What would you not be seen dead in?

[GHT]

It’s easy to state an anonymous opinion. Ever had a girlfriend, wife etc. ask “does this dress make me look fat”? Try using diplomacy to get out of that one. Especially when they aren’t choosing between a few different options....huh?

The diplomatic response, is not to get drawn in. You have to evaluate as to whether she is saying:“Does this dress look nice?” Or, "Do I look fat?" So, try not to get roped in by the word “fat.” “Fat” is an extremely loaded word that can hit people emotionally on so many levels. A better way to answer is, “That outfit is really nice on you.” Or, “That dress could be more flattering.” Even better, turn the question around and ask: “How do you feel in that outfit?” Chances are she's not happy with it but the one she wants could appear frumpy to others. It's a common trait to put oneself under self imposed pressure. Telling a loved one an unpalatable truth can be done, it just needs a little thought, that's all.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Well, I tend to live in jeans and T-shirts or chinos and cotton shirts and real leather boots or shoes. I have a couple of denim jackets, a couple of leather jackets and two US Army / Navy jackets. Also a couple of 30 year old Gore-Tex Berghaus jackets with zipped in fleeces. I have some nice woollen sweaters for winter. And a few hats.

So I guess I wouldn't wear anything else!

However, what I certainly would never wear is a cheap suit. I have one job interview / wedding / funerals etc etc suit and it is a blue linen Italian suit. May upgrade one day to an Italian wool suit. I wouldn't be seen dead in one of those skinny modern suits in Teflon or other man made materials.

On the other scale of the fashion spectrum, I wouldn't be seen dead in a track suit, track pants, those sleeveless undershirts, cheap sneakers (or even expensive ones), or skinny jeans. Also, those pants adult men wear which stop at the mid shin. I wouldn't wear sandals, with or without socks. I wouldn't be seen dead in shorts. In fact I avoid totally what most British men wear. Period.

I wouldn't wear a sleeveless jacket or a safari jacket / coat or (cringe) safari suit. Nothing made out of nylon. OK for a backpack or bag, but clothing wise - forget it.

I live in Scotland these days (and have Scottish family) but I wouldn't be seen dead in a kilt. Especially those dress kilts with those thick socks, stupid little lace up shoes and dress jacket.

I wouldn't be seen dead in anything any of the royal family would wear; that includes those flat country hats, evening suits, waxed jackets, brogues, top hats, umbrellas, kilts, blazer jackets.......

I'd better stop here as too many more things to mention.......!!!!

Wow. Your a man of very limited taste. I get that you know that you like and that's great, and it's your list so who am I to say anything, but why so limited? No umbrellas? No brogues? No evening suit (dinner suit/tuxedo?). It seems to me that you're missing out on some wonderful items.

I'm on the other end of the spectrum. Sure, I think socks with sandals (and most applications of sandals) looks hideous. Sill, I admire the older men who wear them as a badge of honor after reaching an age where they just don't care what anyone else thinks. Aside for a few things, I like a wide diversity of clothing, hats, shoes, etc. I'm a big tent kind of guy. There's a lot of stuff I don't think I'll ever buy and stuff that I'd chose over other items, but I can appreciate most all of it.

 

[HanauMan]

Well, my wardrobe is geared towards my simple blue collar life, limited storage space and financial constraints. Anything else, speaking only for me personally, is frankly superfluous. Why would I need, for example, a tuxedo or evening suit if all I ever do is go to a local cheap diner when I eat out? I have a raincoat, thus I don't need an umbrella.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Well, my wardrobe is geared towards my simple blue collar life, limited storage space and financial constraints. Anything else, speaking only for me personally, is frankly superfluous. Why would I need, for example, a tuxedo or evening suit if all I ever do is go to a local cheap diner when I eat out? I have a raincoat, thus I don't need an umbrella.

That I do get. Since the thread was about what you would not be caught dead wearing, I supposed you had something against all the other things.

And me personally, I'd still use an umbrella even if I had on a rain coat unless I was hiking or the like.

 

[GHT]

I'd still use an umbrella even if I had on a rain coat unless I was hiking or the like.

The last two posts demonstrates clearly how different we all are. And, as the say in France: 'Vive la Différence.'
For what it's worth, I love having accessories like umbrellas but I do understand that others don't. When it comes to something that I wouldn't wear, denim is at the top of the list, but to say that I wouldn't be seen dead in denim is much too contentious on a forum like this. Jeans in general are worn by all and sundry, so I just explain that denim is not for me.
You might think that the written word can be ambiguous but in my MG, at a classic car show some time ago, I was asked if I am in the MG car club. When I said no, it brought the wrath and fury of the MG owner, who had asked the question, down on my head. "WHY!" He demanded. "Because of morons like you," I thought, but didn't say. Such is the reaction of those with whom we disagree. It's why politics are banned.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The last two posts demonstrates clearly how different we all are. And, as the say in France: 'Vive la Différence.'
For what it's worth, I love having accessories like umbrellas but I do understand that others don't. When it comes to something that I wouldn't wear, denim is at the top of the list, but to say that I wouldn't be seen dead in denim is much too contentious on a forum like this. Jeans in general are worn by all and sundry, so I just explain that denim is not for me.
You might think that the written word can be ambiguous but in my MG, at a classic car show some time ago, I was asked if I am in the MG car club. When I said no, it brought the wrath and fury of the MG owner, who had asked the question, down on my head. "WHY!" He demanded. "Because of morons like you," I thought, but didn't say. Such is the reaction of those with whom we disagree. It's why politics are banned.

The voice of reason and tolerance. Thank you for the reminder to remain gentleman even when we disagree. I suppose that a thread asking what you would not be seen dead in destined to be contentious. I offer my apologies to any I may have offended.

Do you still have the MG? My mother had one when I was a kid. I rarely see them anymore. MGs, Triumph Spitfires, Alpha Romeo Spiders, Jaguar E-Types: the cars of my youthful fantasies. No one makes beautiful cars anymore.

 

[prairieschooner]

"BTW I lived in WV for two years. Everyone wears camo all the time at a minimum a hat or shirt. It's like the state color"

Why does that not surprise me?

 

[Jaxenro]

Why does that not surprise me?

Which part? The camo or that I lived there?

 

[prairieschooner]

The camo. No offense intended to you Sir!

 

[GHT]

Sandals for men when out and about. Maybe at a beach or something but I really don't want to see your feet at a restaurant.

How to bring out the best in that rather sharp suit. Match it with a white T-shirt and Jesus sandals. At least he left his socks off.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Which MG do you have GHT? I've got a 1970 B and I use the "1970" loosely as it's an Australian import which came to Oz as a knock down kit so is a mash of 68-70 parts. She's a bit of a "vanilla" classic but runs like a dream and has never left me in the smelly stuff.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Ah, is that an MG-Y I see in your avatar?

 

[safetyfast]

I’ve got a ‘73 B.


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[Jaxenro]

The camo. No offense intended to you Sir!

None taken. WV is an experience where drinking store bought whiskey is still considered sophisticated and home made normal. Interestingly it is far more "southern" or white trash southen than Deep South or former Confederate states like Georgia. Not to cast aspersions on anyone who lives there

 

[GHT]

Ah, is that an MG-Y I see in your avatar?

That's a lovely 'B' that you have got yourself there, set off in racing green, a real beauty. Compliments to you.
It was most perceptive of you to identify the car in my avatar, it's the later YB model, just 1301 were ever built. What appeals about the Y type is that the design is pre-war. It came to the drawing board in 1937, prototypes were running in mid to late 1938, production was due to follow after the car's appearance in the 1939/40 Motor Show. The hostilities that was WW2 meant that MG's factory went over to war effort production. The Y type and TC were mothballed until car production resumed. So although my car was one of the last built in 1952, it's appearance is very much 1930's.

 

[prairieschooner]

Lovely MG's gents! My '70 MGB/GT (daily driver for many years) finally went down the road. I miss it sometimes, but must admit I don't miss the many weekends under the bonnet; I hardly know what the engine compartment of my 2000 Toyota 4Runner looks like !

 

[deadlyhandsome]

That's a lovely 'B' that you have got yourself there, set off in racing green, a real beauty. Compliments to you.
It was most perceptive of you to identify the car in my avatar, it's the later YB model, just 1301 were ever built. What appeals about the Y type is that the design is pre-war. It came to the drawing board in 1937, prototypes were running in mid to late 1938, production was due to follow after the car's appearance in the 1939/40 Motor Show. The hostilities that was WW2 meant that MG's factory went over to war effort production. The Y type and TC were mothballed until car production resumed. So although my car was one of the last built in 1952, it's appearance is very much 1930's.
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I don't know much about MGs, but I do know that is one great looking car. I would have put it as pre-war and now I know why. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Foch]

I see a lot of no shorts or flipflops. I spent 2009-2012, 3 years in the hotter than hell country of Iraq. We had days that hit in the 140's. 7-12s long ass days. The minute we got off duty, it was shorts, tees and flops. 2014-2017 the South Pacific, Marshall islands, I went 24 months without putting on a pair of long pants. When it is hot and humid like that, pride and style go out the window. Just saying. Now Montana...different story altogether.

 

[Bamaboots]

Anything made by these two.

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[MondoFW]

How to bring out the best in that rather sharp suit. Match it with a white T-shirt and Jesus sandals. At least he left his socks off.
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This in itself is a cursed image.

That's a lovely 'B' that you have got yourself there, set off in racing green, a real beauty. Compliments to you.
It was most perceptive of you to identify the car in my avatar, it's the later YB model, just 1301 were ever built. What appeals about the Y type is that the design is pre-war. It came to the drawing board in 1937, prototypes were running in mid to late 1938, production was due to follow after the car's appearance in the 1939/40 Motor Show. The hostilities that was WW2 meant that MG's factory went over to war effort production. The Y type and TC were mothballed until car production resumed. So although my car was one of the last built in 1952, it's appearance is very much 1930's.
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That's a spectacular car, would love to own a vintage some day, more especially a classic 1950s convertible! GM's greatest years!