Now That's A Good Look

When we were in elementary school it wasn't exactly considered cool to dress up, the key words there are elementary school, and we're not there anymore folks. I'm sure we've all changed a lot since those days, back then the coolest kids were probably wearing shirts five sizes too big for them and pants that were too big without even the aid of a belt. I'm not gonna lie, I used to wear much baggier clothing than I do now days (I'm on that fitted clothing look now bitches!).

The sad fact though is that another "cool" thing back in the day was to not care much for education and to even act uneducated, some people even today are all grown up still spelling words in horrible ways (bitch you know school is not spelled skewl *katt williams voice*). When we were younger all the kids that articulated their words and kept their grades up were probably not in the highest of social circles, the bad part is that some people don't realize that once you grow up it is exactly the opposite.

I guess the funny thing is, some people realize this when growing up and make it a point to start reading books, learning things, and present themselves well. I mean would we really look at James Bond the same if instead of wearing a suit he was wearing an XXXL shirt and speaking like he'd hardly graduated third grade? Definitely not. This is something everyone should learn and realize at some point between the age of 18-30 (I'm being liberal in the age range here).

So what do I propose? Well if you've read to this point and have said "why's he using such big words" even once you should probably start reading some books; you know, expand your vocabulary and mind. What books are good? Well I thoroughly enjoyed "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and they are both by the same author, but there are millions of great books out there. When it comes to non-fiction I enjoy presidential biographies (they rose to the top, who better to learn from?).

Next, I propose that more people embrace sportcoats, vests, button-ups (that fit), belts...you know, big boy shit. This is no secret, but I guess to some people it is, women find a man much more GQ-esque when he is dressed up than when he is drowning in his own shirt (if the shirt is blue the crowd gasps in horror). Sometimes you also feel the way you are dressed, so maybe if you dress up you will feel as successful as you look, or atleast more ambitious and inclined to success (just a thought).

Ok, so you've been reading and dressing up, that is very good but working on your education is important as well (reading even if not for school is a way to educate yourself, keep doing it). If you can afford college you should already be there, if you can't you should look into financial aid or loan programs, and if you don't want to rack up all of that debt you can always join the military and get it for free (choose your military branch wisely to fit who you are). Put everything you have into your classes, you aren't paying so much money to fuck up!

Those are all things that will help lead you to success, but there are certain things you have to have naturally like people skills and confidence (these things can be built upon). It's also "a good look" to keep up with the news and to know a decent bit of history (atleast the big stuff like World War II, don't tell me we fought against Iceland or some stupid shit come on man!). Also, try not to mean mug people unless they truly deserve it, unless you live in a really bad part of town you don't need to always look "hard", you can greet people with a smile and a handshake sometimes.

Of course I'm not saying to wear a sportcoat everywhere you go, I still wear t shirts (that fit) and jeans (that fit) half of the time, but every once in awhile it's a good look to throw on the vest, white button up, fake Gucci cuff links, and fancy tie. If you're proud to be educated, always learning, speaking intelligently, and dressing well, I've got to say "Now That's A Good Look"...oh yeah, and don't do crack or crystal meth (in fact, stay away from the hard stuff all-together). Now go out there and get it.