No form of knitwear should have a zip. Ever.
Cardigans? I have not owned one since being a child who thought his wraparound cardigan made him look like Starsky…
Short-sleeve shirts - when it is warm enough for a single layer and never, ever with a suit or blazer…
Aah, the single most pointless peice of clothing ever. There is literally never a time where a blazer is the correct item of clothing to wear.
I will wear a suit to a wedding/funeral/job interview but only because you kind of have to.....
surly the hipster coolness of the man bun means this combo is cool? Its certainly not bland 
Short-sleeve shirts - when it is warm enough for a single layer and never, ever with a suit or blazer…
Where do you stand on the cravat?
Ooh - I like a nice cravat
Every bit of clothing ought to make you pretty
You can cut the clothing, grey is such a pity
I should wear the clothing of Mr. Walter Mitty
See my tailor, he's called Simon, I know it's going to fit
This sounds like sound sartorial advice from Ian Dury. Though I am not sure it is actually about clothes...
uh huh...
Polo necks are worn by either one of three groups of people; Working in a shop/business where the other parts of the uniform are a jaunty wee hat and a name badge, secondly, people actually playing polo, and thirdly; thusly
Your date is correct. they are naff, heed her advice...
You're confusing polo shirt and polo neck. Two very different things, but equally open to discussion.
I'm sorry TJ,but that photo brought the following to mind: My son was trying on his kilt with his best man looking on. The best man's first response was "**** me, you look like a dinner lady."
I'm afraid my personal opinion is that the lavender jumper only really needs a string of pearls to finish off the ensemble. 😀
Where do you stand on the cravat?
Not stand - more stamp with malice…
Aah, the single most pointless peice of clothing ever. There is literally never a time where a blazer is the correct item of clothing to wear
I agree. Don’t like or own one…
Not me.
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TJ has a fine head of hair! 👍 👍 👍 A little jealous - as I am bald as a coot!
I may have a good head of hair but according to this thread I am the ungodly love child of Alan Partridge and a dinner lady in twin set and pearls 🙂
That jumper with polo collar over it is truly hideous.Your lady friend is correct.
I'm in no position to comment on sartorial elegance, but I'm struggling to think of a situation where the answer is "v-neck sweater." I'm inclined to agree with the esteemed target of your loins.
I am attempting to entice her. Mind you I think she is wrong
Not off to the healthiest of starts.
My son was trying on his kilt with his best man looking on. The best man's first response was "**** me, you look like a dinner lady."
I really hope that went in the wedding speech 😄
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/spring-summer-2025-menswear-trends
Tell her to get on gq fashion advice. Nothing you ( a normal person) wears could be quite as hideous as this advice .
You lost me '......snappy dresser.....'
And the fashion pages inform me that the quarter zip is where it's at:
Bloody hell I appear to be in fashion for the first time in my life, courtesy of 30 year old Lowe micro fleeces.
I'm just grateful that picture isn't UHD quality.
Is it too early to say " there's plenty more fish in the sea"?
Where would you buy, or work, to even get a burgundy polo shirt?
Where would you buy, or work, to even get a burgundy polo shirt?
Loads of gopping coloured Lacoste ones here https://www.sportpursuit.com/products?bid=981&p=3
Where would you buy, or work, to even get a burgundy polo shirt?
I have pink and turquoise ones as well
Starting to think this guy might have David Ike tendencies,AKA The tw_t in Turquoise!
You need a pastel flat cap and driving gloves to accessorise your combo TJ.
A white t shirt under yon pullover wouldn't be disastrous.
Am I the only one that thinks a short sleeve shirt under a long sleeve sweater is somehow wrong?
i showed the lady in question this thread. She was highly amused and feels vindicated.
bugger
Oh ****.
Whilst on my travels for work this week I have a specific and limited set of clothes that fit in my case. Including Fridays 'travel day' attire of a burgundy polo shirt worn with my smart tweed jacket....
I'm turning into TJ.
Polo shirt and tweed jacket? Just no.
I have pink and turquoise ones as well
Are you sure it's a lady you're vying for the affections of?
i showed the lady in question this thread.
So now she knows you're intending to empty your bag romance her and your crap jumper is a secondary concern.
Speaking from the perspective of a 71yo mountain biker, neither is acceptable in any way, shape or form, or colour for that matter! 🫨😖
In all seriousness having now seen The Photo,
I'm cool with the 'man bun.' It's not exactly to my tastes but I might have done similar, you could pass it off either as a Samurai or a Jedi. My hair is the one physical attribute I've always been pleased with, so I absolutely support anyone growing it out who still can. I've been screwing about with dye for the last few months.
I like the colour of the shirt. I'm unconvinced with polo shirts generally because they're like the rosé wine cop-out, you don't know if someone likes red or white so you buy them pink. I don't hate the colour of the sweater. But I last wore a v-neck pullover in 1988, it was my school uniform, and I last saw 'mature men' sporting them in the Greenwoods catalogue. Together though, ****ing hell man... you know the saying "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts"? What's the opposite of that?
A wise store Clerk once said, "shit or get off the pot." Get a shirt and a jacket, or a tee-shirt and a fleece/hoodie. This sartorial fence-sitting is "smart casual" and **** that crap, be smart or be casual.
IMHO, sitting here in a Portal tee-shirt.
Also,
Whilst your new umfriend may require a transition period, has sir considered a beard?
surly the hipster coolness of the man bun means this combo is cool? Its certainly not bland
Bloody hell for a second there I thought it was Nora Batty back from beyond!
COME ON!! Russell Crowe's big brother. You'll need a shitty stick to fight them off. (Sorry Ms Hopeful Future Jezza)
unfortunately I cannot grow a decent beard. I just end up looking like I shoukd be sat in a doorway with a bottle of white lightning shouting at clouds.
I did grow one a few years ago and asked a female pal if I had got to "silver fox". she answered " mangy badger"
🤣
When i started teading the thread I was thinking, 'wear what the hell you like, as long as your comfy in it'.
Then I read she makes you wear a man bun and i started thinking 'shes a wrong 'un'.
Then you posted up your picture and now im like 'Teej, listen to this woman, she may be your only hope'.
The only way that combo would look good is in a fire.
HTH
😉
(And believe me, im no fasionista -i'm sat in a lime hoodie and joggers)
Mangy badger should be your username.
I may have a good head of hair but according to this thread I am the ungodly love child of Alan Partridge and a dinner lady in twin set and pearls
#Rule 34
Where would you buy, or work, to even get a burgundy polo shirt?
Sainsbury's apparently. I used to have a burgundy hoodie but our nearest shop is Sainbury's. I had to stop wearing it after the third time someone thought I worked there and asked me for help.
Sainsbury's apparently. I used to have a burgundy hoodie but our nearest shop is Sainbury's. I had to stop wearing it after the third time someone thought I worked there and asked me for help.
That's the curse of the polo shirt generally. I used to wear one when I worked in an office. Countless times I was asked for assistance despite mine being black and company branded and the store uniforms being various corporate hues and/or not even polos at all.
I would try to be helpful in so far as I was just another customer and (usually) a nice person, but very occasionally some people would get really narky when you told them sorry, you didn't know where the grout or the marrowfat peas were displayed. I had one threaten to report me to my manager; aye, good luck with that one mate.
