Disagree. I think it's professional. My coworkers who wear all black often have colorful necklaces or accessories or even gold necklaces they wear. 99% of men in my legal job wear a black suit with a blue or white shirt, which is also the same thing you'd wear to a funeral. |
different fabrics/brands fade at different rates. Do you soak your blacks in Rit dye or something? Wear polyester? Why not wear black pants and a blue shirt? Especially in the summer, all black clothes absorb and amplify heat...unless you're wearing black gauze. Lighten up, Wednesday! |
Agree ^^ And all-black doesn't really look that good on most people. It’s not as flattering as people think. |
today:
black tight crop top & baggy jeans; messy long hair; Forest Grump hat & Teva sandals yesterday: loose black t-shirt dress & Teva sandals; messy bun. ashy legs. |
I play tennis and can attest that tennis shoes are designed for running on a tennis court, sliding here and there and pivoting or changing direction suddenly. These are different than sneakers, cross trainers, running shoes, etc. It's not a regional thing, it's appropriate athletic shoes for a specific sport. See also: soccer cleats. |
I think all black gives the floating head look. It is jarring and not chic. |
Are you at Lollapalooza 1 in 1991? |
Yes but a ton of people in the country describe any athletic shoe as “tennis shoes” no matter what they’re designed for. Like pop vs. soda. ![]() |
Be that as it may, my point is that people use the terms interchangeably. This is a thread about fashion not sports equipment. |
+1 You read my mind, including the Melanie Griffith image! ![]() |
What about gals with hairy legs. Anyone can have hairy legs if they want. |
+100. It's ridiculous to freeze at work because men have to wear pants. It's 2025. We're all melting. It's a small fix. |
Are you trying to write funeralry? I am an all black wearer and yes, I know I look goth or like a waiter but it's appreciated and easy and professional. |
I guess it is funerary! |
Agreed. I grew up referring to all athletic type shoes as "sneakers." I moved out of NYC as a teen and suddenly everything I thought of as "sneakers" were now "tennis shoes." |