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"Richard" <midig...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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what did it look like? How would you describe the look you're shooting for?
Something more managerial, hip, etc. Are there any men's stores (or stores
with men's depts) you've walked by where you liked the look in the windows?
There may be some websites or simple fashion for men books but I don't know
about them. Is Queer Eye still on? You can get some good general ideas
there. Also, on TLC the What Not to Wear Show has some episodes of men's
makeovers in which they give the client some rules to shop by. It might be
educational for you. This show is on Fridays and they are having a marathon
this Friday. You can find the episode synopses here and catch or tape any
that are on men:
http://tinyurl.com/722du
What I'd suggest to get started is to look for some business–casual shoes.
Sneakers are business–too–casual ;) Upgrading your shoes will make an
immediate difference. For ideas about this you can get right away, look at
the dept store inserts in the Sunday paper (assuming you don't subscribe to
any magazines that have men's fashion ads or spreads in them).
Claire
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Richard <midig...@hotmail.com>
11/23/2004 5:18:13 PM
Hope this is the right group for this question.
Am a 5'10" male and am approximately 40 lbs overweight.
I work in the computer field, and moonlight as a musician.
I would describe my wardrobe as "dull business casual", :)
consisting mostly of:
– Dickies/Dockers for pants.
– Button–down sport and flannel shirts.
– Sneakers.
Am interested in changing this. And although I am not
interested in any head–turning makeovers, I'd like to
make some changes. And I need to do some up–front
homework.
Am looking for recommendations of web sites, books, and
magazines that would help someone like myself (someone
who's never really put much thought into wardrobe). And
to have those things address:
– Different "looks" to consider.
– Considerations regarding weight.
– Cost.
etc.
Sort of a "Wardrobe For Dummies" approach. :)
Thank you.
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Am a 5'10" male and am approximately 40 lbs overweight.
I work in the computer field, and moonlight as a musician.
I would describe my wardrobe as "dull business casual", :)
consisting mostly of:
– Dickies/Dockers for pants.
– Button–down sport and flannel shirts.
– Sneakers.
Am interested in changing this. And although I am not
interested in any head–turning makeovers, I'd like to
make some changes. And I need to do some up–front
homework.
Am looking for recommendations of web sites, books, and
magazines that would help someone like myself (someone
who's never really put much thought into wardrobe). And
to have those things address:
– Different "looks" to consider.
– Considerations regarding weight.
– Cost.
etc.
Sort of a "Wardrobe For Dummies" approach. :)
Thank you.
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ami kio <...@cant–take–anymore–spam.com>
11/24/2004 3:49:12 AM
On 11/23/04 4:18 PM, in article 41A3B725.2E6BC...@hotmail.com, "Richard"
<midig...@hotmail.com> wrote:
Nordstroms) and making appointments with personal shoppers. Tell them that
you want to spend $X for a <insert type of style> wardrobe. You're not
obligated to buy what they suggest, but I'm assuming that –– like most men
–– you don't enjoy shopping for hours at a time, which the personal shopper
would do for you.
JMO,
ami
<midig...@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hope this is the right group for this question.
Am a 5'10" male and am approximately 40 lbs overweight.
I work in the computer field, and moonlight as a musician.
I would describe my wardrobe as "dull business casual", :)
consisting mostly of:
– Dickies/Dockers for pants.
– Button–down sport and flannel shirts.
– Sneakers.
Am interested in changing this. And although I am not
interested in any head–turning makeovers, I'd like to
make some changes. And I need to do some up–front
homework.
Am looking for recommendations of web sites, books, and
magazines that would help someone like myself (someone
who's never really put much thought into wardrobe). And
to have those things address:
– Different "looks" to consider.
– Considerations regarding weight.
– Cost.
etc.
Sort of a "Wardrobe For Dummies" approach. :)
Thank you.
I highly suggest visiting a couple of nice department stores (e.g. Am a 5'10" male and am approximately 40 lbs overweight.
I work in the computer field, and moonlight as a musician.
I would describe my wardrobe as "dull business casual", :)
consisting mostly of:
– Dickies/Dockers for pants.
– Button–down sport and flannel shirts.
– Sneakers.
Am interested in changing this. And although I am not
interested in any head–turning makeovers, I'd like to
make some changes. And I need to do some up–front
homework.
Am looking for recommendations of web sites, books, and
magazines that would help someone like myself (someone
who's never really put much thought into wardrobe). And
to have those things address:
– Different "looks" to consider.
– Considerations regarding weight.
– Cost.
etc.
Sort of a "Wardrobe For Dummies" approach. :)
Thank you.
Nordstroms) and making appointments with personal shoppers. Tell them that
you want to spend $X for a <insert type of style> wardrobe. You're not
obligated to buy what they suggest, but I'm assuming that –– like most men
–– you don't enjoy shopping for hours at a time, which the personal shopper
would do for you.
JMO,
ami
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
11/24/2004 5:52:00 PM
"Richard" <midig...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:41A3B725.2E6BC...@hotmail.com...
Hope this is the right group for this question.
Am a 5'10" male and am approximately 40 lbs overweight.
I work in the computer field, and moonlight as a musician.
I would describe my wardrobe as "dull business casual", :)
consisting mostly of:
– Dickies/Dockers for pants.
– Button–down sport and flannel shirts.
– Sneakers.
Am interested in changing this. And although I am not
interested in any head–turning makeovers, I'd like to
make some changes. And I need to do some up–front
homework.
Am looking for recommendations of web sites, books, and
magazines that would help someone like myself (someone
who's never really put much thought into wardrobe). And
to have those things address:
– Different "looks" to consider.
– Considerations regarding weight.
– Cost.
etc.
Sort of a "Wardrobe For Dummies" approach. :)
Thank you.
Did you see an "after makeover" look that you'd like to work toward? If so, Am a 5'10" male and am approximately 40 lbs overweight.
I work in the computer field, and moonlight as a musician.
I would describe my wardrobe as "dull business casual", :)
consisting mostly of:
– Dickies/Dockers for pants.
– Button–down sport and flannel shirts.
– Sneakers.
Am interested in changing this. And although I am not
interested in any head–turning makeovers, I'd like to
make some changes. And I need to do some up–front
homework.
Am looking for recommendations of web sites, books, and
magazines that would help someone like myself (someone
who's never really put much thought into wardrobe). And
to have those things address:
– Different "looks" to consider.
– Considerations regarding weight.
– Cost.
etc.
Sort of a "Wardrobe For Dummies" approach. :)
Thank you.
what did it look like? How would you describe the look you're shooting for?
Something more managerial, hip, etc. Are there any men's stores (or stores
with men's depts) you've walked by where you liked the look in the windows?
There may be some websites or simple fashion for men books but I don't know
about them. Is Queer Eye still on? You can get some good general ideas
there. Also, on TLC the What Not to Wear Show has some episodes of men's
makeovers in which they give the client some rules to shop by. It might be
educational for you. This show is on Fridays and they are having a marathon
this Friday. You can find the episode synopses here and catch or tape any
that are on men:
http://tinyurl.com/722du
What I'd suggest to get started is to look for some business–casual shoes.
Sneakers are business–too–casual ;) Upgrading your shoes will make an
immediate difference. For ideas about this you can get right away, look at
the dept store inserts in the Sunday paper (assuming you don't subscribe to
any magazines that have men's fashion ads or spreads in them).
Claire