The Manly Arts!

[TPW]

I agree with Mark Twain when he said that "the finest clothing made is a person's skin, but society demands something more than this" So since we cannot walk around naked in public (well, not legally anyway ) and as someone who has dressed men professionally, I will tell you that clothes do, in fact, "make the man".

Whether or not you accept it, clothing is a visual representation of you. They are your own personal window dressing aimed at conveying part of who and what you are. So what message do you/are you sending out through your clothing? Are there "right" clothes for a man to wear? Yes, there are; whatever gives him greater confidence and makes him feel great. That's it. For some it may be a dressier look, for others something more casual and still others may like the "uniform" of their jobs or careers.

Whatever the style choice, there are really only two things that men need to remember when it comes to dressing well - fit and finish.

Fit - know your measurements to make sure that your clothing fits you well. Invest in a good tailor if need be, to make sure your clothes fit as they should to create a perfect silhouette of your body.

Finish - take the time to add those little touches - a good leather belt, clean shoes or boots, a tie if your wear one, etc.

So other than being well-groomed, that is all you need do to be considered a sharp-dressed man

[Jake47]

A man needs only three things.

1. Self Respect
From this we have the ability to respect those around us.

2. Self Confidence
From this stems character and purpose.

3. Education
From this stems knowledge and with the other attributes hopefully wisdom.

[SW_CO]

a blank page?

Fixed for now

[Dontrike]

Fit - know your measurements to make sure that your clothing fits you well. Invest in a good tailor if need be, to make sure your clothes fit as they should to create a perfect silhouette of your body.

I find this interesting as you say it is alright to be comfortable and confident in something like casual clothes, but then say it should fit you perfectly. I guess I am confused by this as my preference is casual clothes that are quite roomy, especially when it comes to shirts.

[BigRooster]

I agree with Mark Twain when he said that "the finest clothing made is a person's skin, but society demands something more than this" So since we cannot walk around naked in public (well, not legally anyway ) and as someone who has dressed men professionally, I will tell you that clothes do, in fact, "make the man".

Whether or not you accept it, clothing is a visual representation of you. They are your own personal window dressing aimed at conveying part of who and what you are. So what message do you/are you sending out through your clothing? Are there "right" clothes for a man to wear? Yes, there are; whatever gives him greater confidence and makes him feel great. That's it. For some it may be a dressier look, for others something more casual and still others may like the "uniform" of their jobs or careers.

Whatever the style choice, there are really only two things that men need to remember when it comes to dressing well - fit and finish.

Fit - know your measurements to make sure that your clothing fits you well. Invest in a good tailor if need be, to make sure your clothes fit as they should to create a perfect silhouette of your body.

Finish - take the time to add those little touches - a good leather belt, clean shoes or boots, a tie if your wear one, etc.

So other than being well-groomed, that is all you need do to be considered a sharp-dressed man

[TPW]

I find this interesting as you say it is alright to be comfortable and confident in something like casual clothes, but then say it should fit you perfectly. I guess I am confused by this as my preference is casual clothes that are quite roomy, especially when it comes to shirts.

Hey Dontrike,

With the advent of "relaxed fit" clothing, one can still ensure a proper fit while still being comfortable. If you prefer more casual, comfortable clothing look for pants and tees or tops that are in your size but are labeled as "relax fit."

Problem solved.

[Pirate]

Always playing the role of Daddy-mentor Pirate...well, some women are not so easily impressed by a man, or man-boy in this case, playing with a toddler...your spelling is even less impressive.

Oh aye, Miss Pirette,
I do try to share things that I have learned with others who are interested so, it is fair to say that I play the role of mentor and, when asked nicely, I have played the Daddy role as well. (Additionally, I have been a real life Daddy though not to anyone on this site, as far as I know.) That being said, I think it is an overstatement to say that I always play the role of Daddy-mentor.
I am quite sure that some women are not impressed by a man, or a man-boy, who is willing to play with a toddler. In my, admittedly limited, experience, however, I have come to believe that most women find that the confidence that is required to risk the unknown that is inherent in interacting with a little person and the selflessness that usually accompanies any sincere effort to engage with a toddler to be attractive traits in any person but especially in a male since so many boys are taught that being a man means being a tough guy and it can be hard to look, or feel, like a tough guy when you are crawling around on the floor pushing Thomas the Tank Engine and talking in a squeaky voice.
None the less, I found your comment regarding my spelling to be a perfectly valid one and I have taken action accordingly. Thank you for taking such an interest in my post.
Please consider starting a thread on the https://www.pegym.com/forums/introduce-yourself/ forum and tell us a bit about yourself and your reasons for being here. There, we can give you a proper welcome.
Incidentally, there was a real Pirate who went by the name Anne Bonny but she spelled her name differently than you do.
Yarrr!

[closed224]

And that was a fine example of how a man changes a weakness into a positive. Well done Pirate, and for whatever a rep point is worth you now have one more.
I also invite her to join us.

[AnneBonneyPirette]

Oh aye, Mr. Pirate, I must say I appreciate your thorough response. I confess, my intent was to get a rise out of you and it appears I was successful. May I call you Mr. Pirate? Perhaps, if I ask nicely, I could call you Daddy. Too soon?

Agreed, the predominate and unfortunate socialization of boys in our society is imbalanced toward the macho, tough guy image. It is indeed, quite manly of you to recognize and acknowledge a teenage boy who is willing to spend some quality time with a tot, (you see what I did there, right?) especially in the presence of others, male and female. I’m certain you mirrored for him not just a different message from the main stream, but a more, well rounded example of what it means to be a man. That, I believe, is attractive to women and men alike. Even sexy, depending on whom one asks. But there is a gender bias here that I cannot help pointing out. In my limited experience, I have yet to witness a man or overhear a man express that he finds it attractive, sexy when he sees a woman simply playing with a toddler. Overwhelmingly, my sense is, for a man, a woman playing with a toddler is perceived as anything but attractive and/or sexy. So, the question at this point should be obvious. But I’ll ask it anyway. In this scenario why is this behavior attractive and sexy on a man, but not on a woman?

I will consider starting a thread on the introduce yourself forum. When I do I expect a proper welcome from you, Mr. Pirate.
Yarrr, yourself!

[closed224]

I, in fact, do find it sexy as hell when a woman plays with a child. Maybe that is why my wife and I had so many children. I would also like to formally invite you, Anne Bonney Pirette to come play with the rest of us children on the forums. Pick and choose as you like, with no pressure, but with a whole heap of welcome.