I'm a little bit naked, but that's okay: new clothes thread

[elpollodiablo]

My process for tying a tie:

1) Tie a simple Victoria knot of decent quality.
2) Realize I'm slightly dissatisfied with it, either because the dimple isn't set well enough or the length is just a bit too long.
3) Try a different knot.
4) End up totally dissatisfied with the results.
5) Repeat steps 3-4 usually 2-3 times.
6) Tie another simple Victoria knot slightly inferior to the first.

fin.

[jebreject]

Very similar to my method, only I don't really know any other knots.

[peacocks]

just in case anyone was wondering today I smell like cocoa butter and a whisper of warm cat food.

[mixed cats]

Today I had the idea to buy a pair of Birkenstocks because of my swollen boat feet. I didn't actually do it but I might need an intervention. Send help.

[ellaguru]

I occasionally try a double windsor, then I am unhappy with how the knot is totally huge, and go with the Victoria instead.

[elpollodiablo]

Here's the suit I got hired in today

[Antero]

Most distinguished!

[fishjim]

Well damn, you look effective. I'd hire you, if I hired people.

[Em]

Man, you are looking good dude.

Continuing with the new job theme ... my relatively formal new job + my unbelievably casual current workplace + my somewhat recent weightloss that rendered whatever vestiges I might once have had of a professional wardrobe worthless=the sudden need to completely re-outfit myself.

Add that to the fact that I've made a strategic decision to hide all the ink that is hideable for now, and to the fact that I can really only shop at establishments that will cater to very tall women, and I'm looking at some serious time online and a bit of a strain on my wallet.

But feeling motivated to dress like a grown-up is so totally worth it.

Edit: I mean yeah, I cobbled together a couple of interview outfits. But they were like, my ONLY options, and I still felt underdressed. All the ladies were wearing heels. Do I get a pass on heels on account of being nearly 6'3" and plus they reaaallly hurt my weirdo feet?

[peacocks]

Wedges! I guess those aren't too formal. Are there formal wedges?

[Em]

I mean, mostly I just feel ridiculous in heels. I get that some women like them, and some women I know say that wearing heels makes them feel more attractive and/or powerful, but frankly I just feel like a teetering mess, standing there somewhere roundabouts 6'5", slouching or bending over so I can be at eye-level with people or even have a conversation while walking. I think it's kind of a silly position to put myself in is all.

[mixed cats]

Flats are fine!

[Em]

Thank you mc! I like it when people tell me what I want to hear when it comes to my ouchy feet and my deepseated insecurities in re: my stature!

[jebreject]

Some day we should hang out and just be tall around town

[G.C.R]

I want to hang out with Jeb, FK, Em and all the other tall people so I can pretend I am six. Can I get you to hold my hands and swing me in the air? And then we can get icecream.

[Em]

For real. We could pretend to be twins or something. People always used to assume this really tall kid in my class in high school and I were twins.

Edit: Actually, we have the same birthday if I remember correctly! I can see this ruse going somewhere ...

Double-edit: X-post, yes of course we can go get ice cream.

[clare]

Flats are fine!

Totally! As long as they're, you know, formal flats....trying to remember back to CJs shoes in West Wing. I'm sure she had something to say about them...

[elpollodiablo]

Today I had the idea to buy a pair of Birkenstocks because of my swollen boat feet. I didn't actually do it but I might need an intervention. Send help.

Sorry, too busy luxuriating in be-'stocked comfort

[ellaguru]

I like Birkenstocks. But I'm from the west coast.

[elpollodiablo]

I like em and I'm from the Midwest. Basically they are the most comfortable sandals possible.

[Chet]

how do you weigh the comfort against the indignity

[elpollodiablo]

I leave it to other cunts

[mixed cats]

Oh I see, the Dave Matthews Band is playing about thirty miles from my house this week. I wonder if it's just in the air


(still considering it, feet are so sad)

[nonotyet]

My sister got a pair of Birkenstocks as a gift from a crazy, rich coworker and swears that they are the most comfortable shoes she has ever owned. I can't wear them because I need sandals with an ankle strap or some way of staying on my feet. You should get some because I can't! Sad feet are not worth it.

[coldforge]

Today I myself am wearing a Kelvin knot (as far as I can tell, a name that originated entirely with Dr. Fink) in the cross variation, that is, with the blade drawn finally through two loops rather than one. And in a fabric that renders that variation almost completely invisible. There's a certain mysticism to tie knots at this level, with their evocative names and rigorous enumerations, that are almost entirely indistinguishable to any (and I mean any) observer. One appreciates on a silly, aesthetic level wearing something that has been rigorously encoded and established far, far in excess of even the most superficial of impacts it can make.