Metrosexual Tips II

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:22 pm

I've got a brother-in-law, 5' 10" must weigh 320. Lives in D.C. Outfit of choice is suspenders with khakis, a powder blue shirt and a bow tie.

Nice guy - dresses like he's in the Fox News green room.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:48 pm

Suspenders work for fat guys. Thin guys just look pretentious in them.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:39 pm

brian wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:02 pm

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:54 pm

What if I just don't want to worry about spilling something on my tie? Does that make a bow tie ok?

brian wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:02 pm

Ok...I'm convinced. I'll stick with the bolo!

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:52 pm

He's got some glisten to him, didn't realize balloon animals were so physically challenging.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:32 am

Johnnie wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:39 pm
brian wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:02 pm

in the live pic she's blinking like a guest at the hanoi hilton.

Post by **brian** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:56 am

mister d wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:54 pm When I see a bowtie, I either think "look at this dipshit trying to be the type of guy who wears a bowtie" if he isn't pulling it off or "I wouldn't be friends with that dude" if he is pulling it off. Truly hate that look.

There's a Trump tweet for everything and a dril tweet for everything:

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 10:35 am

That girl definitely put some sort of crazy snapchat filter on that picture. There's no way I look like that much of a sociopath.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:04 pm

So, I’ve had a full beard for awhile and decided to shave it off today. But, I left a little chin goatee and soul patch. My daughter is home on break and I asked her what she thought. She disgustedly replied, “You look like you’re auditioning for Smashmouth.”

I had to laugh.

I shaved it all off.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:09 pm

I'm pretty sure I'm never allowed to shave my beard.

Post by **Shirley** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:28 am

sancarlos wrote: Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:04 pm So, I’ve had a full beard for awhile and decided to shave it off today. But, I left a little chin goatee and soul patch. My daughter is home on break and I asked her what she thought. She disgustedly replied, “You look like you’re auditioning for Smashmouth.”

I had to laugh.

I shaved it all off.

Hey now

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:03 am

gotta keep the frosted tips though

Reaper · Post by **Reaper** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:13 am

Shirley wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:28 am
sancarlos wrote: Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:04 pm So, I’ve had a full beard for awhile and decided to shave it off today. But, I left a little chin goatee and soul patch. My daughter is home on break and I asked her what she thought. She disgustedly replied, “You look like you’re auditioning for Smashmouth.”

I had to laugh.

I shaved it all off.
Hey now

All-Star comment right there.

blundercrush · Post by **blundercrush** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:52 pm

Reaper wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:13 am
Shirley wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:28 am
sancarlos wrote: Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:04 pm So, I’ve had a full beard for awhile and decided to shave it off today. But, I left a little chin goatee and soul patch. My daughter is home on break and I asked her what she thought. She disgustedly replied, “You look like you’re auditioning for Smashmouth.”

I had to laugh.

I shaved it all off.
Hey now
All-Star comment right there.

Ain't the sharpest tool in the shed, thinking that was a good idea.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:08 pm

blundercrush wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:52 pm
Reaper wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:13 am
Shirley wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:28 am
sancarlos wrote: Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:04 pm So, I’ve had a full beard for awhile and decided to shave it off today. But, I left a little chin goatee and soul patch. My daughter is home on break and I asked her what she thought. She disgustedly replied, “You look like you’re auditioning for Smashmouth.”

I had to laugh.

I shaved it all off.
Hey now
All-Star comment right there.
Ain't the sharpest tool in the shed, thinking that was a good idea.

I dunno, we could all use a little change.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:56 am

Is this the general clothes thread no matter how metrosexual?

I bought a (very comfortable) thin hoodie from Uniqlo and it's got those holes down near the wrists that you can put your thumbs through. I don't get it.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:58 am

They're so your sleeves don't ride up when someone asks who has a hoodie that they love.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:00 am

Those are great when it's cold and you're outside exercising. I kind of like to hold onto something. Odd but it's a real feeling. Sort of like holding hands.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:16 am

Ha!

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:22 pm

Need newbie suspenders help. By Thursday. Just tell me what to get local or Amazon prime by Monday and how to do it. Appreciated.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:34 pm

No help. Rented some for my wedding and bought a pair of work suspenders for a Cameron from Ferris bueller’s day off costume. Probably looked like a slob both times.

Shaved with an actual razor and shaving cream for the first time since March 2020 this week. Just been running electric clippers over my cheeks every couple of days or so.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:56 pm

What about your face?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:12 am

HaulCitgo wrote: Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:22 pm Need newbie suspenders help. By Thursday. Just tell me what to get local or Amazon prime by Monday and how to do it. Appreciated.

I will just note that the suspenders that button in your pants are classy, but the kind that clip are not. ymmv.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 3:54 am

sancarlos wrote: Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:12 am
HaulCitgo wrote: Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:22 pm Need newbie suspenders help. By Thursday. Just tell me what to get local or Amazon prime by Monday and how to do it. Appreciated.
I will just note that the suspenders that button in your pants are classy, but the kind that clip are not. ymmv.

And those are called braces

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:15 am

HaulCitgo wrote: Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:22 pm Need newbie suspenders help. By Thursday. Just tell me what to get local or Amazon prime by Monday and how to do it. Appreciated.

Only suspenders I purchased were in college from the Salvation Army. Busch Beer suspenders. Probably not what you are looking for, but I could dig them out of the attic if you are interested.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:20 am

Getting the one that button into slacks look better, but require the pants and suspenders as a purchase or a tailor with a quick turnaround.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:36 pm

Anyone have a shaving cream rec for something that comes in a plastic tube or anything more recyclable than a steel canister?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:40 pm

P.D.X. wrote: Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:36 pm Anyone have a shaving cream rec for something that comes in a plastic tube or anything more recyclable than a steel canister?

I've been using Cremo. I don't think its too fancy of a brand but I really like it. Comes in a tube.

ETA: It doesn't have a real thick lather, but it works great.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:10 pm

A_B wrote: Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:40 pm
P.D.X. wrote: Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:36 pm Anyone have a shaving cream rec for something that comes in a plastic tube or anything more recyclable than a steel canister?
I've been using Cremo. I don't think its too fancy of a brand but I really like it. Comes in a tube.

ETA: It doesn't have a real thick lather, but it works great.

Like the Shave Butter from Dollar Shave Club. A little goes a long way.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:54 pm

When I do shave rather than trim the beard I use shaving soap. I got some great stuff off Etsy.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:04 pm

Just use aloe.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:48 pm

All those shave creams (or aloe) noted above are good. I’ve also used a brand called Jack Black (not the actor). It is good too.

Personally, I shave in a hot shower, and thus don’t need shave cream. Just a nice gel aftershave.

And… back to the suspenders, we used to have a top exec in the office who wore suspenders and a belt, at the same time. Looked like such a rube.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:19 am

I've recently been on a moisturizing kick because my skin gets so dry in the colder months. I think I'll keep it up through the year now. My skin is downright supple!

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:22 am

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rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:24 am

That picture was my immediate thought, but on second thought I should have gone with "Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty."

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:41 am

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The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:46 am

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I want to show up at my office wearing this.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:48 am

The Sybian wrote: Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:46 am
A_B wrote: Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:41 am Screen Shot 2022-03-24 at 10.41.01 AM.png
I want to show up at my office wearing this.

I still have everything in that picture except for the shirt and I also have a better hard hat as well. I'll drop it by some day.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 10:17 am

nice dickies!

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 10:47 am

I can not overstate how much I hate using an electric razor.

Still on blood thinners for at least another two months, so blade shaving is a no no. And my beard is thick, so it takes me around 15 minutes to shave my head and face and it's never all that close.