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Originally Posted by Meerschaum
I saw this thread for ladies started by Nina Sastri and it got me thinking. I am approaching 40 and am starting to wonder about what is or is not appropriate to wear. I realize I am approaching a time when it is only appropriate to wear sports jerseys to sporting events. I unfortunately like the Affliction type T shirts, and I still really enjoy wearing cargo shorts and a baseball cap. It is fairly simple as a guy to dress for work, but it is not so easy for social functions. How does one avoid douchebaggery in dressing while still giving the appearance of a man with style? Ladies, your input would be greatly appreciated.
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Oh. I hope I don't hurt your feelings when I say this because I am only giving one woman's opinion. When I saw the title of this thread the first thing I thought was "as long as a man isn't wearing Affliction shirts over 30 he probably looks fine".
It may just be an association I have with the brand, but I lived in LA for a while and it seemed like the obsession with youth out there was rampant among men too and I saw so many guys getting botox & lip injections, spray tanning, wearing Affliction tees & True Religion jeans, and generally trying to fool people into thinking they were still in their 20s when they were clearly in their 40s & 50s.
I have no idea how other women feel about this, but when i think of a mature man I just think of someone who looks well groomed, like he's responsible enough to take care of himself, and not too trendy. I think jeans and a tee shirt can be attractive on a man of any age as long as it fits well, but if you aren't being paid to model the brand you don't need to wear it all over your clothes.
A man with style, well that depends on your style. Are you a "what would James Bond wear?" kind of guy? Or are you looking for something more low key? I think the ladies decided that dressing age appropriate for ourselves means wearing whatever you want as long as you have figured out what is flattering to your body type. If you are the kind of guy who likes to hang out with friends in the backyard and BBQ then flip flops and a hat are appropriate for your lifestyle. I would probably prefer to see a man in regular chino pants and a solid colored tee shirt than cargos and affliction, but that is because I prefer simplicity in everything.
Buy what you like, just make sure it fits well, and that means you should be able to see the lines of your body. Even if you don't like the lines of your body, wearing baggy clothes that aren't the correct size just makes a person look frumpy and disorganized. Oh yes, I have noticed that men tend to keep their hats too long. Hats absorb sweat the whole time you wear them, and after a little while they start getting really gross. If you are going to wear hats, make sure they are clean and fairly new.
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