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Originally Posted by fatbob
i like sharp suits. shaped in at the waist often with slightly flared trousers with a dapper tie and scarf.
bashed up jeans and collared t-shirts.
i love wearing my kilts casually with a wooly jumper and a t-shirt and a pair of cons.
block colours are good. white socks are bad. loafers are bad too, as are sandals. hats are good but not baseball caps or 'comedy' hats unless it is a 'see-you-jimmy' hat.
grooming is good. too much aftershave is bad.
sports wear is just that.
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Good points all. One very important rule: ONLY WEAR A KILT TO APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS, AND ONLY IF YOU ARE SCOTTISH. It's a right of every man of scottish decent or orgin, but no one else. So, Sean Connery: yes. Prince William: NO. Ewan McGregor: yes. Michael Jordan: no. You get the idea. German and other Europeans don't count, you must have scottish blood.
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Originally Posted by Kinkikiwi
lol i know i'm a girl so i'll just peek my head in here then run for my life since this seems to be for the boys...but i had to add that men wearing obnoxious tee shirts are not sexy. they just look like highschool freshmen...
and using moisterizer and grooming your nails well isnt gay...it just looks better
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While this is intended for the benifit of men, women are more than welcome to join in our reindeer games. A lot of the best grroming tips come from the other side of those lacking the y chromosome.
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Originally Posted by Maleficent
Can a female chime in here... Most women think bald is kinda sexy - -that whole grass doesn't grow on a busy street thing-- (intelligence = sexy) - combovers on the other hand - not sexy and are just silly. You aren't fooling anyone by having your part down around your ear... be proud of your bald head... We'll love you for your confidence.
Ok, back to reading...
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Yes! Good advise. If your hair is beginning to move on to greener pastures, don't be afraid to go short, really short. Make absolutely sure that you don't do it yourself, as it should still be slightly longer on top, and shorter on the sides. A good barber should be able to taylor the cut to your head. Don't be afraid to grab som magazine clippings of Bruce Willis or someone who actually makes bald look cool. Warning, if you arew really white and are going bald, it may not be the best idea to go TOTALLY bald (people might see you and think 'hmmm, that guy reminds me of American History X'). If you do decide it's time to go bowling ball style, do not ggrow a thin m,ustache and speak in a german accent.
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Originally Posted by nowthen
great idea will. and excellent contributions.
my 2 cents - details gentlemen, details. even a cheap suit can look like a million bucks if pay attention to a few finishing touches.
1) A nice tie - forget that novelty tie your mum bought you 3 years ago for christmas. it is neither cool nor amusing! you should be looking for something silk, and fairly neutral that will combine nicely with your dress shirts without visually hitting everybody in the face. ask the nice lady in the tie shop, they always know a good combination.
2) Shoes and belt - Shoes should ALWAYS be polished. even if they are $25 bargain basement, polish them well and often and people will be pushed to tell the difference from a much more expensive pair. and your belt should ALWAYS match the colour of your shoes.
3) A good watch - something dressy, but not too flashy, again if you dont have the coin to pay for a designer brand there are many cheaper makes that offer similar looks.
dont go for a diving watch unless you actually are diving instructor, or a navy SEAL.
stainless is always better than gold, unless it actually is a real rolex. and, always keep your watch clean.
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Good info.
1) I always like to have two ties per shirt that are perfect matches, and that each of those two can be matched up eclectically with other two other shirts when you want to stand out a bit. If you can form a collection of shirts and ties that all are matchable, you can have a lot of looks to throw out there for less $$. Remember to go quality with ties, even if your shirt is from a 94% off clearence sale at goodwill. Also, for those of you with significant others, make sure your ties each have a slight smell of your cologne or aftershave. If you have the hint of your smell on your ties, they become like a part of you. It also makes the tie an excelent tool in bed.
2) Don't just match color with shoes, but try as hard as you can to mathc material and appearance. If you have smooth looking kenneth coles, go with another kenneth cole belt made from the same type of leather. Fabric belts are okay with loafers or sandals or flip flops. Don't wear dress belts with jeans. That's not cool. Since jeans are informal and have a matte finish, your belt should, too. Go big buckle and low shine with jeans.
3) With enough money at your disposal, you should have a watch that goes with the shoes and belts, but we aren't all millionares. For dressy occasions that involve a suit and above, go with the black leather strap with a stainless or silver head and maybe a grey or black face. The colors should go with your suit no matter the color (unless it's pink, but that's a different conversation). For every day nice looking- go with a stainless strap, 50-100 meter water resistence, and again, go with black, grey, or white for the face. If you have the $$ only purchase a watch from an authorized dealer at a reputable jewelry store. And get a warranty. The good ones will cover buckle-to-buckle repairs for 2 years. AND ALWAY BE ON TIME!!! Call (303) 499-7111 to synchronize your watch with the U.S. Atomic Clock. If your clock is off, you are not a gentelman.