Since this blog post could possibly be taken as offensive to some parties I felt it necessary to explain myself and opinions on the matter before diving into the main topic. I started this blog with the sole purpose of relaying the importance of dressing well. It's not just about being fashionable. It's about having just enough self pride and feelings of worth to care about how you are presenting yourself on a daily basis. Like it or not, people judge books by their covers. If a book looks like a douchebag then on would assume that it reads like a douchebag. This leads me to today's topic. I have an opinion on what I will refer to as tattoo tees. You all know what I'm talking about and you may even own some. Brands such as Tap-Out and Affliction are some of the more popular ones but many brands have followed suit. Though I personally don't find this style of clothing to be sartorial in any form, it wasn't me that gave them the image they portray. You can blame it on the popular MTV show Jersey Shore if you like but when I see these tattoo tees all I can think is the guys that only care about working out, smelling up a room with over priced cologne, and treating girls like pieces of meat. I almost believe Tap-Out could be code for date-rape. Like it or not, the people who popularized this style of clothing painted a picture of the type of person who wears it. If you are wearing such clothing then you take the chance of being seen as one of “those guys.” It is your responsibility to present yourself as you want people to see you. Dressing well doesn’t mean you’re superficial, it means you take yourself and your environment seriously. So when you see tattoo tees in a store, on sale or otherwise, leave it on the rack. Stay classy.
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