Originally Published 1/23/12
The explosion of men’s style blogs has produced an interesting side effect: a new segment of the male population who can’t seem to talk about anything but menswear. Looking at and purchasing the stuff we wear used to be seen as so feminine that men would gleefully allow their wives to buy all their clothes for them. Now there are guys starting up Bologna construction appreciation clubs. All of this stuff is fun, but it can quickly go from appreciation to obsession. Here’s how to know when you might be over-doing it, and thus, potentially boring those around you to death.
Hahaha.. very subtle on the last note, made me do a double-take!
Great chart. I’m a programmer, so not only am I the only person who bothers to dress well, I am the only person with even basic style knowledge. This severely limits who I could talk to about menswear.
The good news is that programming is another one of those things that’s very exciting to those who do it but life-endingly boring to everyone else, so I’m kinda used to it.
Same thing here. Not sure even one of my male friends own a pair of leather shoes or even a dress shirt. At least my female friends seems to enjoy talking about clothes more than programming.
Same here. Good thing we have the internet to have people to geek out with about our obsessions.
Judging by some of the comments I’ve read in the forum, someone needs to write a book entitled “How to Develop a Sense of Style Without Surrendering Your Man Card.” There’s a very unmistakable line in between well dressed guy, and effeminate metrosexual clown.
“How bout them Red Sox…..Oh,you noticed?Italian cashmere….”wa-oww….
You named your dog “sprezzatura” = me laugh-crying
Signs you run your own style website: any of those comments on the chart are close to “You’re fine.” Hehe
This is hilarious and made me reassess my passion or obsession. However you want to look at it. Just the other evening I ran into an old friend and while he was complimenting me on my look, I guessed the correct brand of his blazer and where he purchased it. Lol.
Oh snap, count me in on that too, haha.
I’ve been accused of talking about it too much by my wife now. LoL.
Did my friends put you up to posting this?
I might have mentioned trying out a bow tie on Facebook; that may or may not fall in the same place on the line.
I wish I’d thought of that when we got our dog…
I have a couple friends who are interested in style, but other than them, I don’t ever discuss clothes or style with anyone unless they specifically ask about it.
I talk to my dad about clothes sometimes, but usually just issues of quality and country of origin – he’s big into US-made stuff.
Heh. Nope. I have personal experience with some in the middle leaning “shut up already”
Seems a LOT of the stuff could be pushed towards the right
Hilarious graph..
i’m fortunate that my best friend has really great style and likes to talk about, albeit not as much as i do, about menswear. But, even though sometimes it kills me (when my friends tell me they got such a good deal at kohl’s or costco on some great shirts), I usually shut up about it.
What, Jehovah’s Witnesses should know about my great tailor…talk about someone who can make miracles happen.
Well, looks like I’m in the clear since “texting your friend self taken pictures of corduroys you are trying on from the fitting room mirror to tell him they are $6 at Gap” isn’t on the list.
Dude, these spectra you make are hilarious.
Thank you for the new word (to me) “sprezzatura.” Splendid.
very very good! To kind of go along with Davelli0331…Im a network engineer, and have been in IT since i was about 19-20, and being 26 now I have VERY little people to talk to about menswear and most of my buddies dont give a damn about menswear….Kind of like how no one really cares about the technicalities in Information Technology…Just as long as things work. But nontheless im still in the clear.
Excellent Article though
I want to share this diagram on Facebook, but I’m afraid that will put me in the right end of the spectrum.
once i met this girl who would only go all the way with guys that had full wingtips and i had some so it happened.
And whose fault is that.?! I can’t going a week without seeing a ‘fantastic sale’ or a must have item .
Ok, i’m feeling i’m on the right side of this info graphic =)
http://i.imgur.com/kgQf0.gif
What pray tell is this ‘internet’ you speak of and how must I proceed if I wish to purchase several?
Use it to your advantage: offer her constructive criticism on her own wardrobe so that she sees the value in your knowledge! (Note: extreme sarcasm. DO NOT DO)
I’m on it.
Chapter 1: Dress well and talk about it if you wish.
Chapter 2: Have sex with women, frequently.
Chapter 3: Watch sports.
There we are, crisis averted!
After graduating college, I’m working retail at Jos. Bank until I find something permanent. Always been a stylish guy, but not until now have I judged every single man I see by what he wears.
That one time when only you and two gay style-buffs give a full commentary on your lady-friend’s ensamble.