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Wearing a Tie May Cause Blindness!
An anonymous reader noted that there finally is some science to justify not wearing a tie! Doctors have found that wearing a tie too tight causes pressure on the jugular vein, which leads to a build-up of pressure in the eyeballs. Such pressure rises have been linked to glaucoma, which causes blindness. Now, if only some kind researchers could get us all out of wearing pants at the office, we'd be set!
Now, if only some kind researchers could get us all out of wearing pants at the office, we'd be set!
I find that funny for CmdrTaco to say that, given his sig says "Pants are still optional, but recommended for you."
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That's the amazing thing - the majority of guys don't really wear shirts that fit correctly. Either they just don't have the time/care to make sure, or vanity (this used to fit) gets in the way...
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You are right. But can anyone answer this. Whenever I go to get a suit, the salesman always picks a shirt that seems to be way to tight in the neck. I have to basically tell him I don't care what size he thinks I need and get a larger neck size. Is having a tight fit around the neck considered in fashion?
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They don't measure your neck properly. They have to measure it at the widest point that will touch the collar to be comfortable. And you also have to make your neck as large as it regularly get. Try doing things like inhaling with your mouth in the shape of an O and taking a deep breath while being measured, and telling him to move the tape measure down. All of a sudden, you get measurements that are .5-1.5 inches bigger than you may have been getting before (especially if you lift weights).
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Now this is just silly; ties are only 'too tight' when you don't get the right size neck on the shirt!
I thought I wore a 16, but that was without the tie. Then I found that if I put on a size 18 neck (which sounds like I'm some kinda power-lifter or linebacker) the button is easy to fasten, the tie lies loosely around the neck, and all is well.
Women know this; this is why all nerd _should_ have women in their lives...sadly, they don't.
So buy the right sized shirt, and these problems go away! (Also, if your one of those stricken with bleeding-shirt disease, remember to pull out the PINS that help keep the shirt folded before wearing them. ) :)
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I have a roughly 15 3/4" neck. Most ready-made shirts only come in half sizes so it's a choice between too small and too big. Solution is to wear thick, heavy ties and tie a hefty knot that covers up the top button area so the slightly oversized collar isn't too obvious.
Next step is custom made shirts. Brook Bros custom shirts start around $90, which sounds bad compared to Today's Man, but isn't all that bad for something you wear every day. They also last a hell of a lot longer than Today's Man. However, anything from a well-respected shirtmaker, even if it's ready-made, will be more comfortable due to workmanship and materials.
If it's a rental, yes. You don't know where it's been.
If it's your's, it's optional. Personally, I find the wool of the tartan can chafe, so I usually do. Particularly when attending weddings, as there can be alot of dancing involved.
(As a side issue, always remember to move your sporran before dancing. A bouncing sporran can cause undue wincing.)
Oh, and kilts are babe magnets.
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Western fashions leverage the target recognition/attraction in the instinctual 'lizard-brains' of members of the attracted sex.
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Women's fashions feature cleavage, which emulates what a male targets when approaching and mounting from behind. Neckware can add additional details, such as a tail or rosebud or
Mens suit-jacket fashions feature a dark V-shape in front of a light background shirt, which emulates what a female targets when approached and mounted from behind. Neckware + shirt collar can add additional details, such as a red phallus hanging between, with a triangular head. Jacket-collars add corners for knees or ankles.
Like any other market, fashion starts with features people are already attracted to (whether they know it consciously or not), and adds features and value to build a relationship from there.
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There's actaully a big patch of cotton on the inside of mine. Us poor Highlanders can't afford silk. That's for you soft 13th gen ex-pats. Still more comfortable with undercrackers.
And it's not "momma" in Scotland. I think you'll find it's "Maw".