WAYWRN: Classic Menswear, Casual Style

[rollecd]



I'll take the bait as, judging by your post history, you are somewhat genuine.
Style is incredibly subjective. Now that that's out of the way, there are a few articles of clothing or accessories that immediately brand someone as clueless, hopeless and thoughtless. Cargo shorts are at the top of this list. I'd say Crocs or jean shorts are at the top, but **** me with a fire hose if both of those haven't been featured in this very threak.
You see, no one with taste, sophistication or even the slightest understanding of how to get dressed wears cargo shorts. Even soldiers, who actually need the pocket space and utility, will swelter in long pants before shaming themselves and their country with the use of cargo shorts. They are, much like the black button-down shirt, a constant reminder of someone who hasn't matured their style since high school.
I don't mean to personally attack you, of course. The whole point of this site is exploring and learning about style and clothing. However, this is not a good start for you. And you clearly have much to learn.
My sincere answer is to treat cargo shorts as Stalin treated his enemies: forgotten forever; removed from history. They should never have existed and they should never be a part of your wardrobe. You cannot find a pair that fit well because "properly fitting" cargo shorts don't exist. They are all-around terrible. And wearing them, at least at first impression, makes you appear all-around terrible.

Absolutely brilliant post. I'm gonna have to read your priors posts on here. Talk about regulating.

 

[in stitches]

that does not look like a comfortable pose.

 

[in stitches]

clarinetplayer
"Pretty coat"

thanks! i love it.

 

[Rambo]



that does not look like a comfortable pose.

he looks like he's passing gas.

 

[gdl203]

x-post because this is probably "clean" enough for MC CS...

Spoiler: was ist das

illesteva / nanamica / BBBF / Taylor Stitch / Rafstros / Sinn 142st / espresso

 

[in stitches]

looks good to me, g. jacket and sweater are sick.

 

[sugarbutch]

Too much wavy gravy on the jeans, g. You don't have stacking, just weird waves of fabric around the knee.

 

[Gorpomon]

There's nothing objectively wrong with this look, except that for a man of your (seeming) middle age, you in fact need to dress a bit classier. Leave the down vest and selvage to the hipsters in Wicker Park. But even though it's not quite right for you, props on getting the look down right.

A Good Day for a Fair Isle, Vest and New Aldens

 

[cbfn]

^ Fully disagree, you look awesome K.

 

[Crat]

 

[cbfn]

Love it, Crat, but the pants are too light and faded IMHO, would look better with darker denim.

 

[Caustic Man]

There's nothing objectively wrong with this look, except that for a man of your (seeming) middle age, you in fact need to dress a bit classier. Leave the down vest and selvage to the hipsters in Wicker Park. But even though it's not quite right for you, props on getting the look down right.

I see nothing wrong with it for a man his age. If he were wearing skinny jeans and an oversized NY Yankees cap with this outfit I might agree with you, but he looks fine to me.

 

[in stitches]



^ Fully disagree, you look awesome K.

this. that comment was way off base.

 

[Mr.K]



There's nothing objectively wrong with this look, except that for a man of your (seeming) middle age, you in fact need to dress a bit classier. Leave the down vest and selvage to the hipsters in Wicker Park. But even though it's not quite right for you, props on getting the look down right.

Is 40 middle aged now?

 

[Mr.K]



^ Fully disagree, you look awesome K.

Thanks. I never thought 40 would be considered middle aged.