They seem to be saying that appearance doesn't matter, that they should not be judged on the faded color of their Van Halen concert tees, but on the content of their brains. However, this valiant striving toward a style-blind world also contains more than a bit of hypocrisy. After all, sartorial blandness can be just as much a brainless uniform as boxy suits on junior executives or myriad piercings on suburban punk rockers. Baring our souls through historic footwear Keep shirt on, ignore collar buttons Cantankerous readers are never out of style Your colleagues certainly have the right to look like doofuses if that makes them happy, but they should never, ever make you feel like a Martian because your clothes reflect your awareness of the world outside your cubicle. Fedoras are great for men with age and experience.
Baseball caps are fine for students.
Cowboy hats look good on cowboys and Madonna Ritchie. For men, it's rude. The Style Council can help you rise above the mob. Read Proffitt's bio . All rights reserved.