Here are 40 things a man should never wear (My Y, AGREE or N on the end)
1. Flips flops unless you’re near a pool or beach. Y
2. Flamboyant pocket squares. All it says is you pay $1,200 a month for a car you can’t afford. Y
3. Statement socks. They don’t give you personality or style. N
4. Cargo shorts. N
5. Turtlenecks. Circumcise that sweater. Y
6. The guilt of your ancestors’ sins. Y
7. A pro sports jersey with another man’s name on the back of it. Y
8. Facial hair that doesn’t look intentional. Y
9. Jewelry (other than watches and wedding rings). The only thing more disappointing for a woman than seeing a desirable man with a wedding band on, is seeing a ring on any other finger. Y
10. Backwards or flat brim baseball caps. Or any hat inside. Y
11. Pleated or cuffed pants. Y
12. Sneakers with a suit. It’s a good look for 1% of men, but you’re not David Beckham. Y
13. Fashion watches - Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, and even Cartier. N
14. Hoodies after the age of 40, unless the weather requires it. N
15. Double-breasted suits. The vast majority of men can’t pull it off. Y
16. Any shorts longer than the knees. Y
17. Skinny or ripped jeans. Y
18. Vineyard Vines. N
19. Country club logo golf shirts where you’re not a member. I don’t care if you played Pebble once, it’s a conversation-starter for losers. N
20. Short-sleeve button-down shirts. N
21. Identifiably-designer belts. Y
22. Dirty sneakers in the office. Even with a relaxed dress code, you should take care of sneakers in the same manner as dress shoes. Y
23. Oxford collars.Y
24. A backpack. Y
25. Tevas, Crocs, Birkenstocks, or Uggs. Y
26. Bowties without a tuxedo. N
27. Monk straps, tassels, or square-toed shoes. Y
28. Deep V-neck t-shirts. Y
29. A fake watch. Y
30. Dress shirts with a pocket. Y
31. Baggy clothes. Get the essentials, even jeans, tailored. Y
32. Anything with big logos. Y
33. Your heart on your sleeve. Y
34. Sports sunglasses. Quality shades serve an important function; they let women know you appreciate nice things and are responsible enough not to lose them. Y
35. Noticeable cologne. Men generally have a weak sense of smell and get desensitized to their own scent, so it’s worse than you realize. N
36. Graphic t-shirts. N
37. Pajama pants in public. Y
38. Windsor tie knots. Y (is there an option?)
39. A “going out” shirt. N
40. Women’s clothing. Y
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