What clothes look awful on men?

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Have your pants hemmed so they break properly over your shoes.

I don’t know what can be done about sleeves that are too long when you have a large neck and girth- but it’s bad.

Don’t wear a button down collar with a suit.

Dress shoes should be polished and a current style.

If you are on the heavy side, avoid loafers- even if you’re not, oxfords are better.

Navy is always better than brown.

Plaid, Madras or Seersucker for short sleeve shirts- no solids. A t shirt ( only wear graphic tees if you have seen the band, drank at the bar, etc.)is usually better than a Hawaiian shirt, if Hawaiian, choose a reverse print Reyn Spooner pullover style.

I agree with much of your list, but the bold are fine, and can even be great trad style. Not to mention, loafers can be great with a suit. Maybe not penny loafers. Indeed, loafers are the shoe of choice for black tie.

As for sleeve length, they should be tailored. Shirts almost never fit properly without a little nip and tuck.

I almost always wear a button down with a suit. I prefer all cotton and most dress shirts are a poly blend.

That's not true. Buy nicer shirts, and avoid the J Crew, etc. type places. Plenty of places to get nice all cotton dress shirts without button-down collars. Although I do like button-down collars with a suit, but the style has to be right. The suit should be traditional single vent with a slightly less fitted look (although not ill fitting or baggy). Basically, a button-down suit can look nice, but you need to know what you are doing.

DP and a man. I agree with what I've bolded. There's nothing wrong with button-down collars.

They're just less formal and I wouldn't wear them to a wedding or a funeral.

Also wouldn't think much of a man in a double-vented suit, unless he was the Prince of Wales.

[Anonymous]

I love you 15:38 and 20:03

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Funny, as a European some of your list would be the opposite for me: yes to skinny ties and tighter fitting clothes… as long as the man is thin…

American suits are just way too baggy to be elegant. Looks like teenager outfits or suits from the 80s to me. Been fighting DH for years so that he wears more tailored clothes (and as a thin 6ft4” he would wear skinny suits so well)

But now to add to the no list:
- short sleeves shirts, def better to wear regular shirt and roll up sleeves as needed. Such a better look. Constant fight with DH
- REI multipockets cargo pants when you are heading for brunch and not a trek in the Amazon forest
- white socks if you are not playing tennis
- long baggy shorts
- brown suits, such an ugly color

Yes, no to all Rick Steves approved travel attire - someone else mentioned but bears repeating: say no to convertible pants.

If you look like you're going on a safari anytime you enter a city, you are doing something wrong. This applies to both genders, but men with convertible pants, utility vests loaded with pockets, and a wide brimmed hat strolling down the street look like clowns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Funny, as a European some of your list would be the opposite for me: yes to skinny ties and tighter fitting clothes… as long as the man is thin…

American suits are just way too baggy to be elegant. Looks like teenager outfits or suits from the 80s to me. Been fighting DH for years so that he wears more tailored clothes (and as a thin 6ft4” he would wear skinny suits so well)

But now to add to the no list:
- short sleeves shirts, def better to wear regular shirt and roll up sleeves as needed. Such a better look. Constant fight with DH
- REI multipockets cargo pants when you are heading for brunch and not a trek in the Amazon forest
- white socks if you are not playing tennis
- long baggy shorts
- brown suits, such an ugly color

Yes, no to all Rick Steves approved travel attire - someone else mentioned but bears repeating: say no to convertible pants.

If you look like you're going on a safari anytime you enter a city, you are doing something wrong. This applies to both genders, but men with convertible pants, utility vests loaded with pockets, and a wide brimmed hat strolling down the street look like clowns.

I completely agree, but I also have to say I love Rick Steves. He's peak Dad. So goofy and Midwestern. I watched a lot of his travel videos during the pandemic, when I wasn't traveling, and he always made me smile. I'd be disappointed if he became a sharp-dressed man!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"wifebeater" undershirts
Anything that is too small.
Being able to see junk through clothes
I don't mind sandals as long as feet are pedicured
Suits with vests

"You laugh at my suit with a vest but I just scored a threesome and after pleasuring ourselves into exhaustion we shall feast on the finest fruits, cheeses, and crackers in the land!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Funny, as a European some of your list would be the opposite for me: yes to skinny ties and tighter fitting clothes… as long as the man is thin…

American suits are just way too baggy to be elegant. Looks like teenager outfits or suits from the 80s to me. Been fighting DH for years so that he wears more tailored clothes (and as a thin 6ft4” he would wear skinny suits so well)

But now to add to the no list:
- short sleeves shirts, def better to wear regular shirt and roll up sleeves as needed. Such a better look. Constant fight with DH
- REI multipockets cargo pants when you are heading for brunch and not a trek in the Amazon forest
- white socks if you are not playing tennis
- long baggy shorts
- brown suits, such an ugly color

Yes, no to all Rick Steves approved travel attire - someone else mentioned but bears repeating: say no to convertible pants.

If you look like you're going on a safari anytime you enter a city, you are doing something wrong. This applies to both genders, but men with convertible pants, utility vests loaded with pockets, and a wide brimmed hat strolling down the street look like clowns.

What’s worse: A safari vest or a fanny pack?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love you 15:38

DH and I have been in a disagreement over the "t-shorts" thing. He believe there is a business there, in selling t-shorts which are actually nothing more than t-shirts worn as pants, with your legs going through the sleeves. He was going to call them t-pants but changed it to t-shorts, which at least makes sense. I tried on a pair and it is soooo stupid. You feel crazy wearing these "t-shorts." I would never wear these, at least in public, although he does with belt to hold them up, there's not even any loops. He says I am failing to think outside the box and was going to quit his job this Monday to concentrate on the new business, but is waiting a month.

[Anonymous]

"You laugh at my suit with a vest but I just scored a threesome and after pleasuring ourselves into exhaustion we shall feast on the finest fruits, cheeses, and crackers in the land!"

This guy is my hero, in so many more ways than one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love you 15:38

DH and I have been in a disagreement over the "t-shorts" thing. He believe there is a business there, in selling t-shorts which are actually nothing more than t-shirts worn as pants, with your legs going through the sleeves. He was going to call them t-pants but changed it to t-shorts, which at least makes sense. I tried on a pair and it is soooo stupid. You feel crazy wearing these "t-shorts." I would never wear these, at least in public, although he does with belt to hold them up, there's not even any loops. He says I am failing to think outside the box and was going to quit his job this Monday to concentrate on the new business, but is waiting a month.

The the legs are coming out the armholes, there are still two other "holes" on the tshirt: one for your torso that you've mentioned is secured with a belt, but the second hole would be your crotch/bum area. How does he handle the second part--or is it let your underwear show type of thing. So confused by this concept, but it did make me laugh.....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Have your pants hemmed so they break properly over your shoes.

I don’t know what can be done about sleeves that are too long when you have a large neck and girth- but it’s bad.

Don’t wear a button down collar with a suit.

Dress shoes should be polished and a current style.

If you are on the heavy side, avoid loafers- even if you’re not, oxfords are better.

Navy is always better than brown.

Plaid, Madras or Seersucker for short sleeve shirts- no solids. A t shirt ( only wear graphic tees if you have seen the band, drank at the bar, etc.)is usually better than a Hawaiian shirt, if Hawaiian, choose a reverse print Reyn Spooner pullover style.

I agree with much of your list, but the bold are fine, and can even be great trad style. Not to mention, loafers can be great with a suit. Maybe not penny loafers. Indeed, loafers are the shoe of choice for black tie.

As for sleeve length, they should be tailored. Shirts almost never fit properly without a little nip and tuck.

I almost always wear a button down with a suit. I prefer all cotton and most dress shirts are a poly blend.

That's not true. Buy nicer shirts, and avoid the J Crew, etc. type places. Plenty of places to get nice all cotton dress shirts without button-down collars. Although I do like button-down collars with a suit, but the style has to be right. The suit should be traditional single vent with a slightly less fitted look (although not ill fitting or baggy). Basically, a button-down suit can look nice, but you need to know what you are doing.

DP and a man. I agree with what I've bolded. There's nothing wrong with button-down collars.

They're just less formal and I wouldn't wear them to a wedding or a funeral.

Also wouldn't think much of a man in a double-vented suit, unless he was the Prince of Wales.

What? Almost every high end, non-American-made suit is double vented. As far as I know, it is strictly a traditional American style to have single vents, and that is increasingly rare in high end suits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Funny, as a European some of your list would be the opposite for me: yes to skinny ties and tighter fitting clothes… as long as the man is thin…

American suits are just way too baggy to be elegant. Looks like teenager outfits or suits from the 80s to me. Been fighting DH for years so that he wears more tailored clothes (and as a thin 6ft4” he would wear skinny suits so well)

But now to add to the no list:
- short sleeves shirts, def better to wear regular shirt and roll up sleeves as needed. Such a better look. Constant fight with DH
- REI multipockets cargo pants when you are heading for brunch and not a trek in the Amazon forest
- white socks if you are not playing tennis
- long baggy shorts
- brown suits, such an ugly color

Yes, no to all Rick Steves approved travel attire - someone else mentioned but bears repeating: say no to convertible pants.

If you look like you're going on a safari anytime you enter a city, you are doing something wrong. This applies to both genders, but men with convertible pants, utility vests loaded with pockets, and a wide brimmed hat strolling down the street look like clowns.

What’s worse: A safari vest or a fanny pack?

Fanny pack is worse. Not even close.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love you 15:38

DH and I have been in a disagreement over the "t-shorts" thing. He believe there is a business there, in selling t-shorts which are actually nothing more than t-shirts worn as pants, with your legs going through the sleeves. He was going to call them t-pants but changed it to t-shorts, which at least makes sense. I tried on a pair and it is soooo stupid. You feel crazy wearing these "t-shorts." I would never wear these, at least in public, although he does with belt to hold them up, there's not even any loops. He says I am failing to think outside the box and was going to quit his job this Monday to concentrate on the new business, but is waiting a month.

The the legs are coming out the armholes, there are still two other "holes" on the tshirt: one for your torso that you've mentioned is secured with a belt, but the second hole would be your crotch/bum area. How does he handle the second part--or is it let your underwear show type of thing. So confused by this concept, but it did make me laugh.....

The head hole which is at the bottom of a pair of T-Shorts is called the Escape Hatch. Underwear is optional but most people would wear it DH says. I don't see how this can be a successful business at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"wifebeater" undershirts
Anything that is too small.
Being able to see junk through clothes
I don't mind sandals as long as feet are pedicured
Suits with vests

"You laugh at my suit with a vest but I just scored a threesome and after pleasuring ourselves into exhaustion we shall feast on the finest fruits, cheeses, and crackers in the land!"

Hilarious! And all I can think about with her outfit is camel toe.

[Anonymous]

Ugh. Same as women or anyone. Clothes that look awful are clothes that don't fit and don't make the person wearing them feel good. And a beautiful person can wear clothes that would be awful on someone else -- like a short sleeve dress shirt is no good but if it shows off nice arms and you want to focus on the person's face anyway, then so what? An awful person can wear the nicest clothes but look terrible because of personality, hair, makeup, or what comes out of their mouth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh. Same as women or anyone. Clothes that look awful are clothes that don't fit and don't make the person wearing them feel good. And a beautiful person can wear clothes that would be awful on someone else -- like a short sleeve dress shirt is no good but if it shows off nice arms and you want to focus on the person's face anyway, then so what? An awful person can wear the nicest clothes but look terrible because of personality, hair, makeup, or what comes out of their mouth.

Wrong. You can have the best legs/calves/ankles on earth and capris are terrible. And I'm talking to the women.