Careful not to overdress. If an engineer who is seldom called to meet with any management walks into a meeting ad hoc in a tailored shirt, mgmt might draw the conclusion he is a schmuck trying to impress someone. For this guy, I would suggest having a warbrobe that gives the impression of being well dressed while drawing no attention and being completely forgettable.
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I would agree about making sure whatever you buy fits. Cheaper shirts that fit better are infinitely better than more expensive shirts that don't fit good, although there is probably a break even point somewhere.
Also, regular Brooks Brothers non-iron shirts are $92 according to the website
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You can get the "low end" non iron shirts for $90 (before tax) each or 3 for $225. The step up shirts are $125 each and no special deals for multiples. I have each style and the $125 shirts are nicer but not really worth the extra money if you ask me.
Three reasons:
1. Its easier to mix and match your shirts with pants/shoes/ties if you stick to the three colors I mentioned. tan/brown looks less professional/corporate, more smart casual than business casual. 3. Its easier to make fashion faux pas with tan/brown.
Brown is a fine color for slacks if done correctly, but get the basics down first.
Here's some fashion advice I got (copy pasta'd) from a GQ article awhile back:
1. Buy a 2 button suit
2. Chances are, you?re wearing your suit a size too large. Its shoulders should hug your shoulders (not jut out past them). And ask your tailor to size the sleeves so they stop at the hinge of your
wrist (not halfway down your thumb) and to size the pants so they break once (not gather in a baggy mess at your heels).
3. Toe taps on leather soled shoes
4. Matching wood hangers
5. If you?re going to own one sweater, make it a charcoal gray v-neck. It goes perfectly with a dark suit in fall or winter and with jeans or cords in spring.
6. A black J.M. Weston belt works with khakis, jeans, suits, everything. It is the one belt every man should own.
7. A dark, slim tie will instantly give any ensemble a younger, cooler feel. And unlike wider ties, it looks as good with a jean jacket as with a suit jacket.
8. Raincoats should be trimmed and tailored like a suit.
9. Invest in a classic one- or two-button tuxedo with peak or notch lapels.
10. Learn to tie a bowtie.
11. Get a long, dark scarf and don?t wait till the temperature plunges below zero to wear it. Skip the parka and pair it with a suit or a sport coat and jeans.
12. Learn to form a little dimple in your tie.
13. Cordovan dress shoes are indispensable.
14. If you want your suits to survive, dry-clean them infrequently. Instead, have them steam-pressed when they need shaping up.
15. Pocket squares,are square.
16. Tell your dry cleaner you want your dress shirts cleaned without starch and pressed by hand. It?s pricier but worth it?they?ll look crisper and last longer.
17. The gray crew-neck sweatshirt is an American classic that?s more versatile than ever. You can wear it on its own, underneath a jean jacket, or even with a suit and sneakers.
18. When you wear your trim two-button suit, leave the belt in the closet ? you don?t need one. Going beltless lends the suit a clean, confident look.
19. Wear cuff links without a tie. It will give you a rakish yet elegant flair.
20. When wearing sunglasses with a suit or sport coat, wire-rimmed aviators are your most refined and understated option.
21. Sambas are the one sneaker that always goes well with a suit. But be sure to dress down the suit?nix the tie and go for a T-shirt, an open-collared oxford, or even a layered track jacket.
1. Buy a 2 button suit
2. Chances are, you?re wearing your suit a size too large. Its shoulders should hug your shoulders (not jut out past them). And ask your tailor to size the sleeves so they stop at the hinge of your
wrist (not halfway down your thumb) and to size the pants so they break once (not gather in a baggy mess at your heels).
3. Toe taps on leather soled shoes
4. Matching wood hangers
5. If you?re going to own one sweater, make it a charcoal gray v-neck. It goes perfectly with a dark suit in fall or winter and with jeans or cords in spring.
6. A black J.M. Weston belt works with khakis, jeans, suits, everything. It is the one belt every man should own.
7. A dark, slim tie will instantly give any ensemble a younger, cooler feel. And unlike wider ties, it looks as good with a jean jacket as with a suit jacket.
8. Raincoats should be trimmed and tailored like a suit.
9. Invest in a classic one- or two-button tuxedo with peak or notch lapels.
10. Learn to tie a bowtie.
11. Get a long, dark scarf and don?t wait till the temperature plunges below zero to wear it. Skip the parka and pair it with a suit or a sport coat and jeans.
12. Learn to form a little dimple in your tie.
13. Cordovan dress shoes are indispensable.
14. If you want your suits to survive, dry-clean them infrequently. Instead, have them steam-pressed when they need shaping up.
15. Pocket squares,are square.
16. Tell your dry cleaner you want your dress shirts cleaned without starch and pressed by hand. It?s pricier but worth it?they?ll look crisper and last longer.
17. The gray crew-neck sweatshirt is an American classic that?s more versatile than ever. You can wear it on its own, underneath a jean jacket, or even with a suit and sneakers.
18. When you wear your trim two-button suit, leave the belt in the closet ? you don?t need one. Going beltless lends the suit a clean, confident look.
19. Wear cuff links without a tie. It will give you a rakish yet elegant flair.
20. When wearing sunglasses with a suit or sport coat, wire-rimmed aviators are your most refined and understated option.
21. Sambas are the one sneaker that always goes well with a suit. But be sure to dress down the suit?nix the tie and go for a T-shirt, an open-collared oxford, or even a layered track jacket.
God, some of those are fucking awful.
Wood hangers? A tuxedo? Bowties? No belt w/ suit? CUFF LINKS WITHOUT A TIE?
What to do if you are a trendy fashion fag.
Wood hangers? A tuxedo? Bowties? No belt w/ suit? CUFF LINKS WITHOUT A TIE?
What to do if you are a trendy fashion fag.
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You know that stuff is fashionable because each mannequin's hip is jutting out to one side.
Some of that stuff looks way too tight to be comfortable. I don't wear baggy clothes or anything, but I like a little bit of leeway just for comfort. In the second post, the black button-down just looks like it's stifling.
Some of that stuff looks way too tight to be comfortable. I don't wear baggy clothes or anything, but I like a little bit of leeway just for comfort. In the second post, the black button-down just looks like it's stifling.
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the last one I would never have zipped up and would have shirt and tie underneath, typically not supposed to zip up all the way. Hopefully they are pretty slim, been training for marathons and im 6'1-6'2" and weigh around 160 atm =/. the one hoodie looks like its trying to be tron
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You can find stuff like this (in off brand) on amazon.Amazon.com: TheLees Mens Slim Fit Hood Cotton Jacket: Clothing
Check the "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" shit.
Be aware, this stuff is cut for asians like Khane says and might be short on you.
