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Lumifer comments on Open Thread, May 25 - May 31, 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: skeptical_lurker 27 May 2015 07:17:49PM 0 points [-]

Apparently the problem is that the "m'lady" stereotype is wearing a fedora with a t-shirt, is overweight and is just essentially low-status. A gentleman wearing a suit with some confidence is a different matter.

Now I want to know how to dress as a badass gentleman...

Comment author: Lumifer 27 May 2015 07:23:01PM *  1 point [-]

I think how to "dress for success" differs radically between different subcultures. In some you want to look like you stepped out of a fashion ad, in others it's all about worn jeans and tshirts, in yet others fake fur and el-wire rule...