Thread 18507229

I am a museum curator. Idk how to dress. Does this feel appropriate? Its hard to figure out what I should dress like, as I'm the only male employee really. Its not a big museum. I'm 5'11.
I was thinking like dark academia adjacent but I'm unsure of myself. Can anyone recommend anything?

The only things I find online for museum curator outfits are for women. But this is my aesthetic anyhow.

>>18507229 (OP)
wtf are those shoes, jesus fucking christ

>>18507229 (OP)
if that's your body you can wear whatever the fuck you want
good job, keep it up

>>18507234
Rockport Style Leader 2 Bike Toe Slip-On size 10, wide.

>>18507229 (OP)
You're already putting that shit on better than 99% of men you'll see

>>18507236
This. I'd encourage you to spam bicep exercises to get a nice bicep vein going, too. After that it won't matter at all what you're wearing.

>>18507237
post feet

>>18507244
Yeah I'm at the gym 5-6 days a week.

>>18507253
There's seriously a problem with your taste in shoes.

>>18507257
I can only wear wide shoes because I like to be able to wiggle my toes. If I can't wiggle my toes I won't wear it. My pinkie toe needs room. I'm not going to torture my feet.

If you can recommend good shoes that come in wide sizes that would be great.

>>18507261
Just get normal shoes but size up, most people just don't know how to size their shoes properly.

>>18507229 (OP)
Zoomers are looksmaxxed

Just lean into Dark Academia in the fall and winter and Old Money in the spring and summer. Just don’t go overboard with them. Stick to traditional items. Polos are fine, but they’re summer and country club coded. Lighter tones and the occasional pastel are good but mostly in the summer. Khakis can be good but mostly in the summer. Light brown loafers can look good but mostly in the summer. Meanwhile, a black turtleneck is a winter item. Dark browns, maroon, dark green, etc. and really thick or textured fabrics, for example cords, look best in fall and winter. Oxford shirts, basic trousers, and black or darker brown penny loafers can be worn year-round and just layered with a sweater when it gets cold. Colors that can be worn year-round are navy, lighter blue, oxford stripe, grey, white (for shirts), sort of grey-green, grey-navy, and grey-brown (for pants). When it gets cold you can incorporate a little bankercore with a vest or a fleece. But oxford shirts, simple dress trousers and chinos, and black or dark brown penny loafers should be your staples.

>>18507263
terrible advice

>>18507229 (OP)
just wear a suit

Autismo thread

>>18507263
>Size my shoe properly
>Told to size my shoe up
>Told that people don't size their shoe properly.

Wow

>>18507229 (OP)
Your waistline should be straight and the pants need to be longer to lay over the shoes more. Belt buckle is a little too square if I'm being pedantic. Pull your polo out of your pants a bit.

>>18507229 (OP)
>>18507253
You are muscular you can pull of anything

>>18507309
not if you're a manlet

depends on what kind of museum

that's fine for some small town curiosity place. I don't like the shrink wrap tight look though

dark academia if you want to larp

>>18507229 (OP)
I'd probably throw on a jacket to look more mature

>>18507298
If your little toe is touching the rim of the shoe, it's too small.

Its lunch time.

>>18507329
Its in the mid 70s here right now. Was in the 80s last week.

>>18507327
Its a moderately sized local museum.

Does anyone have image guides for normal dark academia stuff? Typically in the winter I will wear green sweaters

>>18507229 (OP)
>>18507253
Why do you wear autism shoes?

>>18507392
>>18507261

>>18507229 (OP)
You're too buffed for that job, slim down

>>18507389
The guides will lead you astray. Just listen to the advice to wear chinos and dress trousers, oxford cloth button downs and dress shirts, and penny loafers with matching belt. This is like the essential core of any trad or trad-adjacent aesthetic like dark academia. Once you have this then you can start acquiring certain sweaters or cardigans, corduroy pants, swapping the button down with a turtleneck, stuff like that. But for now, you literally could not go wrong wearing grey or charcoal trousers with a white button down and loafers every single day. And for the love of god, get some dress socks to match the pants.

are you daft, just wear suits

>>18507261
Look for Allen Edmonds on ebay in wide sizes. You can get them like 1/4th of retail even in regular sizes.
I bought some used AE Bradleys this way and they're my go to dress shoe.

>>18507229 (OP)
you look gay and autistic

>>18507389
>plastic
brown paper bags are effay again

>>18507229 (OP)
The muscle fit polo gives project manager for a construction company vibes, not museum curator vibes. I'd suggest a more relaxed fitting dress shirt, a plain oxford would do well.

>>18507229 (OP)
Fellow straight museum worker here.

You're getting gassed up for nice shoulders, but I'd be cautious about recklessly wielding them even if you you look good. there's probably a difference between what you find attractive on a woman and how you'd want a female manager to dress.

polo shirts are a good bet but they should be untucked and mostly cotton. Definitely not this slick nylon looking material. both shirt and pants are just on the edge of being too tight.

for important meetings, e.g. with donors, you'll want some button up shirts and a suit (tie optional). don't buy these too tight or you'll look like a real lunk out of his social class.

a nice watch makes you look important but don't go crazy on expense. the shoes are the only thing that look suitably dorky like people might expect from a curator. some nice unadorned or captoe derbies would elevate you a bunch, but if you buy all birds you deserve to have your ass kicked.

disregard this entire comment if you're curating a military museum and keep doing what you're doing.

>>18507229 (OP)
Clown shoes looking good, could do with some color. Dark jewel and earth tones would look elegant and striking. Tartan patterns like >>18507233 add a vibe of sophistication. I don’t care if it’s 70 degrees inside, outer layers are nonnegotiable if you want to look the part. Long coats in the aforementioned colors, trench or pea. Depends a lot on what kind of museum though. I second the derby boot recommendation
>>18507539
Rose mcdowall?

>>18507636
Op needs to mirror Boyd Rice if he wants anyone to take him seriously

>>18507647
For half-heartedly shilling Nazi aesthetics while being a black haired faggy untermensch who had children with a jew? That is a schizo with no genuine conviction in anything and it irritates me that mcdowall & the rest of coil are associated with him despite being more or less normal people

>>18507229 (OP)
Your clothes should communicate your knowledge level
If you know about what is in the museum and can hold a conversation about it, then dress like a professor and you will attract conversation about those things.
If you cannot and do not wish to be asked about nerdy historical things, dress like a security guard more or less, and people will not expect you to be knowledge able about them

>>18507263
bait used to be believable

>>18507229 (OP)
Get some suits, you're buff so they'll have to be tailored or they may fit weirdly. Wear polos or casual shirts underneath. Switch up the suit jacket for a sweater or long sleeve polo sometimes, or wear those with the jacket if it's cold. You'll look smart but not pretentious
Dark academia is gay

thoughts on this one? Day 2. Different shoes, socks, pants, and shirt.

I also cut my hair last night

>>18507938
Can I roll up the sleeves workout it looking douchey

>>18507939
*Without. Fuck.

>>18507938
>>18507939
keep the sleeves down imo.
can you fix your belt and waistband plz?

>>18507947
I don't know how. What am I supposed to do

>>18507938
You need to fix your belt and pant rise. Other than that this is a really good spring/summer look. Maybe it would be better if the pants had more of a straight/classic fit and you had some loafers instead.

>>18507951
Ok I'm going to go thrifting soon and see what I can find.

holy kek this thread

>>18507938
Get pants and shirts/tshirts that fit well and a nicer belt if you're going to tuck your shirt.

>>18507938
You looked amazing in the first pic save for the shoes, you look awful in this one. Figure it out.

>>18507261
Classic case of autism.

>>18508298
Seconded. Measure your waist and get pants that fit them, best thing you can do if you want to tuck in your shirts without looking like a retard

>>18508298
>>18508398
Belt recs? This is the only one I own.

>>18507229 (OP)
>>18507253
dress looser in general. you will still look muscular don't worry.
with a little looser of a shirt on, let your tuck out a bit so it folds over the pants. if its loose enough it won't look like a muffin top don't worry it looks good on fit guys.
trousers like this >>18507412 anon recommends are what you want to wear. the waist line will show your level of fitness despite them fitting wide.
you need dress socks (cotton wool silk etc) and color wise they pair to the trousers not the pants. don't go matchy matchy just make them compliment each other.
loafers like he recommends are good too, you can get wide foot ones. your leather needs to match black/black or brown/brown and the belt looks a bit casual for the situation.
materials should be all natural, nothing synthetic and sleek looking.

>>18507938
the athletic shoes need to go.
wear your belt straight. get it shortened if you need to 10-20bux at the tailor. well really you need a dress belt ideally in black since your shoes are black.
if you wear wider shirts the pants need to go to the smallest part of your waist (around belly button) or you will muffin top like that even if youre in shape.
ditch the low rise pants.
look at well dressed men with physiques similar to yours and study how they dress and why they look good hint a lot of it is the shape of everything.

>>18507229 (OP)
nothing

>>18507229 (OP)
what's your ape index (wingspan minus height)??
if its as high as it looks get into boxing or climbing.

no srs if your ape is like +5 or higher go box casually on the weekend for maybe 6mo till it clicks and you'll never lose a fight with anyone regardless of their size unless they actually train something. you look like you're in the god tier range of ape index lol.

>>18508438
Something simple and a bit dressier. Preferably match belt color with shoes. A nicer ones going to cost around $100, but it will practically last your whole life.

>>18507939
Yeah it’s fine. You get two ways of doing it though: the classic banker roll and the RFK Jr. above the elbows (just look these up).

>>18507229 (OP)
>>18507938
Nigga what the fuck is this trash? How can a museum curator be this retarded on aesthetics?

>>18507233
If you like this trash then checkout pic related

>>18508938
I will go measure my ape index now. Will report back.

8M88Y

>>18509589
Its 3+

>>18507938
those half dress shoes half sneaker abominations have never looked good on anyone ever and I associate them with beard fat manager guys

>>18507229 (OP)
those hips are breeding material.

>>18509745
He just has a lean midsection and does physical activity that involves his legs. I'm sure you wouldn't be able to relate.

>>18509746
I am not pearanon

Ok I'm at the banana Republic right now.

>>18510040
I got 2 pairs of pants on sale together for like 55$

>>18509488
This guy's giving "line cook in Bushwick."

>>18510324
Jokes on you because modern women give the pussy up to guys that give that line cook from Bushwick like crazy.

Well guys, I picked these up today. Spent around 80$ in total. What are your thoughts? I really like the ties and the pants.

>>18507229 (OP)
Wear a sport coat and slacks or a suit.

>>18507229 (OP)
You are fit and handsome

>>18507229 (OP)
Youre fit and hot and handsome

>>18510425
>>18510426
This is not advice.

>>18510413
Seems to match the aesthetic, but until you put them on can't say much. Fit was what killed your second outfit.

>>18510413
Yeah, looks pretty good in isolation. The waist measurement shouldn’t be more than an inch larger than your actual waist if you intend to tuck those in so for your sake I hope you measured in advance.

Does it ever get cold where you are? A well fitted coat or jacket will elevate these basic items from “put together” to fashionable, though a good one will cost you

>>18507229 (OP)
belt color should match loafer color. i dont know why you chose black loafers, but next time get brown. Also get a watch, like an apple watch and then get different kinds of bracelets/bands for it.

>>18507938
shirt seems like it fits, but IMO stripes are an eyesore that will also make you look fat. something seems off about your belt, and is that a stain on your pants? idk the shoes could've been better.


That said, your style isn't necessarily bad, it just needs a little more developing

>>18510463
I plan on stealing a black belt from some store tomorrow.

>>18510335
Joke is not on anyone.
>modern women give the pussy up to guys that give that line cook from Bushwick
We all know this.

>>18507229 (OP)
A skirt and thigh highs.

>>18510465
get a brown one

>>18507229 (OP)
Get yourself some Clarks or something wtf

New pants. Coworker complimented them. Was going to wear a tie but I was struggling to get it to look right.


Shirt cost me 8$, pants 25$

The pants are too long. You need a shorter inseam. Other than that, just the shoes aren’t great. But this is fine.

>>18510413
Shorts are totally inappropriate for work

>>18513072
This kind of shirt is exactly what you want. Collect more in whites and lighter blues.

The pants just need to be shorter, perhaps less baggy or slim fit (hard to tell which is your problem but they’re definitely too short). The color is good. More monochrome and earth tones like this: dark grey, light grey, khaki, navy, grey-green, etc. would be good.

The shoes are autistcore. Go to Allen Edmonds, Cole Haan, any traditional footwear store that you can actually afford and get some penny loafers in black or brown. You can pickup a pair of Blundstones in the later fall to trudge around in if you get a lot of rain or snow. Always make sure your belt matches in color and sheen and try to match the same kind of leather if you can.

Lastly, pick up assorted blazers and dress jackets, sweaters, coats, and fleeces as you see fit. And there you go. You’ve just compiled a wardrobe that you can wear to literally any white collar or remotely high brow job.

>>18513087
Fucking millennial. Those pants look baggy to you? They're already too slim, which is why the pockets are flaring out. They need to be looser, and he needs to pull them up instead of sagging them like a fag. Dress pants look like shit if they're slim fit. And if your pant's crotch is bunching at the bottom and the zipper is folding up, then you need to fucking pull your pants up. The problem of the excess length will also be solved with that.

>>18513111
The pockets are flaring out because of his tight top low belt you zoomer retard. Whether you have pants that are too baggy or too slim, cinching them tightly at the waist will make the pockets flare because they’re pulled upward. I didn’t even bother reading the rest of your drivel because you don’t know shit. Leave this board and never return.

>>18513087
>>18513111
>>18513111
I'll have you know my boomer female coworkers complimented my pants. I am working on an exhibit for train right now.

>>18513072
Go to your local tailor have the pant length fixed.
Still need a new belt.

>>18513199
>ai sloppa

>>18513199
Yours are twice as long or even more than a full break. The fact that your pants are slim fit makes them look even worse because they're stacking on your shoes entirely. Those are dress pants, not slim fit jeans. Cuff them or hem them.

>>18513153
The pants aren’t bad bro. They are just slightly too long and not tailored, or maybe your belt is too tight.

>>18507389
What a pathetic looking meal

Chauvinist Maxing.

I had a nice day at work. Was too warm but it's ok. Going to the gym now. Hungout with some ladies last night. I hit 305 bench press last week.

>>18513264
Those grandpa ass pants make you look like a dandy dork

>>18513072
looks great here, the other anons are right about the shoes tho

>>18513264
This is an improvement

>>18513072
you are not getting it. that shirt is trash for middle aged men. pants are ill fitting and your shoes are boomer trash, buy some oxfords.

>>18507229 (OP)
>>18507938
>>18513072
You're so cute, anon. That's all

>>18507229 (OP)
Idk but your pants are too tight. Loose fitting pants always look better. You're big enough that your physique is still noticeable in clothing that actually fits you if that's what you're worried about.

>>18507234
>Jfc
Lol what an overreaction. They're normal jeans. Tf you want him to wear? Baggy ass JNCO's? Post your pants faggot.

>>18509617
This. They look so shit on anybody wearing anything. And they always have those shitty looking bright white soles.

Is there any shoe that's fashionable but also comfortable and able to run in?

>>18507261
Birchbury has what you want. The shape will always be a touch odd, as all barefoot shoes are, but nobody is looking that closely at your feet unless they're a weirdo who can't look people in the eye.

>>18513072
nigga i can see your nipples through that thin white shirt, come on. also i think you should wear higher waisted pants, your proportions look weird since you're short.

>>18507379
what about the big boi?
big toe