Non-geek chic

Guys of the world, this is an announcement from me to you. I say this to help you, not to hurt your feelings or anything. But I keep observing this behavior more and more often, and it just should not go unpunished. So I'm going to say it in plain english that everyone can understand.

STOP WEARING TIES WITH SHORT-SLEEVED SHIRTS.

Seriously. The only guy who ever pulled it off is Michael Douglas in Falling Down. And he only pulled it off because he'd lost his damn mind at that point. Guess what? I doubt you've lost your mind enough to pull off the short-sleeved shirt with the tie. Sorry. See him? What does his look say? His look says badass, but that's only because of the juxtaposition of the shotgun and the briefcase. It's sure as hell not because of the short-sleeved shirt and the tie. Don't even try to deny it.

What does your look say when you wear the short sleeves with the tie? It says impotent. That's right. Impotent. I don't care how hot it is outside. If the heat is getting to you that bad, then you only have one option, and that is rolling up the long sleeves. Few are cool enough to pull it off. Luckily, I am one of those people. I debated whether or not to take a picture of me sporting the rolled-up sleeves. I scoured the internets and found nothing suitable as a substitute, so you get me as an example. I may not be as cool as I like to think, but I'm still cooler than every one of you sporting short sleeved-shirts with the tie. You know it's true.

Notice the casual air, yet the confidence is still there. Does this man look emasculated? Not a chance. Why is that? Because he decided to wear long sleeves and rolled them partway up. This is what you get when you've got long sleeves to protect you, friends. Take note. This man is ready for business. When he steps into a room, shit gets done. He looks ready to give one MEAN PowerPoint presentation. He's got visual aids and everything. He doesn't even need notecards. Hell, he doesn't even need to run a comb through his hair. That is how awesome he is. And all because he decided not to wear short sleeves with that tie. A wise choice, if you ask me.

They say everybody looks better in a tie, but I beg to differ. Everyone looks better with long sleeves and a tie. So stop wearing those short sleeves, already. It's for your own good, man.

This has been a public service announcement from Maki. Have a nice day.