

Originally posted by: Danman
Is it bad that I follow all of those tips already?

no, you really have to ignore alot of people here when it comes to dressing well (among many other things) because the demographic has a strong tendency to be as unclassy as possible (see the jort thread around here, full of apologists :|)

There's almost unanimous agreement on mistakes #2 and #3. No one has mentioned #5, but I think that's a given just like #3. #6 is a matter of taste, not what's "correct" (although I'll side with the author on that one). #7 pits two extremes against one another and claims one of them to be wrong and the other to be correct.

So that said, #7 begs a happy medium while #4 and #1 are just downright retarded. Even the best-case scenario put forth by the author falls into "doesn't fucking fit you" category. If the douche in #1 needs to get something off the shelf, he'll need to ask his "life partner" to do it for him since he won't be able to extend his arms. And I'm sure that we're not far off from having "man-pantyhose" since shit like #4 is being advocated. As soon as he sits down, everyone's getting a fabulous shot of his shins and knees.

I forget who started it, but that's actually a trend in some places to basically have flood pants for suit pants

 

[mchammer187]

Originally posted by: jbourne77

Originally posted by: miketheidiot

Originally posted by: Danman
Is it bad that I follow all of those tips already?

no, you really have to ignore alot of people here when it comes to dressing well (among many other things) because the demographic has a strong tendency to be as unclassy as possible (see the jort thread around here, full of apologists :|)

There's almost unanimous agreement on mistakes #2 and #3. No one has mentioned #5, but I think that's a given just like #3. #6 is a matter of taste, not what's "correct" (although I'll side with the author on that one). #7 pits two extremes against one another and claims one of them to be wrong and the other to be correct.

So that said, #7 begs a happy medium while #4 and #1 are just downright retarded. Even the best-case scenario put forth by the author falls into "doesn't fucking fit you" category. If the douche in #1 needs to get something off the shelf, he'll need to ask his "life partner" to do it for him since he won't be able to extend his arms. And I'm sure that we're not far off from having "man-pantyhose" since shit like #4 is being advocated. As soon as he sits down, everyone's getting a fabulous shot of his shins and knees.

regarding #4
do you really lose 10 inches in length when you sit down?

as long as your socks match your slacks which they should it shouldn't be a problem

I have a few pairs of slacks that have a light break and I have no problem sitting down then again I am shorter than average but I only lose about 3 maybe 4 inches when I sit down.

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: thepd7

Originally posted by: SuperjetMatt
If you want to look like a Metrosexual Douche, those tips are spot-on.

there's some solid tips, the tie thing is legit. cheap ties make small knots that just don't look good.

Depends.

I prefer small knots on my ties regardless of what is "in".

 

[lokiju]

They prices they list for the shit they say is "right" is absurdly expensive.

 

[Zedtom]

Clothing choices should be locale specific. Formal wear for dress up events. Office dress for offices. Casual wear for leisure time. Scrounger clothes for yard work or auto repair.

When you spend more time scrutinizing the apparel choices of other men rather than checking out what the women are wearing, you have crossed the line from metrosexual to... well, you fill in the blanks.

 

[Stuxnet]

Originally posted by: mchammer187

Originally posted by: jbourne77

Originally posted by: miketheidiot

Originally posted by: Danman
Is it bad that I follow all of those tips already?

no, you really have to ignore alot of people here when it comes to dressing well (among many other things) because the demographic has a strong tendency to be as unclassy as possible (see the jort thread around here, full of apologists :|)

There's almost unanimous agreement on mistakes #2 and #3. No one has mentioned #5, but I think that's a given just like #3. #6 is a matter of taste, not what's "correct" (although I'll side with the author on that one). #7 pits two extremes against one another and claims one of them to be wrong and the other to be correct.

So that said, #7 begs a happy medium while #4 and #1 are just downright retarded. Even the best-case scenario put forth by the author falls into "doesn't fucking fit you" category. If the douche in #1 needs to get something off the shelf, he'll need to ask his "life partner" to do it for him since he won't be able to extend his arms. And I'm sure that we're not far off from having "man-pantyhose" since shit like #4 is being advocated. As soon as he sits down, everyone's getting a fabulous shot of his shins and knees.

regarding #4
do you really lose 10 inches in length when you sit down?

as long as your socks match your slacks which they should it shouldn't be a problem

I have a few pairs of slacks that have a light break and I have no problem sitting down then again I am shorter than average but I only lose about 3 maybe 4 inches when I sit down.

I aim for a slight break. When I sit down, I lose a few inches, too; nothing serious. Of course the picture the show for the "mistake" has way too much of a break (it just flat out doesn't fit the guy), but their "right way" is the other extreme. If there isn't a slight break when you stand up, your pants don't fit.

 

[tboo]

Originally posted by: GTSRguy
This should defiantly be renamed "fashion mistakes for the gay community"

LOL

 

[DougK62]

I guess I'm going to go against the grain and say that these are all good tips. In fact, I think it's just common sense to wear clothes that actually FIT instead of the baggy stuff that I see all over the place. I certainly don't dress as the article says on the weekends or when I'm just lounging, but everyone with a professional job should try to buy clothes that fit their frame.

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: DougK62
I guess I'm going to go against the grain and say that these are all good tips. In fact, I think it's just common sense to wear clothes that actually FIT instead of the baggy stuff that I see all over the place. I certainly don't dress as the article says on the weekends or when I'm just lounging, but everyone with a professional job should try to buy clothes that fit their frame.

I dunno, I agree with most people that a lot of these tips are extreme.

I have a leather jacket that's nearly eight years old now. I certainly didn't follow their tips when I bought it and I get compliments on it every single time I wear it out. *shrug*

The truth is that so much of fashion is about your self-confidence. Carry yourself with confidence and people will find whatever you're wearing attractive (within reason). I mean the take-away from the article is "buy clothes that fit." Don't go overboard. Their pants example is horrendous. With no break in your pants it looks like you had a late-life growth spurt and can't afford new clothes or a trip to the tailor.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: tboo

Originally posted by: GTSRguy
This should defiantly be renamed "fashion mistakes for the gay community"

LOL

That would be redundant. The article appeared in GQ

 

[OutHouse]

no way in hell will i pay hundreds of bucks for a dress shirt.

Tie, $135, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Shirt, $360, by Etro. Pants, $280, by Acne.

 

[nerp]

Originally posted by: miketheidiot

Originally posted by: Danman
Is it bad that I follow all of those tips already?

no, you really have to ignore alot of people here when it comes to dressing well (among many other things) because the demographic has a strong tendency to be as unclassy as possible (see the jort thread around here, full of apologists :|)

:beer:

 

[Insomniator]

These tips aren't for people whose calves can't fit into jeans or ones that buy clothes at walmart. I guess those are usually the same people though.

 

[middlehead]

Originally posted by: GTSRguy
Rule 1 about the jacket size is complete and total BS, you look like dumbass walking around in a skin tight jacket, lose fitting jackets are normal.

DO YOU SEE A TIGHT LEATHER JACKET ON INDIANA JONES?

NO, YOU DONT, CASE CLOSED

:thumbsup:

 

[tboo]

That article is racist for calling them Barack Obama jeans.