I've been feeling like I should dress a little nicer recently. Somebody informed me I should look at /r/mfa. After figuring out what the heck that meant...
I located many pictures like this. Ok. Wtf. you look a bit like a tool. Maybe I am just entirely unstylish, but you look a bit like a hipster fool. The shoes don't make any sense with what else you are wearing.
Then people say that this is all too darn loose. Sure, maybe a bit, but it's normal looking. And the tight jeans and tight dress shirt and narrow as heck tie? What does it accomplish. It just looks stupid. I have talked to friends, we all think it is stupid. Yet in this small circle it is considered to be "the thing." You mustn't wear a short sleeved shirt, you must ROLL UP SLEEVES.
Oh, and random stupid leather watch with that. wtf.
And everybody wears beige. With brown shoes. It all costs a ton. You wear it everywhere. And it's oddly fitting tight in shoulders jacket.
I DONT UNDERSTAND MFA. THEY ALL LOOK LIKE ARROGANT HIPSTERS WITH TOO TIGHT TOO SHORT CLOTHING
I don't mind a sweater and slacks, a sweater and jeans. I don't mind a watch. I really do enjoy a well fitted suit. But for some reason I enjoy more traditional stuff. Which is looked down upon by "fashion" Dunno.
A real suit
I don't know what I ought to wear day to day. This looks real hipster. But I look really boring jeans tshirt right now. I guess I can't have it both ways.
On the other hand, I need to rent a tux for ball. Dunno exactly what to rent. Have reservation, but ought to go. Unfortunately I'm still in children's sizes so choices will be limited.
short sleeves and shorts w/ sneakers is perfectly fine but not all the time ! just learn to accept the current fashion trends. slim/well fitted clothing makes sense to me since you look more neat and clean as opposed to baggy loose clothing.. i don't really understand what you have against them ;P and while hipsters may also be wearing tight clothing, not all tight clothing is hipster fashion. or something like that.
suits are cool too, but imagine a casual day out..you're not gonna want to wear a suit.
I don't mind a sweater and slacks, a sweater and jeans. I don't mind a watch. I really do enjoy a well fitted suit. But for some reason I enjoy more traditional stuff. Which is looked down upon by "fashion" Dunno.
i guess you could just get less tight fitting versions of sweater and jeans.. short sleeve tshirts are lame btw. HEEHEE
Not to digress, but what does the "mfa" in "/r/mfa" mean?
And I honestly believe more in wearing pants and ordinary shirts. And no watches, please; my phone has one, thank you. Or maybe I'm just being to utilitarian with what I wear? :D
On May 15 2012 15:48 DN.rSquar3d wrote: Not to digress, but what does the "mfa" in "/r/mfa" mean?
And I honestly believe more in wearing pants and ordinary shirts. And no watches, please; my phone has one, thank you. Or maybe I'm just being to utilitarian with what I wear? :D
MFA = MaleFashionAdvice. Its weird, out of my entire friends/acquaintance circle, I can count the number of people who wear watches on one hand - including me. Its weird for me not to have the weight on my wrist. I'm so used to being able to check the time by just looking at my wrist, that not being able to feels odd. And my brother thinks its the weirdest thing that I own multiple watches.
On May 15 2012 15:48 DN.rSquar3d wrote: Not to digress, but what does the "mfa" in "/r/mfa" mean?
And I honestly believe more in wearing pants and ordinary shirts. And no watches, please; my phone has one, thank you. Or maybe I'm just being to utilitarian with what I wear? :D
MFA = MaleFashionAdvice. Its weird, out of my entire friends/acquaintance circle, I can count the number of people who wear watches on one hand - including me. Its weird for me not to have the weight on my wrist. I'm so used to being able to check the time by just looking at my wrist, that not being able to feels odd. And my brother thinks its the weirdest thing that I own multiple watches.
Never understood modern day watch wearing when every single person that needs to know the time has a phone in their pocket which is just as easy to get to.. *shrugs*
On May 15 2012 15:48 DN.rSquar3d wrote: Not to digress, but what does the "mfa" in "/r/mfa" mean?
And I honestly believe more in wearing pants and ordinary shirts. And no watches, please; my phone has one, thank you. Or maybe I'm just being to utilitarian with what I wear? :D
MFA = MaleFashionAdvice. Its weird, out of my entire friends/acquaintance circle, I can count the number of people who wear watches on one hand - including me. Its weird for me not to have the weight on my wrist. I'm so used to being able to check the time by just looking at my wrist, that not being able to feels odd. And my brother thinks its the weirdest thing that I own multiple watches.
Never understood modern day watch wearing when every single person that needs to know the time has a phone in their pocket which is just as easy to get to.. *shrugs*
For a little bit, I didn't wear a watch as the one I owned died and the replacement was in transit, I found a bunch of little things where I missed my watch. Stuff like: going for a run - its a lot more convenient to have a watch than a phone in your pocket. Swimming: obvious reasons Waking up in the middle of the night and not knowing what time it is: Easier to hit the light button on my watch than grope around my desk for my phone Also, for formal wear - I like wearing a nice dress watch - mostly as an accessory, but it has its uses - and I've gotten a fair share of compliments on my watch.
I think as long as you aren't wearing anything too baggy you should be OK. Honestly, for most good fashion, I just look at what Koreans wear. I think they have pretty nice outfits most of the time.
On May 15 2012 15:48 DN.rSquar3d wrote: Not to digress, but what does the "mfa" in "/r/mfa" mean?
And I honestly believe more in wearing pants and ordinary shirts. And no watches, please; my phone has one, thank you. Or maybe I'm just being to utilitarian with what I wear? :D
MFA = MaleFashionAdvice. Its weird, out of my entire friends/acquaintance circle, I can count the number of people who wear watches on one hand - including me. Its weird for me not to have the weight on my wrist. I'm so used to being able to check the time by just looking at my wrist, that not being able to feels odd. And my brother thinks its the weirdest thing that I own multiple watches.
Never understood modern day watch wearing when every single person that needs to know the time has a phone in their pocket which is just as easy to get to.. *shrugs*
It's purely a fashion accessory, watches look good on men the same way earrings do on women. It's prudent to have different watches to match different outfits.
Anyways OP, where do you live? mfa is probably too preppy for the area that you live. Just tone it down a bit, you don't always need to be wearing ocbd's and Allan Edmonds, but wearing properly fitting clothes and nice shoes will go far.
Guy in the sweater and jeans looks fine for a casual Friday at my office. Style is about looking appropriate for the situation. It's really hard to judge any picture without context.
Here's the 2nd pic you have.It's a 14 year old kid >.>
What would they say about the two gentlemen wearing suits at the bottom of your post? Is your point that a man with a personal tailor is going to look better than random people looking for fashion advice on the internet? You're comparing apple's and presidents.
I guess OP means everyday wear. I mean, suits I can bear during formal occasions (weddings, anyone?), but for daily wear?
In all honesty, I'm predisposed to love casual wear. No fancy sleeves or collars or whatnot.
As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
On May 15 2012 18:00 DN.rSquar3d wrote: As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
I feel so old when I read stuff like this and I'm not even 20... Does no one else wear watches on a daily basis?
On May 15 2012 18:00 DN.rSquar3d wrote: As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
I feel so old when I read stuff like this and I'm not even 20... Does no one else wear watches on a daily basis?
I wear a watch on a daily basis, however I only own one watch. (It also does double duty as the receiver for a heart rate monitor, so it can best be classified as "utilitarian".) It's very much expected where I work, because it is extremely frowned upon to even have a personal cell phone on your person. (If it's an issued device by my employer, that's better.) However, I need to be able to check the time (useful for recording when something happened) without taking both hands and hitting a button on something - I can check the time in less than a second by looking down and tilting my wrist. (Also the date, but that's really just gravy.)
Just had a thought - okay, technically I have two watches (my ex-wife gave me one for Christmas one year) but the other one has a cracked face and needs a new battery.
Then again, take any fashion advice I might have with a grain of rock salt - I wear all colors well (as long as they are black), enjoy working in a job were there is a "uniform" of sorts, and most of the color in my stock of t-shirts comes from the always fashionable and cutting edge TeamLiquid catalog.
On May 15 2012 18:00 DN.rSquar3d wrote: As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
I feel so old when I read stuff like this and I'm not even 20... Does no one else wear watches on a daily basis?
Wear one everyday. It feels super weird not wearing a watch. Makes me naked almost. And there is nothing more convenient. Especially when I am away from a computer. Phones you have to take out of your pocket, hit that unlock button, then lock it and put it back in your pocket. Also, it is socially unacceptable or sometimes downright against the rules to take a cellphone out at times. Watches? Just glance down at your wrist for easy time-telling. And its faster. Just a quick glance.
Did I mention that mechanical watches are more eco-friendly?
On May 15 2012 16:25 huehuehuehue wrote: Why do you care so much about people looking like hipsters (whatever that word means)?
seriously, it makes op sound insecure as fuck about the way he dresses
I dunno. He may have the same kind of allergy I do - hipsters give me a raging urge to vomit. It's one thing to dress well, be well read, and acknowledge that culture exists outside of what is spoon fed through mainstream media. It is quite another thing to do so "ironically", with a supercilious attitude, and assume that it places you on a higher, more rarefied plane of existence from the rest of the human race.
I assume that if you lack those negatives, you're not a hipster; just a generally decent human being. (Regardless of any horn rim glasses or fedora fetishes. I may still refer to you as a hipster in an affectionate put-down sense.)
On May 15 2012 18:00 DN.rSquar3d wrote: As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
I feel so old when I read stuff like this and I'm not even 20... Does no one else wear watches on a daily basis?
Wear one everyday. It feels super weird not wearing a watch. Makes me naked almost. And there is nothing more convenient. Especially when I am away from a computer. Phones you have to take out of your pocket, hit that unlock button, then lock it and put it back in your pocket. Also, it is socially unacceptable or sometimes downright against the rules to take a cellphone out at times. Watches? Just glance down at your wrist for easy time-telling. And its faster. Just a quick glance.
Did I mention that mechanical watches are more eco-friendly?
Thank you. That's my exact feelings about watches. I told myself one of my first purchases when I'm well-off is a mechanical watch along the likes of Rolex, Audemars Piguet [but that's for stylistic reasons]
On May 15 2012 18:00 DN.rSquar3d wrote: As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
I feel so old when I read stuff like this and I'm not even 20... Does no one else wear watches on a daily basis?
Wear one everyday. It feels super weird not wearing a watch. Makes me naked almost. And there is nothing more convenient. Especially when I am away from a computer. Phones you have to take out of your pocket, hit that unlock button, then lock it and put it back in your pocket. Also, it is socially unacceptable or sometimes downright against the rules to take a cellphone out at times. Watches? Just glance down at your wrist for easy time-telling. And its faster. Just a quick glance.
Did I mention that mechanical watches are more eco-friendly?
Thank you. That's my exact feelings about watches. I told myself one of my first purchases when I'm well-off is a mechanical watch along the likes of Rolex, Audemars Piguet [but that's for stylistic reasons]
I'd say skip the Rolex, go for the Piguet. But that's just me.
can you go more into specifics about why you think the slim fitting stuff looks bad. and also how it relates to being hipster and arrogance.
i wear slim fitting stuff because it looks good on me (skinny/athletic frame) and i don't like extra fabric hanging off of me.
also the standard for shoulder to shoulder length on a blazer is the same regardless of classic or slim fit. it's pretty much the most important aspect of the suit because it's very hard to tailor.
If you're going for a classy suit, I'd recommend the suit Barney Stinson occasionally wears in "how I met your mother" The black one with a black undershirt and a black tie, top it off with black leather dress shoes and you instantly become classy as fuck.
On May 16 2012 07:55 Diglett wrote: can you go more into specifics about why you think the slim fitting stuff looks bad. and also how it relates to being hipster and arrogance.
i wear slim fitting stuff because it looks good on me (skinny/athletic frame) and i don't like extra fabric hanging off of me.
also the standard for shoulder to shoulder length on a blazer is the same regardless of classic or slim fit. it's pretty much the most important aspect of the suit because it's very hard to tailor.
On May 16 2012 07:55 Diglett wrote: can you go more into specifics about why you think the slim fitting stuff looks bad. and also how it relates to being hipster and arrogance.
i wear slim fitting stuff because it looks good on me (skinny/athletic frame) and i don't like extra fabric hanging off of me.
also the standard for shoulder to shoulder length on a blazer is the same regardless of classic or slim fit. it's pretty much the most important aspect of the suit because it's very hard to tailor.
It just looks ill fitting to me. Dunno why @.@
could be just your body type. Certain stuff look good on some people, while other stuff doesn't. It's what works for you.
I, for one, look pretty nice in a slim fit. but that's cuz I'm tall, skinny, and a bit on the lanky side.
Ah watches my favorite fashion piece. Those and shoes are what make or break a guy outfit to me.
And I agree with the too tight too short analysis of some clothing. Guys have the advantage of looking classy when they're comfortable, why would you give that up for being a "hipster"?
On May 16 2012 07:55 Diglett wrote: can you go more into specifics about why you think the slim fitting stuff looks bad. and also how it relates to being hipster and arrogance.
i wear slim fitting stuff because it looks good on me (skinny/athletic frame) and i don't like extra fabric hanging off of me.
also the standard for shoulder to shoulder length on a blazer is the same regardless of classic or slim fit. it's pretty much the most important aspect of the suit because it's very hard to tailor.
On May 16 2012 14:58 Froadac wrote: Yeah. I don't mind watches. In fact, sort of want to get a nice one.....
Trying to choose color for tie/hanky on tux. Leaning toward red... will get tomorrow.
You going with a girl? And red is a nice color I guess. And if the tux shop place is knowledgeable, you can always ask for help.
Yeah, who is wearing black dress.
Ah dude. What a coincidence. My date was wearing a black dress as well. and I wore this burgundy, reddish color. It looked pretty nice. Although I wore a slim fit, but I think that's inconsequential
On May 15 2012 18:00 DN.rSquar3d wrote: As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
I feel so old when I read stuff like this and I'm not even 20... Does no one else wear watches on a daily basis?
I'm 25 and I've pretty much never worn watches. It's uncomfortable and completely useless since you'll always have your phone... being without your phone though, THAT'S feeling naked.
On May 15 2012 16:25 huehuehuehue wrote: Why do you care so much about people looking like hipsters (whatever that word means)?
seriously, it makes op sound insecure as fuck about the way he dresses
He's an idiot who has defined hipster as "Someone who tries harder than me".
He simultaneously wants to dress nicer, and yet not put any effort into his clothing because that would make him a hipster. I'd bet money he thinks a guy trying at fashion too hard is "faggy" too, even if he didn't say it here.
OP, you either want to try at fashion, or you don't. Pick, and STFU with your judgemental bullshit.
On May 15 2012 18:00 DN.rSquar3d wrote: As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
I feel so old when I read stuff like this and I'm not even 20... Does no one else wear watches on a daily basis?
I'm 25 and I've pretty much never worn watches. It's uncomfortable and completely useless since you'll always have your phone... being without your phone though, THAT'S feeling naked.
i'm 20 and i feel naked without my cheap digital watch. i wear it all the time and it is much more convenient when you're exercising/doing sports.
then again, i don't even have a texting plan, so maybe i'm just not getting this whole phone thing right. i'm one of those asians that only cares about the competitive aspect of gaming and not so much the technology associated with it (e.g. boxer).
On May 15 2012 16:25 huehuehuehue wrote: Why do you care so much about people looking like hipsters (whatever that word means)?
seriously, it makes op sound insecure as fuck about the way he dresses
He's an idiot who has defined hipster as "Someone who tries harder than me".
He simultaneously wants to dress nicer, and yet not put any effort into his clothing because that would make him a hipster. I'd bet money he thinks a guy trying at fashion too hard is "faggy" too, even if he didn't say it here.
OP, you either want to try at fashion, or you don't. Pick, and STFU with your judgemental bullshit.
I want to try to look clean, not to be fashionable. Plenty of people try harder than me and look nice.
No, people trying hard at fashion are people who try hard at fashion. There isn't anything wrong with that. I just have a problem with people acting superior because they dress expensive or wear leather shoes that look strange XD
On May 15 2012 15:43 alffla wrote: short sleeves and shorts w/ sneakers is perfectly fine but not all the time ! just learn to accept the current fashion trends. slim/well fitted clothing makes sense to me since you look more neat and clean as opposed to baggy loose clothing.. i don't really understand what you have against them ;P and while hipsters may also be wearing tight clothing, not all tight clothing is hipster fashion. or something like that.
suits are cool too, but imagine a casual day out..you're not gonna want to wear a suit.
I don't mind a sweater and slacks, a sweater and jeans. I don't mind a watch. I really do enjoy a well fitted suit. But for some reason I enjoy more traditional stuff. Which is looked down upon by "fashion" Dunno.
i guess you could just get less tight fitting versions of sweater and jeans.. short sleeve tshirts are lame btw. HEEHEE
Also, there is a different between baggy and tight. There is well fitting...
On May 15 2012 18:00 DN.rSquar3d wrote: As for watches, as a fashion accessory, yeah, it works. But not for checking the time IMO; or maybe I was born in the generation where everybody has a watch, stopwatch, calendar, calculator, and whatever accessory you can think of (even speedometer) rolled into one: the mobile phone. :D
BTW, the last time I wore a watch was around four years ago. And I kinda understand what OP said about having the feel of something on your wrists.
I feel so old when I read stuff like this and I'm not even 20... Does no one else wear watches on a daily basis?
I'm 25 and I've pretty much never worn watches. It's uncomfortable and completely useless since you'll always have your phone... being without your phone though, THAT'S feeling naked.
i'm 20 and i feel naked without my cheap digital watch. i wear it all the time and it is much more convenient when you're exercising/doing sports.
then again, i don't even have a texting plan, so maybe i'm just not getting this whole phone thing right. i'm one of those asians that only cares about the competitive aspect of gaming and not so much the technology associated with it (e.g. boxer).
I have both. I've been wearing watches since I was like, 5. So it's more or less just there I guess. And dude. No texting plan? How do you live 0_o
On May 17 2012 01:15 koreasilver wrote: Can someone explain to me how exactly the guy in the first picture looks like a "tool" or a "hipster".
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the shoes dont fit the rest at all.
Shoe choices don't make someone a tool, ffs.
There is something funny about someone complaining about the fashion opinions of some subreddit (and I do agree that particular subreddit is very annoying to read though) but then turning around in like the first goddamned paragraph and being a judgmental douche.
Jesus. That guy may or may not be a tool or a fool or a hipster, and he may or may not look like a tool or a fool or a hipster, but the OP is the product of someone being ass for little to no reason.
Hipster is just the most awful new word to come into popular culture in a long time. It's really no different than pejorative labels like "nigger" "spick" "gook" and etc etc. It is a word with only negative connotations and allows the user of said word to generalize a group of people and make sweeping judgements about them.
And thats my somewhat offtopic rant about hipsters.
This makes me wish I put a little more effort into what I wear. Half of the days I wear my MLG sweater, the other ones I wear another jacket, and the remainder it's shirt and jeans. I wear slippers to school. Just whatever I'm comfortable with. I think I could make myself look a lot better if I put some effort into looking good, but whatever I guess. I can look good later.
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just learn to accept the current fashion trends. slim/well fitted clothing makes sense to me since you look more neat and clean as opposed to baggy loose clothing.. i don't really understand what you have against them ;P and while hipsters may also be wearing tight clothing, not all tight clothing is hipster fashion. or something like that. 
my favorite fashion piece. Those and shoes are what make or break a guy outfit to me.
