I chatted with my younger brother, easily one of the top 4 most stylish guys that I know, and asked him some questions. He was more than obliging and did a good job giving me good quotes that he knew I would use (props, bro).
I will say that while my bro is awesome now, he, like all kids do, went through his fazes of being a fashion disaster when they start dressing them selves on the daily. My brother had a signature basketball shorts and turtle neck combo, always in the same color (I remember a red one specifically) with tall socks. Ahh, how far you've come, brother.
This is an old pic, but look how adorable he is!
Timothy, 22
What kind of style do you like to see (on females)?
“I like clothes with form, I don’t like the long tee shirt, loose jeans look, I like something that has some figure to the clothing. Like a good tight waisted jacket that shows that a waist is actually there.”
What trends, or specific items, do you hate?
“I am not a fan of leggings. (Yup, you read that right) Any type of the ‘athletic’ variety of clothing I don’t like to see just walking around...like what if I was just walking around in compression shorts? Would that be okay? I know people say Oh, but they’re so comfortable, but you know what? Pajamas are comfortable but you don’t wear them to an interview.”
How do you feel about make-up?
“Only in moderation. Society tends to puts a big emphasis on ‘You’re not good enough, you’re not pretty enough like you are,’ and I don’t like that.”
What about high heels?
“High heels are good, they are kind of a time-and-a-place kind of a thing to me. I mean they do a lot for the leg, the muscle tension, but at the same time you don’t need to be wearing high heels at two in the morning to 7 Eleven to get a pack of cigarettes.”
Do you consider yourself “stylish”?
“I like to think I have some style, I’ve picked up a few things over the years.”
What does that term mean to you?
“The conscious recognition of when things look good as opposed to when they look bad.”
He then went on to describe a variety of horrid outfit options to me, including something about how a person should know if they look ridiculous, like Should I wear these plaid shorts and polka dot blouse with my sandals?
What’s your personal style?
“I am all over the board. My favorite outfit right now is: straight leg jeans, a sweater and a scarf. I dont even care what shoes I’m wearing. It could be cowboy boots, Nike flats, basketball shoes, flip flops, it doesn’t matter.”
He threw in one last comment:
“If I had the money to support the shopping style that I would like to have, I think I would be very stylish. I think you’d be very proud.”
Oh, baby brother. You just keep doing you and stay absolutely fabulous.
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