This is what happens when hormones get pee'd into the water supply

[vaskidmark]

http://www.businessinsider.com/men-are-shopping-together-more-2013-3

More Guys Are Shopping Like Girls

We're seeing it more and more. Retailers turning shops into man caves, and most recently, those man caves are turning into parties.

This Thursday NYC bespoke-style men's suit shop, Windsor Custom, is inviting gentlemen to come over for a flight of three Glenmorangie Scotches and a custom shirt for $150.

The store is under The Ainsworth, an upscale sports bar, so the idea is that guys come with friends; drink; shop; and then head upstairs for the start of March Madness.

The whole event is a really good example of where the whole male shopping experience is going in general.

 
 

 

stay safe.

[BlueStarLizzard]

 

So men have money to spend and stores are finally figuring out how to attract them as customers and you're blaming hormones?

Seems to me that it would be nice to go buy some clothes in a place that caters to your needs and provides entertainment suited to you, rather then you're female signifigent other...

[dogmush]

I wish that's where my shopping was going. Good scotch, followed by wings and beer to get a custom shirt? Sweet.

[Lee]

There's a bar next to the Goodwill store I shop for clothes at...but it's not open at 9am.

[dm1333]

So men have money to spend and stores are finally figuring out how to attract them as customers and you're blaming hormones?

That kind of shopping experience won't draw me in.  Now strippers, guns, fire and a few shots of bourbon?  That may get me into the Carhartt store!

[Battle Monkey of Zardoz]

That kind of shopping experience won't draw me in.  Now strippers, guns, fire and a few shots of bourbon?  That may get me into the Carhartt store!

Get me an invite.

[Tallpine]

About the only store I'm interested in is the local Big R (ranch supply, guns, hardware, clothes, etc).

They have just about everything that I could want, and way more than I can afford to spend on.

[Hawkmoon]

Where is the :barf: smilie when you need it most?

[Jamisjockey]

I'm not sure how getting some scotch, a custom shirt and then watching sports at the bar with the bros is a big deal?

[Boomhauer]

The only things I get excited about shopping for are guns, tools, and trucks.

[ArfinGreebly]

About the only store I'm interested in is the local Big R (ranch supply, guns, hardware, clothes, etc).

They have just about everything that I could want, and way more than I can afford to spend on.

Your Big R has guns?

Ours phased out most of its decent US-made knives (no more Case, Buck, Kershaw), and I've never seen a gun there.  Once they ditched the good knives I pretty much quit going there.

That's just . . . weird.

Maybe I should check in and make sure that something radical hasn't changed.

[Tallpine]

Your Big R has guns?

Ours phased out most of its decent US-made knives (no more Case, Buck, Kershaw), and I've never seen a gun there.  Once they ditched the good knives I pretty much quit going there.

That's just . . . weird.

Maybe I should check in and make sure that something radical hasn't changed.

Oh, yes 

They are locally owned.  I think it varies from location to location.

Back in the 1980s, there was a "Big R" for a short time in the little town in Colorado that we lived near.  They had very little of anything, kept changing around what they had so you could never go back and buy more of the same, and the management were idiot a-holes.  They acted like it was a total imposition that you would bother them to actually buy something.    (to be honest, most of the stores in town were like that  )

It took me a long time not to think badly about anyplace with the Big R name.

The two Big R stores (same owners) in Billings are very nice.  They have big gun/ammo/reloading departments and even sell the scary black stuff. 

[Scout26]

Gentlemen,

While wearing flannel shirts and Carhart's may be the normal for daily wear, there are times when one must dress up as a gentlemen, to wit:

Dress well.  Hardly anyone else does.

And that means bringing a well-tailored suit.  Las Vegas might be the only place in the world where you can be enjoying an expensive, gourmet meal in an amazing restaurant, and the table next to you is filled with dudes wearing cargo shorts and crocs.  And that’s fine.  They’re probably all millionaires.  But you’ll be treated better by everyone if you look like you deserve respect.

Dressing your best while on vacation also makes it feel more special than it already is. You’d dress up for your girlfriend or wife if you two were having a big evening out, right? Consider this a big few-days out. No need to be dressed to the nines 24/7, but getting on the plane and hitting the hotel in something other than what you’d wear when you’re stricken with the flu makes the entire trip more enjoyable—more of an experience. You don’t want to look like you’re headed to a board meeting or court, so skip the pinstripes and double-breasted numbers.  And no black suits either (you’ll look like a hotel employee).  The safe play is a light grey two-button with lighter brown dress lace-ups.  Wear it on the plane if you don’t want to check luggage.  Bring a few bright white and light blue dress shirts, a pair of dark wash jeans, a navy cotton sport coat, and a pocket square or two, and you’ll be set for almost any situation.  If it’s during any part of the year where the temps get brutal, keep fabrics light in color and weight.

- From The Art Of Manliness

And there are other times; weddings, graduations, court appearances, etc.  Where wearing a nice suit changes people's attitudes and perceptions of you.  (I wear a suit to court for my divorce.  So far, I've been waved over to the "Lawyer Line" at the security check point three times, where you go right in without having to go through the TSA style Sheriff's checkpoint to get in the building.  Apparently since everyone coming to the courthouse dresses like a slob, in the deputies minds, "Guy in Suit" = Lawyer, go right in.  

I don't see getting a couple fingers of good scotch, getting a bespoke dress shirt, and then watching some sports with the guys at a bar is caused by estrogen in the water supply.  
 

[Tallpine]

Wearing something other than a business suit is not dressing like a slob.

Out here we have a saying that a man wearing a suit is either going to sue you or bury you 

[BlueStarLizzard]

Wearing something other than a business suit is not dressing like a slob.

Out here we have a saying that a man wearing a suit is either going to sue you or bury you 

there are plenty of guys out there who could stand to dress a little better, and I'm not refering to slobby guys anyway.

Some personal style goes a long way, regardless of what style it is.

[Boomhauer]

*expletive deleted* that *expletive deleted* I aint wearing a tie if I can avoid it. Ill stick to jeans and tshirts or denim workshirts.

[SteveS]

Apparently since everyone coming to the courthouse dresses like a slob, in the deputies minds, "Guy in Suit" = Lawyer, go right in.   

I will say that it depends on why you are going to court.  I generally prefer my clients to dress well, unless it is a hearing for disability benefits.  If that is the case, then they are better off dressing like slobs. 

[MillCreek]

The safe play is a light grey two-button with lighter brown dress lace-ups.

I don't think so.  Black shoes with a light grey suit.

[BlueStarLizzard]

*expletive deleted* that *expletive deleted* I aint wearing a tie if I can avoid it. Ill stick to jeans and tshirts or denim workshirts.

You don't have to wear a tie to wear a suit or sports jacket. You just have to make it look intentional, rather then resistance to the evil tie.

I actually like the jeans, crisp shirt and sports jacket look. I think it's nicely casual, yet shows more effort in apperance then just rolling out of bed and throwing on whatever.

[dogmush]

Seriously.

When I go to work I wear Dickies and t-shirts because I'm going to make them nasty. Carharts if it's cool. (although I am trying out a couple pairs of Duluth Trading Pants). Same with working around the yard.  I actually put tools in those pockets and loops down on your thigh.  Around town just chillin' cargo shorts or pants or jeans.  Nicer non-logo t-shirt or polo.  But sometimes I go places where it's nice to look a little nicer.  A couple suits (tailored), 4-5 nice shirts and a selection of ties is a handy thing to have at the ready.  If I can get a nice shirt with some nice scotch and then hit some wings.....How exactly is that girly?

Everything has it's place, even nice clothes.

**To forstall the inevitable:  I had a dog team in Alaska.  And when I moved South I got a job doing ship maintenance. I have done things in Carhart's that are unspeakable in polite company.  I DO understand the utility of good work clothes. Time and a place guys. Time and a place.

[grampster]

OP = Girly Man experience.  Much like drinking lite beer. 

Now going through the Hog's Breath store and picking up a T-shirt, get a shot of Jack and then listen to the Mike Veal Band, now that there is righteous.

[erictank]

OP = Girly Man experience.  Much like drinking lite beer. 

Now going through the Hog's Breath store and picking up a T-shirt, get a shot of Jack and then listen to the Mike Veal Band, now that there is righteous.

A bespoke shirt and Scotch is (IYVHO) "girly"?

 

There's more to manly clothing than just lumberjack duty-wear - and custom, perfectly-fitting suits and shirts are WAY up there (pretty sure that James Bond, as one fictional example of someone who wears bespoke menswear, is pretty far from "girly". There are plenty of others).  And any decent Scotch >>> Jack Daniels.  Personally, I could take or leave the sports-bar bit, but then I'm not into sports. If the food was good and I had friends who wanted to go? Sure, that'd work.

Working in the yard, or on the car, or stuff like that? Sure, dress down, wear a t-shirt and tough, ratty jeans. It'd just be stupid to destroy your good stuff working on that. Makes as little sense to dress that way when you're NOT doing stuff like that. I'm just beginning, slowly, to upgrade my own wardrobe, and I *LIKE* it. I feel better when I look better.

I don't think so.  Black shoes with a light grey suit.

Agreed. Brown shoes with blue suit, black shoes with grey, is what I learned.

[RevDisk]

I must be missing something. How is providing alcohol and an informal setting to have customers buy overpriced objects to be considered feminine?

That's virtually every sports bar or casino in the US.

[grampster]

Another thread where the tongue in cheek smiley is essential, but missing.