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New Hats

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on October 25, 2008
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I ordered two hats online from J.J. Hat Center in New York; the J.J. Newsboy (Gray Tweed) and Cameo (Charcoal).

When I initially wore the hat in front of the mirror I thought it looked a bit goofy. The hats were not what I expected. Both the Newsboy and the Cameo looked a little wide and short. I thought the hats would have a slim look to it like the other driving caps.

I had a feeling I was wearing both hats wrong. After looking at some magazines and researching on the net, I found out these hats aren’t worn like regular baseball caps. Usually, baseball caps are worn snugly and fitted around the head. Instead, these type hats are worn very loosely. Just place them on your head and adjust to fit.

After figuring out how to wear the hats, I quickly grew fond of both of them. I got mixed reviews about my hats. My little sister said I looked “weird.” My mom said “it looks good.” My dad said, “it looks a little big.” I guess I’ll just have to rock it and see for myself what other people think.

 

Regardless, if the reviews of me wearing these hats are bad, I’ll still keep them and wear them occasionally. In the end, what I like is all that matters, right?

New Clothes

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on September 19, 2008
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Since I started working at my current office job, I’ve been really itching for a new look. Something more mature, but not so formal and serious. Something casual, but not too casual. Something that says, “I’m a young man; hear me roar!” Maybe not like that. You get what I mean.

As I get older, I also want to look the part. I’ve been trying to stray away from the clothes I wore through high school and college; the baggy pants and the big t-shirts. Back in high school and college I really didn’t give a flying fuck what I wore. Clothes were just clothes. I wasn’t trying to impress anyone. Not to mention my institution was a major sausage fest anyways.

When I got hired as a graphic designer at a health insurance office. I noticed how out of place my clothes were. It wasn’t just in my office, but everywhere in the area. Everyone looked sharp and professional. Compared to them, I looked dull and unpolished.

Not saying I want to be a robot and wear a suit and tie. I just want to capture that sense of maturity, sophistication, and professionalism that people display when they wear their clothes.

Thus started my mission for a new look. First stop, Old Navy.

I love shopping at Old Navy. Yeah, yeah. It’s not exactly GQ style, but the clothes affordable and they look nice. Definitely the direction I want to take. I picked up two pairs of Men’s Herringbone-Stripe Khakis (one black and one brown), a plain white button-up, and a blue button-up. Nothing too fancy.

I also needed some new shoes to go with the black pants that I just acquired. My brown Vans won’t cut it anymore. I also read that black pants and brown shoes don’t mix.

Off to Macy’s I go.

I ended up picking up a pair of Rockport Loafers. No, I didn’t get the orange ones. My Filipino blood isn’t that strong enough to get me to buy those. I went with a black pair (not pictured in the link). These shoes were pretty pricey for my taste, but I can’t complain about the price tage when the shoes comfortable and easy to maintain. Did I forget to mention? These shoes are machine washable. Party.

All in all, I’m pretty satisfied with the clothes I bought. This may not be the exact look that I’m going for, but it’s certainly step up from the clothes I used to wear.