The Worst Look - Page 14

Vast majority of business (c) wear around here: 

 

 

 

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Add V-neck sweater over the shirt if it's cold. 

No it wouldn't.

i think a cardigan is a happy medium if you feel uncomfortable with the "formality" of a jacket.

My best friend is a cardigan man. Has about 300 of them. I however, still disagree. He has toned arms, which look good in sweaters though, I like to point it out to him when girls are about.

I'm not going to tell you you're wrong, I just don't care. There is no number of pictures of Sam Zell you could post that would make me want to dress like him.

Whoa. 300 is a lot of cardigans. I think I have 3. I still consider them inferior to the jacket, but for someone who just can't bring themselves to wear a jacket, the cardigan can at least give the "V" of the jacket when buttoned properly.

I feel most people you see wearing them do it because it is cheaper and easier than a proper jacket. I stand by this.

I don't think it is a bad look, or the "worst" look like the title of this thread suggests, however I consider it n00b.

On the first sentence, I really have no idea. But I think for a lot of people it just never really even occurs to them to wear a jacket.

On the second sentence, I agree entirely.

Do you burn oil?

I will throw in on this. I have several cardigans and they are all pieces I love. I never wear one in lieu of a jacket. However on occasion I do wear one with a shirt and tie in situations where a jacket is not required. Not because I prefer them over jackets but because sometimes it's nice to have a little change. They are also nice for those in between seasons where it is too hot for a jacket but you want a little extra warmth. That having been said I do not think it is a good look if you are someone who has a little extra girth. Definitely a fit person's look. 

The whole question of workplace dress depends on what you do, your age, your station, your location, etc. But, in general, it makes no more sense for a 22-year-old guy to wear a three-piece suit to his biz casual cubicle than it would have for him to have worn that three-piece suit to high school or a frat party. If a guy can't figure out how to dress appropriately for his job, why should anyone trust him to make more important decisions?

This isn't to say that guys shouldn't dress as well as their circumstances allow, or even slightly better. It's only to suggest that it's important to think about what your look says about you, and whether your clothing sends the messages you want it to send. Guys who succeed while wearing nice clothes do so because the clothing adds to the image of confidence and competence. But you only need to look at WAYW to see plenty of examples of "nice clothing" doing just the opposite.

Dress to your role, pay , location and industry requirements.

I work in the tropics. No shirt or jacket needed.

On the topic of cardigans, I have bought a few in my lifetime... and have regretted each purchase. They are fugly IMHO.

Are you not aware how hot summer is in Asia? Uncles love doing this

It makes Singapore - you know... that South East Asian island ... feel like an Autumn paradise.