Again with the Short-sleeved Dress Shirts?
September 7, 2006 · Filed Under Blog
I know it isn’t a new sentiment from me, but after looking around, I think it needs to be stated again. Obviously not enough people are listening to me. (Can you imagine that?)
The short-sleeved dress shirt slash tie combo is unacceptable now and will continue to be unacceptable into the future as far as these eyes can see.
I am not any kind of fashion authority (as Jen will gladly tell you) but I can certainly help guide everyone on certain minimum levels of fashion acceptability.
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Having had to travel for business and present to C level prospects I can assure you my first rule in corporate dress was to NEVER EVER EVER EVER WEAR A SHORT SLEEVE DRESS SHIRT WITH A TIE!
The other thing that kills me is the striped shirt with the plaid tie look, it makes me want to vomit.
I also am not a huge fan of dark pants with brown shoes…if you are going to rock brown shoes team them with khakis or olive slacks unless you are trying to look like a douche bag.
since we’re getting all fashion here, the short sleeve dress shirt is unacceptable. some other unacceptable business clothing:
Both of Deezo’s examples. blech.
no black shoes with brown suits. actually, never mix black and brown in any way. or black and navy blue. for that matter, don’t mix brown and navy blue.
do not wear a striped tie with a striped shirt, even if the stripes are co-linear.
just don’t wear plaid. ever.
a blue blazer & khakis makes you look like a catholic school boy. avoid unless necessary
be aware of the undertones of your skin - if they are red, avoid red shirts/suits, but accentuate with a red tie.
Every time I see someone with a shortsleeve dress shirt and a tie, I think of Mr. Ishee.
Mr. Ishee! Yes, the volleyball coach. And it was always a white shirt, right? I also believe Mr. Dunkle wore those and one or both of the Dingmans.
I agree with everything except that I do think it’s okay to mix navy and brown because do men have navy dress shoes to wear with navy dress pants?
One more comment- Yes, the navy blazer and khaki pants are a little catholic school boy but I think it’s hot!
I remember Woody Bliss wearing short sleeve dress shirts that were skin tight…and he NEVER wore an undershirt which was maybe the most horrifying sight in the history of WGHS.
We can’t forget about the blazer, button up, possible tie and…. JEANS!
But it’s got “water & stain shield.” Is that a diaper under each arm or something like that?
“We can’t forget about the blazer, button up, possible tie and…. JEANS!”
Brandon and Dylan both sport these styles in Beverly Hills 90210, so is there an exception to be made? I mean sure maybe David Silver jumped on the bandwagon, but that doesn’t make it wrong, does it?
Most of your fashion comments are spot-on. However, I have to agree with Sally and say that, while a bit schoolboyish, the navy blazer/khaki pants combo is Hot with a capital H.
Kiddicus, you may also be surprised to find out that your no-plaid rule is also vetoed. Plaid pants, combined with a pastel golf shirt or white oxford with the sleeves rolled up a bit, can be EXTREMELY hot in the right setting. Near a lake, golf course or beach, that look screams “I have money and confidence to spare.” Think J Crew model. Girls like J Crew models. J Crew wouldn’t sell the clothes if they didn’t.
you can veto the no-plaid rule all you want, but I spend very little time sipping tiny beers in country clubs in my current situation, and i’d like to keep it that way. no plaid, no schoolboy thing.
Does the fact that Tressel was rocking the short sleeved dress shirt and tie under the sweater vest during the Texas game remove some of the negativity towards the combo?