Image Consultant for Men?

[coldwine]

Originally Posted by binarybelle

Actually, I've grown tired of it. And I think a lot of women expect a little more effort from men these days. That's where someone like an image consultant can help.

I have my own wardrobe to worry about -- and I don't like feeling like someone's mother.

Hear hear. I don't know where American men get this idea that they don't have to put any effort into dressing well or being well groomed. These are not the Dark Ages.

[Lookout Kid]

Originally Posted by coldwine

That only holds true if you're wearing khakis around town. But I'm talking work wear, and frankly you men just can't afford to ban a color. Your wardrobes are already so limited. Colors change with the season for you, but really, colors themselves rarely go out.

I haven't worn a pair of khaki khakis in ten years. Work wear be damned. If you wear khaki khakis to work, you look like a douche.

Originally Posted by coldwine

Oh god, that is a horrible look. It's 1995 Silicon Valley Software Designer. It has to go.

It's more 80's country club. I didn't say I liked it, but it is "in".

Originally Posted by coldwine

God forbid you just have a discussion on fashion without having to add this qualifier.

It was more of an observation than a qualifier. If it were a qualifier, it would have been stated, "I'm not gay, but...". There's a difference. My way of saying it was poking fun at myself. Well, making fun of myself using a stereotype. Guilty.

[coldwine]

Originally Posted by Lookout Kid

I haven't worn a pair of khaki khakis in ten years. Work wear be damned. If you wear khaki khakis to work, you look like a douche.



It's more 80's country club. I didn't say I liked it, but it is "in".



It was more of an observation than a qualifier. If it were a qualifier, it would have been stated, "I'm not gay, but...". There's a difference. My way of saying it was poking fun at myself. Well, making fun of myself using a stereotype. Guilty.

Wait, I am so confused.

"Khakis" are what we used to wear in high school, with all the pockets.

I have chinos and the like in mind. Khaki slacks. It's perfect for summer wear for men.

[jrobinsonchicago]

I think this service would do well in Chicago. There are still a lot of older single men looking to land arm candy, new grads with no clue, and guys who just want a re-invention of themselves.

Personally, I wear a tailored jacket, an untucked solid button up, a pair of boot cut jeans, and a set of dress shoes from some where like Aldo or Robert Wayne. Throw in a great watch and a good haircut and your set. It can be taken either way... dressed down relaxed professional or done up casual.

You don't have to look overdone, but women definitely take notice when you're well put together. Do you want to look like someone who lives in their mom's basement and plays video games all day, or a relaxed professional with something to offer?

This is a good idea, and too many of the guys here in the city have lots of money and little style.

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by Veronica43

One of my favorite looks a guy could ever wear is a dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up, sophisticated jeans (none of the "destroyed" denim), nice shoes, and sunglasses/watch.

Agree, that is also one of my favorite looks for a guy....

[Irishtom29]

My favorite look for work was brown duck Carhartt work pants, a "Hillbilly" snap front denim shirt, a green or dark blue mill jacket, original American Bridge hard hat, Redwing "877" boots and big-cuff hot mill gloves from Blue Collar Supply in Lansing. And a red or blue bandana tied around my head.

Options were Carhartt brown duck bib overalls, Carhartt 4 button blanket lined brown duck coat, turtleneck sweaters, flannel shirts and red flannel union suits.

[coldwine]

Originally Posted by Irishtom29

My favorite look for work was brown duck Carhartt work pants, a "Hillbilly" snap front denim shirt, a green or dark blue mill jacket, original American Bridge hard hat, Redwing "877" boots and big-cuff hot mill gloves from Blue Collar Supply in Lansing. And a red or blue bandana tied around my head.

Options were Carhartt brown duck bib overalls, Carhartt 4 button blanket lined brown duck coat, turtleneck sweaters, flannel shirts and red flannel union suits.

My friends in the trades preferred water-proof boots. I'm surprised you didn't mention that.

Oh, and woolen socks.

[Irishtom29]

Originally Posted by coldwine

My friends in the trades preferred water-proof boots. I'm surprised you didn't mention that.

Oh, and woolen socks.

I treated my boots with Redwing Oil, they'd shed water but still beathe.

In winter I'd wear heavy 2-buckle galoshes over my regular Wings. And wool socks, yes indeed.

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by Irishtom29

My favorite look for work was brown duck Carhartt work pants, a "Hillbilly" snap front denim shirt, a green or dark blue mill jacket, original American Bridge hard hat, Redwing "877" boots and big-cuff hot mill gloves from Blue Collar Supply in Lansing. And a red or blue bandana tied around my head.

Options were Carhartt brown duck bib overalls, Carhartt 4 button blanket lined brown duck coat, turtleneck sweaters, flannel shirts and red flannel union suits.

Man.... I bet you looked sooooo good... And what about the designer toolbelt?