"She's Out of Your League"

You've said it a hundred times. Maybe a thousand. And every time you say it, you train your brain to freeze the next time she walks into the room.

Leagues are a myth invented by guys who are scared of women.

She's a person. She has bad breath in the morning. She picks songs she can't sing in the shower. She overthinks her own texts.

Walk over. Say something. The league dissolves the second you open your mouth.

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Denim Blue Jean Jackets : Yes or No?

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I wore a denim jacket today and got some grief from a couple of friends. They said that denim jackets were a product of the 80's and should not be worn today. I don't see a lot of people wearing them but hell. places like Abercrombie sell them. What do you think, are they outdated or do you think they're aq good style to go with?
 

"She's Out of Your League"

You've said it a hundred times. Maybe a thousand. And every time you say it, you train your brain to freeze the next time she walks into the room.

Leagues are a myth invented by guys who are scared of women.

She's a person. She has bad breath in the morning. She picks songs she can't sing in the shower. She overthinks her own texts.

Walk over. Say something. The league dissolves the second you open your mouth.

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i have one that i bought from the gap a couple years ago...never wear it...its probably out of style now and a little too big for me anyway...dont know how to dress myself right so have no idea what to wear it with. but i am learning about style slowly though.
 

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They're still fine as long as they aren't the ratty John Cougar Mellencamp or Bruce Springsteen kind from the 80's. In the fall definitely wear the darker colored jackets as apposed to the lighter washed ones. Vintage washes are good too. The only hardfast style rule is just not to wear them with jeans, that's very 80's.
 

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Some people can pull them off. The fact that you're here means that you might not be able to. But hey, what do I know.
 

"So, What Do You Do for Fun?"

She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.

Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.

The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.

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they are cool so long as you dont wear them with jean pants. That is a fashion faux pas in my opinion. It's too simple and obvious to be fashionable plus it looks kind played out, kind of like matching jumpsuits are. But with the right combination of pants and a shirt, the jean jacket can work wonders. Ask a sales associate when you are shopping for stuff that makes you look good
 

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its to my understanding that the 80s stuff are coming back.
they are selling jean skirts with the lacey trim at walmart for eight bucks.
all those long shirts that chicks used to wear with those leggins with lace at the bottom are being sold again.

therefore, if this is all coming back into style in ky, al, ga, fl, mi, in.... i am sure jean jackets are too.

personally i think jean jackets look weird with slacks, they were made to go with jeans.
 

"You Can't Argue a Woman Into Liking You"

You made your case like a lawyer. Stable job. Good guy. Ready for something real. All true. All irrelevant.

She weighed your points, nodded along, felt nothing — then fell hard for some tattooed bartender with a motorcycle and a gambling problem.

Logic is where attraction goes to die. The "22 Rules" work a level deeper, on the subconscious switches that decide within minutes whether you register as a MAN or as part of the furniture.

Stop presenting evidence. Start flipping switches.

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Denim jackets are casual only, so wear them with either jeans or khakis. PenKitten is right, they look wierd with anything dressy.

If you really want an all around jacket that looks good with jeans OR dress slacks, get a black leather blazer.
 

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You can pull it off if you wear the right clothes with it. Just don't wear them with jeans that are anywhere NEAR the same shade of blue. best not to wear them with jeans period. also, get a denim jacket with some style to it, a little texture, some frayed edges, etc. Plain denim jackets look kinda bad.
 

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From my observations.. not that I'm a fashion expert at all (I have chicks go shopping for clothes with me cause I always buy crap)
but blue jean jackets were a feature in broke back mountain weren't they? Don't wear one with blue jeans and a cowboy hat..haha
 

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WaterTiger said:
Denim jackets are casual only, so wear them with either jeans or khakis. PenKitten is right, they look wierd with anything dressy.

If you really want an all around jacket that looks good with jeans OR dress slacks, get a black leather blazer.
From what I've seen the black leather blazer had lived out it's life a while back. I don't even think Wiseguys wear them anymore. They're pretty much just pushed by the big box leather retailers.
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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denin jackets are extremely gay for men.
small, sleeveless denin jackets on women look extremely sexy as fvck. do yourself a favor and save some "dough ray me" and stop chasing the urban casual concept style, real men wear traditional permanent fashion. anybody that doesn't know what that means or interested in knowing what that means PM me.
 

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Nighthawk said:
Yeah they are very eighties. Get a black leather jacket.
all-black leather jackets are very 50s. They're kinda played out.

denim jackets work better on some people than others. I think if you look younger you can pull it off better. I sometimes wear one with a hoodie underneath. I've been told it's a good look on me.
 

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Hmm, you've got me thinking my black leather jacket is kinda played out. I'm going shopping.
 

"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"

You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.

Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.

Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.

Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.

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