For Old Guys Only

Some old men, give up and wear grampa cardigans with pockets and buttons, and yuk, droopy seat sweat pants. Come on, fellas, don't give up on yourselves. You are men and always will be. Get a grip on a good wardrobe, at least, and then do some serious grooming work. You know you like the ladies and others, who look good and that kind of effort, takes a lot of time. You need to do the same. It's worth it. You'll feel a lot better about yourself. Get up from that rocker/recliner and into the bathroom. First shave cleanly or trim your beard neatly. If you can't afford a barber, learn how to do it yourself. And do this every day, not just once a week. It all starts with a shower, soap and a good deodorant every day if possible. After that get a hair cut or shave your head. Here's a secret. Ladies don't care if you're bald or not fellas. They look up to clean, neat and nicely dressed males who don't whine about their aches and pills constantly. Learn to converse about something that matters and doesn't drag the world at large, down. Get rid of hair in places where it grows ugly like ears, nose, neck and upper chest. Okay, I can hear the protests right now. Stop. Women have mustaches, too, but you'll never see them. Women work at wanting to look in a mirror and not run away screaming. It's your turn to take time on yourself as they do, not to impress others, but to make yourself feel good about the you that you gave up on.  If you happen to attract someone along the way, that's a plus. Next; wardrobe. Don't pride yourself on those old duds that smell funny, but go out and get yourself a nice couple of shirts that fit, ties are not necessary but if you do, get a very good one that isn't loud or a joke. Cute old men are just not cute. For long. A good sport jacket that fits when you button it up, not that you will, is standard. Next have made, or properly fit, a pair or two of grey flannel pants. I keep saying "properly fit" because the big mistake men make, is size and not having the store do the adjustments. Get one very good and comfortable pair of dress shoes and a pair of casual ones, too. A couple of nice turtle neck dark tee shirts, hide the flab on the neck and can be worn under those shirts. As a very casual outfit, jeans well-fit ones and a couple of plaid shirts, not logger type, meant to wear over the belt, not under it, are enough. Here's where the turtlenecks come in, too. Put them, tucked, under the plaid shirts. Those who must, get a pair of nice suspenders for under the plaid shirts. And please, not the big red kind for a laugh. We're all tired of cute and funny grampas.  Didn't I say: stop being cute. You're a man not a child! Socks are for comfort and appearance. Keep them dark. With a couple of nice sweaters, fully fashioned sleeves, please, you're all set. Don't give up on yourself old men, get up and out and be a man. Lots of older, nice ladies and others are just waiting too meet you, the newly fresh, revitalized you.