Sounds like you are on the fast track to baggin some ladies, some good ones.

They DO notice and pay attention to what a man wears. (even if they would publicly deny it.)

You are way ahead of the game here.

Go Frosty!

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Chuck can wear whatever he wants!

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Tie with 501s? No. Unless it is a string bullet style tie, à la Texas, and you are also wearing cowboy boots and a hat. Other than that, definitely no.

If you want the casual, American L.L.Bean kind of thing, then yes, 501s, loafers and a button down is classic. Just leave out the poor tie. Button shirt up, leave one button undone for a classic look, two undone if you are feeling a little bit more Chuck.

All IMHFO.

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Tie and jeans? Maybe, but only under a nice fitting sweater. And no dress shoes or loafers. Make it either boots (or those low cut Thinkgs that look like boots, casual shoes?) or a flattering pair of white tennis shos (low cut, no Nike Hightop basketball shoes). No, I'm not gay.

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It may be a regional thing. You wouldn't see that combo in the DC area unless you're at a convention with out of towners. Same with brown suits. I would save the jeans and string tie for a night out at Billy Bob's. But it really depends on what's acceptable in your area, and what impression you want to make. Don't forget the adage "the clothes make the man", since new people build their impression of you based on the first thing they see, which is your duds.

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I wish I could help answer your query, but I am far from being considered "dapper"

I have to admit that I've followed the "Norm Abrams" fashion style for most of my working life. I don't do much plaid flannel, I prefer solid color chamios on top of my jeans. Standard blue collar stuff.

If you are over 23, then it is hard to pull off the jeans and a tie.

Jeans and a tie are considered casual, so don't try to dress it up or wear it at a place where one is supposed to be dressed up, such as work (unless you are a college professor ), funerals, church, wedidngs, etc...

To make it work it must look somewhat casual, not dressy. A nice pair of jeans (dark and neat, no fades and tears or such), a casual buttoned shirt (usually white), top button open and tie slightly loose with a few options for shows such as tennis shoes (but not running shoes, think white pumas) or sometimes can pull it off with shinier shoes. As Matt mentioned if you put a nice v-neck sweater with a color that suits you, it can be done by the older gent for a date or a family get-together such as thanksgiving.

And no, I'm not gay either, but I learned a while ago that women who look good like guys that look good. I absorbed fashion early on because the better I dressed, the hotter the women I brought home... It was a simple equation.

I did in H.S. only because we had to wear a tie on game days.

I've got some different colored Cabela's and LL Bean casual slacks, the fabric is actually jean-like, that are very comfortable and look good with your aforementioned attire.

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I too am having a fashion dilemma: Should I wear white wingtips or white loafers with a white belt?

I can't tell if you are being sarcastic or serious...

If you are serious, you need to add more details about the rest of your attire.

Well, as we are in spring, I have a nice light blue three-piece suit that I want to trot out. Brown shoes and belt appear to be a faux-pas and black leather accessories seem too, well, blah. I don't know if I can get away with loafers while wearing a suit. I haven't yet decided on a tie, but something bright and spring-like is likely.

Polyester or natural fiber, Paul?

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Is the belt above or below the ribcage?

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I believe it's a wool/poly blend, suitable for 3-season wear.