Do you think this is a cool shirt?

In My Humble Opinion
41

Um. I live in Texas–and I work at a bar!–and I can assure you that this shirt is not suitable for bar hopping here either. Good job though with the generic Texas cliches.

I can think of a couple of people I know who could pull that shirt off, but they would pull it off the same way a friend of mine pulls off wearing ten rings per hand, thick purple glittery eyeshadow, and the hair shaved off one side of her head…she makes it work because she really doesn’t care what anyone else thinks.

Obviously the OP cares. Thus the shirt is not for him.

42

Only if you can wear a size Large or smaller.

The pudgy have no place trying to pass for rockabilly.

43

It’s not that bad. I don’t think it would be flattering on a larger frame, or with pants that aren’t kind of tight.

Then again, I’m kind of into ironic clothing choices. My husband is the skinniest and youngest HSG (Hawaiian shirt guy) I’ve ever known, and I kind of perpetuate that. I sometimes wear legwarmers that I knitted myself or a tanktop that laces up and says “Back by Popular Demand.” Most of the time, though, I dress pretty normal.

I also own a neon pink and purple windbreaker that says “MICHIGAN SENIOR OLYMPICS” right beside the state’s outline (Flint, MI Goodwill!), but I have not yet had the courage to wear it outside.

44

I love poker, but I think the royal flush embroidery bit is kinda tacky (and looks pretty badly embroidered).

On the other hand, the shirt itself (ie. everything except that logo) is pretty awesome.

45

I can’t believe all the hate for this shirt. I think it’s great.

46

I would like to take a moment to advise you that the goggles did nothing. Thanks so much for my deep fried retinas, thanks a veritable pantsload. You are too kind.

47

With skintight wranglers and brand new cowboy boots. Heh. Cowboy wannabes are funny.

Oops, forgot my opinion on the shirt - wear it if you like it, but it is kinda stupid looking.

48

[George Carlin] Why is it okay for grown men to dress up like cowboys? Nobody ever wakes up and says, “Today, I think I’ll dress like a doctor!” [/GC]

49

Amen. You should have to take a body fat analysis test for that shirt. If it is less than 12%, then one might be able to pull it off.

Otherwise it may serve as a complement to a painting of Elvis on velvet.

50

It’s not a shirt; it’s a costume. People who wear costumes as regular wear items look very un-cool.

51

Jeeez, that’s a tacky shirt.

52

I hate it and think it’s ugly. On the right person, it could look like you just have an odd sense of humor. It’s best not to say what it could look like on the wrong person. :wink:

53

Dear Og, no. As others have said, in limited circumstances on the right person, it would work, but otherwise I’d run away.

54

I like the shirt. And I like “those damned skull and flames rayon shirts”. And I like the dogs playing poker.

Should I seek professional help?

55

No need, it’s too late. :rolleyes:

56

Yeah, but that’s a tee-shirt-it’s not button down.

That thing is insanely ugly. For the sake of your unbruised skin, just keep your money.

57

I think you can get away with it if you are a tall or tall-ish, non-paunchy rock dude and you match it with other rock dude apparel - tight jeans, boots, etc.

58

Elton John might get away with it. Or maybe Cher.

59

The package from Cavender’s will probably be on my front porch today. Containing this rather conservative shirt. (I’ve got some gaudier ones. Which I’ve been known to wear to work–even when it’s not Go Texan Day.)

The style is Western Retro. And good examples can be pricey. So you’ve picked an economical way to experiment. (Just don’t wear it for a night out with your GF.)

60

The OP has found a very very dorky shirt.