Just a little note about dress code

I am writing this aside to let my fellow engineers on a subject that misses many of their radars; fashion. As a software guy, I get that there are plenty of engineers out there who just don't care how they look. This isn't for you. This is for the engineer who cares but simply can't grasp the idea that a braided 'Zach Morris' belt is not in style.

Add the braided belt as the first thing to burn in a raging fire of new-found style... well let's hold off on that term just yet. Shall we? Another big deal around the office is the short sleeved button up. For each one of these you own, you must take the braided belt and slap your own back one time. Then the next time you are in a store and think its a 'nice' shirt, you be startled to non-self-destructive taste with this memory.

This might be difficult, but try to imagine a closet without pleated pants. Well first try to imagine a closet without pleated jeans. Think What About Bob... baby steps. Seriously? Jeans? I can't believe you still look at these and think "That'll look okay." Get over this and you'll be getting there. Also, if you are a victim of jorts - and if you are wondering what that means then you are - get rid of them. They will explode and kill you.

Finally, look down at your shoes. If you have tassles on them, toss them. Then go buy some Kenneth Coles. Not cool. Not cool at all. Now go forth and and create with style.