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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Help! My Wife is Trying to Dress Me Like Mr. Rogers!
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Blossoms came home from a
shopping trip the other day, with some clothes for me...
Now, listen. Blossoms has great taste. She always looks great,
she almost never comes home with one of those risky but exciting
purchases that forever stays in the closet unworn but
un-thrown-away because you can't admit that it was a huge
mistake. And she obviously has great taste in men.
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But why do women always pick out the most foppish, prissy
clothes for their significant others? Blossoms came home with a
cardigan sweater for me. And these long narrow supple brown leather
shoes. And some pants that look like they were made out of a
cashmere baby blanket.
Shallon just wrote about whether
shopping for your guy is a do or a don't.
I mean, I appreciated it. That stuff was expensive. And it was
really thoughtful. But why would she think those are awesome
clothes? None of the guys she was attracted to in her life would
ever have worn them. And I would like to think if she ever met
someone wearing that precise outfit she would help him cross the
street and then give him a Judy Garland's Greatest Hits CD.
Do you have good taste in clothes for your BF/husband? Are you
sure? Are you really sure? You might want to ask.
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Posted by amana Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:07am PST
My boyfriend has decent style when he wants to. He has some nice button down shirts that I really like. His choice of pants are another story. I know he doesn't like how dress pants or slim fitting jeans fit or look on him. But sometimes I'd like to see him wear something a little nicer than faded or wide leg jeans.
Anyone have any suggestions for brands or styles of pants to fit a guy with very muscular legs?
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Posted by DJG Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:09am PST
I will not shop for my husband unless we are together. He is way too picky!
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Posted by None Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:32am PST
HAHAAAAAAAAAAAA LOL too funny, Mr. Rogers ya not cutting it nor does a preppy" look blah so cliche, I like seeing guys either dressed in almost metro gay" wear like men from Miami only if they have the body and can pull it off, cuz i don't like metro, or something thuggish," but I do like the rocker look too, just hate scrawny boys that wear skinny jeans, and are toothpicks, but the worst for me is guys who wear Abercrombie and fitch and khakis ugh
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Posted by Matt Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:59am PST
Amana,
Im sorry but there aren't any jeans that fit athletes right. I have the same problem because of all the years playing hockey. My quadriceps are huge compared to most guys my size. The only thing you can do is buy a bigger size and singe the belt down. Maybe pray that they stay up too.
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Posted by ZenJenn Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:47pm PST
maybe she's trying to make you look like a woman dressed you so no one else will try to steal you?? hah. or maybe she just doesn't have as keen a fashion eye for men as she does for herself. she KNOWS what she likes and has had years of practice. i bet she didn't always make the best choices for herself. if you plan on this being a long term thing try talking to her about it (in a nice way!) or she'll think that's what you like forever. or..pair the cardigan with a pair of jeans and the pants with some kind of edgier shirt and make it your own...if it just can't be done, take her shopping with you someday and show her what's more your style...unless it's a 30yr old AC/DC shirt.
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Posted by February Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:57pm PST
Me and my man have different tastes when it comes to clothes. And sometimes we have the same taste but we like to dress our own selves.
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Posted by Kelly Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:40am PST
I understand where she's coming from. She probably had a sophisticated/librarian look in mind, (because what you're describing is what I love to see in a man), but of course, if it isn't your style, then it isn't your style! She'll understand that. When she bought the clothes she probably thought, "He'll probably take them back, but I can still see what happens." I highly doubt you'll let her down. She just wanted to make you happy.
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Posted by Rebekah Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:14am PST
My guess is that she's trying to broaden your wardrobe horizons. I doubt she expects you to wear those clothes all the time, or even often, but I'm going to guess that you have a limited selection of clothes for certain types of events (like 1 outfit) where a nice sweater and slacks are appropriate, and they're getting old? Or maybe you're one of those guys who will wear whatever you have until it falls apart, and when you're down to one old tee and a pair of natty sweatpants, only then do you go shopping?
Try mixing the pieces with things you like from your existing wardrobe--for example, not all guys can pull of the cardigan sweater (though she obviously feels that you can), but mix it with a sexy pair of jeans and maybe a leather jacket and it can be uber-hot. If this turns into an on-going thing, just talk to her about it.
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Posted by Mia A Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:11pm PST
You might want to hint to her about your sense of style. It doesn't sound entirely bad but, I think the cardigan is overdoing it. I think she means well, but you need to give her a hint about what you like.
Usually when I go shopping for my guy friends I already have a sense of their style and I'll confirm it before actually buying them anything. I want them to wear it, and not just because I bought it for them.
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