There is a fine line between tacky and sexy. Play it too conservative and you look buttoned-up and way too serious. Walk the line and you might hear chicks whispering nasty things about your look during the group visit to the ladies room.
When Michelle Obama shows off her toned arms in a sleeveless dress, fashion writers call it bold and classy (http://blindie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/michelle-obama-sleeveless.jpg). I asked my Facebook friends whether it was okay for a guy to be shirtless or sleevless in his profile shot. Most said, "hayell to the naw"
Elena Carleo
Sorry, but I agree with them- douchebag. Even if the photo was taken while he was playing ball or working out, etc., he chose to put it up on his profile, as if to show off. I don't like show offs.
Mark Epperly
Tool..
Emily Howard Belcher
Totally toolish!
Sandy Woods
I say tool!
April Putman
topless? he's tryin 2 hard ... kinda toolish.
How do you know the difference? It usually comes down to three things.... size, location and extremes.
Size: I've seen girls with A cups go braless and wear their shirts unbuttoned halfway down their chests. I've seen slim men rock skinny jeans and look damn good. Fashion designers know this. That's why they send size 2 models down the runway. J-Lo and Pam Anderson could wear the same top and send two totally different messages.
Location: It matters because the a guy who uses a candid beach shot for his profile photo will be forgiven for posing shirtless while the guy flexing in his bathroom mirror will not. A strapless dress at a party is cool. At work? Not cool unless you are performing on the main stage as "Summer."
Extremes: Going overboard gets folks into tacky trouble too. If a woman shows lots of leg she ventures into skankyland if she's showing lots of cleavage too. Tight is alright unless folks can make out every nook and cranny (http://celebrity.rightpundits.com/?p=4379). I'm talking to you Mr. Biker Shorts! Sexy automatically turns into tacky when onlookers come to the conclusion that you're trying too hard.
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