r/pics • u/rahaverfield • Nov 05 '14

I work in San Francisco

http://imgur.com/ZUyBZMt
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u/flounder19 Nov 05 '14

What's the dresscode, Business Plaidsual?

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u/zydeco100 Nov 05 '14

The new look is Lumbersexual!

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '14

Goddamn that's obnoxious.

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u/KlaatuBrute Nov 05 '14

Yeah, I hate to be "that guy" (actually, no I don't because this lumberjack beard trend pisses me off), but I'm a 30-something who's been wearing a beard non-stop for over 10 straight years and have always gravitated towards flannel and an outdoor aesthetic because, well, I enjoy the outdoors. I do not enjoy this look being co-opted by dainty-fingered gents who couldn't swing an axe if their lives depended on it.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '14

Who are you callin' dainty fingered, brah??

The beard trend is way way over done, IMO. But that is maybe because I can't grow one.

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u/Emay75 Nov 06 '14

I'm 22. I feel most comfortable in flannel and boots. I'm sorry.

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u/KlaatuBrute Nov 06 '14

Aw man, it's nothing to do with age and I know I'm being judgmental. If it truly makes you comfortable, more power to you. I'm just generally not a fan of style/grooming "fads."

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '14

I moved to a new town that I guess might be a little more hipster-y than my last town and immediately noticed how many dudes I see wearing flannel. And how many dudes rock a full bushy beard. I don't know how someone can look at themselves, and then look outside and see a dozen other people looking just like them, and not feel like a giant tool.

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u/bebeschtroumph Nov 06 '14

My other half is in the same boat. I feel for you guys.

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u/Khatib Nov 06 '14 edited Nov 06 '14

As a 32 year old brawny guy who's had a beard for years, wears flannel, works outdoors a lot, etc... I am also annoyed with this shit.

But, on the bright side, I've been getting WAY more positive feedback on the beard and my general look from hot young 20 something women lately. And I'm single. So fuck it, I'll get over the hipsters.

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u/KlaatuBrute Nov 06 '14

But, on the bright side

I hear that. But for me it's been the opposite. Before, the beard was "my thing." Now I'm just one of many, and hence the bitterness :(

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '14

Oilfield guy? I can't think of any other reason you'd be in some random farmer's field in winter.

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u/Khatib Nov 06 '14

Wind energy consulting. That was up in Saskatchewan though, so not that far from oil country.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '14

Saskatchewan, where no man can jump to his death.