T-shirt and Jeans
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QUESTION
Sorry about this question...hope it's not too stupid....I'm 55 yearsold...in pretty good shape...live in the Las vegas area and it'sgetting to jeans and t-shirt weather....the question is....do you wearyour t-shirt inside or outside your jeans...and do you always wear abelt....Thanks for the advice..
ANSWER
I think it is AWESOME that you took the time out of your day to ask this question. It's guys like you that inspire me not only to be in this business, but also to be an AllExpert. I truly believe that taking care of oneself has nothing to do with "impressing" others (I've heard, "I have nothing to prove to anyone"). It is how you present yourself that reflects how you care about yourself. I don't care if you are in a $4,000 suit or a $10 tank top with a pair of shorts.
That being said, jeans and a t-shirt is a great casual look and quintessential Americana. My school of thinking moves more towards the classic gentleman with an updated touch, and if one were to go through some blog entries and other AllExpert entries, there's one thing I can't budge on - a belt. A man - a gentleman - always wears a belt with his trousers. There was a time where a man would never leave the house without a button-down shirt and trousers. Now, we wear our shirts and t-shirts out. If I'm wearing a sweater and it's covering the top part of the trouser, I will forgo the belt if I don't need one, which is a no-no, but I still do it.
Let's talk about that t-shirt. T-shirts are awesome, in my various travels, I grab a t-shirt and love to wear them when doing everyday things like grocery shopping, etc.
What EVERY man should own (and use) - a full-length mirror
Remember three things when you look in a mirror: Proportion, Fit, and Silhouette. Every man should invest in a full-length mirror. Before you walk out the door, look at yourself and think of those three things. Unless it is a white undershirt, a t-shirt shouldn't be too tight, but not too baggy either. It should fit just right. If you tuck in your t-shirt and it makes your silhouette look a little "off" (in other words, shows off love handles or your gut), I would leave it untucked.
Gym shoes belong in the...gym!
Some other things I wish to add, if I may, gym shoes belong in the....gym! Gym shoes fall into the realm of like white Nike running shoes, sneakers are different.
Sneakers, loafers, and boots are perfect with a pair of jeans and now that the weather is warmer, even sandals. If you are wearing black shoes/sandals, a black belt is necessary, if your shoes/sandals are another colour, your belt should be a shade darker (with brown shoes I would do a shade darker). Black shoes/belt with a light pair of jeans doesn't look as nice as it would with a darker pair of jeans. Stay away from cloth belts.
If a man is going to wear sandals and show off his feet, they must look presentable. Women love men who have nice feet, if you don't believe me, ask any woman.
So, with all my ranting, what's the answer about whether to wear a t-shirt tucked or untucked? Look in the mirror and be very critical. You will get your answer.
Have a great summer!
AND QUESTION
Sorry about this question...hope it's not too stupid....I'm 55 yearsold...in pretty good shape...live in the Las vegas area and it'sgetting to jeans and t-shirt weather....the question is....do you wearyour t-shirt inside or outside your jeans...and do you always wear abelt....Thanks for the advice..
ANSWER
I think it is AWESOME that you took the time out of your day to ask this question. It's guys like you that inspire me not only to be in this business, but also to be an AllExpert. I truly believe that taking care of oneself has nothing to do with "impressing" others (I've heard, "I have nothing to prove to anyone"). It is how you present yourself that reflects how you care about yourself. I don't care if you are in a $4,000 suit or a $10 tank top with a pair of shorts.
That being said, jeans and a t-shirt is a great casual look and quintessential Americana. My school of thinking moves more towards the classic gentleman with an updated touch, and if one were to go through some blog entries and other AllExpert entries, there's one thing I can't budge on - a belt. A man - a gentleman - always wears a belt with his trousers. There was a time where a man would never leave the house without a button-down shirt and trousers. Now, we wear our shirts and t-shirts out. If I'm wearing a sweater and it's covering the top part of the trouser, I will forgo the belt if I don't need one, which is a no-no, but I still do it.
Let's talk about that t-shirt. T-shirts are awesome, in my various travels, I grab a t-shirt and love to wear them when doing everyday things like grocery shopping, etc.
What EVERY man should own (and use) - a full-length mirrorRemember three things when you look in a mirror: Proportion, Fit, and Silhouette. Every man should invest in a full-length mirror. Before you walk out the door, look at yourself and think of those three things. Unless it is a white undershirt, a t-shirt shouldn't be too tight, but not too baggy either. It should fit just right. If you tuck in your t-shirt and it makes your silhouette look a little "off" (in other words, shows off love handles or your gut), I would leave it untucked.
Gym shoes belong in the...gym!Some other things I wish to add, if I may, gym shoes belong in the....gym! Gym shoes fall into the realm of like white Nike running shoes, sneakers are different.
Sneakers, loafers, and boots are perfect with a pair of jeans and now that the weather is warmer, even sandals. If you are wearing black shoes/sandals, a black belt is necessary, if your shoes/sandals are another colour, your belt should be a shade darker (with brown shoes I would do a shade darker). Black shoes/belt with a light pair of jeans doesn't look as nice as it would with a darker pair of jeans. Stay away from cloth belts.
If a man is going to wear sandals and show off his feet, they must look presentable. Women love men who have nice feet, if you don't believe me, ask any woman.
So, with all my ranting, what's the answer about whether to wear a t-shirt tucked or untucked? Look in the mirror and be very critical. You will get your answer.
Have a great summer!
Posted by George Zaharoff at 6 April 2010, 2:25 PM 
Categories: AllExperts Question
Tags: shoes sandals untucked jeans tucked tshirt belt
Categories: AllExperts Question
Tags: shoes sandals untucked jeans tucked tshirt belt
George,
Thank you for always being such a plethora of wonderful knowledge. More importantly...thank you for always being willing to share. :-)
Yours In Health!
Dr. Wendy
www.kettlebellolympia.com