Why do gay guys have great taste in clothes......

[Hugh Gellatts]

what goes with the bald head though? I just shaved mine and don't know what type of shirts to wear.

 

[pauly]

Quick response,

I haven't even read the comments on here, but I've always pondered this. I've visited many places and I think South Beach and Madison around 5th are where to check stuff out.

 

[HappyScrappy]

Brooks Brothers??? Are they a chain...go they have nice apparel

are you in a city? they've been in every large city I've been in.
they are perfect for suits, and they have what I consider nice clothes otherwise as well. nicer than the mall stores.
I wouldn't consider their clothes to have the current european flare that Banana Republic is trying to go for, but they are still nice.

I qualify myself with some knowledge on this b/c I used to dress well enough that I got hit on by gay guys a lot - now for my current job I don't have to dress well, and I'm bigger and don't fit the clothes as well, so I suppose I've lost whatever I had. I also got many comments in the T stations in the city about my butt from teenage black girls.
don't ask me, I have no idea why I attracted that particular demographic set.

 

[HappyScrappy]

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/

they probably have a search engine to find a store nearest you - or you can at least see what the clothes are like.

 

[latona]

I have had similar difficulty at stores like Banana Republic and the Gap. Brooks Brothers is a good choice if you are going for a very conservative, traditional look. Their clothers always conjure up images of Wall Street investment bankers for me. Maybe great for business, but not necessarily appropriate for an evening out.

If you are looking for casual street clothes, I've had better luck at Structure and Abecrombie & Fitch, both of which are national chains. Some of their lines are designed for bigger, muscular men.

But ultimately, the issue isn't just what they wear, but also how you wear it. First, make sure your clothes are ironed or folded. It doesn't matter how great your clothes are, if they are wrinkled and dirty, you will look like a slob. Second, a great shirt and a great pair of pants don't necessarily make a great outfit. If you are unsure about how to mix and match, look at what the store owners put on the mannequins and buy the whole ensemble. Last, don't pull your belt down below your waist -- it just makes your gut look bigger. Why straight guys do this I'll never know...

 

[HappyScrappy]

abercromie has some really huge stuff. and it is well made, or at least was in the past, I don't shop there any more since they are mainly overrun by meatheads these days.
the "but whatever the mannequin" is wearing is a good idea, but not at abercrombie - they tend to put all the shirts on one mannequin and you'd look like an idiot if you did that.

and yeah, brooks brothers is in fact what most investment bankers buy - but the suits. their casual stuff is very preppy though.

 

[latona]

I think the last time I was in Brooks Brothers was to buy my high school graduation suit. I didn't know that they sel casual stuff, too. Good to know

 

[HappyScrappy]

check out the website - www.brooksbrothers.com

I find it hard not to buy something when I visit it, so I try not to go.

 

[winstrol69]

Conan, I didn't know you were into Hawaiian shirts, and short shorts

 

[IslandGirl]

First, make sure your clothes are ironed or folded.

HappyScrappy, take note!!