Throughout all of history, people have described themselves and shown their status through their clothing.
From ancient Egyptian pharaohs wearing vibrant colors and large headbands to the modern day Greek system in colleges across the country, people use their clothes as a way to show that they are, in fact, of a different class. Often times I get asked, “Why do you dress like that?” Well, for one, it’s comfortable, and I like it, but I guess I need to fully explain why fraternity men wear the clothes that separate them from other college students.
Shorts that fall above the knee
What better way to enjoy a summer day than with a perfect-fitting pair of shorts? They are the all-around best way to look great and still be comfortable. When your shorts fall above your knee, you’re sending the message that you want to be less formal than pants, but you can still be presentable. The shorter the shorts, the more agile and awesome you can be. This is science, people. And please, for the love of God, don’t let them be cargos. That’s not even a real question.
Suits
To those people who ask, “Why do frat guys wear tuxes in public?” I first reply that a blazer and khakis are NOT a tuxedo, you uncultured slob. Second, I say, when is a suit NOT appropriate? On a cool day, it is the perfect way to keep you warm, and on a warmer day, you can always opt to remove the jacket, and you still look great. Blazers are to men what heels are to women. It’s a way to show that we can do anything you can do, just do it while looking better than you ever could. Whoops, sorry for pulling a power move.
Front-Pocket T-Shirts
Just picture this, you’re outside, walking around. You decide to go inside, so you take off your sunglasses. Oh no! Where are you going to put them now? You could put them on top of your head, but they could easily slip off, fall and break. Now, if you have a front pocket on your t-shirt, you have a perfect place to put your glasses, securely, without the worry of misplacing them. It’s not complicated.
Croakies
Okay, so let’s go back to the previous scenario with your sunglasses. Say you’re wearing a polo shirt. Now what can you do with your glasses?! The answer is simple, let them hang down your chest off the wonderful invention that is the croakies around your glasses. It’s such a simple design, but it allows the hands-free placing of your glasses. That, and if you’re being active, croakies ensure that you’ll never drop your glasses.
Boat Shoes
Boat shoes are the best way to say, “I can move around and be athletic” OR “We can go chill on the yacht.” Boat shoes are the best go-to shoes in any man’s arsenal for a day of doing, well, anything. Boat shoes can be worn through almost any day’s activities. Tennis shoes get wet once, and they just feel awful, dress shoes can’t be worn through grass, and sandals are not nearly classy enough to be worn out on a date with any respectable woman.
So, there you have it. You’re welcome.
