Sunday
Feb012009
Don't Wear; Part 2
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February 1, 2009 by Ryan Willms
February 1, 2009 by Ryan Willms 
Well here we go again with some products and pieces you should not be wearing. Again I pulled almost all of these images from good shops and brands, and again, this is personally subjective in opinion. First up is a pretty big one, and one I don't think a lot of you readers have to even think about, UGGs. So its now you're responsibility to also make sure you your girlfriends don't where them either - and no, you or her can't wear them even if they are dressed up with a funky pattern or beads and some colorful pants. Next up is the keffiyah scarf. I actually think they can look dope and have always liked the style, but they need to hit the back burner for about a decade. These are one of the most over worn, played out items on planet earth. I realize they come from the heritage of a culture and that is fine, and if you're apart of that I mean no offence, keep wearing them. But if you are purely wearing them for the look, you will have a hard time looking good as they seem to be popping up with a lot of tattoo/sequin t shirt wearing folks now. That brings us to the 'bro toque' or snowboard toque, or whatever. A knitted cap with a brim on it is really not a classic, or good look. Don't do it. Finally, this one isn't a specific item but I don't like it when the tie is too thick or big for the shirt's collar. Having it squeezed in there often can ruin the whole look your going for. Things need to fit well, and that goes for your tie and shirt collar as well.
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Reader Comments (24)
Amen on the keffiyeh....
sheesh
I originally got my keffiyeh from a friend who visited the middle east about 3 years ago. I started rocking it and people didnt understand why. It sucks cause it was a real dope item to add to an outfit. Now everyone is rocking them and they come in all colors like hot pink and lime green....SMH. Rip Keffiyeh.
kuffiyeh is good for religous and cultural reasons but fashion please just dump that in the trash. Uggs is definitely a nono I see guys in the city with them also lol. Sqaure Toed shoes lol thats done to the max. Idk what else
Neon anything is played out, too
I knew this was coming. Well, I guess you're right. Thanks for your precise opinion.
Personally, I think if a guy is wearing uggs, a sex change is very imminent in his future whether he knows it or not. A girl can get away with Uggs when she is in snowy whether and is wearing pajamas. If she wears them as a fashion statement; then she needs to seriously reevaluate her style. The whatever scarf sucks and should only be worn by those shielding themselves from a viscous sandstorm. They can also be worn to fit in in downtown Baghdad or Fallooja. As for the bulky tie, yes it can ruin the look. However, that is not the tie's fault. That is simply someone who does not know how to correctly master a clean windsor knot. The tie shown is a very small picture, but looks to be a knit tie. They are very trendy right now but can give off a very classic look if worn with the proper button down and jacket.
i feel you on everything bar the beaked beanie.
thats classic old school nyc hip hop stuff right there. plus it worn backwards with the beaked bit to the side? woah woah looks dope.
oh and on the keffiyah tip. fully agree, so played out it's not even funny.
remember i bought one like 4 years ago and it was still rinsed then, imagine now, haha.
but i think that has alot to do with hip hop artist picking up on it recently. plus alot high end brands have done keffiyah-type scrafs as of late.
i see tons of people wearing keffiyah's with monclear down jkts.
same with crocs. if you are working in the yard, fine. but unless you are under the age of 7, please to not wear them in public
yeah don't dog on the beanie yo. I have loved mine for years and it isn't even from some top class designer. The beanie did nothing to you.
everything else i still agree with you mostly. I've had enough of Bomber hats though. Well at least the ones I see, if someone dare rocks a leather one i may change my mind and support them again. Would love to see a leather hat inspired from modern flight helmets with some sort of peaked think jutting from the front. or maybe i just been thinking about Assassin's Creed too much recently. Gilgamesh singlehandily got me into thinking about rocking Sash's. Middle East was just rocking with style.
"bro-toque" might be the funniest thing I have ever read on H(y)r, and definitely a good call. I cannot find a reason why I would want a brim on my toque (I really dont understand why usually anti-bro shops like Club Monaco for example have had them in their winter lineups?)
I agree that the keffiyah scarf has oversaturated (unless that is redundant) for sure. But as a side note, I remember wearing mine once, and a Palestinian guy loved it, he called me Yasir Arafat; it was pretty much the coolest thing ever.
Considering the recent attacks in Gaza, a keffiyah may still be appropriate in showing onces support for a liberated Palestine, but that is another story.
For sure a good point on Uggs. Even more so than everything else. I can take an ill-fitting tie or even those beanie-visor things (i'm so glad my sister went to Mcgill or I'd have no idea what a toque is...) but uggs? They're totally the girl equivalent of zoomba pants. No way we could get away with wearing something like that. Gross. They're not even practical. At least the bro-toque keeps a little sun out of your eyes. I've seen so many girls wipe out in snow and ice in those things. Ugly and dangerous.
stop picking on OAK.
thank you for saying it. someone had to.
are you kidding? how is that cool? Is John a member of the PLO? Its really cool being referred to one of the fathers of suicide bombing and anti-Semitic/American values. John needs to be red flagged and investigated to ensure he isn't cooking napalm in his residence. And by the way, the Palestinians were kicked out of Lebanon and Syria before they went to Israel so its not just Israel that doesn't want them. But you're right John, that is another story. I doubt John is your real name btw
hahahahahahahaha don't even get me started!!!
Aren't you about 7 years behind on calling out all of these? Except the tie thing, which is fairy irrelevant. By the way, if you're setting yourself up as an expert on how to do things correctly then you should probably fix up your spelling and grammar...
Hey guys, please don't pollute this style blog with mideast politics.
bad spelling is stylish...I'll try to step it up. My attention to little details has been slipping lately with the work load. I will try to get better.
Ya, most of these things should be common knowledge but if you go outside they are still happening today, and as you can see, happening in good stores even. Plus it's just my opinion, I'm not setting the industry standard here....yet...
the shemagh is mad played
corny white girls and soulless hipsters have desecrated the functionality and symbolism is one fell swoop
im just waiting for some stupid scene chick docked up in full hijab
ooohhh man those are all on point!
Seven years too late? Seven years too late to still be wearing that shizz! I work in a ski shop and have to see crap like Uggs and visor beanies on a daily basis; and now guys wearing Uggs too. Seriously, if your girl gave you Uggs for Christmas - or even asked if you wanted a pair - then buddy, you got to call the whole thing off!
I still rock my shemgah but only under my collar and only to keep me warm - it comes off when my jacket comes off.
What's going down in flames next? Please say "all-over prints" 'cause my eyes really need a rest!
rick owens has blown up and the gothninja bubble will go pop shortly.
An entire 'subculture' can start eating again.
i confess... i wear uggs. but only on sundays while at the dog park. i'm not willing to risk accidently stepping in dog poop wearing anything else!
Thats acceptable Kim, as long as you are a girl. As Kim can be a unisex name, I hope for the sake of style that you are a girl. Heres an idea, you should start actually trying to step in dog shit with your uggs seeing as how the two are synonymous.
You're right, these are all still happening... that's the worst part of it I suppose. Just kidding about the spelling. However I will be checking on your progress. Not really.