popping the collar. yay or nay?

do you dress dangerously or wear your favorite colors of white and black as you fashion footprint? for those people with fashion sense there has been an on going debate on the controversial issue of the popped collar. popping up any sort of collar can be a dangerous venture for anyone wanting to appear awesome or even remotely cool. you could end up looking like a total douche bag with a faux hawk or John Mayer (please observe Exhibit A above). But Wall Street Journal reporter, Teri Agins, gives the best advice in any collar related subject matter:

Most guys are comfortable turning up the collars of their top coats only in the winter, when they want to ward off gusty winds. But don't forget that some of the most macho role models in history wore upturned collars with panache: James Dean and Marlon Brando in their tough-guy leather jackets, as well as Humphrey Bogart in his trench coats.

If done well, the look, which works best on shirts and jackets that have stiff collars, can create a curve around the back of your neck that frames your face nicely and makes your neck look longer -- with the added bonus of minimizing jowls and double chins.

disclaimer: this blog is not responsible for the consequences of popping your collar