Monday, September 26, 2022

I'm Going Back Inside

WSJ recommends for a man in his '60's:Jacket, $1,498,
Ralph Lauren; Polo, $1,395, Brioni; Glasses, $795,
Jacques Marie Mage; Boots, $945, Manolo Blahnik;
Belt, $1,050, Hermes. Total $5,683.
Now that they're venturing out again, older men who want to look au courant are making serious fashion faux pas:
“Older guys wearing Allbirds sneakers with jeans, khakis or more formal pants. To be honest, don’t wear them at all—no matter what you pair them with, it won’t look good.” —Cassandra Sethi, personal stylist, Los Angeles

“The client was a recently divorced banker in his late 50s. His hair was dyed too dark for his complexion and he wore baggy sweatshirts and skinny jeans. Plus: a proliferation of jewelry that made him look like he was on several random spiritual journeys.” —José Ramón Reyes, founder of wardrobe consulting service the Custom Project, New York

“There’s nothing more unappealing than an older gentleman wearing an outdated, ill-fitting suit.”—Andrew Weitz, celebrity style consultant, Los Angeles

“In New York, I always notice older men wearing graphic T-shirts and embellished jeans. Those work on younger guys; [on anyone else] it makes you look like you’re trying really hard to dress like the kids.”—Peter Nguyen, personal men’s stylist, New York

“Too-tight clothes! I’m talking to you, Mr. Bezos.” —Michael Fisher, stylist, New York
Not too tight, not too loose, don't dress like the kids.

I don't feel like wasting nearly $6,000 (see picture) on clothes that not only look uncomfortable but will be out of fashion next spring.

I'm going back inside...

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