What do you think looks good on a guy? / Tips on casual "power-getups".

[alternativity]

Howdy, folks.

I'm one of those guys sick and tired of blending with the crowd. See, I've got this theory that looking good isn't really in a guy's physical looks. Nasa pagdala. (Or, if the ladies disagree, just correct me if i'm wrong.)

Problem is, a guy in this country is taught just to blend in. You know. (I hope.) Foreign magazines like GQ are no help. (Figure out why. Init, no?) And the local mags aren't much help either. Besides, that stuff they promote COSTS big time.

So, what's a guy to do?

LADIES, WHAT DO YOU WANNA SEE ON YOUR MEN?

MEN, IDEAS? C'MON! WE CAN DO BETTER, RIGHT?

By the way, just so you get an idea what we're talking about, Let's say an average guy. Not too dark, not too fair. The hair is usually short, but that's up for discussion too. Not too tall - about 5'4 to 5'7. Ideas for thin and not-so-thin people would be great, too. Or better yet, guys, whatever looks good on you. Girls, imagine your boyfriend or brother.

Haba ng intro, 'no?

[tr|n|ty]

I remember in high school..all i wanted was the 'conio rocker/soccer player look' nowadays, i want a guy who's very clean. For the past few years i've had a penchant for a guy who cares enough about their looks but not too much (well, that would be too 'gay' for me if all they wanted to do was look good). Hmm usually, nasa nagdadala lang talaga...pero di ko talaga trip yung mala- ricky martin..i prefer classic casual..a lot of slacks..grey,black, khaki with a button-down shirt ..excuisitely ironed(a requirement!!). And if ur not too tall, forget wearing those capris for men. Nothing too baggy din pala...get an expert tailor if u must.

[This message has been edited by tr|n|ty (edited 09-14-2000).]

[bing2x]

almost pareho ng kay tr|n|ty- classic casual/preppy look..
just add the V-neck sweaters and vest, and a white undershirt.
shoes and belt to match, of course..
added plus if you were eyeglasses http://www.pinoyexchange.com/blush.gif

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[GForce]

for me, it's not what looks good on a guy, it's more of how he projects himself. secondary na lang ang clothes pero he should be able to carry the clothes well - HINDI yung clothes ang nagdadala sa kanya, maging slacks, jeans, shorts or brief yan :D ... important din na amoy mabango na, mukhang mabango pa kahit basa ng pawis. :D

[clone]

Alternativity:

Standing out from the crowd is more than just your attire. After all, even a clown can stand out or look very prominent, and yet still manage to look silly.

As long as your clothes are clean and neat, and you maintain good body hygiene, the most important thing is to be substantive. That will give you the confidence which will eventually show in your demeanor (please note that confidence does not mean show-off). The rest should come naturally.

Good luck.

[This message has been edited by clone (edited 09-15-2000).]

[@Avatar@]

well magandang.. get-up ( watta term).. sa akin. eh. naka shorts. tapos. t-shirt lang. .. tapos naka and1 hehehheh or sandals.... pangbahay pala itsura....

well kasi, sa akin. i usually go for the comfort, before the looks.. ***.. kung maiinit.. eh di mag t-shirt.. kung malamig. eh di mag sweater..

hope this helps

[Ira]

I tend to notice guys who wear clothes that actually fit them well over guys who wear expensive clothes but which don't seem to fit their frames well naman. Either the shirt's shoulders are too wide, the shirt's too tight, the pant length need to be cut, etc. Just get good quality clothes and which will last you for a long time, and if it doesn't fit you, have them altered.

[alternativity]

Originally posted by tr|n|ty:
...i want a guy who's very clean. For the past few years i've had a penchant for a guy who cares enough about their looks but not too much ...i prefer classic casual...excuisitely ironed(a requirement!!)....

Yeah, seems that's a foolproof program, tr|n|ty! I've actually been working on that for a while. Thing is, no matter how clean and plantsado I am at the beginning of the day, I'm all crumpled by the end of it... and did i get you right? a tailor for casual wear?

Thanks. - ALT

[tr|n|ty]

Originally posted by alternativity:
...and did i get you right? a tailor for casual wear?


yep..getting a good tailor...u have to alter a lot of things that you buy from ready-to-wear places..especially if you're not of the typical size standard. Some of the stuff are either too long or too short...or too tight or too big in ceratin places. And yes, try to be extra careful to look very neat...tip: use the starch spray when you iron your clothes...the ironed effect lasts longer.

[- Caligirl -]

First of all, I think the bald look is so eye-catching ;)...doods with short, spiky hair (has to be gelled) look good too..but bald guys are sexier woohoo! http://www.pinoyexchange.com/lol.gif

On with the clothes...

1st look: (everyday casual wear to school or what-not)
* KINDA baggy khakis/cargo pants/khaki shorts or blue jeans [big no-no to anything tight a.k.a. nutters]
* short sleeved plaid shirt [any color..brown, red, blue] over a crisp white t-shirt
* white K-Swiss shoes or any kind of white shoes like Adidas [w/ no socks showing, by the way]
* a nice chain/necklace around the neck..[that completes the look :)]

2nd look: (for a casual night out/ semi formal date)
* loose-fitting khaki slacks or pants
* a v-neck sweater or long sleeved shirt [I like the ones with one or two horizontal lines going across the chest]
* black or brown boots [preferrably Lugz, Timberlands or Skechers]
* gold chain necklace! :D

Well, that's about it for me. :)



[This message has been edited by - Caligirl - (edited 09-18-2000).]

[seven_sins]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by - Caligirl -:
[B]First of all, I think the bald look is so eye-catching ;)


i agree! bald guys are waaaaaay sexy, just make sure you don't have any scalp conditions... a goatee would look nice too.
on the other hand, guys with dredds and braids are cool too. the point is, you have to know who you are and dress accordingly. it's such a turn-off when guys try to act like something they're obviously not.

jeans are always a good bet. plain shirts, too. DON'T wear sleeveless tanks. i'm not a fan of khakis (i hate the color), flat-front gray slacks look better.
but, the most important thing is SHOES. you can wear the plainest clothes, but if you've got great shoes (clean, well made, not scruffy), be it sneakers, boots, or leather shoes.... then you're a made man.

[tr|n|ty]

Originally posted by - Caligirl -:
First of all, I think the bald look is so eye-catching ;)...doods with short, spiky hair w/ gel look good too http://www.pinoyexchange.com/lol.gif[/img] ]

On with the clothes...

[b]1st look: (everyday casual wear to school or what-not)
-kinda baggy khakis/cargo pants/khaki shorts or blue jeans
-short sleeved plaid shirt [any color..brown red, blue] over a crisp white t-shirt
-white K-Swiss shoes or any kind of white shoes like Adidas [w/ no socks showing, by the way]
-a nice chain/necklace around the neck...[that completes the look for me :)]

[b]2nd look: (for a casual night out/ semi formal date)
-loose-fitting khaki slacks or pants
-a v-neck sweater or long sleeved shirt [I like the ones with one or two horizontal lines going across the chest]
-black or brown boots (preferrably Lugz, Timberlands or Skechers)
-gold chain necklace! :D

Well, that's about it for me. :)

hmm..that awfully sounds like your typical Asian/Filipino guy from California. :D

[- Caligirl -]

Originally posted by tr|n|ty:
hmm..that awfully sounds like your typical Asian/Filipino guy from California. :D How'd you guess? ;)
Seriously, I love how Cali doods dress...I think it's super attractive! :D By the way, how do typical NY guys dress? FUBU and Timberlands? http://www.pinoyexchange.com/lol.gif [I'm just guessing.]

[- Caligirl -]

Originally posted by seven_sins:
DON'T wear sleeveless tanks.
but, the most important thing is SHOES. you can wear the plainest clothes, but if you've got great shoes (clean, well made, not scruffy), be it sneakers, boots, or leather shoes.... then you're a made man. Oh my goodness, I totally agree with skipping sleeveless tanks! I guess some girls think it's sexy but I've always seen it as either trying hard or being a show off i.e. Carlos Agassi (I know he has the bod but sheesh calm down with the sleeveless tops...actually, I'm not even gonna go there)...Back to the topic..

You're so right about the shoes! I agree..it does make a BIG impression whether you have clean or icky shoes (just like having clean fingernails). :)

[tr|n|ty]

[/QUOTE]How'd you guess? ;)
Seriously, I love how Cali doods dress...I think it's super attractive! :D By the way, how do typical NY guys dress? FUBU and Timberlands? http://www.pinoyexchange.com/lol.gif [I'm just guessing.][/QUOTE]

hmm..i dont really hang out with the FUBU/Timberland wearing guys. I think most those guys don't go to college around here. Most of my guy friends are either on the preppy-frat boy/yuppy side or the Downtown Jeans/leather jacket side.

[alternativity]

Hmmm... my posts are not showing up!

N-E-way, thanks for the tailor tip, Tr|ni|ty. You just gave my tailor business

I agree with the comments on the preppy look, and the footwear.

How about guys who are naturally big around the tummy area (hey, i'm working on it, ok?), any ideas?

[tr|n|ty]

hmm big tummy... well my suggestion is not getting anything TOO tight or TOO baggy... Get things that fit you well....meaning, time and time again, get a good tailor. If you get something too big, you will look bigger and frumpy...too small would make you a suman. It doesnt mean that if you're on the 'hefty' side, u sacrifice style. You should just know what looks good on you and build your wardrobe from there.

[seven_sins]

Originally posted by tr|n|ty:
hmm big tummy... well my suggestion is not getting anything TOO tight or TOO baggy... Get things that fit you well...

i agree. i guess button down shirts would look better, coz the t-shirt types tend to be made of lighter material, thus would cling to your tummy more. and wear loose-fitting, low-riding jeans!

[DaRealHunk]

here my porma goes like

in school
Abercrombie and fitch
baggy jeans
khakis, cargo, nylon pants
white rubber shoes

night out
plaid or button down shirt
baggy jeans
brown shoes (dark)

i used to wear timberlands but not fubu, kaso ala store Timberland here in the philippines...

email me at darealhunk@edsamail.com.ph para mabigyan kita advice kung kailangan mo

[supergirl]

I go to law school and our guys are required to wear something semi-formal, the clothes they should wear inside the courtroom. The girls here go gaga over the guys who really know how to coordinate colors, and sometimes the more flashy the better. The problem with pinoys are sometimes they get a bit "shy" with the way they dress. so go ahead, wear something "silvery", or bright orange, (of course in the right place!) and see how people in your school would react.
oh and by the way, cartoon neckties are so cool, as well as the paisley prints, stripes are too common now. http://www.pinoyexchange.com/smokin.gif

[newbiew27]

I totally agree nasa pagdadala lang talaga yan. If a guy can carry a get up wearing plain white Hanes shirt paired with a Levi's 501 and Doc Marten's really well, then I can say kahit anong pasuutin mo sa kanya eh babagay at babagay sa kanya.

[alternativity]

Originally posted by DaRealHunk:

i used to wear timberlands but not fubu, kaso ala store Timberland here in the philippines...email me at darealhunk@edsamail.com.ph para mabigyan kita advice kung kailangan mo

Thanks, hunk. I think i see timberland products sold here in the Philippines. I dunno where exactly, but try looking a bit harder.

As for the advice bit, yeah... advice is nice, but i think i enjoy the idea of having a forum on the topic has more advantages (except, of course, in case this page takes too long to load... in that case, well, we'll have to open a different thread, won't we?)

But e-mail me @ alternativity@unbounded.com if there's anything you feel more comfortable saying in private (about clothes..?!?)

By the way, folks, thanks for the attention you give to this thread!

[landiday]

I like my man in short or jeans but topless. Basta maganda ang buds at saka may 6 pack. I like men that looks good in Levi`s, casual t-shirt with a cool sunglasses. If a man has not got much to look at,a big fat wallet and a nice sports car always do the trick.

[clawed_out]

timberland eigh, go to shangri-la i think i saw one there...

to be safe always wear the classics...

polos, khakis, brown (for day) , black (for evening) shoes...

if you still have the hipness running on your blood go & try those cargos with shirt & unbuttoned polo....

but kung bibili ka rin lang ng branded clothes, be sure to buy the real thing, kung hindi you'll just look stupid to others.


are DM's still cool? or mas ok ang sneakers? with street clothes ha(jeans & shirt).

[JENSIE_G]

Looking good should be a breeze for us, guys.

I mean c'mon, it's all a matter of confidence.

It's also a good thing to learn to accessorize. That's one rewarding thing in fashion.

[SoliduS_AlphA]

to the thread starter : alam mo pare wala sa suot mo yan or sa mahal na damit ang imprtante malinis ka sa katawan, magalang, marunong makisama at higit sa lahat ay may tiwala sa sariling kakayahan.

[Lloyd_S_]

I remembered way back high school... guys who usually dress-up simple gets the most attention from the opposite sex. Nice girls don't look for show-offs but for guys who don't put too much extras to be recognized. What I mean is something simple "not baduy" and still make a statement with an impact. My usual get-up would be... White T-shirt, faded jeans, Levi's, Fiorucci or the like, and compliment with a nice decent pair of casual shoes - timberland, birkenstock, cole haan, prada and the like. Should be ruggedly clean --- a must, and the rest is personality...

[Chase_Meridian]

The key here is to NOT DRESS for attention! Whether from the same or opposite sex! Be insouciant! Be nonchalant! It's cliche, but fashion should be a way of self-expression. Fashion is anarchy. Some people wear the most expensive clothes but still look ordinary. But there are those who wear silly things but still manage to look sexy (think John Galliano/ Vivienne Westwood). You need enough self-awareness to know what types of clothes express who you truly are. Dress to mark a phase in your life, or to show your mood for the day.


Substance of the wearer

The best dressed people are usually NOT models. They're personalities who have actually done something to merit recognition. Anybody can wear the vintage Valentino that Julia Roberts wore in the 2000 Oscars but it will not look the same if it's not Julia Roberts wearing it.


It's in the DETAILS

Ordinary people look at the overall appearance. But it takes a keen eye to notice how a shirt is tucked, sleeves are folded, and jeans are distressed. It's not about looking perfect. It's about looking unwittingly imperfect. That's character.


Style at first sight - not really

Style is not how a person dresses up on special occasions. It's not a one-day or one-night affair. Don't judge a person by how he dressed the first and only time you saw him. It's how he dresses up EVERYDAY. It's about being consistent yet UNPREDICTABLE. You have to surpass and sometimes even FAIL people's expectations. If they are used to seeing you always well-dressed, then surprise them by looking "ordinary" for a day.

On another note, I noticed how "dated" some of the suggestions in this thread are. When I looked at the dates they were posted, my suspicions were right, they're so five years ago. :)

[nkpt]

Howdy, folks.

I'm one of those guys sick and tired of blending with the crowd. See, I've got this theory that looking good isn't really in a guy's physical looks. Nasa pagdala. (Or, if the ladies disagree, just correct me if i'm wrong.)

Problem is, a guy in this country is taught just to blend in. You know. (I hope.) Foreign magazines like GQ are no help. (Figure out why. Init, no?) And the local mags aren't much help either. Besides, that stuff they promote COSTS big time.

So, what's a guy to do?

LADIES, WHAT DO YOU WANNA SEE ON YOUR MEN?

MEN, IDEAS? C'MON! WE CAN DO BETTER, RIGHT?

By the way, just so you get an idea what we're talking about, Let's say an average guy. Not too dark, not too fair. The hair is usually short, but that's up for discussion too. Not too tall - about 5'4 to 5'7. Ideas for thin and not-so-thin people would be great, too. Or better yet, guys, whatever looks good on you. Girls, imagine your boyfriend or brother.

Haba ng intro, 'no?

i have one advice: DO NOT, AT ANY COST, WEAR YOUR SJIRT/POLOSHIRT COLLAR UP. Please, dudes, it's NOT cool.

It's screaming fashion victim. Sa totoo lang ha. Nakakainis. Parang gusto kong kalabitin ang mga guys na ganun at sabihin, "excuse me, nakalimutan mong ibaba ang kuwelyo mo!"

unless you really have aspirations to look like count dracula (and take note: ancient history na ang fahion sense ni count dracula -- get a clue, di ba?)

If you want to look different, search for non-branded shirts or kung branded man, hindi nakabandera ang label. or band/pop culture shirts can show your funny or quirky side without being too obvious. Wag lang ang "Friendster" shirt, please kasi matagal nang laos ang shirt na yan. too many people have them na. try looking for revival pinoy pop culture shirts sa Store for All Seasons along Shaw Blvd. :)

[junben_c]

never wear pleated pants coz if u do, it would just make your hips look wider :) ang daming pants na pleated kaya beware :)

[philjason]

veer away from the philippine national costume (black pants, square toed shoes and tight fitting, shinny short sleeved polo) prevalent all over makati these days if you really don't want to "blend". go back to whites... elegant, clean, and does not suck in the heat at 37degrees. short or long sleeved whites, can be worn with slacks, khakis, or denims. pinstripes with or without tie are okay for office wear. check out Memo in the malls. stylish but not "bading" ang dating. stay off the super hot trends. you'll hate your pictures after 2 years. ergo on the advice against raised collars. if you are below 5'7 do not wear flat sneakers no matter how uso they are. they're the surest way "not to stand out".

[clawed_out]

if you have money to spend, then wear whatever feeds your fancy.

You can look like a hollywood kid in a pair of jeans or a wallstreet analyst in a pair of chinos. It's on how it fits you & how you carry it (posture).

[JENSIE_G]

I want to post again.

Anything that is worn with confidence should definitely look good.

But then it's a matter of knowing that to wear when the ocassion calls for it.

[mysticpaladin]

Men are not supposed to take the suggestions in international magazines seriously. We are supposed to deconstruct / detach pieces that you see from its pages and wear it. For instance, GQ is very fond of doing models decked in a Dior Homme black jacket, black shirt and jeans. Take off the black jacket, wear the same (or one of comparable fit, sheen, and make–stretch? Cotton? French? Tuxedo?) shirt and pair with your favorite pair of jeans. Unbutton 2 buttons, shine your shoes, wear a belt and off you go. The thing is, what gets noticed in the man are the details, NOT what is blatantly obvious.

Keep that in mind.