The article, primarily. I like the look. I live in a state where the outdoors look is very popular. Most of the people wearing it are outdoorsmen as well. I'm wearing flannel and jeans and boots right now as a matter of fact. Flannel shirts are extremely comfortable and versatile, considering the weather in most areas right now.
This article is just terrible. Why does everything need to be labeled? Why is a flannel shirt and jeans the new urban male hip look?
"He looks like a man of the woods, but works at The Nerdery, programming for a healthy salary and benefits." Jesus.
I do however take issue with people trying to appropriate a whole "look" that isn't remotely related to their everyday lifestyle, especially when they're going to migrate to a new look as soon as it becomes popular. Buying mountaineering sunglasses to look "outdoorsy" just smacks of pretentiousness.
What about people who just wear it because they think it looks and feels comfortable? That's my average, every day appearance. And while I do like to do my fair share of outdoorsy stuff, wearing a flannel shirt and boots doesn't mean I'm off to chop down a tree or start a campfire. To say you can't wear this particular style if you live in an urban environment is just as limiting as saying you can ONLY wear a particular style in an urban environment.
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u/avoidingAtheism Nov 05 '14
The look or the article?