Shirt #29 - Sweater Week Part 6, The Grand Finale

Manufacturer: Sean John

Brand: Sean John
Shirt Name: SJ Seams Out V-Neck
Year Purchased: 2000

OK, I'm back from my full summer slumber. Sweater week has been looong, one year long to be a bit more precise.  I started writing about my six sweaters in Sept 2010.  But I have an excuse, a bunch of excuses for why I was so distracted:
1. Been waking up early in the morning to make breakfast forcing me to go to sleep earlier
2. Got engaged, Who's the Man!
3. My Android phone got rolled over and now I am using Kacie's old one which is terrible.
4. Hurricane Irene, because I said so
5. 2011 OP2 and 2012 OP2 (our annual planning cycles at Amazon); hey, everyone uses them as excuses for not getting other stuff done so why can't I

So not that you guys understand that, let me tell you a bit about this sweater.  In a word, swagger. This sweater was dope going all the way back to when swagger was still ill, as in, "yo that sweater is ill, where can I cop [buy] one of those for myself?" To that I would reply, "Chill son! Hit up Dr. Jay's on One-Two-Fif [125th St. NYC]." As they went on their merry ole way, I would then laugh to myself [ha-ha-ha], that dude is about to get one of the itchiest sweaters on the planet.  It made me feel good to know that I would not be the only one suffering; I guess misery really does love company [ha-ha-ha].

Real talk though, this sweater held it down for me.  Its got a nice tight weave so it kept me warm during those cold New York winters. But don't wear this one to the club.  It'll have you sweating like [insert inappropriate punchline here].  Also, no joke on the itch factor.  You gotta wear a tee shirt under this one or pay the price.  It's funny, I used to wear this sweater with my Sean John grey slacks that had the softest inner lining. Those were nice…till they ripped.  Since my move to the West Coast in 2004 I really haven't had cold enough weather to break this sweater out. Well that and the fact that when I go out I'm driving so for the 30 seconds I am outside this is overkill. But if I end up back in NYC one day this might be right back in the regular rotation.

So tell me, what do you think.

What should I do with this shirt?

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Shirt #28 - Sweater Week Part 5, The Grandaddy of Sweaters

Manufacturer: I Do Not Know, The Tag Wore Out
Brand: I Do Not Know, The Tag Wore Out
Shirt Name: Mr. Tan-Man, Living the Dream
Year Purchased: 2000

Hmm, what should I say about the oldest sweater in my collection? There was a time when this sweater held me down at least once a week.  In fact, all that washing is probably why the waist band frayed with strings hanging down.  But I also think that adds to the grunge of the sweater.  Almost reminds me of the metal chains the hard core metal heads would use to hang their wallets from their belt loop.  That was badass!  A bit of don't MESS with me because I'm part of a biker gang and I will cut you. These were the cats that listen to that devil worship chorous music, you know, "kill your mother, kill your father, eat your dog"  Thanks Double-R for coming up with that music definition back at Babson.

Now the sweater.  This sweater was such a good look for me that my mommy, yeah I said mommy and I dare someone to give me mess about it! Now, where was I...oh yeah, my mommy bought me a grey sweater similar to this one one because of how good this sweater looked on me.  Yeah, it has some snags, but it works for me.

So tell me, what do you think?

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Shirt #27 - Sweater Week Part 4, We're Over the Hump

Manufacturer: Mecca USA
Brand: Mecca Shirts
Shirt Name: You Know What It Is...Black and Red
Year Purchased: 2002

Tiff and Ash, this is for you!
This is my official Christmas and Valentines Day sweater.  This shirt has been my road dawg through three Christmas parties, in '02 (the DealTime party at Iggy's house), '03, and '04 and as far as I can remember it held me down for my '03 and '04 Valentines Day.  Come to think of it, maybe this sweater was holding me back.  It sure didn't get me any extra love on those V-Days and I can't recall any presents at those Christmas parties.  Hmm, well the no gift thing may be for other reasons.

I am formally announcing my No Gifts for Grown Folks policy.  For those of you that have had the pleasure of listening to my diatribe on gifting, this is nothing new.  I say if you want something, then just get the darn thing.  Don't put it on a list for someone else to get it.  Waiting for the things you want sucks.  And I take this policy seriously, ask my brother Matthew and he'll tell you about how I returned his Boondocks gift.  But my new policy has a hook.  See, instead of giving gifts do something with that person.  Spend time together an enjoy the company of one another.  There too much gifting and not enough quality time.

And now we return to our regularly scheduled program, sweater 4.  My only complaint with this sweater is that there is no elasticity in the sleeve cuffs.  And no I did not do that, it was always that way.  It makes it look like the whole sweater is hanging off of me.  But wouldn't you like to see this sweater at your next holiday party?  I'll walk in and you're be like OH ISH!!! that's the sweater.

So tell me, what do you think?

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Shirt #26 - Sweater Week Part 3, Middle Child Syndrome

Manufacturer: Damani Dada
Brand: DaDa Supreme
Shirt Name: DaDa Navy Swoosh Sweater

Year Purchased: 2002

So now you know, Sweater Week is a 5 part series...actually 6 but I wanted to title this one Middle Child Syndrome to represent me. You see, I am the child number 3 in a set of 5 so I have had the burden of being a true middle child.  Us middle children are the ones who get nothing but give everything and we still make it great.  Just kidding, I love you madre.  You made us all great and gave us everything we ever needed.

So for this sweater, I look darn good.  No joke, each time I wear this sweater someone tells me how dope it looks.  Only problem is that I cannot raise my arms when I wear it.  It is a bit on the short side, but other than that, the fit is great.  And it is another nice heavy sweater for the winter.  Plus it makes me look suave and debonair. Hahaha, I'll have to send this to my brother Eric (not biological, but just as close).

So Eric's mom Joyce used to call me "suave and debonair" when she would come bring us brownies during our years at Babson College.  Man did she make some good brownies.  His little brother Eddie leaked the secret to her always moist brownies too, milk and chocolate chips...mmm.  I was great because when she would say it Eric would just roll his eyes and I would smirk.

Now back to the sweater.  What do you think?

What should I do with this shirt?

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Shirt #25 - Sweater Week Part 2, Perils of Fabric Softener

Manufacturer: Ralph Lauren
Brand: Chaps Ralph Lauren
Shirt Name: Chaps Men's Crewneck Sweater in Navy Blue
Year Purchased: 2003

Let me start by saying fabric softener is great!  It makes my clothes so fluffy soft and keeps them smelling fresh.  My liquid pillow of choice is Downy, because that's what my mother bought and that makes it the best.  Unfortunately, there is a downside to this liquid pillow for your clothes.  It's so concentrated that if you pour it directly on your clothes it may leave an oil like stain.  Once you dry that stain into the clothing it's over, kaput.  And with these new 2x concentrated formulations it is even mote likely to happen.

This shirt unfortunately fell victim to the Downy stain.  It happened several years ago, but I could not get rid of this sweater.  Comfort wise, it is great and it is nice and heavy so it keeps me warm in the winter.  Now it is a little big and hangs off of me, but it still looks pretty good on me.  The only problem are the big oil looking stains all over the shirt.  Such a shame.  This sweater deserves more than having these stains force it into retirement.  Regardless of the decision, I thank you Chaps Men's Crewneck Sweater in Navy Blue.

So, what do you think?

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Shirt #24 - Sweater Week is Here

Manufacturer: Mecca USA
Brand: Mecca Shirts
Shirt Name: Mecca USA Urban Stripe Sweater
Year Purchased: 2002

I may have mentioned this before, but there are a few periods in my life when I went shopping wild.  The spring of 2002 was one of those times where I bought and bought and bought.  Oh, and did I mention that I was unemployed at the time?  Such great times.  You see, until September 2011 I worked for NDB.com in Jersey City, NJ.  Earlier that year we got bought out by Deutsche Bank then sold to Ameritrade.  What a world wind year.  Well as a part of that Ameritrade sale most of us got laid off.  I was a part of one of the last groups to get laid off on September 7, 2001 and it ended up being a life saving experience for me.  You see, to get to work I took the train into the World Trade Center and I got laid off just four days before 9/11.  Had that not happened I would have been right there.  It still blows my mind that I was so blessed and fortunate.

Between the nice severance package from Deutsche Bank and the unemployment pay from the state of NJ (which was actually $10 or $20 more than the NY unemployment) I was CAKED UP! (Caked Up Definition: To be rich with money, to have mad guap, flossin).  I bought this sweater in the midst of that spending spree and it is a nice sweater.  The sweater is a little itchy, but it looks good.  Plus it's one of ony five sweaters that I own.  Living in a city like Seattle I can make it through the entire winter on sweaters alone.

So, what do you think?

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Shirt #23 - The Perfect Combination

Manufacturer: Marc Ecko Enterprises
Brand: Eckō Unlimited, Since 1972
Shirt Name: Eckō Unltd. Classic Polo
Year Purchased: 2007

How often do you find the perfect combination? Well this shirt is one half of a perfect combination when I pair it with my grey with gold trim Jordan 16.5's. When I put that outfit on I hear Perfect Combination playing in the back of my head. You know, the Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill song...good grief, just listen to the song.

How can you separate a man from the shirt that creates songs of love in his head?

Now I know, the shirt is short, but like I've said before, that's the torture these shirt designers put the big man through. I have a long torso and short legs. But still this is a nice shirt. This is my shirt!

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Shirt #22 - Did Someone Say Hawaii?

Manufacturer: Ralph Lauren
Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren
Shirt Name: The Island Polo
Year Purchased: 2006

First things first, Happy Birthday Brian (my youngest brother).  I blog this shirt in honor of you and your sense of style.

My friends, I am on Vacation!  No really I am.  I'm sitting in a hotel in sweltering Washing DC in the summer so what better thing to write about than a summery Hawaiian style polo shirt from well  Polo.  For this shirt, I really cannot remember why I bought it.  I know it wasn't for a trip to the Caribbean although that would have been a good reason.  Actually, I think I bought it because I really liked it.  Or at least liked the brand.  I know, old story, Mike has brand envy so he's loaded up his closet with all of the brands he wanted as a kid...blah blah blah.  I'll spare you the brand fascination details here but you can read more about them in my posts for Shirt #5 and Shirt #6.

To be honest, I'm not in love with this shirt, but I do throw it on every once in a while just because. Because what you ask? I don't know, just accept it.  I will say however that I do look good in blue.  Hmm...maybe I like this one after all.  It does fit me well unlike the shirts that I own that are too small or too big.  I really don't have that many shirts that fit me just right.

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Shirt #21 - If You With Me Throw Up The Diamond One Time!

Manufacturer: Rocawear Apparel
Brand: Rocawear
Shirt Name: ROC Master of the Craft Tee
Year Purchased: 2008

OK, look past all the wrinkles.  Seriously, I know there are a bunch of them, but ignore them for a moment and embrace the visual.  Appreciate the statement.  Master of the Craft (PERIOD - spelled for emphasis).  Honestly, looking at this shirt makes me think of that Jay-Z song.  You know, What They Gonna Do - Part II, off the Blueprint 2 album.
  If you with me throw up the diamond one time
  Ladies if you with me grind to the baseline
  Fellas don't be scared to grab her from behind
  And make her show out her wild side, throw out her backside

Only this that's a little suspect about this shirt is the image kinda looks like a bib...doesn't it.  Have another look.  It works though. Because when I drop food on my shirt I can play it off and act like it's OK because I have a bib.

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Shirt #20 - This is My Flair

Manufacturer: Enyce Clothing Company, Brand of Distinction
Brand: Enyce
Shirt Name: The Beige Tee
Year Purchased: 2006-ish

Guess what, this is another shirt that I bought because of the brand name.  Yup a common theme for me.  I bought clothes because of the brand name.  Then I spend so much time trying to pretend I don't even what brand I'm wearing. You know, when someone says "nice shirt, who makes it?" My response is generally, "man [woman], I don't know.  I don't pay attention to brands I just pick something out of the closet."  All the while deep down I'm like you better recognize.  Hell yeah I'm wearing [INSERT BRAND NAME HERE]!

All that said, here is a shirt that I rock for brand purposes only.  Honestly, I don't love this shirt but it is in my regular rotation.  I wear it to work (one of the benefits of working for a .com), to play basketball (ok, it's been a while), and on weekends.

So, what do you think?

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Shirt #19 - Old Soul

Manufacturer: Marc Ecko Enterprises
Brand: Eckō Unlimited, Since 1972
Shirt Name: Ecko Reminisce
Year Purchased: 2002

Forget the fact that this shirt is a little (or maybe alot) on the snug side.  Doesn't this shirt just take you back?  It makes you think of playing in the johhny pump in the parking lot we called the lolipop street.  Man, if only yall knew and understood East River Houses.For those of you that don't know, a johnny pump is what we call fire hydrants in NYC.  Good times.  Or man, the best day of summer, East River Day!  Whoa!


See the Projects in New York have a bad reputation (and I know why), but there is for sure more good than bad.  There is this family element to the Projects that I love and it all come to a peak on Project Day, a day in the summer where the entire project gets together and just has a good time catching up.  For us, that was East River Day, the 3rd Saturday every August (East River Day 2010, Aug 20).  This was our project family reunion where we got togehter, had cook-outs, the basketball tournament, and played in the johnny pump.  By the way the best drinking water you will EVER drink is from your hand cupped under the spout of the johnny pump.  It was always ice cold and for all those that think I am a germaphobe, even to this day if I see a pump going with good pressure I will still drink straight from the pump.

These are the types of classic memories that this shirt conjures up.

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Shirt #18 - The Sherbet Shirt

Manufacturer: Enyce Clothing Company, Brand of Distinction
Brand: Enyce
Shirt Name: 2 Cool 2 Be Plaid
Year Purchased: 2005

First and foremost, I must thank my good friend Jin Ho for naming this the Sherbet Shirt.  I bought this shirt to wear with my Rod Laver Adidas, and not those crappy leather ones.  The original mesh Rod Lavers not those new fangled leather ones.

Man, I wonder what Jin is up to.  By the way, thanks for those court side tickets to the Warriors game back in the day.  Too bad Jesus Shuttlesworth gave your Warriors the business.

So really, this is just a cool @$$ shirt.  The arms are slightly short, but the fit overall is good.  I love this shirt in the summer, but with the long sleeves I can wear it year round.  And with the dreary Seattle winters, this shirt might be the only brightness Seattle gets from September until the start of April. And that's a fact Jack...Ohhh!

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Shirt #17 - You got a lot of Girbaud Jeans Ha

Manufacturer: Marithé François Girbaud
Brand: Girbaud Jeans
Shirt Name: The 4 Block Navy Tee
Year Purchased: 2002

Damn this is an old shirt. Unfortunately it's not old enough. Girbaud Jeans were the isht to have back when I was in high school (1991 - 1995). These jeans defined the baggy look but they were too rich for my pockets. The baggy thing has gotten way out of hand now-a-days, but back when I was coming up Girbaud's were baggy and neat. Now kids buy clothes that are 10 sizes too big and can't run in them, a little nutzo. But don't get it twisted, I am not advocating the baggy jeans cause that mess is worse. BLAH.

When I was in high school the thing to wear were baggy Girbaud Jeans (some even had a pocket on the leg to stash your beeper...ooh I wanted one of those so bad too). But yeah, you had to have baggy Girbaud Jeans and a Cross Colours shirt. I had a Cross Colours shirt, the ugliest one ever made, but was missing the must have jeans so I had to act out a bit to be cool. So when I bought this sirt in 2002 it was about 8 years past it being cool to wear Girbaud's in NYC but I had to have something that had the name. Call it the fulfillment of a childhood dream.

Don't mind that the shirt fits a little snug. Just know that when I put the bad boy on, I feel like the cool kid in 10th grade.

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Shirt #16 - I'm the cream of the crop, I rise to the top

Manufacturer: Sean John
Brand: Sean John
Shirt Name: SJ CREME DE LA CREME Tee
Year Purchased: 2009

So I've been away for a while...my bad folk. Well I'm back... actually I'm in Grand Forks, North Dakota Wut Wut!!! Since I could not find the big party out here I figured I would post another shirt. This shirt was specifically selected for those of you that may have forgotten, my shirt selection is #1, the creme de la creme. And doesn't that maroon make me look so fly!

So there's no great story behind me buying this shirt, but I am mad that I found someone else selling my shirt for $13.88 when I think I paid $35.00 for this shirt. This cat is diluting the value of my shirt investment. Well I guess he is only selling an XL and let's just say mine is bigger than XL. Maybe the price per foot of fabric works out to be the same. OK, now I'm calm, feel free to sell your baby tee for whatever you want!

As for me and my shirt, the fit is good the color is nice and it has a good message. Mike is the Greatest. You couldn't possibly separate me from this near one of a kind shirt.

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Shirt #15 - Heck Nah Playa You Know That's Polo

Manufacturer: Ralph Lauren
Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren
Shirt Name: Classic-Fit Broadcloth Regent
Year Purchased: 2002

To all my fans (yeah, all 3 of you), my apologies for being a slacker of late. I've been walking around with 3 shirts in my bag the last several weeks thinking I would blog about them from work...shh don't tell my boss lady. Better yet, tell her since I haven't done any blogging from work. It'll make me look good :).

And since we are talking about looking good, I present to my blue Polo buttoned down...don't I look fly?
I bought this shirt in 2002 to be my interview shirt. I thought it would show that I have class and style despite my no-tie stance [ed. note: I haven't owned a tie since 1999, when I got my first .com job.]

Real talk, every man needs a blue polo in their wardrobe and this is mine. The sleeves are just long enough when my arms are down but they do ride up a bit when I raise them. But who among us can't say they have a shirt that does that to them. This is a great shirt that can be dressed up and worn on Easter Sunday or casualed down for that night out at the club the night before Easter Sunday.

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Shirt #14 - The Inagural Sean John Appearance

Manufacturer: Sean John
Brand: Sean John
Shirt Name: Sean John Powder Blue Short Sleeved Button Down
Year Purchased: 2008

It was all a dream. I used to read Word Up! magazine...
Man, the Sean John line always makes me reminisce on Biggie the greatest rapper of all time! I was so amped up to take this picture for the blog I had to make it an action shot. I'm pointing at you my friend. Only think is, I've never realized how long this shirt came down on my arms. it looks like I have no arms.
By the way, the opening lyrics, Biggie's Unbelievable. If you don't know now you know.

This is a great spring summer shirt. I can even see myself walking on the beach on a warm summer day with my shirt open and a tank top on. And of course I would have the chancletas on (look it up, it's a word) so my toes can enjoy the breeze.

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Shirt #13 - LRG does not Stand for Large (Part 2 of 2)

Manufacturer: Lifted Research Group
Brand: LRG
Shirt Name: LRG GRASS ROOTS SIX KNIT TEE (B&T) - Brown
Year Purchased: 2009

So when I first wore this shirt a girl asked me if LRG stood for...oh wait, I already told this story. Well for those of you that don't know, I bought these shirts from one of the best stores around, Dr. Jays. No, they are not owned by the great basketball player Julius 'Dr. J' Erving, but if you grew up in NYC you will know the chain of stores as the #1 place to get the latest sneakers and gear. Fortunately they are now online so even though I am across the country in Seattle I can keep up on my fashion and rep NYC on the West Coast.

Really not much more to say about this shirt other than it is the brown version of the green shirt I posted earlier today. And for those of you wondering, I didn't wear both shirts today. I actually embarked on this journey last November. I've been committed to not repeating any of my shirts since the start so I am a bit behind on my blogging. I have a backlog of shirts that I am working through.

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Shirt #12 - LRG does not Stand for Large (Part 1 of 2)

Manufacturer: Lifted Research Group
Brand: LRG
Shirt Name: LRG GRASS ROOTS SIX KNIT TEE (B&T) - Green
Year Purchased: 2009

So last year I realized that I don't have any LRG branded clothes in my closet, and as you all know, I love the brand names. [ed. note: Would it be inappropriate for me to add a "chika chika" sound right here? I really want to. Wouldn't it be funny?] I was like DAMN! LRG is popular. LRG makes clothes for the big man. LRG should be on my back. So I go out and buy a pair of LRG Tee's (that's why this is part 1 of 2 genius) and I proudly put it on the first time and wear it to work because it just meets the bar of not being too casual according to my loosly defined scale. Thing is, first day I wear it, with the matching sneaks from Rocket Dog Arsenals the first question I get is does LRG stand for large? How could she not know LRG, it's urban (and by that I mean that hip-hop heads wear it) and extreme (yeah, the skateboarders) I thought all bases were covered. It doesn't happen often, but I guess I was wrong (jokes).

Now about the shirt. It's still fairly new and it's a good looking shirt. Not to mention that I have a matching pair of shoes. I'm kind of a plain dude so this fits my style well.

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Shirt #11 - The Weekender

Manufacturer: Marc Ecko Enterprises
Brand: Eckō Unlimited, Since 1972
Shirt Name: Eckō Unltd. Navy Crown and Sword Tee
Year Purchased: 2006

Have you ever noticed all these clothing companies that have a "Since [some year]" in their brand name? How is it that the Eckō brand has been around since 1972? The brand was founded in 1996 for Pete's sake (who is pete by the way?) Some might argue that since the founder, Marc Ecko, was born in 1972 that put the whole program in motion. Well if you're going to use that logic then wouldn't you use the night that he was concieved? Even still, the man was born Marc Milecofsky (bless you) so it can't be since 1972 because that person did not exist. This marks the end of the rant portion of this broadcast, we now return you to the regularly scheduled program.

Ok, so this shirt is a bit of weekend Mike. The logo down the left side is raised and textured (I know, cool huh) and for some reason I feel a bit weird about wearing it to work. I'm a super casual dude, but this one is almost too casual so this just becomes a weekend shirt. I probably picked this shirt up at the Burlington Coat Factory because I am cheap and have no problem wearing last year's style. Over the years I've done plenty of shopping there. Such great bargains if you are willing to weed through lots of crap. Then you find a jewel like this shirt.

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Shirt #10 - Have No Fear People, the Plaids Are Back!

Manufacturer: Harbor Bay Clothing Company
Brand: HB SPORT by Harbor Bay
Shirt Name: Harbor Bay® Black Flannel Sport Shirt
Year Purchased: 2000

When Y2K became Y2-Nothing reality set in. I've gotta dress like the other folk I work with, you know, the professionals. See I worked for NDB.com and we were somewhere between the finance world of gray suits and the .com world of t-shirts. That combination produced a lot of plaids, polo's and in some rare and odd circumstances turtlenecks. Ha...ha...ha, turtlenecks make me laugh. Well since polo's are too preppy I stocked up on plaid. What a misguided soul I was. Fortunately I have come to realize that it's not about the clothes, but the man which means that I make everything look cool.

This is a classic plaid shirt. If you are going to have plaid in your wardrobe you have to have a red plaid. Since it's flannel I have also been known to wear it as a light jacket so it is quite versatile. I know, it's not very NYC, but hey I make this shirt look good don't I?

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