Comments on: I Give Up On T-Shirts http://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/ Lost At E Minor: For creative people Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:37:20 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Leifhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-293384 Leif Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:49:04 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-293384 Who wants to look like a slob at home?! Uh, ME!!I look at old pictures of my grandpa dressed up in a 3 piece suit with shoes to eat dinner. My uncles say they never saw his bare feet. I guess you could make an argument for the validity of being overdressed everywhere, but i argue that there is a place for a t-shirt, just like there is for a quickie, just like there is for a lykke li pop song! Not everything needs to be so dramatic and overwrought... Who wants to look like a slob at home?! Uh, ME!!

I look at old pictures of my grandpa dressed up in a 3 piece suit with shoes to eat dinner. My uncles say they never saw his bare feet. I guess you could make an argument for the validity of being overdressed everywhere, but i argue that there is a place for a t-shirt, just like there is for a quickie, just like there is for a lykke li pop song! Not everything needs to be so dramatic and overwrought…

]]> By: Podenphanthttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-274702 Podenphant Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:28:04 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-274702 Thought #1 I recently came to the rational conclusion that wearing plain one colored t-shirts would work best. That it would be the most honest. But when bringing the idea into reality I felt like I was lying wearing a plain white T. So on with the old black rock'n'roll T again. Thought #1
I recently came to the rational conclusion that wearing plain one colored t-shirts would work best. That it would be the most honest. But when bringing the idea into reality I felt like I was lying wearing a plain white T. So on with the old black rock’n'roll T again.

]]> By: rommelhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-226339 rommel Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:48:23 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-226339 i like t-shirts but leave it blank ,plain and cotton. i like t-shirts but leave it blank ,plain and cotton.

]]> By: Chrishttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-220443 Chris Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:43:04 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-220443 Megan, threadless is for lame people who want other people to think that they are "quirky" and "interesting" i for one don't really want to walk around pretending that a joke someone else came up with and put on a t shirt is actually a reflection of who I am Megan, threadless is for lame people who want other people to think that they are “quirky” and “interesting”
i for one don’t really want to walk around pretending that a joke someone else came up with and put on a t shirt is actually a reflection of who I am

]]> By: megan.http://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-216420 megan. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:29:00 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-216420 www.threadless.com http://www.threadless.com

]]> By: davidhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-211779 david Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:16:46 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-211779 Not all t-shirts have slogans or crappy designs. I believe it's the best thing you can wear in summer. And many old people look really good in T-shirts. Let the kids be that and if they ever grow up intellectually maybe they will change the way they dress. It's not about age, it's about people looking good with what they wear. And most people don't. But who am I to judge. Like Tom Waits, I don't wanna grow up, if growing up means not being able to wear screaming T-shirts whenever I want to. Not all t-shirts have slogans or crappy designs. I believe it’s the best thing you can wear in summer. And many old people look really good in T-shirts. Let the kids be that and if they ever grow up intellectually maybe they will change the way they dress. It’s not about age, it’s about people looking good with what they wear. And most people don’t. But who am I to judge. Like Tom Waits, I don’t wanna grow up, if growing up means not being able to wear screaming T-shirts whenever I want to.

]]> By: Gerryhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-210618 Gerry Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:15:23 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-210618 Also, I love rolled-up sleeves in the summer. It makes me feel like I'm getting stuff done. I have a couple hoodies, but they make me feel like I should be dragging a Radio Flyer behind me with a little beagle sitting in it. Also, I love rolled-up sleeves in the summer. It makes me feel like I’m getting stuff done. I have a couple hoodies, but they make me feel like I should be dragging a Radio Flyer behind me with a little beagle sitting in it.

]]> By: Andyhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-210575 Andy Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:28:21 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-210575 Very nicely articulated Gerry, and I agree - it's more and more rockin' button shirts for me these days. Vintage Wrangler pearl snaps and old flannels get the tick from me, and during summer I chose singlets over tees. Hey, call me Aussie, but damn - they just look so much cooler (and they are!). Very nicely articulated Gerry, and I agree – it’s more and more rockin’ button shirts for me these days. Vintage Wrangler pearl snaps and old flannels get the tick from me, and during summer I chose singlets over tees. Hey, call me Aussie, but damn – they just look so much cooler (and they are!).

]]> By: Chrishttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-210287 Chris Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:12:25 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-210287 I completely agree, and I hate when people buy an article of clothing saying "i'll just wear it around the house" why do you want to look like a slob at home? I completely agree, and I hate when people buy an article of clothing saying “i’ll just wear it around the house” why do you want to look like a slob at home?

]]> By: Gerryhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-210029 Gerry Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:54:52 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-210029 I think I have an "I Heart Nazis" t-shirt somewhere. I think I have an “I Heart Nazis” t-shirt somewhere.

]]> By: Damian Zhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-209074 Damian Z Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:23:57 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-209074 So glad that someone finally said this--and I love the indie film example from "Stranger than Paradise". As someone who is guilty of lazy choices as well (jeans 'n t-shirts), I've always loved the cinematic fashion of the 60's (Mods, French New Wave) that Jarmusch picks up and runs away with. High-priced, label t-shirts are *lazy* fashion. Having an Ed Hardy shirt simply signifies that you have the $$ to buy one, but that you don't have the creativity to put together your own unique look. So glad that someone finally said this–and I love the indie film example from “Stranger than Paradise”. As someone who is guilty of lazy choices as well (jeans ‘n t-shirts), I’ve always loved the cinematic fashion of the 60’s (Mods, French New Wave) that Jarmusch picks up and runs away with. High-priced, label t-shirts are *lazy* fashion. Having an Ed Hardy shirt simply signifies that you have the $$ to buy one, but that you don’t have the creativity to put together your own unique look.

]]> By: chttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-209058 c Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:57:41 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-209058 i think you're looking too much into it. Don't wear a graphic tee if you don't want to, but you don't have to look down upon a whole generation of people because they want an image on their shirt. I mean yeah i get you, there comes a time when people need to grow out that look. It's mostly spun by the youth anyways. That's what they like and i mean there are a lot of nice graphics tees out there. Slogan shirts have been lame ever since they were started. But really clothes don't define a personality. I mean unless the person is wearing an "I heart Nazis" shirt, what more can you conclude about someone's thoughts and opinions? It's just all too stupid to care about. And brand name popularity has been around us ever since people started companies with brand names. It's always been there and it's not going to stop with shirts that don't mean much anyway. I guess it just depends on how much you actually give a shit. i think you’re looking too much into it. Don’t wear a graphic tee if you don’t want to, but you don’t have to look down upon a whole generation of people because they want an image on their shirt. I mean yeah i get you, there comes a time when people need to grow out that look. It’s mostly spun by the youth anyways. That’s what they like and i mean there are a lot of nice graphics tees out there. Slogan shirts have been lame ever since they were started. But really clothes don’t define a personality. I mean unless the person is wearing an “I heart Nazis” shirt, what more can you conclude about someone’s thoughts and opinions? It’s just all too stupid to care about. And brand name popularity has been around us ever since people started companies with brand names. It’s always been there and it’s not going to stop with shirts that don’t mean much anyway. I guess it just depends on how much you actually give a shit.

]]> By: Adrianhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-209019 Adrian Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:59:11 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-209019 I agree to an extent. Certainly there's something to be said for the unoriginality and crudeness of t-shirts these days and I especially dislike ones with slogans and "jokes". As a result I've been moving away from the default "jeans and t-shirt" look to something a little more dapper and interesting. And I agree, people showing respect and dignity through clothing is a great thing.However - there is an artistry to some t-shirts, whether simple or detailed, that can be intriguing, pleasant and non-offensive. I don't feel that there's anything adolescent or wrong about wearing that sort of thing. Sometimes it's just nice to wear a simple t-shirt with some interesting imagery or colours. I agree to an extent. Certainly there’s something to be said for the unoriginality and crudeness of t-shirts these days and I especially dislike ones with slogans and “jokes”. As a result I’ve been moving away from the default “jeans and t-shirt” look to something a little more dapper and interesting. And I agree, people showing respect and dignity through clothing is a great thing.

However – there is an artistry to some t-shirts, whether simple or detailed, that can be intriguing, pleasant and non-offensive. I don’t feel that there’s anything adolescent or wrong about wearing that sort of thing. Sometimes it’s just nice to wear a simple t-shirt with some interesting imagery or colours.

]]> By: Mariahttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-208920 Maria Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:13:30 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-208920 Here, here! I was much happier and at peace with myself and the world when I didn't care what brand or message my clothes and shoes were displaying... Here, here!
I was much happier and at peace with myself and the world when I didn’t care what brand or message my clothes and shoes were displaying…

]]> By: Jackhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-208911 Jack Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:29:50 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-208911 I've been saying this for a while now, I mean there's just SO many other better looking options. I've relegated all my t-shirts to the back of the closet where swimsuits and work clothes go, no hanger for them! I’ve been saying this for a while now, I mean there’s just SO many other better looking options. I’ve relegated all my t-shirts to the back of the closet where swimsuits and work clothes go, no hanger for them!

]]> By: Hunahttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-208905 Huna Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:24:15 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-208905 Great post. I went out last night and the copius amounts of white tshirts really annoyed me. Great post. I went out last night and the copius amounts of white tshirts really annoyed me.

]]> By: Zachttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-208898 Zac Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:04:00 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-208898 Nice thought there Gerry. I must say I do a double-take when I see middle-aged men in cargos and vans. Being someone who's rapidly approaching that age...perhaps I do need to review the wardrobe in this light.Great post. Nice thought there Gerry. I must say I do a double-take when I see middle-aged men in cargos and vans. Being someone who’s rapidly approaching that age…perhaps I do need to review the wardrobe in this light.

Great post.

]]> By: Aaron Malyshttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-208867 Aaron Malys Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:53:27 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-208867 In total agreement, the T-shirt is a has been!BEhold the time of the G-SHIRT! In total agreement, the T-shirt is a has been!

BEhold the time of the G-SHIRT!

]]> By: Salhttp://www.lostateminor.com/2008/10/02/i-give-up-on-t-shirts/#comment-208865 Sal Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:18:30 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=9790#comment-208865 I agree with you. I am enjoying being an adult. I love the fall so i can finally wear my hats and jackets again and leave t-shirts where they belong, as undershirts. For one, I am on your side. I agree with you. I am enjoying being an adult. I love the fall so i can finally wear my hats and jackets again and leave t-shirts where they belong, as undershirts.
For one, I am on your side.

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