The current state of men`s wardrobes

[MaxxVolume]

Back in my days of being on the road as a sales rep, I always took pride in my appearance, and maintained a pretty good wardrobe. When I look at most guys these days, I feel like I`m looking at Pee Wee Herman, i.e., most of their suits seem to be a size or two too small, which to me, presents a rather awkward picture.
One thing I learned over the years was that it`s more than just simply owning a nice suit, it`s knowing HOW to wear it....

 

[dosmalo]

My sentiments exactly!
They're called 'skinny suits' and I can't stand them.
Give me a Ricky Ricardo suit any day. Now that's a suit!

 

[Judas Priest]

I don´t even own a suit

When I´m not at work I wear jeans (or shorts) and a t shirt.

I also only own two pairs of shoes. One for the sommer, one for the winter.

edit: typo

 

[winters860]

I find all the jeans, cargo shorts, and pearl snap shirts (long or short sleeved, per season) I need at the thrift stores.

 

[hjames]

There is dressing as a gentleman, and dressing as a boy.
Many men today dress as a boy, cargo shorts, Ts, polo shirts and such, year round,

and don't know (or care) about the art of fine dress.
I think a lot of it depends on the circles you run in.

Back in my days of being on the road as a sales rep, I always took pride in my appearance, and maintained a pretty good wardrobe. When I look at most guys these days, I feel like I`m looking at Pee Wee Herman, i.e., most of their suits seem to be a size or two too small, which to me, presents a rather awkward picture.
One thing I learned over the years was that it`s more than just simply owning a nice suit, it`s knowing HOW to wear it....

 

[UncleBingo]

I had the occasion to wear a nice older suit recently. I feel a bit shallow suggesting that I'm glad it was for a funeral home visit instead of a wedding or reunion. I'm sure the "Stop Making Sense" quips would have been rather tiresome coming from anyone other than the game-show host I saw in the mirror...

 

[Me Tarzan]

I try to dress nice, don't own cargo pants or tank tops, but always thought of wearing a tie as being symbolic for society having me by the neck.

 

[UncleBingo]

There is dressing as a gentleman, and dressing as a boy.
Many men today dress as a boy, cargo shorts, Ts, polo shirts and such, year round,

and don't know (or care) about the art of fine dress.
I think a lot of it depends on the circles you run in.

I like to get my hands dirty so it's jeans and T's for me. I wear nice shoes and keep a button-down collared shirt in the car in case dinner or drinks on-the-fly happens.

 

[KeninDC]

I either dress like folkie-era Bob Dylan (boots, Levis, and work shirts) or in a suit (because of my job).

Make sure your suit fits. Yes. Kids wear 'em too tight and old guys wear 'em too loose. I'd rather wear a tailored Chaps suit from Kohls (great value, BTW) than an ill-fitting Canali.

If you are older and you want to look good, it is advisable to adapt just a bit to what looks good now. That means no super-padded shoulders, no blousy shirts, eliminate that "break" on your shoes no matter what your dad taught you, and allow yourself to wear a brown shoe (gasp) every now and then with a blue suit. Black suits should generally be avoided. I have a closet full of crisp, white Lands End, tailored fit, straight collar dress shirts w/ light starch from the local cleaners. Old white shirts become old yellow shirts. Fast.

Here's a cat in a Canali suit. Nice fit.

 

[hjames]

I understand work clothes, I truly do, but there is a peter pan segment that does live in shorts year round - darned if I know where that came from.

My brother owns and runs a 6 bay garage. For him its serious work shoes and blue work uniform type clothes. No ties, and rarely a sport coat.

Lest you think I don't get it, I am a developer/writer at a DoD location.
Clean blue jeans on Casual friday ... on office casual on other days.
My typical work outfit is (nice) black jeans, comfortable shoes, and a button down polo shirt in a pleasing color.
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Perhaps a cable-knit sweater on cold days, a short sleeve button down cotton shirt/blouse on hot summer days. I'm a worker Bee, not management.

I did buy a (pants) suit a few years back so I'd have one handy when my Dad passed later that year.
Rented a Tux when my wife won a major award last spring.

But nothing formal in my wardrobe.

 

[UncleBingo]

I swear never to yield to the plaid shirt with tie and jacket!

 

[MaxxVolume]

I swear never to yield to the plaid shirt with tie and jacket!

You can add white belt & shoes to that (unless you live in the Tampa area )

I always strove to emulate the style of fashion put forth by Robert Palmer....he brought some real class to the party....

 

[dosmalo]

I either dress like folkie-era Bob Dylan (boots, Levis, and work shirts) or in a suit (because of my job).

Make sure your suit fits. Yes. Kids wear 'em too tight and old guys wear 'em too loose. I'd rather wear a tailored Chaps suit from Kohls (great value, BTW) than an ill-fitting Canali.

If you are older and you want to look good, it is advisable to adapt just a bit to what looks good now. That means no super-padded shoulders, no blousy shirts, eliminate that "break" on your shoes no matter what your dad taught you, and allow yourself to wear a brown shoe (gasp) every now and then with a blue suit. Black suits should generally be avoided. I have a closet full of crisp, white Lands End, tailored fit, straight collar dress shirts w/ light starch from the local cleaners. Old white shirts become old yellow shirts. Fast.

Here's a cat in a Canali suit. Nice fit.

Slacks are too short and tight looking for my taste.

 

[Omegaman]

If I had my way I'd wear ARMY fatigues all the time

My wife tells me I dress just like any other 6 year old

I USED to be part of the white, short sleeve and pocket protector crowd but times have changed


My opinion:
Men today seem to dress all the time to play video games
Women dress all the time like they are going on a date

 

[restorer-john]

Here's a cat in a Canali suit. Nice fit.

The trousers are too tight, too short and too tapered at the ankles. They look stupid. The jacket is all puckered and poorly finished on his left arm.

Bring back pleats and suits that actually fit and I might start wearing them again. Mens' 'fashion' is in a very bad hole IMO.

 

[dosmalo]

I think there is more than one pic of me on the board and that's how i dress 99.9% of the time but oddly enough I went shopping for a suit about a year ago. I went to Kohls and Dillards and came up empty handed. Zilch and nadda, no 'Men's Wear.'
There is a store that caters to that department but they are more of a men's boutique and prices are way higher than a cat's back.
Around here it looks like Men's Wearhouse and that's a 60 mile round trip.
I maintain there's nothing wrong with having a blazer (sport coat), slacks, tie and shined shoes for when the occasion calls.

 

[usedto]

I wear pullover shirts, cargo shorts, knee-high anti-embolism stockings, and New Balance shoes.

I have some long pants in the house somewhere. Maybe a button-up shirt or two.

 

[432HzBob]

Dress like Frank Sinatra and you can never go wrong!

 

[restorer-john]

https://slate.com/human-interest/20...ow-male-fashion-went-from-drapey-to-taut.html

I like this:

"Call it body-conscious bespoke. Call it castration couture. We are here to talk about the current epidemic of hyperfitted, nut-mangling menswear."

 

[KeninDC]

Hickey Freeman suits were worn by the Rat Pack. Nice look.