Fashion Police Thread

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When I see other guys wearing jeans that are far too skinny, I automatically think they'd be insufferable ****s. Maybe this is a bad thing, but I just can't help it.

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I seen a guy in Glasgow and his knee was the thickest part of his leg and he was wearing skinny jeans. I was literally disgusted in how thin he was. Other than that, skinny jeans are good if you have meat on your bones.

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Originally Posted by Sparky

This thread serves as a means to vent about particular items or styles that are not acceptable.

These kind of of shoes (MALE)


These shoes scream out "i dont care" in a bad way. If you wear these kinds of shoes your a symbol of independence in a negative sense. All the other proclaimed "independent" people would not be caught dead in these shoes, trust me. No, those people are wearing thick rimmed glasses and some dirty vans. This specific type of independence is the result of being un-susceptible to advertising, peer pressure or social norms. Your saying, "not only am i not cool, I have not the faintest idea of what cool would be, nor have I ever associated with anyone cool. Shoes to me are merely a function".

^The irony for me in your dislike of men's wearing Asics running shoes is that someone who is unsusceptible to advertising, peer pressure, or social norms and views shoes as a function is exactly the sort of person I think is coolest!

Running shoes are good for your feet, don't have leather, breathe well, and are comfortable. They also allow sprints when necessary, in case the urge or need to run overcomes the wearer.

The one negative I see in Asics gels is that they suggest the person is willing to pay $80 for shoes when perhaps a $14 pair of Target Prospirits (MY favorite brand!) would suffice, especially since many people don't actually jog or run. Being thrifty is cool.

My idea of cool:

$14 Prospirit running shoes, intended for men, but good for women, too!

Originally Posted by Mrd00d

I wear shoes like that. Why? Because that's what they gave me when I went to the Mission to get free shoes when my last pair fell apart. Some people are too poor to care about fashion. You're right. I'm not cool, I've never been cool, and I've never associated with anyone cool. But, I couldn't care less about 'cool'. What's wrong with being unsusceptible to advertising, peer pressure, or social norms? I say screw all of that. And I guess that's your point. But what's wrong with that? For a second I thought surely you must be facetious or sarcastic, but when finished reading I ... think you really feel that way. I don't get advertised to anyway as I don't watch TV or read magazines. I only have three friends in the world and we're all fairly similar in this regard. And social norms - I poop on those. Even if I had money, I wouldn't jump on the hipster "don't care" look because I think they look stupid. Not as stupid as Tap-Out but pretty lame. But I certainly can not be bothered with fashion in the least.

YOU, Mrd00d, epitomize cool. You're not a follower, you think for yourself, and you don't waste money on frivolous stuff because you have more important things to care about and uses for your money.

However, just so you know, I've always thought Asics running shoes are cool, so I was surprised to read the OP thinks otherwise. People may be looking at you and your shoes and thinking, "Cool!" even though that wasn't your intention when wearing them!

[CanwllCorfe]

My idea of a cool shoe? Brogues goddamn it. Brogues.

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I have brogues haha. I bought them for pub golf because you need to dress up as a golfer.

[CanwllCorfe]

I never knew what they were called for the longest time. I love them. Immensely.

I'd also like to add that sweatpants are upsetting.



Like what you said about Asics, they make me think the person that is wearing them is just giving up on everything. Ever since I was a kid I've hated the look of them. Pajamas are pretty damn bad too.

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I love my grey trackies. House lounging ftw.

[The Fascinating Turnip]

Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

My idea of a cool shoe? Brogues goddamn it. Brogues.

Fuck yeah mate. My brown suede ones are currently covered in sick stains, unfortunately. Now that was a bloody crime.

[Sansa Stark]

Originally Posted by Mrd00d

I wear shoes like that. Why? Because that's what they gave me when I went to the Mission to get free shoes when my last pair fell apart. Some people are too poor to care about fashion. You're right. I'm not cool, I've never been cool, and I've never associated with anyone cool. But, I couldn't care less about 'cool'. What's wrong with being unsusceptible to advertising, peer pressure, or social norms? I say screw all of that. And I guess that's your point. But what's wrong with that? For a second I thought surely you must be facetious or sarcastic, but when finished reading I ... think you really feel that way. I don't get advertised to anyway as I don't watch TV or read magazines. I only have three friends in the world and we're all fairly similar in this regard. And social norms - I poop on those. Even if I had money, I wouldn't jump on the hipster "don't care" look because I think they look stupid. Not as stupid as Tap-Out but pretty lame. But I certainly can not be bothered with fashion in the least.

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T-shirt's with graphics on them should only be tolerated if (1) it's something you're overly obsessive over or (2) it's an old shirt. Otherwise it's just in extremely bad taste.

Other trends that annoy me: white sunglasses, baseball caps with the flat bills & stickers still on them, and hoodies with repeating graphics.

Regarding footwear; I usually stick with black boots with steel toes. They're functional, safe, and indiscreet. I just wish more companies made extra wides.