What Are You Wearing Today?

Dropbear said:
I’m the old guy in a leather jacket and sunglasses taking photos of himself while hanging around the school supposedly waiting to pick up his kids. Totally not sus, ok?

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Sammy Ambrose said:
If how you are dressing doesn't make you layable, you are doing something wrong. Women like good clothes.
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The problem is that a woman's view of what constitutes "good clothes" is often different from a man's view.

I'll dress in a really nice pair of grey trousers, navy jacket, blue OCBD shirt and brown-and-blue knit tie and will get compliments from male friends and colleagues, but female colleagues won't react. The next day, I'll turn up to work in a dark charcoal suit, with black shoes, white shirt and a black knit tie, and virtually all my female colleagues will tell me how much they like my outfit.
 
Journeyman said:
The problem is that a woman's view of what constitutes "good clothes" is often different from a man's view.

I'll dress in a really nice pair of grey trousers, navy jacket, blue OCBD shirt and brown-and-blue knit tie and will get compliments from male friends and colleagues, but female colleagues won't react. The next day, I'll turn up to work in a dark charcoal suit, with black shoes, white shirt and a black knit tie, and virtually all my female colleagues will tell me how much they like my outfit.
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Exactly! I think that is sometimes the difference is in seeing the clothes in a vacuum and the clothes on the man and how they change his overall bearing and appearance.
 
Journeyman said:
The problem is that a woman's view of what constitutes "good clothes" is often different from a man's view.

I'll dress in a really nice pair of grey trousers, navy jacket, blue OCBD shirt and brown-and-blue knit tie and will get compliments from male friends and colleagues, but female colleagues won't react. The next day, I'll turn up to work in a dark charcoal suit, with black shoes, white shirt and a black knit tie, and virtually all my female colleagues will tell me how much they like my outfit.
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Women are very attuned to social status within their group, more so than good looks and aesthetics. So if you're dressing straight and she's hanging out with ring nose pierced queer daddies, you won't have much of a positive impact.
 
Pimpernel Smith said:
Women are very attuned to social status within their group, more so than good looks and aesthetics. So if you're dressing straight and she's hanging out with ring nose pierced queer daddies, you won't have much of a positive impact.
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While you are dressing to convey social status, she is looking for the guy dressed ‘sexy’ so you won’t have a positive impact.
 
Dropbear Dropbear

Kim Jong-un bans leather jackets in North Korea to keep his look safe from posers
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Kim Jong-un is now the world’s toughest fashion police. The North Korean dictator seems to be really possessive of his leather look, and has now reportedly deemed it illegal for citizens to wear leather coats — or even sport anything that bears too much resemblance to his signature piece.

Striking a personal cord, Jong-un’s blanket ban is listed as an attempt to keep others from imitating his personal style. He and his triage have been cloaking themselves in leather trenches, sparking a wave of faux imitations and trends across the classes, especially after some recent TV appearances.

NO COPYCATS — The dictator and other officials were seen wearing the unofficial uniform earlier this year at the North Korean 8th Party Congress military parade. This sparked an influx in Chinese leather, and ultimately, the ban. Though leather jackets and trenches have been a staple since the 1900s and 2000s in North Korea, Jong-un’s restrictions intend to put an end to any Who Wore It Best discussions. Officials are cracking down on manufacturers who make any of the leather-lookalikes, as well as ordinary citizens caught wearing them in public, citing it as an “impure trend to challenge the authority of the Highest Dignity.”


Not to discredit war and terrorism, North Korea’s newspaper cites capitalistic culture as the culprit of the country’s downfall. Stating it could make the country crumble like a “damp wall” if allowed to seep in, the regime is deadly serious about its capitalistic limitations. The Workers’ Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmum, also urged citizens to fight against capitalism, reinforced by fashion bans over the past few years.

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As a hater of most things pop culture (not to mention democracy and basic human rights), Jong-un is adding the leather coat ban to the growing list of outlawed looks, which includes piercings, mullets, and skinny jeans. The “exotic and decadent lifestyle” of capitalism, which somehow includes tight pants and frivolous hairstyles, poses a threat to the dictator’s leadership, according to Yonhap, another of the country’s newspapers. It’s safe to presume that no one is exempt, so here’s hoping that his bestie Donald Trump doesn’t show up to the dinner party in the same fit.
 
Dropbear said:
I, too, would ban ‘vegan leather’
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fxh said:
Dropbear Dropbear

Kim Jong-un bans leather jackets in North Korea to keep his look safe from posers​

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Kim Jong-un is now the world’s toughest fashion police. The North Korean dictator seems to be really possessive of his leather look, and has now reportedly deemed it illegal for citizens to wear leather coats — or even sport anything that bears too much resemblance to his signature piece.

Striking a personal cord, Jong-un’s blanket ban is listed as an attempt to keep others from imitating his personal style. He and his triage have been cloaking themselves in leather trenches, sparking a wave of faux imitations and trends across the classes, especially after some recent TV appearances.

NO COPYCATS — The dictator and other officials were seen wearing the unofficial uniform earlier this year at the North Korean 8th Party Congress military parade. This sparked an influx in Chinese leather, and ultimately, the ban. Though leather jackets and trenches have been a staple since the 1900s and 2000s in North Korea, Jong-un’s restrictions intend to put an end to any Who Wore It Best discussions. Officials are cracking down on manufacturers who make any of the leather-lookalikes, as well as ordinary citizens caught wearing them in public, citing it as an “impure trend to challenge the authority of the Highest Dignity.”


Not to discredit war and terrorism, North Korea’s newspaper cites capitalistic culture as the culprit of the country’s downfall. Stating it could make the country crumble like a “damp wall” if allowed to seep in, the regime is deadly serious about its capitalistic limitations. The Workers’ Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmum, also urged citizens to fight against capitalism, reinforced by fashion bans over the past few years.

Le dictateur nord-coréen Kim Jong-un lors de l'inauguration des travaux pour la construction de l'hô...'inauguration des travaux pour la construction de l'hô...

API/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images
As a hater of most things pop culture (not to mention democracy and basic human rights), Jong-un is adding the leather coat ban to the growing list of outlawed looks, which includes piercings, mullets, and skinny jeans. The “exotic and decadent lifestyle” of capitalism, which somehow includes tight pants and frivolous hairstyles, poses a threat to the dictator’s leadership, according to Yonhap, another of the country’s newspapers. It’s safe to presume that no one is exempt, so here’s hoping that his bestie Donald Trump doesn’t show up to the dinner party in the same fit.
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fxh said:
Dropbear Dropbear

Kim Jong-un bans leather jackets in North Korea to keep his look safe from posers​

​

Kim Jong-un is now the world’s toughest fashion police. The North Korean dictator seems to be really possessive of his leather look, and has now reportedly deemed it illegal for citizens to wear leather coats — or even sport anything that bears too much resemblance to his signature piece.

Striking a personal cord, Jong-un’s blanket ban is listed as an attempt to keep others from imitating his personal style. He and his triage have been cloaking themselves in leather trenches, sparking a wave of faux imitations and trends across the classes, especially after some recent TV appearances.

NO COPYCATS — The dictator and other officials were seen wearing the unofficial uniform earlier this year at the North Korean 8th Party Congress military parade. This sparked an influx in Chinese leather, and ultimately, the ban. Though leather jackets and trenches have been a staple since the 1900s and 2000s in North Korea, Jong-un’s restrictions intend to put an end to any Who Wore It Best discussions. Officials are cracking down on manufacturers who make any of the leather-lookalikes, as well as ordinary citizens caught wearing them in public, citing it as an “impure trend to challenge the authority of the Highest Dignity.”


Not to discredit war and terrorism, North Korea’s newspaper cites capitalistic culture as the culprit of the country’s downfall. Stating it could make the country crumble like a “damp wall” if allowed to seep in, the regime is deadly serious about its capitalistic limitations. The Workers’ Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmum, also urged citizens to fight against capitalism, reinforced by fashion bans over the past few years.

Le dictateur nord-coréen Kim Jong-un lors de l'inauguration des travaux pour la construction de l'hô...'inauguration des travaux pour la construction de l'hô...

API/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images
As a hater of most things pop culture (not to mention democracy and basic human rights), Jong-un is adding the leather coat ban to the growing list of outlawed looks, which includes piercings, mullets, and skinny jeans. The “exotic and decadent lifestyle” of capitalism, which somehow includes tight pants and frivolous hairstyles, poses a threat to the dictator’s leadership, according to Yonhap, another of the country’s newspapers. It’s safe to presume that no one is exempt, so here’s hoping that his bestie Donald Trump doesn’t show up to the dinner party in the same fit.
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Now there is a man with some vision.
 
Dropbear said:
The jacket fabric/pattern looks amazing.

What made you opt for jetted pockets?
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Thank you - it’s a Panico, and the fabric is vintage cashmere from some Italian supplier.

They are actually flap - I just tucked the flaps in today. My belly has gotten a bit bigger and I think the flaps bring unnecessary attention to it.
 
Dropbear said:
Stolen Valour vibes, but I guess it’s different if you are in Europe.
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Not at all: you can hardly see the USMC breast pocket. It's so faded in real life as to be invisible. Ex-military gear has always been popular in Europe, but not really WWII stuff. And that one of mine no one would think anything other than a welders jacket. No one would think you were passing yourself as ex-military. Absolutely not. And nor would I, why would anyone want to do that? Not my bag.

I've had quite a bit of Buzz Rickson's gear over the years, but I only sport that one now and a M42 with no insignia. None of them were stuff you could pass off as medals you hadn't earned.
 
Pimpernel Smith said:
Not at all: you can hardly see the USMC breast pocket. It's so faded in real life as to be invisible. Ex-military gear has always been popular in Europe, but not really WWII stuff. And that one of mine no one would think anything other than a welders jacket. No one would think you were passing yourself as ex-military. Absolutely not. And nor would I, why would anyone want to do that? Not my bag.

I've had quite a bit of Buzz Rickson's gear over the years, but I only sport that one now and a M42 with no insignia. None of them were stuff you could pass off as medals you hadn't earned.
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Wearing the eagle, globe and anchor is something earned not bought. My dad earned it and then bled in it, I did not. You will get punched for wearing that in places, though probably not Europe or Japan. For the people who earned the right to wear that emblem, it’s disrespectful.
 
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Dropbear said:
Wearing the eagle, globe and anchor is something earned not bought. My dad earned it and then bled in it, I did not. We will get punched for wearing that in places, though probably not Europe or Japan.
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Context is everything. Did he serve in the US Marines then on the Sands of Iwo Jima?

Over here, wearing blatant signs of US military will get your head kicked-in. But not for what you think.
 
Pimpernel Smith said:
Context is everything. Did he serve in the US Marines then on the Sands of Iwo Jima?

Over here, wearing blatant signs of US military will get your head kicked-in. But not for what you think.
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Marine infantry company outside Khe Sanh during the Tet Offensive, 67-68.

You can try explaining that #menswear context while the punches are landing, I guess.
 
Dropbear said:
Marine infantry company outside Khe Sanh during the Tet Offensive, 67-68.

You can try explaining that #menswear context while the punches are landing, I guess.
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Depends who's giving the punches. If a grocery clerk punches me, I might just stand there and take it as I'm not going to fall down, others, I might decide to bring the heel down and break the bone. It might be worth doing time for that, or not.

I'm pretty sure any place, I would wear that jacket - which is from WII not Vietnam - I wouldn't be under threat from ex-Vietnam veterans or their offspring looking for a fight. And if they did, I would refer them to the images of napalm on the naked girl's back...which in this part of the world trumps John Wayne's Green Berets.
 
Pimpernel Smith said:
Depends who's giving the punches. If a grocery clerk punches me, I might just stand there and take it as I'm not going to fall down, others, I might decide to bring the heel down and break the bone. It might be worth doing time for that, or not.

I'm pretty sure any place, I would wear that jacket - which is from WII not Vietnam - I wouldn't be under threat from ex-Vietnam veterans or their offspring looking for a fight. And if they did, I would refer them to the images of napalm on the naked girl's back...which in this part of the world trumps John Wayne's Green Berets.
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Calm down there, Sgt. Mitty.
 
I think you will find, before Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver, it was John Lennon who popularised military jackets. Vietnam era ones with all the insignia. He didn’t get accused of passing himself off as Colonel Kurtz or a veteran of the Tet offensive. For the latter he was the right age and it was also the right era immediately after Vietnam.

Reproduction military gear in the ultra-to-the-spec-of-March-1942 as Buzz Rickson do is for the nerd. It’s not worn by paramilItary types or those looking to pass themselves off as offspring of vets. Who would want to do that? Our good friend Jason Jules has some military Buzz Rickson jackets. It’s style, but not as originally intended.
 
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