Do you take crap for being stylish?

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by Kohan

meh.... I'd only agree to the extent that an asshole hater may just fixate on your clothes because they're visible, but plenty of normal people are put off by what they see as an effort to show off, or to look much better than others around you. we call it style, they call it arugula-chomping elitism.

If you keep your style simple and classic without overdoing it, I don't think many will view it as elitism. Look at Obama. He looks like a million bucks with a simple, classic, yet stylish, outfit every time.

 

[chronoaug]

Really? He's a good looking guy who dresses mediocre. Get off his nuts, he's not president yet

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

He's a good looking guy
A matter of opinion.

Originally Posted by chronoaug

who dresses mediocre
Again, a matter of opinion.

 

[JesseJB]

Originally Posted by Kohan

I'm beginning to suspect that my mother has always feared I would turn out gay. This would explain a good deal of her prickly disdain for my interests in, and devotion to, fashion and style.

A little funny, when I think about it, but also rather not.

Damn maternal neurosis...

I get that, but from the dad side. It started when I was 23 when I had a stint at Nordstrom and bought 2 new suits, 4 dress shirts and a nice tie collection in like 2 weeks time and was really excited about suiting up and all the subtleties, traditions and rules that go along with it.

Today that makes you gay...80 years ago that meant you've become a man.

 

[chronoaug]

Originally Posted by mkarim

A matter of opinion.


Again, a matter of opinion.

Everything is a ******* matter of opinion. He dresses like every other guy really. He doesn't do anything that great. I guarantee that if you buy the exact same clothes you're gonna look no where near as good as he does. Same with a lot of other "fashion icons". Do you really think his "style" is that impressive? I guess it's possible you have terribly low standards or something, so maybe you're right.

 

[Kohan]

Originally Posted by JesseJB

Today that makes you gay...80 years ago that meant you've become a man.

It's hard to make that point when you're working against the "he likes fancy clothes and dressing up... queer alert!" mentality, but that's exactly it. I give a damn because I think I'm worth giving a damn about---isn't that reason enough for damn good self-presentation?

Originally Posted by chronoaug

Really? He's a good looking guy who dresses mediocre. Get off his nuts, he's not president yet

Obama actually took some "elitist" heat for wearing Burberry OTR suits early in the campaign and had to downgrade. this is why SFers wouldn't make it into office--we'd rather lose a campaign than a wardrobe.

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by Kohan

It's hard to make that point when you're working against the "he likes fancy clothes and dressing up... queer alert!" mentality, but that's exactly it. I give a damn because I think I'm worth giving a damn about---isn't that reason enough for damn good self-presentation?


True. I think the key is to dress well without trying too hard.

 

[Eason]

Originally Posted by Kohan

I'm beginning to suspect that my mother has always feared I would turn out gay. This would explain a good deal of her prickly disdain for my interests in, and devotion to, fashion and style.

A little funny, when I think about it, but also rather not.

Damn maternal neurosis...

Do you bring your "roommate" home from college for christmas?

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by Eason

Do you bring your "roommate" home from college for christmas?
Sounds like something you did back in undergrad. Memories, like the corners of my mind....

 

[Eason]

No, actually I got to have dual-penisless sex in college. Give it a try, Conne.

 

[ken]

Unfortunately, I am not stylish. Next question.

 

[chronoaug]

^^ With those eyes? Everythign you do is stylish

 

[Kohan]

Originally Posted by Eason

Do you bring your "roommate" home from college for christmas?

No. But I do come home broke and sporting an unfamiliar wardrobe. causes difficulties...

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Originally Posted by JesseJB

I get that, but from the dad side. It started when I was 23 when I had a stint at Nordstrom and bought 2 new suits, 4 dress shirts and a nice tie collection in like 2 weeks time and was really excited about suiting up and all the subtleties, traditions and rules that go along with it.

Today that makes you gay...80 years ago that meant you've become a man.

my dads the same way, throws out a comment here and there about it, usually more about the cost then anything else.

He also borrows my shoes when he needs to look sharp, so what does that tell you.

I dont know why people feel the need to concern themselves with what i spend and on what, but i take alot of heat for it, usually when shopping is when they find out i would rather not be caught dead in Macys

 

[JesseJB]

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

my dads the same way, throws out a comment here and there about it, usually more about the cost then anything else.

He also borrows my shoes when he needs to look sharp, so what does that tell you.

I dont know why people feel the need to concern themselves with what i spend and on what, but i take alot of heat for it, usually when shopping is when they find out i would rather not be caught dead in Macys

haha that reminds me of when my friends give me crap for looking good drag me shopping with them and find out that Id rather spend an eterity in hell buried in Eason's used dildos than go into 95% of clothing stores.