Just for five seconds today, let’s take a break from politics.
Say your style was a candidate for the Menswear House of Representatives or something. Would it be running on a conservative platform since it doesn’t change it’s tried and true sharp look? Or would it be a candidate known for liberally changing it up and staying current with what’s new and up and coming?
Remember, conservative doesn’t necessarily mean dusty and old. A sharp suit, crisp shirt, and simple tie is pretty conservative, yet still the choice for plenty of men on best-dressed lists. Meanwhile, trendy doesn’t have to mean all loud colors and hyper-modern stuff (one could easily argue that tweed & bow ties are awfully trendy right now).
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And also… you getting a little more dressed up to vote today? Or exercising your right to vote in your pajamas? Leave it all, except for the politics (you guys are great about keeping it focused here… thanks for that), in the comments.
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This isn’t really a fair quiz as currently the “trends” are very classic styles.
I voted last Friday, and was wearing clothes for work (a suit) and carrying my briefcase. I would have been, in style terms, a strange hybrid candidate: a mid grey suit with blue gingham shirt and red knit tie. Both conservative and progressive at the same time, I suppose.
My fashion is always in a swing state.
Wore a subtle salute to the democratic process; blue and white banker stripe with a red v neck sweater over
Some of it’s more “trendy” than others though wouldn’t you say? Maybe an example?
This morning’s votewear (it was in the upper-20’s when I left the house):
Dark jeans.
Gap plaid shirt. Pretty standard, but a warm red, white and blue motif.
LEC wool shawl cardigan. blue with red stripes. This one, actually: http://johnsimondaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Lands-End-Canvas-Mens-Fall-2011-Collection27.jpg
Oh. And red sneakers. BAM.
I think I voted in my underwear because I voted absentee. Typically, I’d prefer a more conservative look because I don’t like buying new clothes all the time that I’ll have to toss out in the not too distant future.
In this poll, I suppose I would be a moderate conservative.
I almost went full-on red, white and blue today, but changed my mind at the last minute.
I think that my salmon and mint green pants from Bonobos would have to disagree with you on that one. (Although sadly the brightly-colored-pants trend was more for the summer than the current point in time but I’d say it still counts)
It’s all about voting in these guys: http://www.bonobos.com/welcome/4thofjuly
I vote independent.
I will be stepping up my style for voting, navy suit with flag pin and all. It may be trying too hard though, I don’t know.
I voted 3rd party. I wore a tie and a speedo.
So is streaking the equivalent of not voting for the sake of this argument?
Green party. Green blazer. Cant fail.
I do believe so, yes.
I also have salmon pants, but I think it’ll look great in the winter in contrast to the white snow on the ground. We’ll see.
Broke out the three piece suit to make my vote on the way to the office…
Normal work attire for me. I try to keep the foundations conservative, and use accessories for a little flair. Medium gray flannel suit, plain white shirt, green and blue plaid tie, green socks, and walnut McAllisters (which garnered a couple compliments from the volunteers). I suppose that makes me a moderate in the otherwise red state of banking.
some trends do stick, im glad i caught onto the selvedge denim train, great quality which makes me feel like my purchases are more worthwhile, quality always trumps quantity
I’m identify as a conservative with some symptoms of trendiness. The trendiness is under control.