Comments for Instructions Blog http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog Style guidelines for today's man Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:59:01 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on Throwback Manhood: A Call To Arms by Sal O. http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/03/07/throwback-manhood-a-call-to-arms/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Sal O. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:59:01 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=342#comment-42 Ah, the chivalrous duty of giving up a seat or opening a door for a woman can leave some men bewildered. Many have been reproached by a liberated woman for doing so and are unsure of how to handle it. I am not excusing their rudeness, merely pointing out that our society in general needs to become more gracious. Ah, the chivalrous duty of giving up a seat or opening a door for a woman can leave some men bewildered. Many have been reproached by a liberated woman for doing so and are unsure of how to handle it. I am not excusing their rudeness, merely pointing out that our society in general needs to become more gracious.

]]> Comment on When Men Once Had Pride In Their Appearance by Throwback Manhood: A Call To Arms - Instructions Blog http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/09/21/when-men-once-had-pride-in-their-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Throwback Manhood: A Call To Arms - Instructions Blog Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:23:25 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=3#comment-41 [...] shirts and ties. As you have seen with our previous blog entries such as Habits To Live By and the Rat Pack, it is our prayer that when we provide the apparel and advice that ensures you look the part, you [...] [...] shirts and ties. As you have seen with our previous blog entries such as Habits To Live By and the Rat Pack, it is our prayer that when we provide the apparel and advice that ensures you look the part, you [...]

]]> Comment on More Than Just Clothes; Habits to Live By by Throwback Manhood: A Call To Arms - Instructions Blog http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/02/08/more-than-just-clothes-habits-to-live-by/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Throwback Manhood: A Call To Arms - Instructions Blog Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:22:17 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=267#comment-40 [...] it’s not just about shirts and ties. As you have seen with our previous blog entries such as Habits To Live By and the Rat Pack, it is our prayer that when we provide the apparel and advice that ensures you look [...] [...] it’s not just about shirts and ties. As you have seen with our previous blog entries such as Habits To Live By and the Rat Pack, it is our prayer that when we provide the apparel and advice that ensures you look [...]

]]> Comment on New Fashion Trends for 2010??? by Next on Deck: Glasses Here, Glasses There, Glasses Everywhere… - Instructions Blog http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/12/27/new-fashion-trends-for-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Next on Deck: Glasses Here, Glasses There, Glasses Everywhere… - Instructions Blog Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:43:18 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=144#comment-38 [...] far we’ve covered the denim revolution (shout out the return of denim shirts/jackets), khakis , skinny ties, and such. Per an article from [...] [...] far we’ve covered the denim revolution (shout out the return of denim shirts/jackets), khakis , skinny ties, and such. Per an article from [...]

]]> Comment on Going Green by Next on Deck: Glasses Here, Glasses There, Glasses Everywhere… - Instructions Blog http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/01/18/going-green/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Next on Deck: Glasses Here, Glasses There, Glasses Everywhere… - Instructions Blog Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:41:06 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=177#comment-37 [...] jackets here, going green there, etc. We know you and you know us. We expect a lot from one another. You expect us to provide you [...] [...] jackets here, going green there, etc. We know you and you know us. We expect a lot from one another. You expect us to provide you [...]

]]> Comment on The Denim Jacket: Hello Old Friend. by Next on Deck: Glasses Here, Glasses There, Glasses Everywhere… - Instructions Blog http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/01/31/the-denim-jacket-hello-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Next on Deck: Glasses Here, Glasses There, Glasses Everywhere… - Instructions Blog Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:49:07 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=242#comment-36 [...] Jean jackets here, going green there, etc. We know you and you know us. We expect a lot from one another. You expect us to provide you with more than just rhyme and reason for why you should but shirts and ties from us. In this same vein, we know that you take our advice, incorporate said advice with your own sense of style, and proceed into your fashionably forward future. [...] [...] Jean jackets here, going green there, etc. We know you and you know us. We expect a lot from one another. You expect us to provide you with more than just rhyme and reason for why you should but shirts and ties from us. In this same vein, we know that you take our advice, incorporate said advice with your own sense of style, and proceed into your fashionably forward future. [...]

]]> Comment on I Salute You Reggie, But Put Some Shame In Your Walk! by Illtek http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/02/21/i-salute-you-reggie-but-put-some-shame-in-your-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Illtek Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:32:46 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=301#comment-35 Damn Reg. That broad rushed the spot. But maybe they invited her to come up I don't know. She just talks too much. Play the background when your significant other has the spotlight. Especially when it is such a big day. Damn Reg. That broad rushed the spot. But maybe they invited her to come up I don't know. She just talks too much. Play the background when your significant other has the spotlight. Especially when it is such a big day.

]]> Comment on I Salute You Reggie, But Put Some Shame In Your Walk! by duane_smith http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/02/21/i-salute-you-reggie-but-put-some-shame-in-your-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-34 duane_smith Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:26:51 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=301#comment-34 When you wear a three-button suit, you should button the first two buttons. Just remember, only the bottom button should be undone. When you wear a three-button suit, you should button the first two buttons. Just remember, only the bottom button should be undone.

]]> Comment on I Salute You Reggie, But Put Some Shame In Your Walk! by John Phillips http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/02/21/i-salute-you-reggie-but-put-some-shame-in-your-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-33 John Phillips Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:59:52 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=301#comment-33 Haha. He also needs to know that you only button one of the buttons on a two-button jacket...... or is it different when you're wearing three-piece suit? Haha. He also needs to know that you only button one of the buttons on a two-button jacket…… or is it different when you're wearing three-piece suit?

]]> Comment on Remembering Bobby Before the Crack?! by Nigel http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/02/18/remember-bobby-before-the-crack/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Nigel Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:04:22 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=298#comment-31 How are co-signing on this look?- double wristbands, wife-beater, and a leather bomber. 'Roni' was a jam though. How are co-signing on this look?- double wristbands, wife-beater, and a leather bomber. 'Roni' was a jam though.

]]> Comment on Fashion trends in the UK by Marcus Ware http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/02/14/fashion-trends-in-the-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Marcus Ware Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:18:00 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=296#comment-30 Yeah, as I get older I am less enthralled with name brand and more focused on style and fit. Thanks for the positive feedback! Yeah, as I get older I am less enthralled with name brand and more focused on style and fit. Thanks for the positive feedback!

]]> Comment on Fashion trends in the UK by John Phillips http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/02/14/fashion-trends-in-the-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-29 John Phillips Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:43:34 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=296#comment-29 I'm a bit late on getting to this post, but goood interview. I'm a big fan of European fashion. I think it's cool that they're less focused on brands. I've tried to do the same thing the past few years. It's also more cost effective, haha.<br><br>I've also noticed that European clothes fit me much better. I have a slim frame, so a lot of American brands, at least that I've tried, don't fit me well. Even the slim fits. I'm a bit late on getting to this post, but goood interview. I'm a big fan of European fashion. I think it's cool that they're less focused on brands. I've tried to do the same thing the past few years. It's also more cost effective, haha.

I've also noticed that European clothes fit me much better. I have a slim frame, so a lot of American brands, at least that I've tried, don't fit me well. Even the slim fits.

]]> Comment on Kanye West an Idiot??? by The Denim Jacket: Hello Old Friend. - Instructions Blog http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/01/25/kanye-west-an-idiot/comment-page-1/#comment-27 The Denim Jacket: Hello Old Friend. - Instructions Blog Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:53:36 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=195#comment-27 [...] major way. It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t give props where they are due: shout out to Kanye West for literally being years ahead of everyone else with the denim movement. The culture of designer [...] [...] major way. It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t give props where they are due: shout out to Kanye West for literally being years ahead of everyone else with the denim movement. The culture of designer [...]

]]> Comment on Dressing For The Job by Marcus Ware http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/12/20/dressing-for-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Marcus Ware Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:25:56 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=129#comment-26 It depends on the type of job that you have. Fashion within industries can vary. What one may wear at a bank may differ from what one may wear to a bio-tech company. Take a look around and see what the norms are and go from there. Some tips: Business Attire: Shirt, tie and a jacket. Business Casual: Shirt, tie and sweater (optional) Casual: Button-up or polo style shirt and slacks It depends on the type of job that you have. Fashion within industries can vary. What one may wear at a bank may differ from what one may wear to a bio-tech company. Take a look around and see what the norms are and go from there. Some tips:

Business Attire: Shirt, tie and a jacket.
Business Casual: Shirt, tie and sweater (optional)
Casual: Button-up or polo style shirt and slacks

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]]> Comment on I Hear Tattoos are Addictive by ron http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/12/25/i-hear-tattoos-are-addictive/comment-page-1/#comment-23 ron Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:37:06 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=141#comment-23 tattoos are tacky tattoos are tacky

]]> Comment on Fashion Resolutions for the New Year by Tweets that mention Fashion Resolutions for the New Year - Instructions Blog -- Topsy.com http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/01/04/fashion-resolutions-for-the-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Tweets that mention Fashion Resolutions for the New Year - Instructions Blog -- Topsy.com Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:49:34 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=148#comment-21 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Richard Session, Aaron Carroll. Aaron Carroll said: RT @richardsession: Fashion Resolutions for the New Year - http://bit.ly/7u12hZ *good article, now if only ppl would adhere to it* lol [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Richard Session, Aaron Carroll. Aaron Carroll said: RT @richardsession: Fashion Resolutions for the New Year – http://bit.ly/7u12hZ *good article, now if only ppl would adhere to it* lol [...]

]]> Comment on Fashion Resolutions for the New Year by John Phillips http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2010/01/04/fashion-resolutions-for-the-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-19 John Phillips Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:40:35 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=148#comment-19 Couldn't agree more with #5. I definitely had my fair share of baggy shirts/jeans, but I've far outgrown those (not literally), and stick to more styles that fit my body.<br><br>I also agree that chasing trends can be a waste of money, if those items are expensive. Can't go wrong sticking close to classic styles. Couldn't agree more with #5. I definitely had my fair share of baggy shirts/jeans, but I've far outgrown those (not literally), and stick to more styles that fit my body.

I also agree that chasing trends can be a waste of money, if those items are expensive. Can't go wrong sticking close to classic styles.

]]> Comment on When Men Once Had Pride In Their Appearance by Fashion Resolutions for the New Year - Instructions Blog http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/09/21/when-men-once-had-pride-in-their-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Fashion Resolutions for the New Year - Instructions Blog Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:10:13 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=3#comment-18 [...] few blogs ago, I talked about the Rat Pack and how they dressed for business, all the time. Whether it was running up the street to the store, [...] [...] few blogs ago, I talked about the Rat Pack and how they dressed for business, all the time. Whether it was running up the street to the store, [...]

]]> Comment on Dressing For The Job by Nofel Izz http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/12/20/dressing-for-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Nofel Izz Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:18:16 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=129#comment-20 besides of office uniform what are the other attires for job? besides of office uniform what are the other attires for job?

]]> Comment on I Hear Tattoos are Addictive by pstoler http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/12/25/i-hear-tattoos-are-addictive/comment-page-1/#comment-17 pstoler Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:02:56 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=141#comment-17 The problem with tattoos is that they're a lifelong commitment masquerading as a trend. What's cool when you're 20 is not necessarily cool when you're 60—and what's cool when you're wasted is not necessarily cool when you're sober. I know some grown men with elaborate tattoos who look great; it makes sense for who they are, what they do, how they live. But, most of the young rebels who get inked are just sporting indelible visa stamps from their brief trip to the wild side, and lots of people would prefer that their lawyers and accountants weren't so visibly marked by questionable judgment.<br><br>In short, if you're not working in the arts or on the docks, get your tattoos where nobody can see them during business hours. And I would advise the same for piercings. The problem with tattoos is that they're a lifelong commitment masquerading as a trend. What's cool when you're 20 is not necessarily cool when you're 60—and what's cool when you're wasted is not necessarily cool when you're sober. I know some grown men with elaborate tattoos who look great; it makes sense for who they are, what they do, how they live. But, most of the young rebels who get inked are just sporting indelible visa stamps from their brief trip to the wild side, and lots of people would prefer that their lawyers and accountants weren't so visibly marked by questionable judgment.

In short, if you're not working in the arts or on the docks, get your tattoos where nobody can see them during business hours. And I would advise the same for piercings.

]]> Comment on New Fashion Trends for 2010??? by tr-ro http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/12/27/new-fashion-trends-for-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-16 tr-ro Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:06:22 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=144#comment-16 I wont wear it... and thats because I 99% of the time wear blue Jeans... and jean shirts dont look very well with jeans ( Not anymore at least)... Eventhough there is people that can pull it! I am looking (exactly right now) on the righ a picture of Clint Eastwood on the Cover of GQ... and he looks good! I am guessing its because the shirt and the jeans are not exactly the same tone of blue! I wont wear it… and thats because I 99% of the time wear blue Jeans… and jean shirts dont look very well with jeans ( Not anymore at least)… Eventhough there is people that can pull it! I am looking (exactly right now) on the righ a picture of Clint Eastwood on the Cover of GQ… and he looks good! I am guessing its because the shirt and the jeans are not exactly the same tone of blue!

]]> Comment on I Hear Tattoos are Addictive by MrWho http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/12/25/i-hear-tattoos-are-addictive/comment-page-1/#comment-14 MrWho Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:58:27 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=141#comment-14 I have only one tattoo, and I had it done when I was 15. But yes they can definately be addictive. And just on a side note, people ought to let go of their traditionalist sociocultural views and be okay with the idea of corporate lawyers with tattoos. I have only one tattoo, and I had it done when I was 15. But yes they can definately be addictive. And just on a side note, people ought to let go of their traditionalist sociocultural views and be okay with the idea of corporate lawyers with tattoos.

]]> Comment on I Hear Tattoos are Addictive by yegster http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/2009/12/25/i-hear-tattoos-are-addictive/comment-page-1/#comment-13 yegster Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:56:48 +0000 http://www.theartofdressingwell.com/blog/?p=141#comment-13 tattoos, from what i have noticed, are addictive. Everyone i know never stops at just one. <br><br>As for when they are shown in the workplace, i think it depends on what and where it is, as well as what line of work you are in. If you are a tattoo artist, by all means, i want to see ink on you and on every inch of your body. If you are a corporate lawyer, i dont want to see a single tattoo while you are at work. <br><br>Many people i know have tattoos for specific reasons. Others have no reason other than they liked the way it looked. If your tattoo has a true meaning, memorial of a friend, a child's name, or similar ilk, by all means, do not be afraid to show it. tattoos, from what i have noticed, are addictive. Everyone i know never stops at just one.

As for when they are shown in the workplace, i think it depends on what and where it is, as well as what line of work you are in. If you are a tattoo artist, by all means, i want to see ink on you and on every inch of your body. If you are a corporate lawyer, i dont want to see a single tattoo while you are at work.

Many people i know have tattoos for specific reasons. Others have no reason other than they liked the way it looked. If your tattoo has a true meaning, memorial of a friend, a child's name, or similar ilk, by all means, do not be afraid to show it.

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