Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 19:07     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it's more of a trend for teen boys. It's a departure from hoodies that have reigned supreme for many years now.


This. Adult men have been wearing them from decades but it just leaked down to teen boys as the new “bro” look. So lots of jokes about it.


I don't think teen boys are GenZ. They're Gen Alpha, aren't they? GenZ is in its twenties now. I wondered whether what's going on is they're graduating from colleges and universities or trade schools and discovering their hoodies and baggie shorts or whatever aren't acceptable attire in the workplace and also that WOMEN (rather than girls) would rather see their MEN take a little more care in their appearance?

Please tell me the alpaca hair cut is going away at the same time? That was the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen on boys.


Yes.

The college boys all went clean cut last year and over the summer.

Seniors and juniors went clean cut summer into fall.

We ars now down to younger teens who are still doing the poodle llama cut.

They should be nicely groomed by the end of summer.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 18:43     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:Young black Gen Alphas men made it a thing. They started the trend and then everyone caught on. It was all about how differently you get treated when you have on a quarter zip vs. a hoodie.


Well, yes. That was a good discovery for them.

Black men generally dress very well. Glad to see younger black men evolve into that.

Wish white men would dress better. So many slovenly dads and teens out there in cargo shorts, hoodies and backwards ball caps.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 18:37     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Hate it, looks dry AF.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 18:36     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
My teen told me it is a meme, based on the quarter zip stereotype, and social commentary making fun of that guy.

Mom translation is the teen boys are finally cycling into responsible, driven and preppy from slacker video game youtube addicts, and trying to dress the part while still keeping a bit of teen boy irreverence.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 18:00     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone have a favorite office casual one for DH?


https://www.johnnie-o.com/products/sully-1-4-zip-perf-pullover-back-yoke-logo?

https://www.petermillar.com/p/perth-performance-quarter-zip/me0ek40.html?

Nordstrom Rack has a TON right now.


My son just got two at Nordstrom. One Ralph Lauren and one Peter Millar. There are a bunch to choose from.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:57     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Young black Gen Alphas men made it a thing. They started the trend and then everyone caught on. It was all about how differently you get treated when you have on a quarter zip vs. a hoodie.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:47     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My mom buys my DH one in gray every year for Christmas.


Is he also a member of the Dull Men's Club?

hahahahaha
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:47     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:Anyone have a favorite office casual one for DH?


https://www.johnnie-o.com/products/sully-1-4-zip-perf-pullover-back-yoke-logo?

https://www.petermillar.com/p/perth-performance-quarter-zip/me0ek40.html?

Nordstrom Rack has a TON right now.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:44     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it's more of a trend for teen boys. It's a departure from hoodies that have reigned supreme for many years now.


This. Adult men have been wearing them from decades but it just leaked down to teen boys as the new “bro” look. So lots of jokes about it.


I don't think teen boys are GenZ. They're Gen Alpha, aren't they? GenZ is in its twenties now. I wondered whether what's going on is they're graduating from colleges and universities or trade schools and discovering their hoodies and baggie shorts or whatever aren't acceptable attire in the workplace and also that WOMEN (rather than girls) would rather see their MEN take a little more care in their appearance?

Please tell me the alpaca hair cut is going away at the same time? That was the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen on boys.


The youngest of Gen Z is at the end of middle school and in high school. Everyone born after 2012 is gen alpha.


But is the alpaca hair style for boys over? PLEASE SAY YES.


I don’t think so, lol take it one step at a time.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:42     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:My mom buys my DH one in gray every year for Christmas.


Is he also a member of the Dull Men's Club?
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:42     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it's more of a trend for teen boys. It's a departure from hoodies that have reigned supreme for many years now.


This. Adult men have been wearing them from decades but it just leaked down to teen boys as the new “bro” look. So lots of jokes about it.


I don't think teen boys are GenZ. They're Gen Alpha, aren't they? GenZ is in its twenties now. I wondered whether what's going on is they're graduating from colleges and universities or trade schools and discovering their hoodies and baggie shorts or whatever aren't acceptable attire in the workplace and also that WOMEN (rather than girls) would rather see their MEN take a little more care in their appearance?

Please tell me the alpaca hair cut is going away at the same time? That was the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen on boys.


The youngest of Gen Z is at the end of middle school and in high school. Everyone born after 2012 is gen alpha.


But is the alpaca hair style for boys over? PLEASE SAY YES.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:23     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
My mom buys my DH one in gray every year for Christmas.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:11     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it's more of a trend for teen boys. It's a departure from hoodies that have reigned supreme for many years now.


This. Adult men have been wearing them from decades but it just leaked down to teen boys as the new “bro” look. So lots of jokes about it.


I don't think teen boys are GenZ. They're Gen Alpha, aren't they? GenZ is in its twenties now. I wondered whether what's going on is they're graduating from colleges and universities or trade schools and discovering their hoodies and baggie shorts or whatever aren't acceptable attire in the workplace and also that WOMEN (rather than girls) would rather see their MEN take a little more care in their appearance?

Please tell me the alpaca hair cut is going away at the same time? That was the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen on boys.


The youngest of Gen Z is at the end of middle school and in high school. Everyone born after 2012 is gen alpha.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:08     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
When I saw the Tic toc last month my DS and I died of laughter, he has so many Nike Techs. I ran to the store with my DS and we bought a nice Lauren QZ. He wore it the next day and I had tears of joy in my eyes.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 17:02     Subject: Please explain the quarter zip thing
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it's more of a trend for teen boys. It's a departure from hoodies that have reigned supreme for many years now.


This. Adult men have been wearing them from decades but it just leaked down to teen boys as the new “bro” look. So lots of jokes about it.


I don't think teen boys are GenZ. They're Gen Alpha, aren't they? GenZ is in its twenties now. I wondered whether what's going on is they're graduating from colleges and universities or trade schools and discovering their hoodies and baggie shorts or whatever aren't acceptable attire in the workplace and also that WOMEN (rather than girls) would rather see their MEN take a little more care in their appearance?

Please tell me the alpaca hair cut is going away at the same time? That was the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen on boys.