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  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    So in some peoples opinion Picture one is an image of immaturity but picture 2 is class style and maturity
    Yes, exactly. My sons wore Hollister in high school. Now that they're out of college and have careers, they'll wear Brooks Brothers.

    Explain the difference in these two shirts and why the one is high school and the other is more "professional"
  • directorj
    directorj Posts: 537 Member
    So in some peoples opinion Picture one is an image of immaturity but picture 2 is class style and maturity
    Yes, exactly. My sons wore Hollister in high school. Now that they're out of college and have careers, they'll wear Brooks Brothers.

    Explain the difference in these two shirts and why the one is high school and the other is more "professional"

    Look at the collar, it would not look great with a tie. The Hollister brand is probably not fitted properly and when wore with slacks, it will be too big around the waist. While the Brooks was created with detail and more tailored. I never wore Brooks but I'm assuming the material used is also better class / stitched better

    The dress shirt should compliment you and wrap around your body perfectly
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    Most my clothes are

    Nike

    followed by a smattering of Asics, Pearl Izumi, Columbia, New Balance, and Icebreakers.

    I also buy the occasional Woot shirt.

    I buy most my clothes from off-price places like Marshall's / TJ Maxx, Ross, or Vanity Fair.

    I did own nice suits but they got too big for me an I had to donate. I bought a temporary one from Sierra Trading Post.
  • armymil
    armymil Posts: 163 Member
    Unless they are paying you, you shouldn't have a logo on your shirt. Outside of that, any brand is "acceptable" as long as it fits well and you like it. Oh, one more thing, NO MAN SHOULD HAVE FANCY STITCHING ON THE @$$ OF HIS JEANS! Gay or straight, that is just a no-no!

    lol
  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    Look at the collar, it would not look great with a tie. The Hollister brand is probably not fitted properly and when wore with slacks, it will be too big around the waist. While the Brooks was created with detail and more tailored. I never wore Brooks but I'm assuming the material used is also better class / stitched better

    The dress shirt should compliment you and wrap around your body perfectly

    Honestly, it truly is about fit rather than brand. But directorj is right in that Brooks Brothers are shirts that are made to be tailored to fit your body, whereas Hollister shirts are made as "off-the-rack" selections.

    I truly don't care if you wear $30 or $300 jeans. You can find $30 jeans that look good; however, it's going to be a lot harder to find the perfect fit. That said, even denim should be tailored regularly.

    The best rules when it comes to clothing doesn't have anything to do with brands; rather, fits and style.

    For instance:
    - Nothing will ever be as classic as a white oxford shirt
    - Blue gingham is almost as universal
    - There are names for people who can pull off wearing sports jerseys. They are called 'professional athletes'
    - From best to worst: Fitted, snug, tight
    - The closest a man should come to denim jeans is helping a woman out of them
    - Denim is the center of the casual universe, but you can't dress down cufflinks, suspenders, or an opera cape
    - Always tuck dress shirts that hang below your hip. Never tuck sweaters or turtlenecks. Everything else is negotiable.
    - Velour: No
    - Unless you're heading to a black-tie affair, you always have options
    - Cologne should only be smelled in the most intimate places by those closest to you
    - A hood knocks ten years off your age and twenty points off of your IQ

    I could probably go on...but I won't.
    -wtk
  • armymil
    armymil Posts: 163 Member
    Thanks all for the suggestions. I'll look at them. I bought a few Aero shirts and thought they looked great but realized some seem to have an age limit to them (in some people's eyes) while some people say, wear whatever makes you happy. That logic only goes so far sometimes!

    Not that styles truely matter and not that I'm concerned with my choices of recent clothes, but it's nice to know what guys my age are wearing (besides the Family Guy or Beavis and Butthead shirts).

    I appreciate all the tips and suggestions and I'll check out the links. Feel free to add more if you decide to chime in when you read this.
  • armymil
    armymil Posts: 163 Member
    - A hood knocks ten years off your age and twenty points off of your IQ

    lol, so true...

    Keep going! :)
  • og8403
    og8403 Posts: 48 Member
    I'm 33 and I wear Marc ecko cut n sew, nautica, sean John, true religion ( now that I can fit in them ). Those are jeans though. Shirts are a totally different story that I still have issues finding since I do have a big chest. But marc ecko cut n sew, an nautica seem to work. I use to wear really baggy clothes to attempt to hide my fatness. I still go by what's comfortable
  • steve1686
    steve1686 Posts: 346 Member
    So in some peoples opinion Picture one is an image of immaturity but picture 2 is class style and maturity
    Yes, exactly. My sons wore Hollister in high school. Now that they're out of college and have careers, they'll wear Brooks Brothers.

    Explain the difference in these two shirts and why the one is high school and the other is more "professional"
    One has a logo in the front that indicates you have been shopping at a store that is marketed towards young teens
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    So in some peoples opinion Picture one is an image of immaturity but picture 2 is class style and maturity
    Yes, exactly. My sons wore Hollister in high school. Now that they're out of college and have careers, they'll wear Brooks Brothers.

    Explain the difference in these two shirts and why the one is high school and the other is more "professional"

    Look at the collar, it would not look great with a tie. The Hollister brand is probably not fitted properly and when wore with slacks, it will be too big around the waist. While the Brooks was created with detail and more tailored. I never wore Brooks but I'm assuming the material used is also better class / stitched better

    The dress shirt should compliment you and wrap around your body perfectly

    While I agree it would not look good with a tie I dont see a tie in either picture and business casual dress does not require a tie. Obviously the button down collar is more professional but I think the point is being missed its not a matter of anyone trying to wear Hollister to the Law Firm business meeting. Just like I wouldn't wear brooks brothers shorts to a business meeting. The style of the shirt is important in certain settings not the label. Unless I'm working in Manhattan at financial institution either shirt with a pair of Khakis would be perfectly acceptable as business casual. I'm sure I would love to wear tailored clothing all the time but buying affordable nice looking things and wearing whats appropriate at the appropriate time and location is key not what the label says. My question is...If a 20 year old kid got a job at a law firm would it be acceptable for him to wear Hollister or the like? If its professional enough for one age group than why not another. Seems like age discrimination. Sorry I'm not wearing old man clothes and sweaters when I hit 60.
    For instance:
    - Nothing will ever be as classic as a white oxford shirt
    - Blue gingham is almost as universal
    - There are names for people who can pull off wearing sports jerseys. They are called 'professional athletes'
    - From best to worst: Fitted, snug, tight
    - The closest a man should come to denim jeans is helping a woman out of them
    - Denim is the center of the casual universe, but you can't dress down cufflinks, suspenders, or an opera cape
    - Always tuck dress shirts that hang below your hip. Never tuck sweaters or turtlenecks. Everything else is negotiable.
    - Velour: No
    - Unless you're heading to a black-tie affair, you always have options
    - Cologne should only be smelled in the most intimate places by those closest to you
    - A hood knocks ten years off your age and twenty points off of your IQ

    I could probably go on...but I won't.
    -wtk

    I agree with all of this...Except the part about Denim? You dont mean men cant wear jeans do you? Its a staple of casual comfortable dress. As professional who is required at times to wear a suit and tie. I live for my weekends in jeans
  • GreenTeaForDays
    GreenTeaForDays Posts: 166 Member
    I do not like seeing grown men wearing logos (I.e advertisements, sports team gear, brand names). This might be ok in some situations like lounging around the house, camping or exercising but not in every day scenarios. As for specific brands, my boyfriend has managed to find some really good deals on men's clothes from gap and banana republic. To save money, consider joining some of their mailing lists an browsing websites like fatwallet.com to find coupon codes.

    Land's end also has nice quality casual men's clothing. I don't really like their women's clothes because they are somewhat matronly. I also really like J. Crew although they can be expensive. Check out some discount or factory outlet stores too like Marshall's or TJ MAXX. They have lots of brands so you can start to learn which you like.

    In general, but not always, I would stay away from brands like A&F A&E and Areo because (1) they are poor quality and (2) they are pretty teeny bopper
  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    - The closest a man should come to denim jeans is helping a woman out of them
    I meant denim shorts. Excuse me.
    -wtk
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    My husband LOVES buckle.. (the store) we both have a pair of jeans that we are in love with it's Called Rock revivals.

    AMEN! Those pants are AMAZING. I have three pairs! One pair got too big though so I have to pick up a replacement in a few months. Takes awhile to accumulate the money haha
  • DaBigChief
    DaBigChief Posts: 146
    After losing weight I was able to buy cloths I like rather than what fit. Which feels awesome! Jeans Kenneth Cole an slacks Perry Ellis. The cut/style fits me well.
  • beach_please
    beach_please Posts: 533 Member


    AF I was told is for school age kids. Aeropostale is the same too?


    Dammit!!! I still shop at Aeropostale and I'm definitely not school aged...
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