Originally posted by PigIron:
Originally posted by you be betty:
Originally posted by econo:
I didn't believe people like this actually existed.
have you ever BEEN to potomac?? [/b]
Betty, you seem to know a bit about fashion. I on the other hand, know very, very little and I'm always looking for tips. Can you break this excerpt down for me and let me know what you think of the following style so I know whether or not I should copy it down the next time I go shopping for clothes? I know we've never met personally, but I'm no model - I'm just a working-class guy looking for a style that would be accepted by the fellas at the local bar during happy hour AND would work with the ladies as well, if I were looking for a trip to Poundtown. Thanks.
"Both are wearing polo shirts, collars neatly folded down. The men in the bar sport a classic look: Along with the red polos, they wear blue blazers, madras shorts, loafers, and boat shoes. Khakis are flat-fronted and top-shelfâ??Brooks Brothers, J. Crew, etc." [/b]
haha, for real?
okay. so i really don't like grouping or judging people based on what they look like, but if you don't want to get the shit kicked out of you, don't wear it all together at once.
i actually have a lot of preppy clothing because i like having a balance between tailored and crisp and all over the place. i also live in bethesda and have to attend bullshit "society" type events and look somewhat polished without cramping on my personal style. so it is all about balancing.
ex. if you wear a polo (and lacoste polos fit exceptionally and are always a good investment because they never go out of style), maybe wear it with slim fitting jeans and chucks/some other non-preppy shoe. NEVER POP THE COLLAR unless it is a clear 80s reference, or you will look like a complete douchebag.
if you wear madras/plaid shorts (which i think can be really cool if done right), wear them with a funkier tee shirt or blazer or something like that. also, with a different sneaker - flip flops or loafers or birks will make you look preppier.
i recently bought a pair of sperry topsiders, which are great, but i end up wearing them with other really trashy looking things. they are really comfy shoes.
as far as going out to a bar or scoring some ladies, i gotta say i love a boy in a slim fitting polo and slim fitting pants and some bright, cool kicks. also, if you can rock the plaid shorts, do it. but be careful...
in my opinion, wear what you like and what you are comfortable in and wear what makes you happy. but if you are specifically trying to avoid looking too preppy, don't wear it all together at once. it's all about mixing items until you get the desired affect.
