What color dress shirt would go well with a...

[royalfan5]

gray pinstriped suit? I bought a suit today, and need a shirt to wear with it too my interview on Monday. TIA

[def_lazer_fc]

light grey, dark grey? i wouldn't go with any loud colors, at least for an interview. i like darker shirts for darker suits and vice versa. but i'm sure everyone has different tastes.

[royalfan5]

light grey, dark grey? i wouldn't go with any loud colors, at least for an interview. i like darker shirts for darker suits and vice versa. but i'm sure everyone has different tastes.
The gray is on the light side.

[tbl]

Merlot... Red always looks good with grey.

[Frozen Sooner]

Eggshell blue would work well.

[IB4OU2]

Summer corn green? ;)

[frankensooner]

Very starched white dress shirt.

[royalfan5]

Eggshell blue would work well.
Is that what the Bankers are wearing these days? If it is I should probably wear it to the interview.

[Xstnlsooner]

Crimson...with a Cream colored tie!

[1stTimeCaller]

Tie.
Dyed.


YWIA

[royalfan5]

Tie.
Dyed.


YWIA
Should it be from a ZZ Top concert too?

[JohnnyMack]

White.

White goddamned it.

Buy a white ****ing shirt.

Period.

End. Of. Discussion.

Don't make me get Lid involved.

[JohnnyMack]

Merlot... Red always looks good with grey.

Ummm, I think they've already cast all the extras for the Sopranos they need. :D

[1stTimeCaller]

Should it be from a ZZ Top concert too?
if you want the job, yes.

[Frozen Sooner]

Is that what the Bankers are wearing these days? If it is I should probably wear it to the interview.

It's what I'd wear with a gray suit. Try www.ctshirts.com -decent prices on high-quality stuff. Go with french cuffs if you think you can pull it off-they make your shirt look snazzier.

[TexasLidig8r]

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P152313.jpg

Just as importantly... the shoes.. Black, shined to within an inch of their life... lace up, no slip ons, the thinner, longish black sock... tie (red, scarlet striped with grey or black... or a subtle pattern with red as the predominate color).

YWIA.

[Chuck Bao]

In my opinion, it would be harder to find the right tie to go with a light grey pinstripped suit than the shirt. Shirts come in just a few basic colors.

Actually, I have no clue. I wear white shirts because it is the easiest thing to pick out in the morning without worrying if I look stupid or ghey.

[leavingthezoo]

pink.

[leavingthezoo]

but only manly men can pull off pink.

:D

[leavingthezoo]

which is why lid went with white.

:D :D

[olevetonahill]

Black shirt Crimson tie
Power colors .

[Frozen Sooner]

pink.

Not to an interview. I have no problem with pink, but I darn sure wouldn't wear it to an interview, particularly at a bank.

[BigRedJed]

White. I don't even know why this is being discussed.

[Mjcpr]

Listen to Jed, he memorized a book on this very subject.

[skycat]

Listen to Jed, he memorized a book on this very subject.

Interviewing at banks?

Can banks have liquor licenses?

[sooner_born_1960]

If I felt the need to wear a suit to an interview, I'd wear a white shirt.

[Mjcpr]

Interviewing at banks?

Can banks have liquor licenses?

Style, ya damned hillbilly. He memorized a book on style.

Of course they can.

[skycat]

Style, ya damned hillbilly. He memorized a book on style.

Of course they can.

Style? Then what's with the moped thingy he rides?

[olevetonahill]

Listen to Jed, he memorized a book on this very subject.
For dayum sure dont listen to me.
I havnt worn a suit or dress shirt in over 15 yrs .:D

[olevetonahill]

Style? Then what's with the moped thingy he rides?
:D :D :D :D :D :D

[BigRedJed]

The hard and fast rule is nothing but white shirts after five. There's a bit more leeway during the day, especially with, say, a sportcoat. But interviewing at a bank? In a suit? White. NOT a button-down. You're wearing a suit, man. And Lid had it right on oxfords rather than slipons. With a suit, you should never wear anything that doesn't have laces on it.

One word of caution: the shirt he showed a pic of is a fairly spread-collared shirt, which shouldn't be worn if you have a round face, like me. Longer collars are in order for fat boys.

[Mjcpr]

Style? Then what's with the moped thingy he rides?

Situational gayness I think is the official term around here.

:D

[BigRedJed]

Style? Then what's with the moped thingy he rides?
First, it's not a damn moped. Secondly, that thing EPITOMIZES style.

[skycat]

First, it's not a damn moped. Secondly, that thing EPITOMIZES style.

Yeah yeah, it's practically an airplane.

;)

[Chuck Bao]

And a fur coat and don't forget the big gold chain and gold tooth.

[BigRedJed]

http://www.genuinescooters.com/access/stellaposter.jpg

[TexasLidig8r]

First, it's not a damn moped. Secondly, that thing EPITOMIZES style.

uh Jed.. they're f'in' hillbillies. Let me help...

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:D

[skycat]

What's up with that thing in her hair, and the giant hoop earings?

Mopeds are for gypsies?

[BigRedJed]

What's up with that thing in her hair, and the giant hoop earings?

Mopeds are for gypsies?
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[Chuck Bao]

What's up with that thing in her hair, and the giant hoop earings?

Mopeds are for gypsies?

WELL YEAH! That and if you are a guy who likes to wear a dress, this bike's for you.

[olevetonahill]

What's up with that thing in her hair, and the giant hoop earings?

Mopeds are for gypsies?
That pic was taken befor I was born .
Jed whats the differance tween a moped and what ever you call it ?:confused:

[olevetonahill]

WELL YEAH! That and if you are a guy who likes to wear a dress, this Mopeds for you.
;)

[JohnnyMack]

... lace up, no slip ons,

Agree to disagree.

[skycat]

Agree to disagree.

I gotta go with Lid on this one.

Slip ons always look lame with a suit.


I guess I need to go down to the Scooter dealership at 6th and Lamar now.:O

[JohnnyMack]

I gotta go with Lid on this one.

Slip ons always look lame with a suit.


I guess I need to go down to the Scooter dealership at 6th and Lamar now.:O

These bad boys work with ANY suit you throw at me.

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/products/mn/BGN6314_mn.jpg

[BigRedJed]

Those bad boys are made for slacks and a sport coat, not a suit.

[JohnnyMack]

Those bad boys are made for slacks and a sport coat, not a suit.

Agree to disagree.

[BigRedJed]

That pic was taken befor I was born .
Jed whats the differance tween a moped and what ever you call it ?:confused:
You were born after 2004?? :confused:

A moped is a motor-assisted bicycle. Generally around 50cc. With pedals. The scooter in that picture is more like a motorcycle than a bicycle. The main difference is the step-through frame and the fact that the engine is mounted directly to the rear axle, no chain. It's not a huge displacement, either, but that 150cc motor will get that scooter up around 65 MPH.

[BigRedJed]

Agree to disagree.
Sure. Just like the Flat Earth Society agrees to disagree with Columbus.

I'm not posting my opinion in here, just longstanding style guidelines. If you want to wear slipons with a suit, or a Tasmanian Devil tie for that matter, I'm not going to stop you.

[skycat]

These bad boys work with ANY suit you throw at me.

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/products/mn/BGN6314_mn.jpg

Oh yeah?
http://www.rheostatics.ca/images/tarlek/herb_tarlek.jpg

[BigRedJed]

Not a suit. He can safely wear those shoes with that ensemble.

[skycat]

I couldn't find a pic of Herb in a suit in under a minute.:(

[frankensooner]

I think white slips ons go with that outfit.

[olevetonahill]

You were born after 2004?? :confused:

A moped is a motor-assisted bicycle. Generally around 50cc. With pedals. The scooter in that picture is more like a motorcycle than a bicycle. The main difference is the step-through frame and the fact that the engine is mounted directly to the rear axle, no chain. It's not a huge displacement, either, but that 150cc motor will get that scooter up around 65 MPH.
Yup
I just a baby .;)
So then neither one of em should be owned and operated By a REAL MAn ?
they are chick bikes right ?

[Scott D]

olevet recommends you wear a flannel shirt with everything.

[olevetonahill]

olevet recommends you wear a flannel shirt with everything.
And dont forget the scuffed up Cowboy boots .:D

[Frozen Sooner]

BRJ is correct on some thing here.

For one, a tie should NEVER be worn with a button-down shirt.

For two, yes, shoes with laces must be worn with a suit.

However, I disagree most vehemently on his assertion that only a white shirt must be worn to an interview. It is, however, considered more formal, so go with that.

[BigRedJed]

Yup
I just a baby .;)
So then neither one of em should be owned and operated By a REAL MAn ?
they are chick bikes right ?
Well, maybe you should ask John Wayne.

http://www.8secondchallenge.com/soonerfans/john_wayne.jpg

[IB4OU2]

Was that girl in the scooter pic pantless?

[olevetonahill]

Well, maybe you should ask John Wayne.

http://www.8secondchallenge.com/soonerfans/john_wayne.jpg
John Wayne was an actor . Not a REAL MAN .:P

[BigRedJed]

Was that girl in the scooter pic pantless?
She would be if it were my scooter.

[Scott D]

That pic was taken befor I was born .

that's a lie, they were still drawing on cave walls when you were born ;)

[olevetonahill]

that's a lie, they were still drawing on cave walls when you were born ;)
Busted .:O :D

[BigRedJed]

...However, I disagree most vehemently on his assertion that only a white shirt must be worn to an interview. It is, however, considered more formal, so go with that.
I didn't say that only a white shirt must be worn to an interview, or even that only white shirts should be worn with suits. What I said was:

The hard and fast rule is nothing but white shirts after five. There's a bit more leeway during the day, especially with, say, a sportcoat. But interviewing at a bank? In a suit? White...
It just shows better judgment, IMO, to go with a white shirt in that situation. Colored shirts can look great with suits at times. But nothing beats white for a professional appearance. And after five, seriously, ONLY white should be worn.

[skycat]

What's with the "after 5" thing? Do you turn green and scaly if you don't comply with that rule?

[Scott D]

you turn into Cecil.

[BigRedJed]

No you don't. Cecil always wore white shirts with his suits. His red, polyester suits.

[JohnnyMack]

Apparently Jed is going to audition to be an extra in Road to Perdition 2: More People Die.

[BigRedJed]

What's with the "after 5" thing? Do you turn green and scaly if you don't comply with that rule?
Nope. You turn into a person who's made poor fashion choices, and who's now subject to ridicule by me and all of my foppish, dandy friends.

[Scott D]

No you don't. Cecil always wore white shirts with his suits. His red, polyester suits.

I'm pretty sure it's against the rules to wear a red polyester suit after 5 also.

[IB4OU2]

No you don't. Cecil always wore white shirts with his suits. His red, polyester suits.

Don't forget the death grip on the megaphone he always had...I miss him.

[BigRedJed]

I'm pretty sure it's against the rules to wear a red polyester suit after 5 also.
You and Vet are lucky that you're bagging on dead guys, because back in the day either one of them would have given you what-for.

[Scott D]

define back in the day. :D

[skycat]

You and Vet are lucky that you're bagging on dead guys, because back in the day either one of them would have given you what-for.

Is "what-for" another euphemism?

[TexasLidig8r]

These shoes would do very nicely for an interview...

http://www.mezlanshoes.com/Product/Footwear/files/page2-1050-thumb.jpg (http://www.mezlanshoes.com/Product/Footwear/files/page2-1050-full.html)

These are for after you have the job...

http://www.mezlanshoes.com/Product/Footwear/files/page2-1005-thumb.jpg (http://www.mezlanshoes.com/Product/Footwear/files/page2-1005-full.html)

[BigRedJed]

Is "what-for" another euphemism?
You're not a very good hillbilly.

[Scott D]

I'm still waiting for the definition of back in the day :D

[skycat]

These shoes would do very nicely for an interview...

http://www.mezlanshoes.com/Product/Footwear/files/page2-1050-thumb.jpg (http://www.mezlanshoes.com/Product/Footwear/files/page2-1050-full.html)

These are for after you have the job...

http://www.mezlanshoes.com/Product/Footwear/files/page2-1005-thumb.jpg (http://www.mezlanshoes.com/Product/Footwear/files/page2-1005-full.html)

People still wear suits to work?
:confused:

[skycat]

You're not a very good hillbilly.

Is a foppish hillbilly, a good hillbilly?

;)

[BigRedJed]

I'm still waiting for the definition of back in the day :D
For Cecil I'd say '60s, for the Duke I'd have to go '50s.

[Scott D]

ohhh..you mean those days when in some states I couldn't have looked either man in the eye without being arrested, much less spoken ill of them or mocked them in any way :P

[royalfan5]

Some clarification please. By saying no ties with button down shirts, apparently this means that dress shirts are a separate category from button down shirts. What is the difference between the two. I am ignorant of this distinction since most of my shirts are held together by pearl snaps.

[BigRedJed]

Well, I disagree with Froze a bit regarding never wearing button-down collars with a tie. I specifically meant never with a suit. You should never wear a button-down with a suit. But slacks, a sport coat, a button-down and a tie are still OK according to everything I've been told, if only more casual.

[royalfan5]

Well, I disagree with Froze a bit regarding never wearing button-down collars with a tie. I specifically meant never with a suit. You should never wear a button-down with a suit. But slacks, a sport coat, a button-down and a tie are still OK according to everything I've been told, if only more casual.
Then what shirt do you wear with a suit, and what is the difference between that and a button down?

[JohnnyMack]

Show me a man who wears a button down collar with a tie and I'll show you a drivers ed instructor.

[olevetonahill]

You and Vet are lucky that you're bagging on dead guys, because back in the day either one of them would have given you what-for.
As they Ran away on their Mopeds ?

[BigRedJed]

Then what shirt do you wear with a suit, and what is the difference between that and a button down?
Wear a pointed collar. This is not rocket surgery, people.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009OTGE8.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[BigRedJed]

A button-down collar is pretty self-explanatory.

[Frozen Sooner]

Then what shirt do you wear with a suit, and what is the difference between that and a button down?

"Button down" refers to the collar. You should wear a regular collar with a suit.

Some (myself included) think it is gauche to wear a tie with a button-down shirt, as a button down shirt is appallingly casual for a business setting.

[Mjcpr]

A button-down collar is pretty self-explanatory.

Those are the ones made with goose feathers, right Jed?

[Mjcpr]

Those are the ones made with goose feathers, right Jed?

Something like this with a powder blue tie would look dashing.

http://www.designerexposure.com/images/products/19376_1_large.jpg

[BigRedJed]

Less formal: slacks, sport coat, button-down collar, slip-on shoes.

More formal: suit (matched pants/jacket), pointed collar, lace-up dress shoes (oxfords).

Keep the less formal and the more formal items in the same group and you're golden. A pointed collar is also entirely appropriate with the less formal items. A tie can be worn in either situation, but is best worn with a suit. If you're wearing a sport coat, slacks, button-down collar shirt and slip-ons, you can probably get away with no tie.

[skycat]

"Button down" refers to the collar. You should wear a regular collar with a suit.

Some (myself included) think it is gauche to wear a tie with a button-down shirt, as a button down shirt is appallingly casual for a business setting.

Well, I'm sitting here in a business setting in blue jeans, Nikes, and a short sleeve shirt.

Of coures, they don't let me out of my cube.

Ever.

[TexasLidig8r]

It may be time for the reemergence of Jed's Daily Missives and Communiques illuminating style (and yes, it is different than fashion), taste and decorum to the South Ovarians.

[BigRedJed]

Eww. Stop helping me.

[TexasLidig8r]

Wear a pointed collar. This is not rocket surgery, people.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009OTGE8.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Rocket surgery???????

[BigRedJed]

Well, I was trying to think of something harder than brain science.

[Mixer!]

This thread needs more :dean:.

[olevetonahill]

Well, I was trying to think of something harder than brain science.
and you an lid are :twinkies:

[Mjcpr]

For those of you with young children, don't forget to purchase the optional baby seat.

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