A lighthearted fashion question

Wagonman · July 29, 2010, 11:06 AM

I was wearing my tan shoulder holster with a black shirt and didn't like the look. Does anyone take style into consideration when arming themselves?

ScottRiqui · July 29, 2010, 11:17 AM

No, because I carry concealed, and I'm not enough of a fashionista to worry about coordinating elements that nobody but me will ever see.

Edward429451 · July 29, 2010, 11:41 AM

Are you kidding?! Guns go with anything and no, your holster and shoes don't have to match but it's ok if they accidently do. Mens fashion has different rules than lady fashion.

I suppose the more your stuff match, the more you may be mistaken for a cop. Might be good for a free donut?

aarondhgraham · July 29, 2010, 12:09 PM

It's like Mr. Gibbons said,,,
"Women go crazy for a sharp dressed man"

Matching accessories simply show a gentlemanly attention to fine detail,,,
And more than that, without discerning attitudes such as yours,,,
We custom holster makers would be out of business.

Finely crafted leather items,,,
They're not just for barbecues anymore.

.

DiscoRacing · July 29, 2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Women go crazy for a sharp dressed man

Means to an END.

demigod · July 29, 2010, 12:59 PM

Unless I was a police detective, I wouldn't open carry a shoulder holster. Thus, the color of my shirt would be irrelevant.

FoxtrotRomeo · July 29, 2010, 06:59 PM

There is only one rule to fashion I observe when it comes to leather goods.

Black shoes, black belt, black leather holster. If you have brown shoes then it's a brown belt and brown holster.

The rest in my opinion is up for grabs.

If I want to be stylish for a more upscale occasion (such as a nice dinner in a finer establishment), I'll holster my 460V with .45 Colt rounds because a revolver is in my mind classy unless you just have a classy tastefully decked out pistol of another type then by all means, holster it and enjoy the evening.

If it's casual I may holster my XD-40 or my 1911.

As for me I commonly like wearing things with black in them because it contrasts nicely with other colors and I'm the son of two artists so I'm just like that.

armoredman · July 29, 2010, 09:51 PM

Galco used to havea very expensive shoulder rig for Wather PPKs, the Executive, I think it was called, sharkskin and gold plated metal.
I make sure my holster matches my gun, bad juju try to stick a Smith 10-8 into a P01 rig...

doofus47 · July 29, 2010, 09:53 PM

A lighthearted answer:
Would not wearing a holster while CC be like wearing no underwear?...

Carne Frio · July 29, 2010, 11:48 PM

Depends on how big your gun is.

smoakingun · July 30, 2010, 09:06 AM

alright, you people keep accessorizing like a bunch of girls, and i am going to start yanking some man cards!

ZCORR Jay · July 30, 2010, 09:39 AM

I wouldn't worry about it too much... I doubt many people are going to openly criticize your color scheme while your wearing a weapon.

The Expert · July 30, 2010, 02:43 PM

I work it the other way around. I only buy clothes that match up with my black shoulder holster.

aarondhgraham · July 30, 2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

I only buy clothes that match up with my black shoulder holster.

That does simplify the wardrobe selection,,,
But does nothing to keep my holster-making income flowing.

Do you at least have casual, dress, and formal holsters?

.

Sixer · July 30, 2010, 03:15 PM

I prefer wearing my Miami Classic shoulder holster with a pair of camo cargo shorts and a white "wife beater" t-shirt.

It's classy

Wildalaska · July 30, 2010, 03:22 PM

I'm generally acknowledged to be the style expert here.

My rule is...dont clash...

Thus when I am wearing black knee socks and black penny loafers with plaid shorts (blue or red) I choose a black holster.

When I am wearing a white fundoshi, white platform flip fops and a white halter, I again, chose black as my accessory.

Patterned thongs are tough. I have a Hello Kitty one which is red and black, so again, I generally seek black holsters especially when wearing the latex thigh highs which match my thong.

Those are my more formal looks. With denim daisy duke shorts and a white midriff blouse, I choose brown.

WildletmedressyouAlaska ™

Joat · July 30, 2010, 04:17 PM

Thanks Wild.

Just what I needed to take into the weekend.

Anybody got some brain bleach or mental floss? I really need that picture in my head gone.

Joat

smoakingun · July 30, 2010, 11:54 PM

someone needs to let wild know that winter is over and he can exit the cabin now, i think he's lost it!

rtpzwms · July 31, 2010, 06:11 PM

Damn do I have to spit shine my gun too?

July 29, 2010, 11:06 AM	#1
Wagonman Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,014	A lighthearted fashion question I was wearing my tan shoulder holster with a black shirt and didn't like the look. Does anyone take style into consideration when arming themselves?

July 29, 2010, 12:09 PM	#4
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Don't let em give ya any grief Wagonman,,, It's like Mr. Gibbons said,,, "Women go crazy for a sharp dressed man" Matching accessories simply show a gentlemanly attention to fine detail,,, And more than that, without discerning attitudes such as yours,,, We custom holster makers would be out of business. Finely crafted leather items,,, They're not just for barbecues anymore. . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

July 30, 2010, 09:06 AM	#11
smoakingun Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Location: melrose, fl Posts: 634	alright, you people keep accessorizing like a bunch of girls, and i am going to start yanking some man cards! __________________ Hundreds of years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... But the world may be different because I did something so bafflingly crazy that my ruins become a tourist attraction.

July 30, 2010, 09:39 AM	#12
ZCORR Jay Member Join Date: July 23, 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 99	I wouldn't worry about it too much... I doubt many people are going to openly criticize your color scheme while your wearing a weapon. __________________ ZCORR Products 10% Forum Member Discount Code ZCORR-FORUM2013 Free shipping on all domestic & APO/AFO orders over $75

July 30, 2010, 03:15 PM	#15
Sixer Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,891	I prefer wearing my Miami Classic shoulder holster with a pair of camo cargo shorts and a white "wife beater" t-shirt. It's classy __________________ Hopp Custom Leather <------ click for HOLSTER awesomeness!! -There is no theory of evolution... Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.

July 29, 2010, 11:17 AM	#2
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	No, because I carry concealed, and I'm not enough of a fashionista to worry about coordinating elements that nobody but me will ever see.

July 29, 2010, 11:41 AM	#3
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Are you kidding?! Guns go with anything and no, your holster and shoes don't have to match but it's ok if they accidently do. Mens fashion has different rules than lady fashion. I suppose the more your stuff match, the more you may be mistaken for a cop. Might be good for a free donut?

July 29, 2010, 12:59 PM	#6
demigod Junior member Join Date: March 13, 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,129	Unless I was a police detective, I wouldn't open carry a shoulder holster. Thus, the color of my shirt would be irrelevant.

July 29, 2010, 06:59 PM	#7
FoxtrotRomeo Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2010 Posts: 487	There is only one rule to fashion I observe when it comes to leather goods. Black shoes, black belt, black leather holster. If you have brown shoes then it's a brown belt and brown holster. The rest in my opinion is up for grabs. If I want to be stylish for a more upscale occasion (such as a nice dinner in a finer establishment), I'll holster my 460V with .45 Colt rounds because a revolver is in my mind classy unless you just have a classy tastefully decked out pistol of another type then by all means, holster it and enjoy the evening. If it's casual I may holster my XD-40 or my 1911. As for me I commonly like wearing things with black in them because it contrasts nicely with other colors and I'm the son of two artists so I'm just like that.

July 29, 2010, 09:51 PM	#8
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,295	Galco used to havea very expensive shoulder rig for Wather PPKs, the Executive, I think it was called, sharkskin and gold plated metal. I make sure my holster matches my gun, bad juju try to stick a Smith 10-8 into a P01 rig...

July 29, 2010, 09:53 PM	#9
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 2,483	A lighthearted answer: Would not wearing a holster while CC be like wearing no underwear?...

July 29, 2010, 11:48 PM	#10
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 829	Depends on how big your gun is.

July 30, 2010, 02:43 PM	#13
The Expert Member Join Date: June 26, 2010 Posts: 29	I work it the other way around. I only buy clothes that match up with my black shoulder holster.

July 30, 2010, 03:22 PM	#16
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	I'm generally acknowledged to be the style expert here. My rule is...dont clash... Thus when I am wearing black knee socks and black penny loafers with plaid shorts (blue or red) I choose a black holster. When I am wearing a white fundoshi, white platform flip fops and a white halter, I again, chose black as my accessory. Patterned thongs are tough. I have a Hello Kitty one which is red and black, so again, I generally seek black holsters especially when wearing the latex thigh highs which match my thong. Those are my more formal looks. With denim daisy duke shorts and a white midriff blouse, I choose brown. WildletmedressyouAlaska ™

July 30, 2010, 04:17 PM	#17
Joat Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 383	Thanks Wild. Just what I needed to take into the weekend. Anybody got some brain bleach or mental floss? I really need that picture in my head gone. Joat __________________ All things being equal, fat people use more soap. (I know I am one.) High speed, low drag does not even come close to describing ME.

July 30, 2010, 11:54 PM	#18
smoakingun Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Location: melrose, fl Posts: 634	someone needs to let wild know that winter is over and he can exit the cabin now, i think he's lost it! __________________ Hundreds of years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... But the world may be different because I did something so bafflingly crazy that my ruins become a tourist attraction.

July 31, 2010, 06:11 PM	#19
rtpzwms Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2010 Location: OTS Posts: 1,035	Damn do I have to spit shine my gun too?

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