There’s a rule of thumb when it comes to buttoning your jackets. Whether you’re wearing a suit or an odd jacket (aka sports jacket), remember this simple guideline: Sometimes, always, never. [This applies to three-button jackets, but if you’ve only got two, then omit the “sometimes.”]
Good rules I was taught by my dad when I was a kid—and follow, of course—but in today’s world I’m happy to see anyone who doesn’t think cargo shorts and a hoodie is acceptable damn-near anywhere. It’s all part of what I call the “Slobification” of American men. A suit? Please. Almost non-existent. Even a nice blazer with *clean* jeans, crisp shirt and shoes that are not made for the gym is a rare look. It’s appalling. So while what you write is good guidance, the sliver of men who give a fat rip about how they’re dressed is a dying—or dead—cohort. Get on a plane to fly somewhere and see how men dress. I wouldn’t walk my dogs dressed as most are. Slobs. And somehow, it’s become acceptable. Am I a snob? No. Just a guy who thinks it’s disrespectful to attend a business meeting looking like you just rolled out of bed. Do better, men.
Good rules I was taught by my dad when I was a kid—and follow, of course—but in today’s world I’m happy to see anyone who doesn’t think cargo shorts and a hoodie is acceptable damn-near anywhere. It’s all part of what I call the “Slobification” of American men. A suit? Please. Almost non-existent. Even a nice blazer with *clean* jeans, crisp shirt and shoes that are not made for the gym is a rare look. It’s appalling. So while what you write is good guidance, the sliver of men who give a fat rip about how they’re dressed is a dying—or dead—cohort. Get on a plane to fly somewhere and see how men dress. I wouldn’t walk my dogs dressed as most are. Slobs. And somehow, it’s become acceptable. Am I a snob? No. Just a guy who thinks it’s disrespectful to attend a business meeting looking like you just rolled out of bed. Do better, men.
thanks for the style advice