The Significant Others of MC

Pretty much every woman I know likes the way I dress.

The wierdest thing was having a lesbian ask me about my clothes. Turned out she was new to the area and wanted a reliable dry cleaner for *her* suits.

I am a relatively recent convert to better dress, and my wife doesn't know what to think. She was the one who previously gave me fashion advice, and would typically dress me in monochrome (taupe suit, light beige shirt, medium beige tie, for example). Given that I have a medium to high contrast complexion, this didn't work at all. I have also had to disabuse her of the notion that we need to match when attending events together.

I suppose, all told, she prefers my newer method of dress, but is slightly frustrated that she is unable to give me any advice, and has given up doing so.

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Originally Posted by bourbonbasted 

She said generally suits were a turn-off to her

I once dated a girl who didn't like the spalla camicia. dumped her on the spot. true story.

Been married for 9 years and for the first several years my wife tried (to little avail) to reform my style (or lack thereof). Most of her suggestions were more on the fashion/trendy side of things rather than classic style. And why would I expect her to know classic men's style? We were in our early 20's and had little knowledge of anything, much less fine sartorial taste.

Since then I've been slowly discovering better clothing (in both style and quality) and she loves it. She loves being on the arm of the best dressed guy in the room (which isn't difficult living in Denver, the flip-flop-cargo-shorts-affliction-shirt wearer's mecca). Seriously, you should see what people wear to weddings around here, it's a casual wasteland. My obsession does seem to consume my thoughts and conversation choice from time to time but she's very good at bringing me back down to earth gently.

By the way, this is my first post on Styleforum. Glad to meet you all. Glad to be here. 

My wife expects me to be somewhat eccentric and I don't disappoint her. I think she wishes that I didn't have so many shoes though. She also has an very interesting wardrobe, but rarely wears most of the good stuff these days as we've gone from living in Toyko to an island in Hicksville, Ontario.

My wife just bitches about how much money I spend on my wardrobe.  I've always been confident in the way I dress and my style and purchases continue to positively evolve with the help of SF and its members.  And of course, my buddies always give me shit when they find out how much I spend...fuk 'em, they're just jealous. LMAO!

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Originally Posted by KObalto 


You know thats not Italian for golden shower, right?
My wife generally appreciates the way I dress, but occasionaly wonders why I can't wear a band tee shirt, jeans, and trainers to family parties like her cousins and brothers. And it's not like I'm wearing a suit to these events (sometimes a sport jacket depending on the event).

Haha, the only band tees I have left are U2 tour shirts that I've bought at the concerts throughout the years. I was wearing one the other night before bed and she says: "Now there's the man I married." I told her I could quit the sartorialism at any time and go back to looking like a slub. She quickly declined the offer. hah

Great topic.  My wife loves me in a well tailored suit, like that Facebook thing going around that A finely Tailored Suit is to a Woman like Lingerie is to a Man.  She just doesn't want me to talk about it.   I'm all for nice clothes, a great pair of shoes, accesories etc.  But there is something very unmanly about discussing it.  It's ok to complement someone, but that's it - move on.  I see my wife's point.  Just look good and shut up (knowing you look good).