I might not always give off this vibe, but I like to dress up. I had to wear a coat and tie all through high school and have spent a good number of my professional years in a tie, so it kind of makes sense.
These days, however, I don’t get many opportunities. I do have to dress what is commonly called “business casual” these days and don’t get too sloppy in my free time, but the chances to really spiff myself up are few and far between.
Every once in a while, I vow to change that. I promise to wear a tie once in a while just to throw people off, but never follow through.
However, my presence in the world of social media has me once again considering a style overhaul. This time, I am falling prey to the companies who offer monthly clothing deliveries.
These companies advertise a no-hassle arrangement where they send you clothes that fit your style once a month. You answer some questions, and they determine what kind of clothes you need. You pay a fee, keep what you want and return what you don’t like.
Easy peasy, right? That’s how they suck you in. Things get a little quirky after that, however,
These websites often don’t let you see the clothes you might get until you create an account. Sometimes, you even have to give your credit card information and commit to the first month’s offering before you can even get a good idea of what you might get.
Sure, they show some “samples” on the front page of the site, but who knows how accurate that is. I know the whole point is to make shopping easier for guys who hate shopping, but I want a little sneak peak for what they think will look good on me.
Sometimes I worry whether I can pull off more current styles at my age, but I have an even bigger concern. Are these clothes they promise to send me ever created with short chubby guys in their middle 40s with stubby legs in mind?
I try not to have a too negative outlook on my physical appearance, but let’s be realistic here. I never really looked like the guys modeling clothes, now more so than ever.
So when I go through the hassle to sign up for this service and pay for my first shipment, will I end up with a bunch of items that say they are my size, but don’t even come close to fitting me? Will I have to spend just as much in tailor fees just to look presentable in these clothes? Will they make me look fatter?
These questions pretty much sum up why I have started the registration process for a few of these sites, but never followed through. My cheapness plays a role as well since the shirt and pants I’m wearing as I write this cost less than $30 combined.
And I still look pretty good. The high fashion of the Internet can wait.