Fashion Police Thread

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by Farfisa

Fuck you guys, I rock cutoffs like a beast. I only did those to 2 pairs of my jeans because they were to short to wear as pants.

Really now.

Yeah that style probably doesn't need policing, it's more just a personal vendetta.

[Mrd00d]

Originally Posted by Alfred

I absolutely detest when girls my age wear sweatpants, hoodies, headbands, and tie their hair back. It seems to only be around where I live that they do it too, and I usually get the impression that they're on the rag that particular day.

It basically means "avoid me". And I do.

Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

I never knew what they were called for the longest time. I love them. Immensely.

I'd also like to add that sweatpants are upsetting.



Like what you said about Asics, they make me think the person that is wearing them is just giving up on everything. Ever since I was a kid I've hated the look of them. Pajamas are pretty damn bad too.

I find girls dressed casual - sweats, hoodie/t-shirt - to be extremely attractive. The only thing more attractive than sweats is spandex.

Given up on everything? Probably would have committed suicide then, ay? More like given up on givin a F*ck about what others think. I learned a long time ago not to care what other people think about you and especially your clothes. Just be yourself. Confidence in your decisions on how you want to live.

Originally Posted by VEGANGELICA

Running shoes are good for your feet, don't have leather, breathe well, and are comfortable. They also allow sprints when necessary, in case the urge or need to run overcomes the wearer.

YOU, Mrd00d, epitomize cool. You're not a follower, you think for yourself, and you don't waste money on frivolous stuff because you have more important things to care about and uses for your money.

However, just so you know, I've always thought Asics running shoes are cool, so I was surprised to read the OP thinks otherwise. People may be looking at you and your shoes and thinking, "Cool!" even though that wasn't your intention when wearing them!

Well I've never, ever been told I epitomize cool in a serious manner before. I kind of got the idea I was going to get shat on for my comment. So thanks for relating/understanding/...thinking I'm the epitomy of cool. /dance Have to agree about the comfort. The only shoes I find more comfortable than running shoes are skate shoes, but I can't be arsed to buy them anymore. Plus, dudes asked me to ride their skateboard once and do a kickflip - I can't ride a skateboard.

Remember, class: Think for yourself, question authority. <Hey don't tell me what to do> <Excellent work>

Originally Posted by Paloma

Couldn't tell if supportive or mocking, but either way, really.

Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop

Regarding footwear; I usually stick with black boots with steel toes. They're functional, safe, and indiscreet. I just wish more companies made extra wides.

Besides my running shoes I got for free, I bought a $25 pair of black boots similar to what you describe. Normally, it goes against my code to spend more than 15 dollars on shoes, but I knew I was heading into rainy, possibly snowy winter weather areas and would not want to be in sneakers. Not the most comfortable, but when it rains, I wear 'em. No more soaked socks/feet for me!

Originally Posted by Odyshape

Its really hard to remove yourself from marketing influence and brands etc. In my linguistics course focusing specifically on advertising the prof talks a lot about how most advertisements and brands really hit us on a subconscious level beyond our control, and because our minds are always naturally mapped to be curious about finding meaning (and being pretty good at it) in everything its really hard to not be influenced because we do this naturally. Like when we see an advertisement for a nice family driving a car, on some level we will associate "nice family" with "this car", and for many peoples they may think I want to have a nice family (or I have a nice family) this car seems right. We may not explicitly think this but its hitting us. Its not to say that this is necessarily mind control or anything but it shows that we are bombarded with so many advertisements and trends that we can't critically process all of them so naturally we are all being persuaded to some degree beyond our control since we can't be critical of every image we see.

Like even the fact that mr.dood had to point out the fact that he is not like other people shows that some influence was there already (no offense I actually think its really awesome you do whatever you want and put some extra effort into making a choice that many people don't think about). Vevangelica on the other hand haha shes on a totally different world (one totally awesome cool one).

It's not that hard to avoid marketing influence and brands. Develop a disdain for advertising. Avoid advertising (like I briefly mentioned earlier, if you gotta watch tv, download the episodes or tivo them and fast forward through the ads. Don't read magazines. About brands... they're irrelevant. I remember growing up all the kids wore Phat Farm and FUBU (lol - don't see that **** around anymore). Passing fads are passing fads. I was always more interested in finding comfort.

I do what I want, yes, but I don't put *any* effort into it. That's the point really. I'm not even sure what 'choice' you refer to that others seem to not be making, but I must say, wearing clothes isn't an ordeal. What's clean? I need one pair of pants and one ****, and grab a jacket if necessary, and out I go. People used to say "Your shirt doesn't match your pants" ... So? What? Who gives a damn? My shirt is green, my sweatshirt is brown/jacket is white, my jeans are blue. End of the world!

Originally Posted by Sparky

So...yeah, you articulated what i said in a different way. Point for point. You are very "independent."
I guess i didn't explain the emotional connotations behind it a well as you did.

I was trying to address your post point by point because I was under the impression that you felt it was wrong to wear what I wear, and I felt it didn't matter at all. I was just wondering why you felt the way you did...

[CanwllCorfe]

Originally Posted by Mrd00d

\Given up on everything? Probably would have committed suicide then, ay? More like given up on givin a F*ck about what others think. I learned a long time ago not to care what other people think about you and especially your clothes. Just be yourself. Confidence in your decisions on how you want to live.

Not exactly. I like to wear nice clothes for me, because I like to look good. It's the same reason I wear fragrances. A lot of people who get into fragrances, especially guys, do it so that girls and other people will comment on them and so on. They're not really into them, they do it for the attention. Chances are they probably only wear them on dates and to clubs with the guys, routinely wearing too much and forcing everyone around to wallow in their large gaseous cloud. I, and people who are truly into fragrances, do it for themselves. I could easily wear something time tested and crowd friendly, like Acqua di Gio, something from Hugo Boss, or Curve. I don't. I'm sure many people my age probably think I smell old, but I'm okay with that. If people who wore nice clothing did it for other people, they'd be wasting a lot of time and effort. There's also the people who have a bizarre sense of fashion and probably get laughed at by the average person. They certainly aren't doing it to just look good. I'm sure there are some people that do that, absolutely, but I think people who truly care about their appearance, clothing, etc. still do even when nobody is looking.

EDIT: For anyone interested, here's a lunch of 25 impeccably dressed men (all covered by The Sartorialist). You may recognize a few faces.

[Mrd00d]

Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

Not exactly. I like to wear nice clothes for me, because I like to look good. It's the same reason I wear fragrances. A lot of people who get into fragrances, especially guys, do it so that girls and other people will comment on them and so on. They're not really into them, they do it for the attention. Chances are they probably only wear them on dates and to clubs with the guys, routinely wearing too much and forcing everyone around to wallow in their large gaseous cloud. I, and people who are truly into fragrances, do it for themselves. I could easily wear something time tested and crowd friendly, like Acqua di Gio, something from Hugo Boss, or Curve. I don't. I'm sure many people my age probably think I smell old, but I'm okay with that. If people who wore nice clothing did it for other people, they'd be wasting a lot of time and effort. There's also the people who have a bizarre sense of fashion and probably get laughed at by the average person. They certainly aren't doing it to just look good. I'm sure there are some people that do that, absolutely, but I think people who truly care about their appearance, clothing, etc. still do even when nobody is looking.

EDIT: For anyone interested, here's a lunch of 25 impeccably dressed men (all covered by The Sartorialist). You may recognize a few faces.

They let that ass-hat Kanye West join them? I can't speak for the others, but anyone rubbing shoulders with Kanye gets pegged as questionable in my book. That's just me, hating Kanye West... hoping he dies immediately.

I respect your ideas of dress. I used to wear fragrances in high school, but I didn't feel any different, and I didn't get any reactions from women or anyone actually. I view fragrances as an unnecessary expense. It they were free, I might wear a smell I liked. But they're not, and I don't prefer any fragrance in particular. I don't mind those that do, because due to smoking, I can't smell worth a damn anyway so it's all lost on me. If I can smell it, they're probably wearing WAY too much

I'm also the type to loathe dressing up. When I was young and had to wear my "Sunday best" to church, I began despising dressing up. I was so glad my mom decided church wasn't woo-ing me and that she didn't want to go either, and that was that. I've only dressed up real nice about one or two times since I was 10 years old. A couple years ago my parents took me on a cruise with them and for a formal dinner I donned a grey turtleneck cotton shirt and black slacks. I looked 'good', but I didn't really like it and I was very happy to change into shorts and t-shirt again when that was over with. There were formal dinners about every night, but I opted to go to the buffet the rest of the time.

On your last note about folks that dress up strangely. I think it's fantastic. I've never worn anything to stand out, but I think it's nice to see someone breaking the mold and dressed up in a bunny suit with a mohawk or something else outlandish. The majority that dress outlandishly might do it for attention, but I do think at least some do it just because that's who they feel they are - some might be doing it for themselves after all.

I think suit and tie is the devil. I think ties should be not only considered bad fashion, but banned from the world. Except MAYBE bowties - because "bowties are cool" - The Doctor

[FRED HALE SR.]

Originally Posted by Mrd00d

They let that ass-hat Kanye West join them? I can't speak for the others, but anyone rubbing shoulders with Kanye gets pegged as questionable in my book. That's just me, hating Kanye West... hoping he dies immediately.

I respect your ideas of dress. I used to wear fragrances in high school, but I didn't feel any different, and I didn't get any reactions from women or anyone actually. I view fragrances as an unnecessary expense. It they were free, I might wear a smell I liked. But they're not, and I don't prefer any fragrance in particular. I don't mind those that do, because due to smoking, I can't smell worth a damn anyway so it's all lost on me. If I can smell it, they're probably wearing WAY too much

I'm also the type to loathe dressing up. When I was young and had to wear my "Sunday best" to church, I began despising dressing up. I was so glad my mom decided church wasn't woo-ing me and that she didn't want to go either, and that was that. I've only dressed up real nice about one or two times since I was 10 years old. A couple years ago my parents took me on a cruise with them and for a formal dinner I donned a grey turtleneck cotton shirt and black slacks. I looked 'good', but I didn't really like it and I was very happy to change into shorts and t-shirt again when that was over with. There were formal dinners about every night, but I opted to go to the buffet the rest of the time.

On your last note about folks that dress up strangely. I think it's fantastic. I've never worn anything to stand out, but I think it's nice to see someone breaking the mold and dressed up in a bunny suit with a mohawk or something else outlandish. The majority that dress outlandishly might do it for attention, but I do think at least some do it just because that's who they feel they are - some might be doing it for themselves after all.

I think suit and tie is the devil. I think ties should be not only considered bad fashion, but banned from the world. Except MAYBE bowties - because "bowties are cool" - The Doctor

I like dressing up nice on occassion and going out with my girl. I prefer Ralph Lauren in suits, He has a great vision for taller men and the fit is always fantastic. I like to look nice for my girl and she likes to look nice for me, but i have my days of wearing lounge gear.

[FETCHER.]

I always buy my clothes from Next and River Island because they do extra long. Otherwise I'm like a chimney sweep with a pair of 3 quarters on.

[Janszoon]

I have zero interest in brand names but I do generally put a decent amount thought into my wardrobe, which is probably a bit of a side-effect of having career where I spend my days trying to make things visually appealing.

[James]

I have two major gripes about fashion;

Paul's Boutique clothes. So ugly yet so popular amongst tarty fourteen year old girls.

Wearing leggings like they are trousers. Girl, I do not want to see your vagina. Seriously.

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by James

Wearing leggings like they are trousers. Girl, I do not want to see your vagina. Seriously.

Your wrong about this one. Do you not like seeing ass?

[James]

Originally Posted by Sparky

Your wrong about this one. Do you not like seeing ass?

Of course I do, but there is such a things as revealing too much. It just looks trashy.