USMCHokie Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 After watching countless hours of How I Met Your Mother in the past week and observing Barney Stinson at his finest, I pose a question to you fine ladies (and gentlemen) of LS. What do you think of men who go out in some sort of a suit? This could be full suit and tie; suit, open collar and relaxed tie; or suit, open collar and no tie. Do you see men who "suit up" to go to a bar or club in a different light from the common peasant boy who maybe wears tshirt/jeans or a simple button down shirt and jeans? Or if you were meeting someone for a date, perhaps for the first time after meeting him online...is "suiting up" good for you...? Or would you prefer the more casual look? I find myself at a crossroads here, where I'd like to reinvent myself and revamp the wardrobe a little from the standard tshirt and jeans that I always wear to go out...but I'm just not sure what direction I'd like to take...of course I'd give my left nut to be Barney Stinson, but baby steps, I suppose...
artchick88 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Wear what you find comfortable and women who think you are attractive will find you attractive. Simple as that. I prefer a man in jeans and a button down or casual shirt but I have friends who go for the "suit/tie" look.
Leia Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Barney Stinson :love::love: If any guy suited up over here, it'd ridiculous cos it's hot here! The only time I see men suit up is during gala dinners
carhill Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 If you're still active duty, wear your dress blues, like C or D. IMO, nice dress pants, a button down sport shirt and tie are fine, if they are what you like to wear. I don't normally wear a suit (or sport coat) unless it's an 'official' function, but often dress as above for casual events. Dress it up with a tie-tack, cufflinks and watch and enjoy yourself
Author USMCHokie Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 If you're still active duty, wear your dress blues, like C or D. Yikes...that is one thing I will not do...heheh...that's just weird...but I hear that girls dig it...
carhill Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I spent a fair amount of time in the Norfolk/Newport News area over the last year and was shown around by some Navy folk. I thought quite highly of the men and women who presented themselves proudly (away from base) in their uniforms. I've also upgraded a few active duty personnel on orders when flying and identified them by their uniforms. The uniform is a hook. It's also part of who you are and what you're committed to, which is why I suggested it. I assume that meeting women is your goal. As another poster mentioned elsewhere recently, it's about 'advertising'.
Author USMCHokie Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 The uniform is a hook. It's also part of who you are and what you're committed to, which is why I suggested it. I assume that meeting women is your goal. As another poster mentioned elsewhere recently, it's about 'advertising'. Yea, I know what you're saying, and I'm certainly proud of who I am and what I do, don't get me wrong...I just prefer not to make that my only selling point; this is what a lot of young servicemembers do...especially the new boots that go out in their service uniforms thinking they're all bad ass because they graduated from boot camp...just a stigma I'd rather avoid... But I understand where you're coming from, and I'm sure there are women who are attracted to that look when they're out and about...
bayouboi Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 of course I'd give my left nut to be Barney Stinson, but baby steps, I suppose... I thought Doogie was gay?
DustySaltus Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I thought Doogie was gay? What ever happened to Vinny Delpino? Hokie: Get a couple of sportcoats to mix and match with khakis, jeans and slacks and a few button down shirts and/or nice cashmere sweaters.
Mr White Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Suits are awesome, and girls that have problems with that can suck it. More generally, dress any way you like. If you ask girls for fashion advice you'll end up looking like a clown. Just make sure that the suit is properly fitted - most amarican guys tend to wear suits that are 2 sizes too big, and that looks bad. Also, try cotton or linen suits - both are more casual than wool, and perfectly fine for warm climates too.
CarrieT Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 When I was looking for FWB or even LTR via the web, I specified that for some men, stockings, heals, or mini-skirts were fetish gear for them, but for me, it was a suit. I know of men who want women to wear garters and heals during sex and I would love a guy in a suit. It is a huge turn on and implies power and dominance. I love it...
yeex Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I really like to wear some nice pants and nice shirt and a unique vest. The vest really is a nice touch and I get a lot of compliments on it. Also I can take it off easily if I want to. I could not see myself dressing up in full tie and coat unless I was going to a formal event.
phineas Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 For the most part i'm a jeans & nice shirt / sweater un-tucked kinda guy. I have learned to somewhat match my belt & shoes to what i'm wearing & i've found a lot of women actually pay more attention to my color scheme as opposed to what i'm wearing. which is bad because I couldn't match to save my life, even with a color wheel. I dress up when the occasion calls for it. Guys that wear suits to bars. good suits not the sears off-the rack suits usually do so daily. maybe because of their job or their just well off & can afford the dry cleaning.
phineas Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I really like to wear some nice pants and nice shirt and a unique vest. The vest really is a nice touch and I get a lot of compliments on it. Also I can take it off easily if I want to. I could not see myself dressing up in full tie and coat unless I was going to a formal event. I used to do the vest thing. People told me I was styling. Chicks dug it when I went out also. Then I got fat & they didn't button. LOL! I'm not fat anymore however i'm too big in the chest for the ones I got & donated them. I should look into getting some more.
txsilkysmoothe Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I love a man in a suit! Full, open collar, tie or not, doesn't really matter. It makes the best impression on a first date unless it's not appropriate for the location/activity. It demonstrates "effort." Less casual is fine, but I can't help but notice the better dressed men in a bar/club/anywhere.
yeex Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I used to do the vest thing. People told me I was styling. Chicks dug it when I went out also. Then I got fat & they didn't button. LOL! I'm not fat anymore however i'm too big in the chest for the ones I got & donated them. I should look into getting some more. Yeah, vests are usually tight fitting so if you are in shape, they look great. They also make you a little more dressier than the next guy, but not overdoing it in my opinion.
sunrae Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I guess it just depends on where you are going... To a bar/pub: Nice pair of jeans and a button up shirt is nice.. Nice place for dinner, dress slacks and a jacket is nice... My personal favorite, a nice pair of dark jeans, and a nice shirt. Just something causal that they would be comfortable and relaxed in...
donnamaybe Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 It would totally depend on where you are going and/or what you are doing. If my guy showed up to take me out on one of our usual dates and he was wearing a suit, I'd feel like I had to go back in the bedroom and change. On the other hand, if we were going to a retirement party for my office, or something along those lines, I would hope he would dress it up a bit more. Maybe not an entire suite, per se, but at least dress slacks and a nice polo or something.
Star Gazer Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Unless it's an after-work happy hour or date, or a "fancy" date, a suit would probably be inappropriate. That said, a great suit does wonders for a man's appearance.
phineas Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Unless it's an after-work happy hour or date, or a "fancy" date, a suit would probably be inappropriate. That said, a great suit does wonders for a man's appearance. I'm Jame's Bond when I put on a suit. well, a shorter, not quite as good looking, & accent free version of james bond.
Don'tWannabeAWannabe Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Yikes...that is one thing I will not do...heheh...that's just weird...but I hear that girls dig it... I used to know a guy in the army who wore out his formal uniform. But he would uniquely, I dunno, "casual it out;" he'd wear the the green suit and beret, but he'd wear it with cowboy boots, some really big, shiny belt buckle and an embroidered flower shirt under the jacket, without a tie. It actually really worked well for him; girls would give him numbers in bars and cops would let him off with just a warning when he got pulled over for speeding.
BG1985 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Unless it's an after-work happy hour or date, or a "fancy" date, a suit would probably be inappropriate. That said, a great suit does wonders for a man's appearance. I agree with this. If it's a happy hour in which you have to go straight from the office to the bar, a suit is acceptable. Also if you go to the bar after a wedding reception or some other nice event suits are acceptable as well. I think it's trying too hard when a guy wears a suit to the bar just for the sake of wearing a suit. Too much can go wrong as well. It would be very unfortunate if you were to get an accidental cigarette burn on your suit. You'll also probably need to dry clean your suit after going out. That's both expensive and bad for your suit. I've read that you should try to dry clean a suit no more than twice a year. Suits aren't necessary unless you're going to a really nice place.
BobSacamento Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I think the first question would be; "So where you coming from?" If your answer is; "From my house after watching an 8 hour marathon of 'How I Met Your Mother'" - Deal breaker.
Author USMCHokie Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 I think the first question would be; "So where you coming from?" If your answer is; "From my house after watching an 8 hour marathon of 'How I Met Your Mother'" - Deal breaker. Heh, touche.
threebyfate Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 How comfortable are you in a suit? If you`re comfortable, wear it well!
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