My advice? Don't accessorize so much! A simple matching hand bag or clutch should be enough.
My advice? Don't accessorize so much! A simple matching hand bag or clutch should be enough.
I like the idea of a sport coat with no tie also. I mean after all fall is setting in here in the Midwest and I'll need to start wearing a coat soon anyway. Anyone have suggestions on a good "standard" color coat? I don't have limitless funds so I'd need to try and get something that would be versatile to start and then add to my collection later.
So far I have basically taken the gradual improvement approach. And what has been said is true. For a while I got compliments from the ladies and comments from the gents. But now, nobody really seems to notice. That's what prompted me to think about stepping it up a notch. I think I'll shock everyone one day soon and wear a tie in. Probably a tie that is the same tone as the shirt so as to limit the amount of attention it draws. I'll try that and see how it is received....then who knows.
I'm doing it because I've lost over 21 lbs. so far this year (30 pound goal for the year). I feel better than ever and I want to look better than ever as well. I take a lot of pride in the results I've gotten from 4+ days a week in the gym and some serious diet changes. If I'm going to do anything for anyone it will be for my wife of 17 years...not those I work with.
... The primary goal is to "look" the way I "feel". ...
I don't want it to seem like I'm jockeying for position. . . .
However this latest post troubles me because I'm afraid you're dressing well for the wrong reasons.
Anyway, I just want to make sure you're heart is in the right place. Now, if you still want to wear a tie or a suit because it's something you want to do and not because you're trying to get more comments from others then by all means do it.
A little off topic, but what was your key to lose 2/3 of your goal weight so far? Just curious as I'd love to lose 20-25 pounds.
I think it's just reality that the overwhelming majority of office environments have gone casual. Suits are the daily wear of bigshot financial company employees or lawyers.
I'd say that you can dress as nicely as you want, and people won't think - 'wow this guy is weird!' as long as you don't go all the way and put on a tie when nobody else wears one.
I'm certain that someone can go all the way and wear a suit and nice dress shirt and they'll just get tagged as someone with good fashion tastes and a fancy dresser, but when you put on that tie, people immediately think - what is he trying to do or prove? - because it's uncomfortable and unnecessary.
$450 blue jeans, sport coat, and tie.