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04-15-2016, 06:37 PM
Since we're on the topic of polos, let's get a quick straw poll going; buttoned all the way to the top or not?
I think if you've got thinner neck and are skinnier in general, button all the way up. If you're muscular or have a thick neck, leave the buttons undone.
The vast majority of dudes look horrible in polos though. The fit/cut of the polo is absolutely crucial.
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04-15-2016, 07:41 PM
My dad wears polos and he's pretty old. I stick with Topsiders, a plain, white or blue tee and jeans.
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04-15-2016, 09:32 PM
Usually I dress as well as I can, but once I met an online date at a bar and I wore sweatpants and a t-shirt while she showed up looking sharp in a nice skirt. It ended up being a SNL but afterward she said, "When I first saw you, I thought, Great he's not really into me or this date"
I thought that was funny because my low-end clothing had the effect of making her feel unworthy with something to prove.
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04-16-2016, 02:43 AM
^ Haha. "The Dude" Game.
I'm guessing your frame was strong, hence the SNL. If you'd been supplicating, the sweatpants and t-shirt would've been a DLV.
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04-16-2016, 05:08 AM
Someone mentioned it earlier but I believe it is important for your style to be congruent with your personality, character, etc... However, I do believe some guys can pull off looks better than others. Tall, lean guys as mentioned earlier can pull off certain styles. I'm short and muscular so I have to adjust, no long baggy clothes that make me look even shorter or smaller. Also dressing a little more stylish makes me look a little less intimidating, especially here in Europe (so I've heard). I also think other factors go into it, for instance Onto mentioned that he showed up to a date in sweatpants and a t shirt. Nothing against his style but as a black guy I already know that would most likely not end well if I showed up looking like I'm in PJs. I'm sure more casual look works for others, i.e. Ryan Gosling. But when you look like him, your clothes won't really take away much value. But in my case, they can add some. An example:
While on a date the other night with a tinder girl, a black guy came up to me and asked if I was Nigerian. I answered "no", from the US. Well after a minute of chatting we exchanged our reasons for being in the Netherlands. Myself for university and he was an engineer at Shell (see, it's possible black guys can get good jobs in Europe). I told him he was cream of the crop and impressive to be working there, but he disagrees. He takes one look at me and says that while sometimes the engineers may be doing mundane tasks, its guys like "you" (points at me) that work there as the managers making the big bucks. I was taken aback by that but it made some sense later. Earlier I told him I plan to get my MBA in Germany, plus that night I was dressed up quite well. Navy wool blazer with a denim shirt, khakis and some brown boots. I think a combination of those things play a huge part in people's perception. For me it is congruent with my character because I believe that a major rule of being successful is looking successful, especially since I want to get into business, marketing.
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04-16-2016, 05:55 PM
Would you dress differently if you were going to X bar to meet a girl for a date vs going to X bar with some friends and hoping to meet girls there? Same venue but date vs trying to pick up - would the outfit change?
I'm looking at this thread as an outfit thread - I don't see why a good outfit couldn't be used in a variety of situations.
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04-16-2016, 06:35 PM
I agree with Arado, I wouldn´t dress differently in those situations. The only thing that matter is what kind of night it is, what kind of venue am I going to, I don´t mind standing out, but if it is a cocktail bar I opt for at least a shirt and some smart shoes. Regardless if it is a date or with friends.
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04-18-2016, 01:21 AM
unless you are rocking a tie, i don't see any circumstance where you button up all the way to the top. that just seems nerdy as hell to me. or chulo/gangsta status if that is your thing.
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04-18-2016, 10:26 AM
yeah you're right , they are not really masculline with the game mindset.
The reasons i shared the link was that point of dressing for the occation along with some cool outfits ideas.
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04-18-2016, 01:37 PM
This doesn't apply to dates, specifically, but how long after college did you guys were your college sweatshirts? I've had girls come up and start talking to me about my university.