simpleman
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I had to do some cross country personal travel, and then attend a rehearsal dinner that evening. I decided to dress for the rehearsal on the plane and just wear it all day.
I knew the rehearsal dinner was at an upscale gastropub, so I chose to wear some dark tan chinos, a light blue shirt, a herringbone brown sport coat, some wingtip boots, and a navy blue tie.
Throughout the traveling, I found people were more willing to help me, was able to get a couple upgrades, and had a very positive experience. At the rehearsal dinner, I was shocked to find that I was the best dressed in the room (of the men, the ladies were all wearing nice dresses, their significant others were all wearing denim and polo shirts).
1) I felt more confident in the situation. I knew no one there but the bride to be and my wife.
2) I made my wife look better. I complemented her look, and she was able to show that her husband was put together and therefore she had good taste.
3) I showed respect to my friend just by looking sharp.
4) people naturally wanted to come over and talk to me. Helped project an image of being a leader.
Finally, the thing that really stuck out to me was that I was wearing clothes that I am comfortable in, both how they fit, but how they look. So being relaxed but looking sharp is what allowed the look to work all together. I never thought about my clothes until I reflected on the experience this morning. I never looked down on anyone there (and don't!), I just allowed my style to passively work for me and my wife.
I knew the rehearsal dinner was at an upscale gastropub, so I chose to wear some dark tan chinos, a light blue shirt, a herringbone brown sport coat, some wingtip boots, and a navy blue tie.
Throughout the traveling, I found people were more willing to help me, was able to get a couple upgrades, and had a very positive experience. At the rehearsal dinner, I was shocked to find that I was the best dressed in the room (of the men, the ladies were all wearing nice dresses, their significant others were all wearing denim and polo shirts).
1) I felt more confident in the situation. I knew no one there but the bride to be and my wife.
2) I made my wife look better. I complemented her look, and she was able to show that her husband was put together and therefore she had good taste.
3) I showed respect to my friend just by looking sharp.
4) people naturally wanted to come over and talk to me. Helped project an image of being a leader.
Finally, the thing that really stuck out to me was that I was wearing clothes that I am comfortable in, both how they fit, but how they look. So being relaxed but looking sharp is what allowed the look to work all together. I never thought about my clothes until I reflected on the experience this morning. I never looked down on anyone there (and don't!), I just allowed my style to passively work for me and my wife.