Wear a nice wrist watch. Not a smart watch, something classy. I have one as a gift and I get compliments from other (arguably straight) men all the time. I have never had a woman mention it (I have had women compliment my shoes, shirts, glasses, etc, so this isn’t a " zero sample size" issue either.)
I got a nice Tissot, outside watch enthusiasts it’s only been women commenting on it. Tbf I love the watch and it’s the favourite part of my outfit, so maybe the confidence of wearing it attracts and the watch is merely a “replaceable” conversation starter.
Well I think the suggestion made for crocs and wraparounds would work if you wore them confidently! But honestly, if you wear it comfortably and confidently almost anything can look good.
The glasses are frameless, blue-tinted lenses from Zenni. I think they catch people’s eye for being pretty different from most glasses.
Shirts… Well it brings to mind the ITYSL skit but really: bold patterned button downs. They need to fit well: good length (to your waist or lower) and should drape on you, not cling.
Shoes: nice clean shoes, must color match your outfit, must be good looking but distinct. Sneakers and converses don’t cut it, needs to be something that adds to the outfit.
wrist watches are a method of capitalism to suppress your free time by reminding you of “the schedule” all the time, i.e. you should be working (and productive!) instead of going for a hike and forgetting time
Wear a nice wrist watch. Not a smart watch, something classy. I have one as a gift and I get compliments from other (arguably straight) men all the time. I have never had a woman mention it (I have had women compliment my shoes, shirts, glasses, etc, so this isn’t a " zero sample size" issue either.)
I got a nice Tissot, outside watch enthusiasts it’s only been women commenting on it. Tbf I love the watch and it’s the favourite part of my outfit, so maybe the confidence of wearing it attracts and the watch is merely a “replaceable” conversation starter.
What kind of shoes, shirts, glasses etc. do you wear? Asking for a friend
Well I think the suggestion made for crocs and wraparounds would work if you wore them confidently! But honestly, if you wear it comfortably and confidently almost anything can look good.
The glasses are frameless, blue-tinted lenses from Zenni. I think they catch people’s eye for being pretty different from most glasses.
Shirts… Well it brings to mind the ITYSL skit but really: bold patterned button downs. They need to fit well: good length (to your waist or lower) and should drape on you, not cling.
Shoes: nice clean shoes, must color match your outfit, must be good looking but distinct. Sneakers and converses don’t cut it, needs to be something that adds to the outfit.
Crocs, tweed, wraparound bifocals.
wrist watches are a method of capitalism to suppress your free time by reminding you of “the schedule” all the time, i.e. you should be working (and productive!) instead of going for a hike and forgetting time
Or they are functional and useful tools that facilitate getting shit done in a coordinated and orderly manner.
Even as your own boss you still have a schedule. That isn’t capitalism, it’s life and adult responsibility.
capitalism is when keeping track of time
No Lemmy thread is ever complete until somebody turns it into Capitalism Bad, You Guys. Thank you for your service, brave culture warrior o7