5 Ridiculous Fashion RulesBy Daniel Quinlan [Men's Fashion]
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 In researching for this article, I felt it necessary to actually know what the established fashion rules were before I set out to analyze them. Believe it or not, the most common tip that I hit upon was that shirts should always be ironed in order to maintain a crisp consistency and a smooth appearance. Anyone with half an eye for style should realize that this goes without saying. I wanted to point out the popularity of this rule in order to show the generally dismal idea that many fashion writers have of their projected audience. Moving on... The Bizarre Courtship of Mr. Belt and Mrs. Shoes Can someone please tell me when and why it became necessary to wear belts and shoes of a matching colour? These aspects of wardrobe seem so wholly independent that it is difficult to believe that mismatching tones are going to offset an entire outfit, unless, of course, you're showing off that brand new Armani suit. From another perspective, a contrast in colour would seem to add character to any motif, so long as they aren't of a radically opposite nature (e.g., black and red or a contrast equally as garish). From now on, don't fret if all you have to go on is a black belt and brown shoes. This is not a viable cause for the headaches that it so often induces. Let the pundits be damned! The Beer Advertisement T-Shirt This is a touchy issue to many men. How many times have you given (or received) awkward glances on account of a ratty old Budweiser t-shirt, especially spacious in the underarm area? Now, I'll admit, for the most part this is a fine rule to live by and most beer shirts should be avoided like influenza. However, there will always be exceptions. For instance, I have an immaculate t-shirt bearing the mark of Carlsberg - it is, quite simply a classic, with each letter spelt out in the flag of a nation. I love this shirt and I'm not ashamed to show it off. And nor should you if you happen to be the owner of a similar treasure. Sometimes a little shamelessness can go a long way in establishing yourself in opposition to these ridiculous rules of style and, boys, take it from me, you have nothing to be embarrassed about. _____________________________________________ throw the rules out the window When broaching the complex issue of men's fashion, the supposed rules and guidelines are often just hurdles and hoops that false authorities want us to jump through. I think it's most important to remember that rules, like records, exist to be broken. Frank Zappa, himself a fashion icon, once said, "Progress is not possible without deviation." This can apply to anything from art to politics, and yes, to fashion. Don't stifle yourself trying to fit the mould - be imaginative! Be bold! Be impulsive! And while you're relaxing on the porch in that loose t-shirt and torn jeans, the fashion pundits, vanguards of vanity, will be busy giving themselves panic attacks as they try to find a mirror. |
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