Men over the age of 25 should not be wearing converse, vans, hi-tops or other kid type shoes. (sexier, mens)

[Unsettomati]

Originally Posted by citylove101

Surprised that this old-ass thread has been revived. There ARE way too many badly dressed guys around, I'll agree.

But badly dressed to me means dressing inappropriately for the occasion, and what's appropriate is a function of not just age, but the setting, occasion, the part of the country you're in, and what actually fits (I hate seeing anyone, men or women, in badly-fitting clothes.)

All that said, there are definitely grown men around who dress like they're still in college all the time. They should grow up. Wearing shoes to the office, ditching the hoodie and t-shirt, and finding a good dress shirt won't kill anybody. (Outdoor jobs or construction work or something like that is obviously different). And it never hurt a guy to look sharp even during his off-time. Being a bit stylish can go a long way in social situations.

That line pretty much sums it up. It's all about you. People should dress in ways that please you.

Why?

Because it's all about you.

I don't own a pair of converse. But I also don't think that the attire of others revolves around my aesthetic preferences.

[noregon98]

To each their own, but it is sort of a kooky kind of paradise, isn't it?

I mean, adults trying to look like kids, kids trying to look like adults.


For me, one of the worst "wardrobe" infractions for older males trying to look younger are shirts with horizontal stripes.

If you must wear them, pinstripes only please. The wider they are, the more...


If one's goal in life is to look younger, the *only item that truly needs to be worn is a smile (*Void Where Prohibited By Law).

Smiles that truly originate from the inside, can't help but look like a one-of-a-kind garment on the outside.

Hopefully, society will never make them go out of style.

[JTE1969]

Dang, 38 pages of a thread to go through... Didn't do that.

But I'm 48 years old and still try to Freestyle on a bmx bike. Yeah, and I wear Vans. And I think going around in a std work Polo or Suit is REAL STUFFY. I like how Mark Zuckerburg NEVER WEARS A SUIT. Because I hated the old business standards of how a suit classifies a man and such [ yeah, they had secret codes for men's suits, I think ].

I think a person should wear whatever fashion appeals to himself / herself as an expression of themselves. They shouldn't follow trends or whatever someone else says they should wear. Follow your heart on how you want to dress and express yourself. I like to see what people wear as an expression of their total essence [style, tastes, character, ethos, interests, etc..]

[Those Who Squirm]

Originally Posted by JTE1969

a suit classifies a man and such [ yeah, they had secret codes for men's suits, I think

I don't think there's ever been a "suit code", other than the fact that if you are high enough in the org chart to be raking in the big bucks, you have the option of wearing only suits that are custom tailored. The difference in comfort and confidence provided by a suit that truly fits you perfectly, and one that sort-of, kind-of, fits because you bought it off the rack and your dry cleaner did their best to alter it, is huge.

I think a lot of men would gladly wear suits more often if they could get a better fit. I know I would.

[TheCityTheBridge]

Originally Posted by Those Who Squirm

Yes, do tell. I really want to know what monks are.

Monkstraps, men's dress shoes with one or two adjustable buckles holding a piece of leather over the Vamp (instead of a lacing system). See, e.g.: Burgundy Westminster | Shoes | 890 Last | Edward Green

[Hapa1]

Men over the age of 25 should not be wearing converse, vans, hi-tops or other kid type shoes.

So are you saying that a 26-year old guy couldn't look good in those shoes? sorry, but they do old-timer.

[Serenity2019]

HaHa! I laughed out loud at what you wrote. It is funny!


But, I must confess, I still wear vans, and surf attire, and I am in my 40's!


I grew up on the water, riding the waves, loving the water, still wear oneil clothing and low key vans! I have long oneil boardshorts (a cool bathing suit) too for the beach and pool.


I dress up when necessary, and have a professional job. See ya brah!

[dizzybint]

Twenty five is still very young and men or women should still be wearing exactly what they like... no barriers.. as long as someone looks clean , tidy its fine with me.. dirty people however oh no....

[Jellybean50]

I just typed this same thing in a thread about women's clothing - i feel like i type it all the time -

I PERSONALLY think people can wear what they want, unless it's at work, at an interview, or someplace where there is a dress code. Many people use clothing as part of their personality, and use it as something "fun." (me) And as you get older, you are going to have less and less of life's years to enjoy - so you REALLY do what the hell you want. Enjoy clothes and your life!

[Jellybean50]

Originally Posted by jte1969

dang, 38 pages of a thread to go through... Didn't do that.

But i'm 48 years old and still try to freestyle on a bmx bike. Yeah, and i wear vans. And i think going around in a std work polo or suit is real stuffy. I like how mark zuckerburg never wears a suit. Because i hated the old business standards of how a suit classifies a man and such [ yeah, they had secret codes for men's suits, i think ].

I think a person should wear whatever fashion appeals to himself / herself as an expression of themselves. They shouldn't follow trends or whatever someone else says they should wear. Follow your heart on how you want to dress and express yourself. I like to see what people wear as an expression of their total essence [style, tastes, character, ethos, interests, etc..]

amen!!