Ladies, any mens fashion Do's and Don'ts.

Seanf999

Any things you think a man should never wear?
Bar the obvious socks and sandals..
And what are the things you love to see a man wear?

dudara

There are things I personally don't like, but others would like. So I'm going to separate personal opinions from what I think are more general things.

Shoes should be polished
Shirt cuffs and collars shouldn't be grimy
Remember to get ties cleaned
No wife-beaters (ever!)

Pippy1976

Seanf999 wrote: »

Any things you think a man should never wear?
Bar the obvious socks and sandals..
And what are the things you love to see a man wear?

Never wear? bad footwear.

Love to see a man wear? cool footwear.

Valentina

In MY humble opinion

No to:
Bootcut jeans
Dress shoes with jeans
GAA or soccer jerseys
Tracksuits tucked into socks
Tracksuits in general as everyday wear
If wearing a tie it should be tied properly (decent knot and the wider end covering the thin end)

eviltimeban

Valentina wrote: »

If wearing a tie it should be tied properly (decent knot and the wider end covering the thin end)

You've obviously never heard of "sprezzatura"

Valentina

eviltimeban wrote: »

You've obviously never heard of "sprezzatura"

I was thinking more of the 'style' where the wide end stops around the breast pocket and the narrow end goes down to the fly.

messy tessy

Valentina wrote: »

In MY humble opinion

No to:
Bootcut jeans
Dress shoes with jeans
GAA or soccer jerseys
Tracksuits tucked into socks
Tracksuits in general as everyday wear
If wearing a tie it should be tied properly (decent knot and the wider end covering the thin end)

Agree with the above (maybe not as bothered about how a tie is tied tho! )

I will add (also no to):
wearing runners (as in actual running shoes) with jeans
Casually draping a jumper over a shirt - are you on a boat? No? Well you look like a plonker so either take it off or wear a jumper how you are supposed to!

ArtyC

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saggycaggy

Totally agree with Messy Tessy about the jeans and runners!! I hate it.
My husband sometimes does it and I'm like nooooo please don't and I make him change.

A personal one for me is Pinstripe suits- hate seeing a man in the pinstripe suit.


Football jerseys are a big no no.

eviltimeban

saggycaggy wrote: »

A personal one for me is Pinstripe suits- hate seeing a man in the pinstripe suit.

Why on earth??! Although having said that, so many men get the pinstripe suit wrong. Its either too big and baggy, or worn with the wrong shoes, or some other thing that detracts from the suit.

I have a pinstripe suit and you do have to be careful with what you wear with it to get it right, you have to be a little more subtle. But get it right and it can look great:









And so on.

saggycaggy

Awe sorry just not for me-just personal choice.

I love a good suit on a man but no not pinstripe-but you're first image is quiet nice and smart I'll admit:p

lorebringer

If you are standing up and your socks can be seen - applies in so many situations:
Jeans, suit pants etc. - they are too short if socks are on display.
Shorts - no socks, maybe the low cut ones but nothing above the ankle.
Sweat pants/tracksuit pants - either too short or elasticated, both as bad as each other.
(elasticated pants (around the ankle) is a serious no no for me)

Also, too much hair product - I hate it! Hair needs to look like hair not wet and slimy OR crunchy, bleugh.

The Princess Bride

I think check or patterned shirts look terrible on all men. There is a great selection of shirts available which look great. Might be me being very fussy.

Also, light coloured suits-in my opinion, they only suit(!) men with dark complexions. Dark suits vice versa.

Have to agree with a poster above about the tracksuit tucked into socks - never, just never.

whiskeyman

There's many generic fashion 'dos and don't', but the rest can be a thing of taste.

In my opinion, wear clothes that fit and make you feel good.
For a lot of the time, it's not what you wear, but how you wear it.
Having a good fitted suit, or even check shirt (although not liked by some), can make you feel good and give you more confidence.
I've seen some people spend oodles of money on badly fitted designer clothes, but just look a mess!
Money can't buy class

North of 32

Form follows function and for that reason, wearing runners with jeans can be quite cool. Modern runners can do a lot for your feet and ankles, which in turn can reduce problems with your knees, hips and lower back. IMHO, brands like Nike, Adidas and New Balance do some cool looking runners. Just avoid shoes that are neon colours and over designed.

eviltimeban

North of 32 wrote: »

Form follows function and for that reason, wearing runners with jeans can be quite cool. Modern runners can do a lot for your feet and ankles, which in turn can reduce problems with your knees, hips and lower back. IMHO, brands like Nike, Adidas and New Balance do some cool looking runners. Just avoid shoes that are neon colours and over designed.

I think the poster means "gym" runners, rather than "fashion" runners. I personally wear Adidas (Tobacco, Hamburg, Gazelle, etc) and they are totally fine to wear with jeans.

messy tessy

eviltimeban wrote: »

I think the poster means "gym" runners, rather than "fashion" runners. I personally wear Adidas (Tobacco, Hamburg, Gazelle, etc) and they are totally fine to wear with jeans.

Yep I did.

Your Adidas Tobacco runners are cool. I am a lurker in the recent purchases thread!!

Almen11

White ked like Pom shoes are a NO NO

lazygal

Every man should have one good dark suit for funerals, weddings etc and keep it in good Nick. Get it tailored too, nothing sloppier than a badly fitted suit. Shoes polished is another tip, and spend money on good leather shoes. Don't wear tracksuits unless you're doing sports. And have some shirts that are crisp and nicely fitted.

Glinda

Anything with brands or logos plastered all over it,

Footwear that looks like you have something wrong with your feet

Anything that looks like it is uncomfortable

and

Trousers/jeans that are too short...

those are my pet hates (shudder...)

MagicMarker

Just wear what you're comfortable wearing.

If I wake up of a Sunday morning and decide to grab myself a coffee and a few other things from the local shop, then I might stick on a pair of tracksuit bottoms and hoodie and work away, there might even be a couple of logos visible (gasp!!). Only someone who's leading a monumentally sad and pathetic life would feel the need to judge me because of it.

eviltimeban

MagicMarker wrote: »

Just wear what you're comfortable wearing.

If I wake up of a Sunday morning and decide to grab myself a coffee and a few other things from the local shop, then I might stick on a pair of tracksuit bottoms and hoodie and work away, there might even be a couple of logos visible (gasp!!). Only someone who's leading a monumentally sad and pathetic life would feel the need to judge me because of it.

While I agree with your sentiment, posting "wear what you feel like" (essentially) in a Fashion and Appearance forum is a little counter intuitive. However, I understand in this case when it comes to "dos and don'ts" the rules are slightly bent, unlike in a post where someone is asking for advice / opinion / recommendations.

I don't think any posters aren't guilty of doing what you have stated (throwing on a hoodie when going to get coffee) but I don't think anyone expects any "judgement" in this scenario. What is being discussed is whether said items could be accepted as viable "menswear". And I think in most cases, the answer is going to be "no".

BrowmThomas

I ABHOR tracksuits (on anybody!!). They do absolutely nothing for people. Hoodie/polo tshirt & nice jeans for casual look.

I do like chinos and shirt on guys too for nights out/occasion.

All guys should get a suit made. Black will never go out. Can change colours of shirts to match. It's worth the investment.

I also like when a guy doesn't care too much and looks comfortable and happy :-)

eviltimeban

BrowmThomas wrote: »

All guys should get a suit made. Black will never go out.

:rolleyes:

Black suits should only ever be worn to funerals, or weddings. Navy is the staple.

BrowmThomas

eviltimeban wrote: »

:rolleyes:

Black suits should only ever be worn to funerals, or weddings. Navy is the staple.

Not every guy can wear navy and I think black can suit (excuse pun) every situation. I think black is better for formal business.
Cheap navy suits can look just that after a few wears.

eviltimeban

BrowmThomas wrote: »

I think black is better for formal business.

Never never never never.

Fudge You

Valentina wrote: »

In MY humble opinion

No to:
GAA or soccer jerseys)

Why does no one ever say rugby jerseys???

I think it just proves the mentality of some people, and the prejudgement of what people are wearing.

BrowmThomas

eviltimeban wrote: »

Never never never never.

We will agree to disagree. From a female view, all business meetings I have been to I definitely think that a good cut black suit is very classy. Again, navy for less formal is fine if it is a good suit. Easy to tell them apart.

jimmycrackcorm

eviltimeban wrote:

Black suits should only ever be worn to funerals, or weddings. Navy is the staple.

Unless of course you are an accountant, in which case, grey.

eviltimeban

BrowmThomas wrote: »

We will agree to disagree. From a female view, all business meetings I have been to I definitely think that a good cut black suit is very classy. Again, navy for less formal is fine if it is a good suit. Easy to tell them apart.

It's not a case of agreeing to disagree. I don't know why you are posting on a Fashion and Appearance thread if you think that a black suit is suitable business wear.

Todd Gack

eviltimeban wrote: »

It's not a case of agreeing to disagree. I don't know why you are posting on a Fashion and Appearance thread if you think that a black suit is suitable business wear.

Yeah, I'd agree. Black is usually considered very formal and for evening wear or funerals. Charcoal is a better substitute for business wear. Personally I think navy looks best.

HamsterFace

I have four suits that I wear for work or weddings.

Also have a tux which is black. Can never imagine wearing a black suit unless wearing it as a tux.

I'm super lucky with suits, I have a good brand which fits me perfectly, a good fit is all you need, and that's all you need to remember with any clothes type.

If you need to wonder then it isn't for you,

fits

Fudge You wrote: »

Why does no one ever say rugby jerseys???

I think it just proves the mentality of some people, and the prejudgement of what people are wearing.

because rugby jerseys are usually cotton and have a collar. And GAA/soccer jerseys are usually shiny polyester in garish colours!

meeeeh

eviltimeban wrote: »

It's not a case of agreeing to disagree. I don't know why you are posting on a Fashion and Appearance thread if you think that a black suit is suitable business wear.

You should inform Tom Ford that he hasn't got a clue about fashion or appearance. I for one like to read the opinions of the people who don't try so hard too.

Anyway for me it is any sports jerseys and that includes rugby ones, tracksuits and shirts with cufflinks matched with jeans. T shirts with slogans about beer. I am not overly fussed about suits. If you wear it a lot it is worth spending money on it but if it is once every two years then something from Zara is perfectly fine. Chances are it will be too tight by the time it is worn again.

Wang King

fits wrote: »

because rugby jerseys are usually cotton and have a collar. And GAA/soccer jerseys are usually shiny polyester in garish colours!

No, rugby shirts no longer have collars, they are no longer made of cotton and some of them come in designs that would make Any Warhol proud.

BrowmThomas

eviltimeban wrote: »

It's not a case of agreeing to disagree. I don't know why you are posting on a Fashion and Appearance thread if you think that a black suit is suitable business wear.

The men I have business meetings with wear them and they look great. I have noticed the labels on the jackets so I know who make them.
I see a huge amount of men wearing black suits daily in general so no need for the know - it - all reply.

The Wild Bunch

Anything bootcut.

Not wearing a belt with suit trousers/slacks is unforgivable

Denim on denim

amdublin

Men or women, should not call trousers "pants".

It sounds they are talking about underwear.

Even worse is the word "pantses".

I could be wrong but I think is mainly culchies who call trousers pants :rolleyes:

eviltimeban

BrowmThomas wrote: »

The men I have business meetings with wear them and they look great. I have noticed the labels on the jackets so I know who make them.

*sigh*

I really doubt they do. And it isn't about labels - an expensive suit can still look terrible if it isn't properly tailored. And most Irish men do not wear suits properly. I know this because I see it every day. Next you're going to tell me it's OK to wear brown shoes with black suits too! :rolleyes:

As for Tom Ford, well of course he has black suits but that's not the point - we're talking about *business* attire. Tom Ford isn't making a black suit for someone to wear to work, he's making it for someone to go to a nightclub!

Go on any style website / forum, and ask about wearing a black suit, and you'll pretty much get uniform consensus. Here's just one example:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/27/suit-mistakes_n_3814204.html

Black suits should only be for formal wear, or funerals. "Period". I'm not going to argue about this anymore. :rolleyes:

Lucena

Lots of people saying 'no' to tracksuits, but I think Christopher Moltisanti in the Sopranos wore them fairly well.

Went looking for photos and came across the following blog, which incidentally doesn't have any photos of him wearing trackies:

https://bamfstyle.wordpress.com/tag/christopher-moltisanti/

Uno my Uno.

BrowmThomas wrote: »

The men I have business meetings with wear them and they look great. I have noticed the labels on the jackets so I know who make them.
I see a huge amount of men wearing black suits daily in general so no need for the know - it - all reply.

The only people I see wearing black suits are priests, undertakers and the occasional waiter!

I have never seen anyone wear a black suit in a business setting and wouldn't consider a black suit appropriate at all if I did. If anything I think black suits (as opposed to a tux) have fallen right out of fashion, even for nightclubs and funerals I think they are a bit 'poseur'.

If a man can have only one suit it should be navy or charcoal gray, either would be appropriate in any situation.

BrowmThomas

eviltimeban wrote: »

*sigh*

I really doubt they do. And it isn't about labels - an expensive suit can still look terrible if it isn't properly tailored.

Seriously, you doubt they do???? What I see 5 days per week. Please don't have the lack of intelligence to come out with something like that.
I guess it depends whom you work with.

I think you will find I said in my original post about a tailored suit.

That was my last reply to you.

fits

Wang King wrote: »

No, rugby shirts no longer have collars, they are no longer made of cotton and some of them come in designs that would make Any Warhol proud.

Sigh. The rugby shirts people wear in leisure time are cotton and are quite nice.

GAA and soccer shirts are universally manky.

eviltimeban

BrowmThomas wrote: »

Seriously, you doubt they do???? What I see 5 days per week. Please don't have the lack of intelligence to come out with something like that.
I guess it depends whom you work with.

I think you will find I said in my original post about a tailored suit.

That was my last reply to you.

You see guys wearing black suits five days a week? Do you work in a funeral home?? :pac:

In fairness they might be charcoal grey (which is close to black, but not black) and you just can't tell the difference.

Wang King

fits wrote: »

Sigh. The rugby shirts people wear in leisure time are cotton and are quite nice.

GAA and soccer shirts are universally manky.

Sigh, there are no rugby shirts like that ...those are what are referred to as mock shirts and never represented a team, not replica shirts like the soccer and gaa ones as mentioned in the post you were referencing, do keep up

New Home

Has anyone said 'socks with sandals' yet? If it's cold enough for you to be needing socks, then just wear shoes, come on!

meeeeh

eviltimeban wrote: »

As for Tom Ford, well of course he has black suits but that's not the point - we're talking about *business* attire. Tom Ford isn't making a black suit for someone to wear to work, he's making it for someone to go to a nightclub!

Go on any style website / forum, and ask about wearing a black suit, and you'll pretty much get uniform consensus. Here's just one example:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/27/suit-mistakes_n_3814204.html

Black suits should only be for formal wear, or funerals. "Period". I'm not going to argue about this anymore. :rolleyes:

As it happens I am not a fan of black suits but this has nothing to do with telling people that they shouldn't be on fashion and appearance forum. As it happens I also think suits look much better worn by someone who isn't full of themselves.

As for rugby jerseys, as any other sports jersey they look good inside of a stadium and nowhere else. I agree that GAA stuff is ugly. I just don't think rugby jerseys are much better.

fits

When people talk about rugby shirts they are talking about heavy cotton shirts with a collar. Even if thats not what team members anymore.

fits

Oh look! Rugby shirts !

http://m.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Mens-Tops-T-shirts/Long-Sleeved-Tops/ML244/Mens-Rugby-Shirt.html

meeeeh

Personally I think anything with team's name should not be worn outside stadiums.

Wang King

fits wrote: »

When people talk about rugby shirts they are talking about heavy cotton shirts with a collar. Even if thats not what team members anymore.

The poster you referenced clearly wasn't talking about the mock rugby shirts, but replica shirts.