Dress code

scamalert

So gents need some opinions,im 25y old and my wardrobe is mostly full of tracksuits (nike,adidas reebok mostly),i have couple pairs of jeans but for the sake of god i hate wearing them for more then few hours,mostly because they are uncomfortable,hard material and never head a pair that would look ok on me,im normal build but small in height,i got couple of shirts and jumpers when going to club that i really like,but still i would never wear them at home or when going shopping etc.So the question is is it a low style to wear track suit most of the time (im sporty looking fella) and clothes are highest quality not likes of the pennys,dunnes, or socks in the trousers style pants type looking :] .So should i start changing the way i dress or is is completely normal so far ?I do like some clothing from jack and jones and such brands,but 99% teens in clubs or outside look nearly the same.BTW im from eastern europe so maybe thats in my blood ,and so how do you dress or used to dress at age of 20-25.

baby and crumble

I'm not a guy, but I am of the opinion that tracksuits are the devil, and they look awful on just about everyone. If jeans are too hard on your skin, try something like the soft chinos you can get now.

Anyway, here's a good blog post on dressing in your 20's. Might be worth a look.

ladhrann

scamalert wrote: »

So gents need some opinions,im 25y old and my wardrobe is mostly full of tracksuits (nike,adidas reebok mostly),i have couple pairs of jeans but for the sake of god i hate wearing them for more then few hours,mostly because they are uncomfortable,hard material and never head a pair that would look ok on me,im normal build but small in height,i got couple of shirts and jumpers when going to club that i really like,but still i would never wear them at home or when going shopping etc.So the question is is it a low style to wear track suit most of the time (im sporty looking fella) and clothes are highest quality not likes of the pennys,dunnes, or socks in the trousers style pants type looking :] .

Just like light beer, polyester is the invention of the Anti-Christ. Firstly do you have a decent wool suit, cotton shirt and silk tie and leather shoes for fomal events?

scamalert

ladhrann wrote: »

Just like light beer, polyester is the invention of the Anti-Christ. Firstly do you have a decent wool suit, cotton shirt and silk tie and leather shoes for fomal events?

dont have suit the rest yeah proper leather shoes and nice cotton shirt.for the poster with the link most of the pics ive seen in the site look like twilight fans style :cool: its just the feeling of tightness that irritates me.I do wear shirt and proper cotton trousers every day for work but the minute im in the house the clothes are of my body,its sorta the feeling of freedom that sportswear gives.

Sauve

baby and crumble wrote: »

I'm not a guy, but I am of the opinion that tracksuits are the devil, and they look awful on just about everyone.

Harsh.
Tracksuits serve a purpose and suit plenty of people imo. Depends on the person.

EdenHazard

How I dress personaly:
Plain V-Neck t-shirts-White/Black/Navy Blue/Purple- I get them from H&M and Topman, mainly H&M
Jeans-I only ever wear jeans, I like Hollister jeans but theres good ones as well in River Island and the likes if you look.
Cardigan-I have black and red cardigan
Varsity Jacket-I like them, you know the American football jackets?
Hoodies-I got like 5 American Apparel Hoodies
Checkered Shirts-I love lumberjack shirts so much, sadly they're really expensive(Superdry 95 quid)
High Tops-I think they make jeans, transform them completely, jeans with nike runners you get in jb sports look terrible imo.

Good point about dublin clubs, its really hard to be unique, I'm tryna mould my style but its taking time. I stay away from jack and jones and the likes anyway.

barfizz

What image of yourself are you trying to show, that is the key question?

tracksuits and their like are only suitable going to and from the gym/sports ground, or for drug addicts, burglars or shoplifters.

what kind of girls are you trying to attract? if she wears "trackies" your in, if not then dress accordingly.

scamalert

barfizz wrote: »

What image of yourself are you trying to show, that is the key question?

tracksuits and their like are only suitable going to and from the gym/sports ground, or for drug addicts, burglars or shoplifters.

what kind of girls are you trying to attract? if she wears "trackies" your in, if not then dress accordingly.

best post so far yeah gonna need to put some thought into what fits me really.

D'Agger

First of all buy clothes that fit - if somethings nice but not quite fitting you well, leave it off unless you like it so much that you'd get it altered.

Personally I think plain tees are the way to go - tees with slogans on them are fine every now and again but imo they're slightly juvenile.

Pennys, H&M and Topman all do nice plain v-neck tees - slim fit ones that are quite nice.

Regarding Jeans - they're hard to shop for imo - I don't do it often but again go for a nice fit and what you're comfortable in - sometimes you have to 'break in jeans' give them a couple of wears and then you'll be comfortable in them.

Finally, I'd say chinos and coloured chinos are in and Pennys have some nice varieties for around €15 worth checking out.

Snowie

I live in trekking boots as there comfy... and jeans and a puffy jacket with no arms I've nice clothes to...

when I'm dressed up I'm wearing jeans and kinda cowardinated, I love sneakers own a pair of shoes a couple of shirts but begin honest i dress to the style I live, in and Im not going to dress like a some sort of office clown if I'm never near one.. I wear hoodies nice ones I'm 30 years old, i don't care the style of clothing i wear suits me and most importantly I like it...

EdenHazard

I love those sleeveless gilets(thinks thats what their called) quality.

Napper Hawkins

baby and crumble wrote: »

I'm not a guy, but I am of the opinion that tracksuits are the devil, and they look awful on just about everyone. If jeans are too hard on your skin, try something like the soft chinos you can get now.

Anyway, here's a good blog post on dressing in your 20's. Might be worth a look.

I'm actually in tears laughing at the tools in that.

At what point did dressing like the nerds from "Saved by the bell" become fashionable?!

Victims never change do they?
Thanks for brightening up my morning!:D

Pembily

baby and crumble wrote: »

I'm not a guy, but I am of the opinion that tracksuits are the devil, and they look awful on just about everyone. If jeans are too hard on your skin, try something like the soft chinos you can get now.

Anyway, here's a good blog post on dressing in your 20's. Might be worth a look.

Is rather see a guy in tracksuit bottoms than what they are wearing in that blog. Saying tracksuits are the devil and suggesting that is just odd

As others have said it depends on your look. Personally I wear what I'm comfortable in (yes I'm female but it's kinda irrelevant), what looks good on and clothes I like. I don't see how tracksuit bottoms at home and casual wear are an issue.

BraziliaNZ

That blog is hilarious, please ignore it!

neil_

Honestly if you want to look even slightly respectable ditch the trackies. I would never wear them unless i was going out for the express purpose of exercising. I think with jeans you really just have to suck it up and try on every brand you can find until you get one thats comfortable for you. I find Levis 501s are nice and soft, well fitting but not skinny.

Above the waist i mostly vary between hoodies and zip neck jumpers. I think stuff like this

strikes a nice balance between being comfortable and casual and still looking smart, though i would go for a bolder colour than that picture.

Tshirts and shirts are largely irrelevant in ireland since they are typically hidden underneath about 3 other layers, but in general just aim for strong colours. I dont like checkered shirts because i always feel like they just kind of blend into the people around you like some sort of metrapolitan camouflage, but I've seen them looking ok on some people.

General tips:
- Dont wear anything with horizontal stripes if you're fat (and do if you're thin )

- Always buy clothes that are a reasonably tight fit. Not skintight, but if there's much room left over when you're in them they're too big. Literally any item of clothing will look scruffy if it's loose and baggy.

- Personal opinion but, i think any brand that has its name in giant letters on all its clothes (e.g. abercrombie) is terrible

- It's possible to dress very well without spending too much money, but it will be about a 1000x easier if you're willing to spend a few hundred on clothes per year. Places like debenhams, next etc usually have ridiculously good deals in the january sales.

- You can have your own style without looking radically different from everyone else. e.g. that jumper above looks smart but really boring and common. However if you get something similar with a tight fit and a better colour with some interesting features (stripes, patterns etc) and match it with good looking jeans, you instantly look better than about 80% of guys on the street.

- Short of wearing a tuxedo to the beach, it's basically impossible to overdress. You're just underdressing everyone else. Wear a formal suit to a nightclub sometime and see how it feels Don't ever be afraid of dressing "too fancy".

juan.kerr

Sounds likes someone who keeps their hand down their pants...

Mental Mickey

juan.kerr wrote: »

Sounds likes someone who keeps their hand down their pants...

Your username? yeah lol.

juan.kerr

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Your username? yeah lol.

But only in the privacy of my own bedroom.

ToxicPaddy

The key is to find a look you're happy with and clothes you are comfortable in.. I spent most of my college years in tracksuits as I was playing sports/training 7 days a week and it was the obvious choice, at night it was jeans and shirts/t-shirts.

If the jeans you're wearing are not comfortable, then chances are you're wearing the wrong style that suits your build. I personally like looser fitting jeans, as they are more comfortable and another issue I had in my 20s was the fact that despite me being rather slim, my thighs were fairly wide and muscular from sports/training/gym so I had to get loose fitting jeans. (not so much a problem these days )

Chinos/Dockers are also good, they are comfortable, softer than jeans and can be very easily dressed up or down depending on if required for work/casual going out wear..

My normal attire is a polo shirt, jeans and hiking boots as I'm on the move all day and working with equipment, if the weather is a little cooler, I tend to wear a v-neck or zip up jumper neil_ showed or a fleece.

Tracksuits are fine, I like lounging around in them at weekends if nothing planned, just back from the gym etc.. that poster who said they are the devil is talking our their ar*e and that blog they pointed you too is a complete and utter joke.. ignore it.. :rolleyes:

baby and crumble

I reserve my right to my opinion. I honestly think a 25 year old man who wears tracksuits exclusively needs to grow up. I have never once seen someone who looks good in tracksuits. I never said you should follow the exact looks in that website I linked, it just gives some suggestions about how to dress in your 20's. I agree, most of the looks featured are a bit silly if you don't use a bit of cop on and separate the individual elements from each other.

But hey I also believe that you should wear what you feel good in, so if that's tracksuits and leisurewear, go for it . But the OP did ask for opinions, I gave mine.

DB10

Just where whatever you want within reason of course. I'm a tracksuit guy, at the end of the day it's still the most popular casual wear. Don't just a book by it's cover and all that.

I see alot of hipsters wearing chinos, and other weird one direction style clothes these days. I'd feel like an awful tool in those, but it suits some people so let them at it.

awec

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scamalert

different opinions for different posters i think the bad rep is coming from the amount of scumbags are wearing them,and i mean not the proper brand but the pennys 5euro tracksuit set,with baggy pants and socks up their knees outside out,that makes you puke every time you see one.But as someone mentioned i do exercise a lot and either a lot on the move or sitting inside

ladhrann

awec wrote: »

I'd like to think I'm fairly fashionable. Slim/skinny jeans or chinos, slim t-shirts and shirts etc, but that blog post is a bit OTT for me.

As for whoever suggested a suit, unless you have a specific need for a suit such as for an upcoming function that requires one then that should be the last thing you buy.

On the contrary a good suit is the one essential part of your wardrobe. A man will always need a suit for interviews, weddings, formal party or other important event. And its always a very bad idea to buy an ill-fitting one in a rush for a funeral etc.

Doylers

Im twenties and the top im wearing says "sex, drugs and sausage rolls". Just yeahhhhh. Nothing wrong with tracksuits I have a few there nice ones not pieces of crap. Jeans I wear alot and are fine with a pair of adidas runners. Dont go dressing in skinny jeans with knitted tops you will look like a spastic.

EdenHazard

What do you differ between a 'nice tracksuit' and 'pieces of crap'

Pawwed Rig

EdenHazard wrote: »

What do you differ between a 'nice tracksuit' and 'pieces of crap'

I would suggest that they are one and the same

For the OP pretty much anything except tracksuits would be an improvement. Head to town and walk around to see what you like? Not all jeans are hard material

I never understand the hatred some people have for Pennys. Their quality has increased exponentially in recent years - most of my clothes come from there and most can never believe it. For me, I would always wear jeans - skinny, not slim, because I would like to have children at some point in my life - v-neck t-shirts/normal ones, though I would always try to steer clear of ones with slogans/catch phrases, and interesting jumpers, as in their designs.

If you're unsure of what might suit you, OP, do you have any friends that could go with you clothes shopping and be able to offer their honest opinion to you?

RE: tracksuit pants - while they're not the worst, it always amuses me how it's some guys first port of call. Yes, they can look great on some guys, but they shouldn't be your only option.

Also, am I the only one that think chinos look a little silly?

EdenHazard

Pennys is good now

Pennys is great, especially now since they're actually starting to stock slimfit clothes, which they never used to. Remember buying small/medium tshirts in there previously and having them hang off of me.

KingK

I am 25 year old and find nothing wrong with track suits.

If i'm heading to the pub or say the cinema i'l have a pair of jeans on,but the best part of my time is spent in tracksuits as it's comfortable. Except of course work with the shirt and tie.

Carson10

Yeah depends on the image your trying to give people and also depends if you look old or young for your age.

Personally i think a hoody and pair of jeans n converse look casual n cool, Jeans and white runners look proper 'farmer'.

If i was in town and i seen some guy wearing a full on tracksuit the following words enter my head:

bookies
dole
unemployed
kid
criminal record
no tax on car

I think u should always try n look ur best - thats my motto

yupya1

Whether 10, 25 or 80 track suits should not be worn expect for the specific purpose intended, sports or lounging are in your own home. No argument no excesses

Hipsters are the new track suit wearers, laughable in their poor taste and unoriginality while all the while thinking non conforming and stylish

Carson10

oh yeah!!! Penneys..cheap looking/downmarket the Skoda of clothes - grand for a few socks n jocks, but come on, buy a decent top somewhere. All those people walking around overweight in penneys printed t-shirts look really lazy!! reminds me of when ur in Dublin airport and you see about 20 of the same family tanned in tracksuits with gold chains commin back from Santa Ponza..howa buddy....

Really gets me going when ur on FB on some has commented on a picture we'l say of a girl in a dress ' dress is lovely pet where did u get it xxxx'

girl replys = 'awh thanks pet, its Pennys Best, must do catch up soon xxx'

Kiss mine!

Hazys

PaulieC wrote: »

First of all buy clothes that fit - if somethings nice but not quite fitting you well, leave it off unless you like it so much that you'd get it altered.

Personally I think plain tees are the way to go - tees with slogans on them are fine every now and again but imo they're slightly juvenile.

Pennys, H&M and Topman all do nice plain v-neck tees - slim fit ones that are quite nice.

Regarding Jeans - they're hard to shop for imo - I don't do it often but again go for a nice fit and what you're comfortable in - sometimes you have to 'break in jeans' give them a couple of wears and then you'll be comfortable in them.

Finally, I'd say chinos and coloured chinos are in and Pennys have some nice varieties for around €15 worth checking out.

Clothes that fit is the most important aspect about dressing well.

If you wear something too baggy or long, you can look like a child wearing his dad's clothes on his first day of internship.

Wearing something too tight or short, you can look like a child who's overgrown his hand-me-downs.


The problem with the fashion blogs and mags is that at times they can go too extreme where they get caught up in their own fashion world and disconnect for the normal guy on the street. I think this guide here is pretty decent for showing guys how to stop dressing like a college kid and upgrade to dressing like an adult:
http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201109/project-upgrade-college

You dont have to spend a rake of money on designer clothes to look good (i wouldnt work either if the clothes didnt fit). Guys dressed in plain clothes that fit with a decent colour scheme, are the best dressed.

Carson10

Carson10 wrote: »

oh yeah!!! Penneys..cheap looking/downmarket the Skoda of clothes - grand for a few socks n jocks, but come on, buy a decent top somewhere. All those people walking around overweight in penneys printed t-shirts look really lazy!! reminds me of when ur in Dublin airport and you see about 20 of the same family tanned in tracksuits with gold chains commin back from Santa Ponza..howa buddy....

Really gets me going when ur on FB on some has commented on a picture we'l say of a girl in a dress ' dress is lovely pet where did u get it xxxx'

girl replys = 'awh thanks pet, its Pennys Best, must do catch up soon xxx'

Kiss mine!

Well most of my clothes comes from Pennys and, like I said, nobody believes me when I say. They're not all cheap looking - when was the last time you were actually there?

D'Agger

Deleted User wrote: »

Pennys is great, especially now since they're actually starting to stock slimfit clothes, which they never used to. Remember buying small/medium tshirts in there previously and having them hang off of me.

plusabillion!

Carson10

Deleted User wrote: »

Well most of my clothes comes from Pennys and, like I said, nobody believes me when I say. They're not all cheap looking - when was the last time you were actually there?

Think i walked through Pennys at Christmas time to get from one street to another. I think the only time i ever bought a Pennys T-Shirt i seen about 4 others out that night wearing the same one and i said never again.

Yeah true, some Pennys clothes items do look really good, but honestly you'l always feel walking down the street people know its a Pennys Top. Anyway the clothes wash really bad and shrink.

I bought a Tommy Hilfiger Polo shirt about 3 years ago for €50, looks good, hasnt gone out of fashion, washes perfect and still looks new. A Pennys Tee would be long gone by now.

D'Agger

Carson10 wrote: »

Think i walked through Pennys at Christmas time to get from one street to another. I think the only time i ever bought a Pennys T-Shirt i seen about 4 others out that night wearing the same one and i said never again.

I take it you went for something with a distinguishable pattern on it an not something plain - most people here have mentioned that plain tees are the way to go for this exact reason.

I found they didn't wash great before but have changed to different fabric conditioner and liquid tabs and they're far better as a result imo

PrincessLola

Napper Hawkins wrote: »

I'm actually in tears laughing at the tools in that.

At what point did dressing like the nerds from "Saved by the bell" become fashionable?!

Victims never change do they?
Thanks for brightening up my morning!:D

Laugh all you want,They're super hot and 'nerd from saved by the bell' looks better than tracksuits any day.

PrincessLola

KingK wrote: »

I am 25 year old and find nothing wrong with track suits.

If i'm heading to the pub or say the cinema i'l have a pair of jeans on,but the best part of my time is spent in tracksuits as it's comfortable. Except of course work with the shirt and tie.

Since when did jeans become considered 'uncomfortable'? lol Jeans are super comfy,

Honey-ec

Deleted User wrote: »

Well most of my clothes comes from Pennys and, like I said, nobody believes me when I say. They're not all cheap looking - when was the last time you were actually there?

Or in a Skoda, for that matter?

D'Agger

Hazys wrote: »

Clothes that fit is the most important aspect about dressing well.

If you wear something too baggy or long, you can look like a child wearing his dad's clothes on his first day of internship.

Wearing something too tight or short, you can look like a child who's overgrown his hand-me-downs.


The problem with the fashion blogs and mags is that at times they can go too extreme where they get caught up in their own fashion world and disconnect for the normal guy on the street. I think this guide here is pretty decent for showing guys how to stop dressing like a college kid and upgrade to dressing like an adult:
http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201109/project-upgrade-college

You dont have to spend a rake of money on designer clothes to look good (i wouldnt work either if the clothes didnt fit). Guys dressed in plain clothes that fit with a decent colour scheme, are the best dressed.

Nail on the head stuff here!!

scamalert

have pennys tshirts,socks and other small items,dunnes is also great for work clothes,trousers,jumper etc.but go to shop like 53 degrees north and try some hodies,jumpers,even jackets,or fregata stuff and feel the material its pure 100cotton waterproof and of great quality wise and ig you find right size anf fit it will last you years,only minus is the price is 110% more of that what you would pay in the said stores,so sometimes i just try go bargain hunting

solerina

OP
If your jeans are hard and uncomfortable chances are they are not very good quality...I find spending a bit of money on jeans really does pay off in the end...my OH got a fab pair of Hugo Boss jeans in the Kildare Village...they look amazing and he cant get over how soft and comfortable the material is....win win !!

Pawwed Rig

PrincessLola wrote: »

Since when did jeans become considered 'uncomfortable'? lol Jeans are super comfy,

Probably a uniquely male problem.;) I find Levis impossible to wear for example but get jeans in Burton and never have issues

Jimmy Iovine

PrincessLola wrote: »

Since when did jeans become considered 'uncomfortable'? lol Jeans are super comfy,

If you can find the right ones. Too many of the jeans for men these days are skinny jeans. They are almost impossible put on unless you've starved yourself for 2 months beforehand.

I spent an hour in Debenhams looking for a pair of jeans a few months ago. I found 3 pairs of jeans that fitted me and only one was decent looking.

Whoever decided that skinny jeans are a good idea for men should be shot. I'm not fat in any way but my legs are big enough from playing sports for years. I genuinely can't put 70% of the jeans on because they won't fit over my thighs. Even the ones that I have are tight enough on me.

Sometimes tracksuits are the only option. I don't want to be walking around in a straight jacket pair of jeans all day long.

Nothingbetter2d

i dedicate this to the tracksuit wearing OP

Jason Fly