OK, Need Some Help in a Debate with the Wife

[NoNothingGuy]

The wife and I were in Charleston over the weekend and happened to see some of the felt flower lapel pins in a local boutique. I don't own one, but I have always like them and just never got around to getting/making any for myself. At this point, I will likely never sport one.

BUT!

She made a comment about how they were very girly and it surprised me. She is usually rather progressive when it comes to clothing, and I took offense to her judgment. We asked my sister and she agreed with my wife.

Since I have been at the office this morning, I have been trying to find some pictures of men wearing these lapel pins (and pulling them off), but don't really know where to look.

Can someone either post a good picture or two (or let me know where to look)?

I just want to show them a picture or two of someone pulling off the look. I guess in their minds the things would look ridiculous (which isn't true). At this point I just want to win the argument.

Y'all are so good with pictures, I thought you might post a few good ones.

Thanks guys.

 

[acridsheep]

This is one of those rare cases where you should listen to the wifey.

 

[Edgar Allan Pwn]

They are right that it is kinda girly, but they're wrong if they think that's necessarily a bad thing.

They might be right in saying that you can't pull it off, but that's a judgment call. I don't think I could pull one off either, but some can and do.

Edit: Just buy one. If it works, good for you. If it doesn't, give it to the wife and maybe she'll wear it.

 

[DerekS]

I have a pink one with a light blue center on right now with a navy linen/wool patch pocket sportcoat. A lot of people tell me it looks girly...but i rarely give a **** what my collegues say about my dress.

im a ****** photographer so i dont wanna put up a pic to help you LOSE this battle.

 

[Manton]

If you want to wear a flower, get a real flower. $1 in most florists.

 

[Flartchy]

Something like this?

I'd go with the wife.

 

[IndianBoyz]

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by DerekS

I have a pink one with a light blue center on right now with a navy linen/wool patch pocket sportcoat. A lot of people tell me it looks girly...but i rarely give a **** what my collegues say about my dress.

I wouldn't even wear a real flower to work.

Originally Posted by Manton

If you want to wear a flower, get a real flower. $1 in most florists.

Agreed. I hate this felt flower trend.

 

[texas_jack]

they are girly

 

[NoNothingGuy]

Darn it. Okay, I guess I lost.

I wasn't going to get one. Honestly, even if I were going to get one I would only wear it if I were doing something celebratory like a wedding, etc. I just thought they were fun.

I know I have seen some pictures on Non-Sart and other threads that made them look good/manly.

I just figured some of you photo guys might have a few on hand to share.

I guess I will just lose the argument. I was only trying to defend men who care about their dress and dare to take some risks...

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by NoNothingGuy

I just thought they were fun.

That's exactly how you know not to wear something.

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by Flartchy

Something like this?

I'd go with the wife.

Me too...

Get a real one if you really want one...

 

[DerekS]

Originally Posted by Flartchy

Something like this?

I'd go with the wife.

 

[lee_44106]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

That's exactly how you know not to wear something.

Weren't you the one sporting those cut-off gloves without the fingers?

 

[Flartchy]

Originally Posted by NoNothingGuy

I know I have seen some pictures on Non-Sart and other threads that made them look good/manly.

I'd have to see it. They sound bad in theory but maybe they can look good if done right.