Tuesday, November 30, 2010

WHITE POWER IS LAME


I tried to play the white power card back in my late teens. It NEVER EVER worked for me. I wore it with pride at a big function and all I got were shocked expressions and angry sneers from disapproving family members and friends. I remember being so hurt that they weren’t in awe of me. I mean after all, I was only being a dutiful son. Dad was the one who convinced me it was the white way or no way at all. Of course from the looks I got that day in May of '87 I learned my lesson – black is where it’s at. Seriously, I looked so lame wearing a white power suit to my sister’s formal sweet 16 party. 
I thought I was the mac daddy (like Ricardo Montalban), when in actuality I looked more like Tattoo.

Today I’m proud to say I've gone the black suit route and have never looked back. I just feel like it doesn’t really matter what season it is, I always look my best and slim too. I bought this Merona suit at Target, yes Target for only 80 bucks.
Modern fit.
Made of all-season wool (51% Rayon 49% Polyester).
Classic 2 button style.
Double vented in the back.

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Posted by Copyboy at 12:02 AM
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40 comments:

  1. Sharon DayNovember 30, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    I don't know, I think you'd make a helluva a Good Humor man!

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  2. 123November 30, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    Stay classy.

    oh god that wasn't meant to sound so sarcastic i'm sorry

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  3. Gucci MamaNovember 30, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Just when I think I cannot possibly love you more. PS - I think I speak for everyone when I say we'll be needing a photograph of you in that white suit.

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  4. meNovember 30, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    I don't know that midget is styling.

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  5. BrittanyNovember 30, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Love the suite!

    Love Target!

    Fabulous :)

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  6. UnknownNovember 30, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    I'm trying to imagine that little "da plane" guy in that black suit. It's just not the same. White power. You so crazy!

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  7. Das Auto!November 30, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    WHITE POWER!!!! in dave chappelle's voice, of course

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  8. Pat TillettNovember 30, 2010 at 1:32 AM

    I don't know if playing the "synthetic card" is any better than playing the "white power card."

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  9. TS HendrikNovember 30, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    Oh sure, you feel that way now. Just wait till ten years from now when you're all 'plaid power'.

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  10. Andrés CorellaNovember 30, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    haha...funny post...btw THANK YOU for making my blog your Blog of the Day...that got me really happy...of course I am now following you.

    http://fiercepty.blogspot.com/

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    Andy

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  11. ISRAEL CARRASCONovember 30, 2010 at 3:14 AM

    Unless you wear a hat with a feather in it while collecting $$$ from your hoes, White suits are out.

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  12. happybuffetNovember 30, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    What do you think of grayish suits?

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  13. stonerphonicNovember 30, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    power is boring....

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  14. Come At Me BroNovember 30, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    I need a suit!

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  15. baygirl32November 30, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    $80 wowzers

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  16. Cashon&CoNovember 30, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    okay, I ♥♥♥♥♥♥ your blog!!! I am sorry, I just now got your email. Thank you for featuring me! I am so flattered, especially coming from you because I totally dig your style and sense of humor. You had me at ricardo montablan......
    from your new fan.
    k

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  17. Megan HarmeyerNovember 30, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    A white suit. How 80s is that?! LOL I bet you looked chill!

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  18. Bird Shit November 30, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    White suits are acceptable only at 80's proms, I am glad you made the transition!

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  19. LilPixiNovember 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Oh, that vision made my day!! Thank you. Hahaha.

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  20. DCHYNovember 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    You can pimp out your white power with platform shoes. Would match well with the sparkly sunglasses...

    ;)

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  21. noogNovember 30, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    haha you had me going for a second... and then the word "Suit" popped up!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Thanks for the downer... I really liked Richardo Montabon. Now I'm going to have to sit here and remember the good times.... Khan, Mr. Rourke and the Chrysler Cordoba.

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  23. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comNovember 30, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    So it's true for men too - that "Once you go Black" thing? xo

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  24. SpringyBNovember 30, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Haha cleaver. It's true though, white suits kinda make you look like a tool.

    I've only worn a suit once in my life and it was a blue one.

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  25. MikeyBNovember 30, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    you cant really wear a white suit unless ur rich and powerful. a dick like me wearing a white suit should get punched in the mouth.

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  26. Alex J. CavanaughNovember 30, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Is there any other option but black?

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  27. LeddiNovember 30, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    nice blog, can't say I've ever seen a white suit look good...

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  28. BelleNovember 30, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    In the 1980s I actually sewed my husband a white suit and bought a pink shirt for him to wear to church. He got lots of looks too. I loved how Don Johnson looked in whit. The problem came when I washed it (it was cotton blend). It shrunk and that was it for the white suit!

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  29. Monster MadnessNovember 30, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    When I wear a suit, which is very rare, it is black :)

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  30. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    I love both

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  31. cooperlifeNovember 30, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    WHITE POWER
    card

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  32. meNovember 30, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    hehehe fine conithian leather

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  33. MarnieNovember 30, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    I was thinking of the Glad guy...but then you'd have to bleach your hair white...stay with the black suit, looks better :0)

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  34. Classically Trained NubNovember 30, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    I'm more of an off-white power man myself. I can pull it off well.

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  35. ChuckNovember 30, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    I have to say...those sleeves are a little short on you.

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  36. tigeyNovember 30, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Nice suit you bought, really like it, good purchase

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  37. Major MackNovember 30, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Good Look

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  38. JohnNovember 30, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    That white suit is classy as hell

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  39. MarleneDecember 1, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    White? Hmmm....How about white with black pinstripes....and a fedora. Now that, I would almost PAY to see!

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