Mr. Bijoy Writes

Back by popular demand, my musings on style and things like that. Mind you, I’m no expert and I rarely claim myself to be. This is just what I think, again. I hate to reiterate this, but there will never be a “new black.” Learn this, and live with it. Wearing a captain’s hat in public is not ok. Unless you’re an actual ship captain in full ship captain garb. If you’re not, you look like huge douchebag. Shiny, sequined, embellished button down shirts, like those you get at The Buckle, are not okay. If I seriously have to explain this, stop reading this and go home. Don’t wear hats like Pharrell. He doesn’t look good in them. You won’t either. Merino wool is a good material for sweaters. It’s better than cheaply-made cashmere. Do with this information as you may. If you wear a double-breasted suit or jacket, never unbutton it unless you’re taking it off. Otherwise, you will look like a classless bum. Don’t be a classless bum.  Don’t roll up your jeans unless you are in a sit...

I have some thoughts about clothing and stuff. Some may call this "style" stuff. No. Some may call these "tips." No. Just my thoughts, in list form to make this easier on everyone. Take them as that, just thoughts.  There is no excuse worthy, no pain so cruel, as to legitimize the wearing of sneakers or tennis shoes with a suit.  If you're under the age of fifty-five, and do not possess a Southern accent, never purchase, or for that matter, wear, a seersucker suit. You're not Matlock. You want to stay comfortable on a hot day, get a linen suit. I can go on about this, but I won't.  Fanny packs with a suit... No. I've seen it. Really, I have. It's not okay. A North Face fleece jacket, or nay other polar fleece jacket, over a sport coat or suit jacket looks as ridiculous as it sounds. A good wool topcoat, long or short, or a trenchcoat (if the weather is proper for it) look better and work better than fleece. Everyone understands that your b...