Weird Clothes Guys Love
Yes, there are a ton of guys at the head of major fashion labels: Michael, Marc, Karl, the list is endless. With the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, one Shecky’s Staffer got to thinking about what your average, everyday guy thinks about when it comes to fashion. Some women say they date guys with a snazzy sense of style; she has never found this to be the case. She weighs in on fashion dos and don’ts.
The Breakfast Club t-shirt—First off, it has THE BREAKFAST CLUB emblazoned on it. And then it features all of your regularly balanced breakfast buds—the Smacks frog and Tony the Tiger, plus Snap, Crackle and Pop (obviously). Perhaps my current boyfriend is trying to invoke the funny, thrift store tees worn by characters like Mac and Charlie on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I will give him points for being clever and having a sense of humor. He also receives compliments on it. So fine—slogan shirts can be funny in the right context.
The stripes and plaid combo—an ex of mine came out dressed for a fancy occasion in plaid madras and a striped shirt. Maybe he read The Official Preppy Handbook and was trying too hard to over-prep-ify in a shout-out to his bank account. His reasoning behind the odd combo was: “They are in the stripe family.” I made him change, since this look is never acceptable.
The suburban cowboy—the whole sexy ranch boy thing could’ve been cute…too bad he was from an affluent community 30 minutes outside of New York City. The plaid shirts, smoking Marlboro Reds and listening to country only added to the horrendous ensemble. And yes, he loved putting on a real cowboy hat whenever he could. I did not make him change, but I think we are no longer dating because I don’t wear Daisy Dukes, bleach my hair and pretend I’m from Texas (to each his own).
Other common guy attire that I don’t really get (the list is endless, so here are just a few):
Wearing jeans with holes. The destroyed look is for dames only, you look like a street urchin.
Excessive use of sports jerseys. Real, bona fide sports jerseys should be reserved for just games.
Dudes who wear “girl” labels. True Religion jeans are particularly a problem. I see you with that loud fire-colored stitching, and I’m reporting you to the fashion police.
Concert tees. I like music too, and I also own a fair amount of these, but when it seems like your wardrobe is all Led Zeppelin (I love them, but…), I will wonder.
Tight jeans. If your thighs are skinnier than mine, you are already a fashion don’t.
Those weird tattooed-up shirts. You know what I’m talking about—fancy, swirly designs. We already discussed that art was fine for your body within reason. This type of shirt…is not.
Chains. They may have been a cool accessory in 1997 when people had beepers, but now they’re just scary.
Purple. I can deal with pink, but this takes the whole feminine fella thing too far.
GIRL TALK TIME: What guy garb do you hate? What man clothing do you not understand? Ever tried to dress your dude? What is his sense of style? What does your guy think of fashion…or Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week?
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I agree that the sports jersey should be worn at sporting events not to every date.
When guys wear tank tops all the time! HATE IT!
My hubbie has basketball shorts that he wears all the time (that are suppose to be for working out only).
this is so true
My husband has several pieces I hate (an ugly hoodie, horrendous sandals, etc…). Every time I ask where he got said piece, his answer is “my mom got it for me.” EEK! He’s getting more on board with buying nicer clothes – now we just need to get my MIL on board!!
I’ve slowly tried to dress my husband. At first, he was completely opposed to plaid shorts, but with the right polo shirt (he loves those), he saw how much better he could look instead of wearing light denim jeans. My next project is to convince him that he needs dark washed jeans. He is obsessed with really light blue jeans, which just drives me crazy.
I like purple on guys. I actually prefer it to the pink.
I totally agree with the men in torn jeans aspect. This just looks poorly put together. I’ve never understood this one.
all the 80′s stuff comming back is just horrid!
UG-LY BILL COSBY/HUXTABLE SWEATERS = INSTANT DQ!!!!! (Sorry I am yelling, but I am serious!) Blech.
Since i read this article, I have seen so many things that were listed in the article. Yuck! I especially hate tight jeans, sagging jeans, jeans with holes, tight t-shirts, men carrying handbags (like juicy, michael kors, coach, lucky brand). I just don’t understand the statement they are trying to make.
My hubby prefers tshirts (plain) and levis..okay now and then, but alllll the time, come on get a clue…I like it when you take the time to dress up ..just a bit please!!
While you mentioned the “cowboy look”, you did not mention cowboy BOOTS. Except for one bf who was competing with the leader of a genuine NO zydeco band in who-could-wear-the-most-outlandish-cowboy-boots (White crocodile *shudder* – So wrong on soooo many levels: I shoulda called PETA on ‘em.), I think the look is good. I even get a little wicked pleasure in knowing how uncomfortable cowboy boots can be (Those “heels”? Those pointy toes? Ya gotta wear them in? Echos of what women have to endure!)
Your point about chains was interesting. If not ONE masculine – but not prison-heavy – chain at the neck of a basic (medium-colored or dark) T or peeking out of a button-down, then what fashion accessory do you suggest? And while we’re talking about necklines…men who have a lot of chest hair who have a ton of “fluff” sticking out over their T’s collar – whether worn as under-or-main shirt…eeeeeewww! (Wear a higher collared undershirt, tuck it in, shave it off – whatever!)
And here’s one comment that sticks up for the guys (because it happens to me, too): anything worn at the wrist frays the cuff of any long-sleeved shirt. Cell phones/smart phones (worn IN THE POCKET, NOT ON A BELT “HOLSTER” – you really DON’T work for the FBI…unless you do) is enough to tell the time – and you can always set an alarm if you need to.
I have to say, don’t show up for a date with me in sneakers.
My guy has these Sean John jeans which I don’t like. He thinks they are cool.
If your wardrobe consists all the free t-shirts you got from every event or credit card you ever signed for then you need to open your horizon to HELLO….fashion. That’s a major advertising violation. Unless you’re getting paid to wear…please don’t. I’m sorry but the eyeliner has to go. It was cool when Boy George and David Bowe did it, but NEWS FLASH the 80s are over!
Dressing up my husband is fun, but don’t get it twisted. He can dress himself. He looks great in Armani Exchange. He has a well mixed wardrobe from day to night. He learned on his own and I think he would open to attending Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
I hate the sagging jeans, tight or loose. It’s just nasty!!! I don’t undrestand the tube socks with Nike or ADIDAS sandels. Yuk!!
Overdoing it on pink and Abercrombie Hollister prep look. UGH!