So... I love vests. Not just sweater vests (har har :rolleyes: ) but all kinds of vests. Worn on shirts, without a need for a jacket etc.
I think vests are a great man fashion accessory. They accentuate a man's build and generally look great.
But what does the rest of Languish think? :P
Not so much. I don't think I've worn one in my life outside of the ones that are part of tuxedos.
I don't wear one. (Shock, awe.)
Never worn one, but I've seen people wearing them. Usually older people, although here they're part of high school students uniforms, at least for my school.
Vests are horrible. Maybe for Halloween or costume parties they're ok.
What did the policeman say to his chest?
You're under a vest.
EDIT: What the hell? You're talking about waistcoats.
You mean waistcoats (vests) and tanktops (sweatervests), not underwear vests, right?
Tailored waistcoats are fashionable again, worn with a smart shirt, no tie and jeans. Tank tops have to be very new and very fashionable (ski knits are in this season) and on the right person, otherwise you run right into the granddad look. Grey knitted = a no-no.
They're very, very gay.
Quote from: Brazen on October 19, 2009, 05:28:10 AM
tanktops (sweatervests)
What do you call a tanktop? :huh:
Quote from: Admiral Yi on October 19, 2009, 06:38:50 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 19, 2009, 05:28:10 AM
tanktops (sweatervests)
What do you call a tanktop? :huh:
That depends - what do YOU call a tanktop? A sleeveless t-shirt?
Quote from: Brazen on October 19, 2009, 07:05:52 AM
That depends - what do YOU call a tanktop? A sleeveless t-shirt?
A sleeveless t-shirt that's designed to wear as an outer garment.
I think I look HOTT in my lifejacket, personally. :cool:
Quote from: Caliga on October 19, 2009, 07:38:39 AM
I think I look HOTT in my lifejacket, personally. :cool:
9 out of 10 Kentuckois would agree. :cool:
I would avoid them, Mart, they make you look gay.
Who wants to see some REALLY gay looking pics of the Marcin?
I do sometimes wear sweatervests during Texas' 2 weeks of winter but besides that it is really too hot here to wear anything besides a simple shirt.
Yeah, a gay grandpa
Quote from: PDH on October 19, 2009, 07:45:44 AM
I would avoid them, Mart, they make you look gay.
:lol:
If Marti acted any gayer the gays will start to think he's a Christian spy masquerading as gay in order to gather intel. :cool:
Well, my Ohio State sweater vest just got tainted. :(
I fucking hate Languish.
Should be spelled démodé(e) anyways.
Quote from: Ed Anger on October 19, 2009, 08:00:49 AM
Well, my Ohio State sweater vest just got tainted. :(
I fucking hate Languish.
Is Languish seriously saying this man looks gay?
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Quote from: Duque de Bragança on October 19, 2009, 08:06:54 AM
Should be spelled démodé(e) anyways.
I know. I just don't know how to do squiggles.
Quote from: Martinus on October 19, 2009, 08:16:36 AM
Quote from: Duque de Bragança on October 19, 2009, 08:06:54 AM
Should be spelled démodé(e) anyways.
I know. I just don't know how to do squiggles.
Does not excuse the hyphen :contract:
Quote from: Martinus on October 19, 2009, 08:16:36 AM
I know. I just don't know how to do squiggles.
What?! Polish is all squiggles!
I like my Carhartt vest, and don't give a fuck if marti is tainting vests.
By teh way, THIS is a vest:
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No, no it isn't, just face facts that the english language is now dictated by Americans.
Quote from: katmai on October 19, 2009, 09:56:14 AM
No, no it isn't, just face facts that the english language is now dictated by Americans.
That's just the American dialect. Leave the actual language to the native speakers.
Mr. Burns: Some men hunt for sport,
Others hunt for food,
The only thing I'm hunting for,
Is an outfit that looks good...
See my vest, see my vest,
Made from real gorilla chest,
Feel this sweater, there's no better,
Than authentic Irish setter.
See this hat, 'twas my cat,
My evening wear - vampire bat,
These white slippers are albino
African endangered rhino.
Grizzly bear underwear,
Turtles' necks, I've got my share,
Beret of poodle, on my noodle
It shall rest,
Try my red robin suit,
It comes one breast or two,
See my vest, see my vest,
See my vest.
Like my loafers? Former gophers -
It was that or skin my chauffeurs,
But a greyhound fur tuxedo
Would be best,
So let's prepare these dogs,
Mrs. Potts: Kill two for matching clogs,
Burns: See my vest, see my vest,
Oh please, won't you see my vest.
I really like the vest.
Smithers: I gathered that, sir.
So what do Yanks call a real/Brit vest? :unsure:
Quote from: Tyr on October 19, 2009, 11:23:20 AM
So what do Yanks call a real/Brit vest? :unsure:
Undershirt, I believe.
Quote from: Warspite on October 19, 2009, 11:26:49 AM
Quote from: Tyr on October 19, 2009, 11:23:20 AM
So what do Yanks call a real/Brit vest? :unsure:
Undershirt, I believe.
what brazen posted?
I grew up calling them a wifebeater. :P
Quote from: Tyr on October 19, 2009, 11:23:20 AM
So what do Yanks call a real/Brit vest? :unsure:
That picture is of a wife beater
You know what is even more stereotypically gay than a sweater vest?
Starting threads asking about fashion advice.
Quote from: Berkut on October 19, 2009, 11:39:56 AM
You know what is even more stereotypically gay than a sweater vest?
Starting threads asking about fashion advice.
I am not asking about fashion advice. I am just asking if people wear vests. I wear vests. I like vests. I am not asking for advice.
vests make one look older. it's very 19th century rail baron, capitalist banker. I think it works only as an accessory to extensive facial hair.
now when I see vests on much younger men who are clearly not 19th century capitalist banker rail barons, I think more along the lines of prefabricated pop band. like the Monkees. awkward.
I was given a vest once at Xmas. I never wore it and eventually gave it away.
Yeah we'd nickname that particular type of vest a wifebeater too.
But it isn't the only type- basketball players wear vests too.
I have an Eddie Bauer down vest that I love for spring/fall (and it's great for curling).
http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Mens-Outerwear/Vests/index.cat
:lol: I just realized they named it a "Yukon Classic Down Vest".
Quote from: Barrister on October 19, 2009, 11:58:34 AM
I have an Eddie Bauer down vest that I love for spring/fall (and it's great for curling).
http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Mens-Outerwear/Vests/index.cat
:lol: I just realized they named it a "Yukon Classic Down Vest".
Yeah, but that's a jacket. I don't think it's what Marty's talking about.
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on October 19, 2009, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 19, 2009, 11:58:34 AM
I have an Eddie Bauer down vest that I love for spring/fall (and it's great for curling).
http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Mens-Outerwear/Vests/index.cat
:lol: I just realized they named it a "Yukon Classic Down Vest".
Yeah, but that's a jacket. I don't think it's what Marty's talking about.
Err, how's that a jacket? It's sleeveless. Jackets have sleeves.
Quote from: Martinus on October 19, 2009, 12:07:01 PM
Err, how's that a jacket? It's sleeveless. Jackets have sleeves.
I mean it's an "outdoor garment". Sorry if I'm not a bloody fashion semantics expert. :P
I bought my first vest recently. It isn't hideous sweater vest though.
Quote from: Valmy on October 19, 2009, 08:14:11 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on October 19, 2009, 08:00:49 AM
Well, my Ohio State sweater vest just got tainted. :(
I fucking hate Languish.
Is Languish seriously saying this man looks gay?
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Famericansportsblog.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fbuckeyes-coach-jim-tressel.jpg&hash=c388fc2a62867d1c86b16ea0a6d9cfb858737e1b)
Wristband's a dead giveaway
depends on the vest, and the person wearing it.
I agree with Rubbarb.. I wouldn't leave home in my tux without its black silk west and my pocket watch and chain :)
Nor would I go to a wedding in white tie without the accompanying white west ;)
And to some, a few, a three piece suit CAN be stylish, even if not a railroad baron or 50+ of age :)
V
Quote from: Valdemar on October 19, 2009, 01:02:52 PM
I agree with Rubbarb.. I wouldn't leave home in my tux without its black silk west and my pocket watch and chain :)
Nor would I go to a wedding in white tie without the accompanying white west ;)
And to some, a few, a three piece suit CAN be stylish, even if not a railroad baron or 50+ of age :)
V
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Quote from: Tyr on October 19, 2009, 11:51:21 AM
Yeah we'd nickname that particular type of vest a wifebeater too.
But it isn't the only type- basketball players wear vests too.
The shirts basketball players wear we call "jerseys."
Quote from: Savonarola on October 19, 2009, 01:07:46 PM
Quote from: Valdemar on October 19, 2009, 01:02:52 PM
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And no it is not me
:D
V
Quote from: Valdemar on October 19, 2009, 02:12:18 PM
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And no it is not me
:D
V
Are you asking me to the junior prom? :unsure:
Quote from: garbon on October 19, 2009, 12:16:26 PM
I bought my first vest recently. It isn't hideous sweater vest though.
Sweater vests are great! :(
The chicks dig em.
Can't say I'm a fan of the vest, sweater or otherwise, but I have some people pull them off reasonably well. To my eye, there is just something kind of... annoying, or in-your-face, about someone wearing just a vest over a shirt. Maybe like a toned-down version of how a bowtie appears.
Quote from: Valmy on October 19, 2009, 02:18:03 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 19, 2009, 12:16:26 PM
I bought my first vest recently. It isn't hideous sweater vest though.
Sweater vests are great! :(
The chicks dig em.
I like sweater vests, as long as they are in bright colours, like bright red or yellow.
Quote from: Martinus on October 19, 2009, 02:24:26 PM
I like sweater vests, as long as they are in bright colours, like bright red or yellow.
I have two and they are both suitably dark colored, one red and one purple...like I am wearing a sweater vest made of jam.
Quote from: garbon on October 19, 2009, 02:26:29 PM
No they aren't.
Well there is a certain time and place for them...like when coaching the Ohio State Buckeyes or at a Christmas party.
This thread makes me want to buy a swatervest, if only to annoy garbon.
How would it look with pleated khakis?
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on October 19, 2009, 02:20:39 PM
Can't say I'm a fan of the vest, sweater or otherwise, but I have some people pull them off reasonably well. To my eye, there is just something kind of... annoying, or in-your-face, about someone wearing just a vest over a shirt. Maybe like a toned-down version of how a bowtie appears.
Well, for me it is a matter of hiding deficiencies in my build. I have what you'd call a "barrel chest", which for example looks horrible in an actual sweater. However, both vests and jackets hide that and look great.
Quote from: Barrister on October 19, 2009, 02:32:38 PM
This thread makes me want to buy a swatervest, if only to annoy garbon.
How would it look with pleated khakis?
:w00t:
Quote from: Savonarola on October 19, 2009, 02:17:49 PM
Are you asking me to the junior prom? :unsure:
Nope but if you went to a formal wedding in denmark NOT looking like that you'd look out of place :)
V
Quote from: Barrister on October 19, 2009, 02:32:38 PM
This thread makes me want to buy a swatervest, if only to annoy garbon.
How would it look with pleated khakis?
You are already a trainwreck, so it won't matter much. :console:
Quote from: Valdemar on October 19, 2009, 03:48:16 PM
Quote from: Savonarola on October 19, 2009, 02:17:49 PM
Are you asking me to the junior prom? :unsure:
Nope but if you went to a formal wedding in denmark NOT looking like that you'd look out of place :)
V
I'll have to get a perm. :(
Quote from: garbon on October 19, 2009, 04:11:57 PM
You are already a trainwreck, so it won't matter much. :console:
Since I look almost exactly like Barrister Boy I am deeply offended :(
Quote from: Valmy on October 19, 2009, 04:26:19 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 19, 2009, 04:11:57 PM
You are already a trainwreck, so it won't matter much. :console:
Since I look almost exactly like Barrister Boy I am deeply offended :(
Do you wear puffy Eddie Bauer down vests as well? :Canuck: