Why "Whatever You Want" Keeps You Single

She says the movie looks dumb; you suddenly agree. She tests you with a little attitude; you apologize for nothing.

You think you're being easy to get along with. She reads something else entirely: a man with no edges. Nothing to hold on to. No friction, no tension, no reason to wonder what he really thinks.

The "22 Rules" taught me to push back — playfully, calmly, without needing her approval. Strange things happened after that.

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I wrote a thread about how I like blazers b/c of its looks. I purchased a J Crew Midnight blazer which was around 345 total including taxes and shipping. It is midnight... dark blue what it looks black if you don't really look closely.

I wanted to also buy those blazers that are brownlike/grayish that goes with blue jeans. I saw one on banana republic but regretted not purchasing it because when i logged onto the site today, it was sold out.

I also see a blazer on macys but they dont have it my size

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...xx.esn_results

Does anyone know where i can get blazers that look like this? I already have a midnight one and want something like this. I checked Banana, Express, Club Monaco, AX and can't find something like this.

I wear a 38R. Someone offered to sell me this exact blazer but said no less than 500 dollars but I can't really pay that much for it. I was hoping for between 200-350 dollars like the J Crew Midnight blazer i bought.

Anyone can help? Someone showed me one on ebay that was same brand but the whole color pattern was entirely different.

Thanks.
 

"Stop Asking Your Friends What to Text Her"

Your buddy Dave has been single for three years and thinks "hey u up" is a valid strategy. Your other buddy Mike just got dumped and told you to "just be yourself."

You showed them her text. You asked them to decode the emoji. You drafted four responses and sent the screenshot to the group chat for a vote.

She's been waiting forty minutes.

Put the phone down. Stop crowdsourcing your love life. Type something that sounds like you. Hit send. Then go do literally anything else with your evening.

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The Macy's link wasn't valid however check out www.menswarehouse.com. They carry boatloads of styles and sizes. If there's a store in your area stop in. They carry much more than they show online.
 

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Would you say those 2 sportcoats go well with blue jeans? i don't plan to wear them with khakis or matching pants.

Like the one i showed with the guy wearing that blazer with jeans.
 

"I'm Not Looking for Anything Serious Right Now"

When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.

Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.

Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.

The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.

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eh... i don't think that is my style. I'm 21 so i don't think that style really fits me. I already have a midnight Jcrew blazer so i wanted another one preferarably like the i had in my link.

a lot of those blazers from mens warehouse look a bit old fashion.
 

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backbreaker said:
you are about a year and a half behind
I try not to do the "trendy" thing with jackets since they go out of style in a year. Shoes and shirts are fine since they are typically less expensive but it can still add up if you have buy a new wardrobe a couple of times a year to keep up with the trends. Besides, it's the man that makes the clothes... ;)
 

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warrior1 said:
eh... i don't think that is my style. I'm 21 so i don't think that style really fits me. I already have a midnight Jcrew blazer so i wanted another one preferarably like the i had in my link.

a lot of those blazers from mens warehouse look a bit old fashion.
Blazers are typically for the more mature. The one from Macy's may look youthful but it actually looked kinda cheap.

But, if you want trendy check out something like:

http://www.kennethcole.com/scripts/shop/product.asp?pid=9148&cc=KMOTW&title=&pw=thumbnail&var=0&srchtype=&srcharg=&size=0

http://www.kennethcole.com/scripts/shop/product.asp?pid=9044&cc=KMOTW&title=&pw=thumbnail&var=110644&srchtype=&srcharg=&size=0

http://www.kennethcole.com/scripts/shop/product.asp?pid=9048&cc=KMOTW&title=&pw=thumbnail&var=0&srchtype=&srcharg=&size=0

Next year you'll see vests and double breasted jackets coming back.
 

"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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Francisco d'Anconia said:
I try not to do the "trendy" thing with jackets since they go out of style in a year. Shoes and shirts are fine since they are typically less expensive but it can still add up if you have buy a new wardrobe a couple of times a year to keep up with the trends. Besides, it's the man that makes the clothes... ;)

I will give the most important tip I have ever given on this forum.

SUITS!!!!1


A good suit never goes out of style. 80% of my wardrobe are suits.. I love to dress up anyway.. not all business suits. There are different types of suits. I don't wear a business suit when I'm going out on a date. But throw on a nice suit, take the tie off and unbutton the top of the button down shirt.... classic.

get your suits fitted for the love of god. nothing is worse than seeing a guy looking like he has Halloween's custom on when he is wearing a suit.

I stopped buying blazers a year and a half ago.. when I realized if I wanted to do the whole blue jean/blazer thing (which I don't do anymore) I can use one of my suit jackets.

I can also take the trousers and throw on a nice fitted shirt and go out.

suits are like the best thing ever for men. of course I have blue jeans and shorts for around the house/grocery shopping... but invest in some good suits.
 

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www.kinowear.com has good advice on blazers and (straight) men's fashion.

I've found that the blazers at Zara are good all around. Whatever you do, make sure you get it tailored right after you buy it. As in, the next stop after purchasing the blazer is to the tailor.

Spending a few hundred on a blazer and not getting it tailored is like buying a luxury car and not taking care of the exterior.
 
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