Your Guide to Dressing Like a Decent Person at CPAC

[PatriotOne]

Your Guide to Dressing Like a Decent Person at CPAC

By David Weigel

Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 1:19 PM

This Pinterest page, the first I have ever seen fit to embed on the blog, is a nice antidote to the "Grindr hookups at CPAC" stuff we read every year.

Alternate title: "How not to end up in a Stephen Glass story about CPAC."


http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2...to_dressing_like_a_decent_person_at_cpac.html

 

[TonySutton]

lol at Grindr hookups

 

[Cowlesy]

Hilarious! I love it.

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

whoa... glad bikinis, thongs, and thigh-high boot, are not on the 'What Not To Wear' list

 

[TokenLibertarianGuy]

I disagree with that graphic, golf shirts are not dressing up. They're for playing golf or going to the park, not for CPAC.

I don't get the "if you would wear it to a bar or club don't wear it to CPAC" part. I mean maybe a sports bar, but who goes to a proper bar or club wearing a tshirt and athletic shoes?

 

[brandon]

loafers are kind of a strange shoe choice for guys. I'd probably wear oxfords or derby shoes. Or some dress boots would work too.

 

[brandon]

Also agree with token. Golf shirt (AKA Polo) would be underdressing for CPAC.

 

[TokenLibertarianGuy]

Also agree with token. Golf shirt (AKA Polo) would be underdressing for CPAC.

It should be easy for guys: just wear a damn suit!

 

[TokenLibertarianGuy]

loafers are kind of a strange shoe choice for guys. I'd probably wear oxfords or derby shoes. Or some dress boots would work too.

Loafers are fine. A pair of Ferragamo loafers works perfectly with a suit:

(Those feet belong to John McCain)

 

[PatriotOne]

I disagree with that graphic, golf shirts are not dressing up. They're for playing golf or going to the park, not for CPAC.

I don't get the "if you would wear it to a bar or club don't wear it to CPAC" part. I mean maybe a sports bar, but who goes to a proper bar or club wearing a tshirt and athletic shoes?

Maybe save those for the after party if possible.

 

[TokenLibertarianGuy]

Maybe save those for the after party if possible.

I would just stay in my suit. Take off the tie and you're set for bar/clubs.

 

[PatriotOne]

I like the white shirt/black pants for the men. Dressy/classy but not too "establishment".

 

[Shane Harris]

hope someone tells Rand lol

 

[PatriotOne]

hope someone tells Rand lol

WTF Rand! Where was this at ?

 

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

(Those feet belong to John McCain)

Must be made of third world children.

 

[Shane Harris]

WTF Rand! Where was this at ?

Idk. Looks like some FreedomWorks stuff in the background. He pulled the same stunt on Letterman lol

another interesting fashion choice

looks good here though!

 

[Aeroneous]

another interesting fashion choice

I'm trying to decide whether or not he pulled that look off. I do admire unique styles that still look professional, but I'm on the fence with this one. Personally, I'm just not pretty enough to go outside the boundaries of a classic suit.

 

[opal]

forgotten from the female no no list - caftans.. peasant dresses.. tie die anything (goes for everyone I imagine) bell bottoms *my personal fave.. makes size 12 feet look like size 8 feet.

 

[Acala]

Fortunately, clothing made from meat is NOT on the "don't" list.

 

[devil21]

Someone forgot to pass this on to Ron Paul, seeing how we wears black sneakers pretty much everywhere. (I do too!)

I disagree with some of the contents. Jeans can be ok if they're clean, not ripped or worn down, and tasteful. In fact, I usually wear nice jeans along with a dress shirt and tie to most official "dressy" party functions like conventions. Im usually way overdressed compared to most in attendance. I'd go full suit if Im speaking or running for an office or an otherwise very visible appearance, however.

eta: I didnt see the pics of Rand above when I posted this. I like his style! Maybe not the argyle sweater/blazer combo but I like the jeans.