How to make a sharp dressed man

Wednesday 12.05.2007 12:12AM

In 13 steps (give or take):

For the optimal experience, open and listen to Sharp Dressed Man while reading.

1) Take one smelly guy.
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2) Dunk guy in water repeatedly until clean. Dry.
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Some may resist this procedure.

3) Apply clean, ironed slacks.
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4) Apply clean white t-shirt.
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5) Apply clean, ironed long-sleeve button-up shirt.
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6) Button up the shirt.
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7) Now button it up correctly, lining up all the buttons with the right holes. Try working top down.
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8) Put on tie.
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9) Nice try. Now tie it.
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10) Around your neck.
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If you're in mild discomfort, but still able to barely breathe, you're doing it right. This is what ties were created for.

11) Put on belt.
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While holding your hands at your side in a superhero pose.

12) Apply socks and shoes. Note: not white socks and tennis shoes.
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Use black socks, with diamond patterns. Ladies love diamonds.

13) Comb hair, apply suit jacket, and look good.
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Voilą, you have a sharp dressed man.

and every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

There's 8 “bonus” pictures on my Flickr starting here, along with some other notes about the set.