Why Are Men's Clothes All Earth Tones
Summary
Anne Helen Petersen and Jason Diamond explore the world of men's fashion, tackling listener questions about lackadaisical style, limited options, and the prevalence of earth tones. They discuss historical style icons, the challenges of fit, how masculinity influences clothing choices, the impact of athletes and subcultures on style, and how men can evolve their look while feeling comfortable and authentic, from vintage finds to the 'slutty dad' aesthetic.Episode description
Why do men wear shirts under their shirts? Are you forever doomed to wear the same clothes as your 32-year-old self? Why isn’t male fashion more fun? Why are all these moms still buying clothes for their adult children? WHY IS EVERYTHING IN EARTH TONES? This week we welcome Jason Diamond to the show to answer all these questions — with side trips into slutty dad jorts, aspirational dad fashion, the joys of good tailoring, what it feels like when you put on something and really feel yourself, and just generally figuring out your style as an adult. This one’s very fun and very funny — a perfect summer listen.
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Jason FEELING IT in some shorts
Just because, a few of my favorite Jason pieces: The Lost Art of Ordering a Round at a Bar, Gene Hackman’s Clothes Never Felt Like a Costume, I’m Not a Model. But I Ended Up In a Menswear Look Book Anyway
Just a bit more jorts
Jason references this sketch from I Think You Should Leave
Jason mentions the podcast Throwing Fits
The evolution of internet slang (and how it’s affected how you speak offline, too)
The intersection of technology and parenting (especially how mothers are surveilled)
REGIONAL ACCENTS!!!! (We have a accent/dialect expert as co-host!)
Sabrina Carpenter????
Book trends right now
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