Whilst we reverend gals have our challenges trying to choose wisely from among the piles of fashion atrocities out there, PeaceBang has noticed that things can’t be much easier for the menfolk.
On one hand, you don’t want to be Pastor Dullsville here with no personality and no shape:
But then, what if you were trying to be fashion-forward and wound up in this, God forbid?
Or this ridiculous get-up, which caused PeaceBang to start singing the theme song from “Hustle & Flow” the moment she saw it (“It’s HARD out here for a pimp…”):
Or this, which reminds PeaceBang that anything labeled “cargo” belongs in someone else’s professional wardrobe, NOT YOURS:
AND WHAT IN FRESH NAUTICAL HELL IS THIS???? They simply can’t be serious. They just can’t. I refuse to believe it.
And here’s the tragic truth: PeaceBang didn’t even have to LOOK HARD for these silly men’s clothes. She simply lifted them all from the Macy’s web site, which means that it is indeed scary out there for our boys. Fellas, there’s no need to be Pastor Dullsville with scuffed brown shoes. Put a little pizzazz in your look this spring, just don’t fall prey to these ridiculous trends. See how nice HE looks? Nothing trendy about it, but he’s not drabbing along in a worn out, too-big tweedy, boxy sports coat, nor is he squeezed into a too-tight shirt with a tie that’s too short to make it over his girth. He’s handsome, well-groomed and looks polished and terrific. That can be you, too.
Smooches, PeaceBang
Wow; talk about “mixing and matching” “patterns and textures.” It can just go too far.
LOL!!! The nautical look had me falling off my chair.
The cargo jacket has potential, but not as intended in this photo. I could see it wrinkled and stuffed on folks who hang out with nothing to do.
The other examples just prove — once again — that the “fashion industry” needs a makeover from real world consumers.
AND WHAT IN FRESH NAUTICAL HELL IS THIS????
On behalf of the menfolk addicted to your blog, thank you for noticing. While we do have it relatively easy compared to the things that companies try to get women to wear, it’s hard sometimes to navigate the line between the male equivalent of frumpy (whatever that is) and THIS.
with love,
m
We menfolk have it rough too. I find that going to a good men’s shop will save you money in the long run. Spend double on what looks nice and has good quality, and save by only buying half the clothes. I have more clothes in my closet that I bought at el-cheapo big box stores that I can’t wear because they don’t go with anything. The stuff I buy at men’s stores I’m wearing for years.
I bought a bargain sport coat for $40. I have other sport coats I bought for $300. The $40 one sits in my closet and is rarely worn.
Hey, I recognize that last gent from the Brooks Bros catalogue. Now, it would be a bit much to ask gent ministers to go and replace their frumpy wardrobes at BB, but you can get closer to doing so (and surviving financially) at Jos. A. Bank.
Cheers,
Andy